Louis' POV

It's been a couple of days since I learnt the truth about Emily. I still haven't one hundred percent got over it or even tried to process it all in my mind, but I'm trying to sum little things up as I think back.
I do feel stupid and slightly naive to dismiss any bad comparison that was thrown towards Emily and it's so hard to keep myself calm.

I probably didn't react the best way when I got home that night, once it had sunk in I just flipped out. Ben and Tom both didn't know what to do with me, I just kept destroying anything in my sight. I think it hit me more when I was on my own because I had time to understand what Emily actually did. But it still makes no sense and I can't imagine her being this person that she's made out to be.

Luckily I've had two days off and it's been good to calm down and evaluate everything that Emily has lied about, but still, I am on the verge of exploding. No matter how hard I try to push it back.

I know I need answers but I'm not ready to talk to Emily, whether she calls me twice or fifty times in a day, I don't pick up. I can't pick up. I'm afraid she's going to worm her way out of it and she already made me look like a dick. When I know it's the right time, I'll be prepared to listen to what she has to say.

It's not cool having to work with Harry today, he's still not talking to me and that's fine. I don't blame him or Bella. Bella on the other hand is doing small talk with me, I get it that she's trying to prove how much I annoyed her, I just need patience. But right now is the time when I need them both, but I just have to deal with it.

I look to the window as a car quickly pulls up outside, my first inicitive is to grab a weapon, by that I mean like a spanner or a dent puller. Anything that has a little weight to it if I need it. I only think like this because I think of Max or Gary. I know it's a matter of time and you could say I'm somehow on edge, but I would describe it more as being prepared. Those two aren't exactly the basic type of guys, they fight dirty so as long as I match them, I'll be alright.

"What's going on? You seem to be on edge." Harry's voice shocks me, as I look at him he quickly looks away.

"I'm fine" I answer as I know he doesn't really want to talk, he's probably just finding this awkward. I guess it is in a way.

"Well you don't usually jump at every car that pulls up." Harry asks and I can't help but wonder why he's saying this.

"I'm expecting someone." I answer and I vaguely hear him mumble Emily's name. "Don't think so." I answer him and he looks at me with confusion.

I look over at reception and I see Holly walking in, I quickly walk away from Harry and head straight towards her.

"Hi. I can take break." I suggest as I take my coat and Holly looks at me with her eyebrows raised. I wipe my forehead with the back of my hand as I hold the door open.

"Right, okay." Holly says and I walk outside not even glancing towards Bella. "Louis are you alright?" She asks and I look at her and nod.

"I'm fine. So tell me, does he know anything yet?" I ask and Holly sighs as she unlocks her car and asks me to get inside. I climb in and I have no idea where she's taking me.

"He knows, but he's worse because he knows it's you. Emily turned up last night and was in bits, she tried to warn me that Max is looking for you." Holly says and I clench my fist in response. "You don't have to go to his level, you can go to the police and tell them.." Holly adds and I look at her shaking my head.

"No, I want to find him. One thing that fucks with my head is the idea of someone looking for me." I sigh as I run a hand through my hair.

"I'm not sure I'm comfortable with all of this. Louis, you've done nothing wrong." She pulls over to the side of the road.

"Well Max doesn't see it like that." I sigh and I turn my position towards her. "Look don't worry about me, I'm fine. But if you happen to see him call me straight away so I can get to him first." I say as I look at her sternly, she frowns but I don't flinch. Eventually she sighs and gives in.

"How can I possibly sit back and do nothing, I won't forgive myself if you get hurt out of this!" She says as she starts the engine.

"I won't get hurt. Trust me." I stiffen as I look away hoping my words will stand correct.

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Bella's POV

I can't stop thinking about Louis, today he really hasn't seemed his normal self. He's twitchy, sweaty and seems to be running around all over the place. I don't know what's going on, but I can't help but feel that something isn't right. Why would he practically shove Holly back out of the door to go on break with her? The last I knew Louis wasn't so fond of Holly.

"Where's Louis?" Harry asks as he walks up to me and rests his hands on his hips.

"He's gone on a break with Holly. He jumped in her car about ten minutes ago." I answer and Harry looks exactly how I feel.

"Are you sure it was Holly?" Harry asks and I nod as I remember her face well. "What's he playing at?" He mumbles as he runs a hand through his hair.

"Look I know we agreed to stand our ground with him, but something isn't right. I don't like how he's been acting today and being this off with him is hard. What if something bad has happened? He needs a friend." I sigh as I look up at Harry and his hands fall to his side.

"Well it looks as if he's got a new friend." Harry snaps and he walks back into the garage. I can't believe how stubborn he is, I understand he's angry, I am too. But I know that something is going on with Louis and whether or not Holly is a new friend of his, she doesn't know him like we do.

I glance at the time hoping that Louis will come back soon. As much as I dislike his actions, I still care about him. I know deep down Harry cares too, I just need to get him on my side.

"I'll call you." Louis shouts as he walks straight past me. I quickly jump up from the desk and run outside.

"Wait!!" I shout as Holly starts to pull away. She stops and looks at me in shock as I run towards the car, she unwinds her window. "Sorry, I just wondered if I could ask you something?" I say and Holly softy smiles as she nods.

"Okay.." Holly answers and I clear my throat.

"Had something happened to Louis?" I ask and Holly looks away as she smiles sympathetically.

"He's not in a great place at the moment. It's Emily.." Holly says and my heart starts to thump nervously.

"What about Emily?" I ask and Holly sighs as I know she doesn't want to be doing this.

"Look, I really think it's best if you hear it all from Louis. I have to go. I'm sorry." Holly says as she starts the car again. I stand back and I watch her drive away.

It's so annoying that she didn't tell me as I know Louis isn't going to either. But if this is about Emily, it automatically worries me. We've said from day one that something wasn't right with her. I'm just slightly worried to what has happened to make Louis act this strangely.

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Louis' POV

"Where have you been?" Harry snaps as he walks up to me. I sigh as I grab my tool box and walk back to the car I was working on.

"Break." I answer as I try to get back to work, but Harry continues to hover me.

"You can't just go on break whenever you feel like it!" Harry snaps and I try to stay calm but I really don't need him in my ear right now.

"And since when did you become my boss?" I snap as I look up at Harry. He frowns as the anger that I'm now familiar with returns in his eyes.

"I'm just saying you can't just come and go when you please." Harry says through gritted teeth. I throw my tool on the floor and I turn to face him.

"Or what? What are you going to do Harry? Because I don't know if you've realised, I don't give a shit. If I want to take a break, I will. So back off." I almost spit as I feel the anger rising once again.

"You're not invincible Louis, stop acting like it." Before I can respond to Harry, Bella steps in and tries to pull me away. I look away from Harry and I walk towards reception with her.

"You can't keep doing this Louis. Harry is your be at friend so cut it out!" Bella snaps as she crosses her arms.

"Belle." I sigh, " I appreciate that you're thing to help, but you don't know anything about me right now." I sigh and she raises her eyebrows.

"Well I know something has happened between you and Emily. So I suggest you sit down and start talking." She snaps and I raise my eyebrows at her sterness. I have no idea how she knows but I do as I'm told and I take a seat.

Notes

Hello everyone,
I'm sorry I haven't updated in ages, I've not been very well and I'm still not well.
I'm being tested at the moment and waiting for results.
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