Louis' POV

I glance at Bella as she's sorting through the paperwork, how can I possibly try to be normal with this girl when all I want is to make her mine?

It's been a week since our chat and I've not been sure how to act around her. She's been her normal self and still tried to make effort with me but I'm struggling how to come across. I partly wish I never worked with her, I could probably get over this quicker and it wouldn't beat me up so much. But then I also like working with her because I can still see her, I don't have to wonder where she is or what she's doing.

I've got it bad, I know that. But she's told me loud and clear that she doesn't want to be with me. I don't think she realises how hard this is for me and how bad I have taken it. I guess I deserve to not get the girl I want, I've screwed people over before and now it's now my turn.

"Remember tonight, it's my birthday drinks." Harry says as he walks up to me, I look up from the car I'm working on as I've completely forgot about tonight.

"But your birthday is tomorrow.." I answer and Harry looks at me and nods.

"I can't exactly go out on a Sunday night, can I?" Harry answers and rolls his eyes. I can't help but laugh at him as he starts to sing. "It's my birthday, it's my birthday, I'ma spend my money" He dances and I see Bella look over.

She's laughing until she meets my eye contact and then she softly smiles before turning away. Why does it have to be like this? It really sucks.

"Where we going tonight then?" I ask as I wipe my hands clean, Harry turns to me smiling.
"Well you can decide as I want to be surprised." Harry says and I sigh as I don't know where to go. I really don't want to head into town so maybe I'll try and think outside of the box.

"Who's going?" I ask and we both start to make our way to the coffee machines. I decide against coffee and I go for a full fat coke that I brought with me.

"Work lot, including Bella and a couple of friends of mine." Harry answers and I nod as I gathered Bella would be going. Just as I'm about to answer him, Bella walks over.

"All set for tonight?" Bella asks as she stands next to us as she selects a hot chocolate. I glance at her as Harry explains the plans and times of meeting.

"Who's the drivers?" I ask as I'm not over bothered about drinking.

"Taxis. Everyone is drinking and getting slashed as we aren't working tomorrow so we're going all out." Harry smirks proudly and Bella nudges me.

"I guess someone will have to be carried home tonight." Bella asks and I look at her and smile.

"I need to get back to work." I mumble and I quickly walk away.

"Lou," Bella says as she catches up with me and touches my arm. I look at her and stop walking, I glance down at my drink as I just can't seem to face her. "Please don't do this, I know things are a little awkward but I don't like you avoiding me." Bella adds and I slowly look at her and sigh.

"I don't mean to avoid you, I just don't know how to be around you." I answer and Bella softly smiles.

"I know, I feel the exact same. I just thought trying to act normal would work." She says as she looks away, I half smile to myself as I sense she's nervous.

"But we shouldn't act as if it all never happened." I say and she quickly looks up at me.

"Of course not." She sighs, "I'd really like it if tonight we can just have some fun together and enjoy each other's company." Her words make me dance a little inside. So I nod and I smile.

"Sure, that sounds good to me." I reply and I quickly excuse myself as I head over hack to the car I'm servicing. I glance up at Bella and smile to myself as now I'm looking forward to tonight a little but more than before.

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Harry's POV

My Mum smiles at me as I start to put my coat on, I wish I didn't have to wear one but it's just so cold these evenings, I know I'll freeze. Mum leans on the wall as she keeps her eyes on me, the smile still fixed on her face.

"What?" I ask with a smirk as her glare is slightly odd. She stands up straight and walks towards to me. She takes my collar and pulls it's up before patting it back down into place. Her hands rest on my chest.

"You've grown up into a wonderfully young man" She says as she smiles again, I can see the sparkle in her eyes. I know soon after I leave she will be crying as Mum is quite sensitive.

"Thanks Mum." I smile and I lean forward and kiss her cheek. She let's go of me as the doorbell begins to play the most annoying tone as it fills our ears.

"Hey!" I say as Louis stands at the door, he's definitely trying to impress a certain someone as he's looking smart and he's had a shave!

"Taxi should be here soon." Louis says as he steps in and he starts to say hello to Mum.

"Where's Bella?" I ask once they've finished talking, Louis looks to me and shrugs. Just as I think of texting her the doorbell goes again. "Hey you." I smirk as I look at Bella.

She's wearing a small red dress that actually makes her look far more girly than what she really is. But she pulls it off well and I know Louis will like the sight of her.

"Hi.." Bella says as she too steps inside and Louis' eyes widen a little as he looks at her. I can't help but smile to myself as I look away. He's fallen hard for Bella, really hard.

"So are you all ready for the evening ahead of you?" Mum asks as she guides us into the living room. I don't bother to sit down as I walk to the window keeping an eye out for the taxi.

"Harry says we aren't allowed to go soft tonight, heavy drinking has been ordered." Bella says and I glance over at her. I nod as that's exactly what I said. Tonight is all about having fun and just enjoying the night with no worry of getting up early.

"Well don't go stupid Harry, the last thing you want is to end up in A and E." Mum sighs and I spot the taxi pulling up outside.

"Taxi is here, let's go!" I grin excitedly as I leave the room. I know my Mum is worrying as I don't tend to worry about the same things as she does. I like to just go with the flow.

We all say goodbye to Mum and we climb into the taxi. I notice Bella and Louis as they sit next to each other, they try not to touch. It's quite amusing for me because I know how much lust they have but they just won't give in.


It doesn't take long for us to get to the club which is further than I thought. It's not in the town, it's near the other end of the town that we don't ever go to. But I don't care, as long as we can have drinks and have a laugh I'm all up for it.

We walk into the first club to see people I work with have already arrived. Even my boss Dave looks really out of place, I know he won't stay late but it's pretty awesome to have him here.

"I'll get the drinks" Louis says loudly over the music, I put my thumb up in response and I see Bella follow him. I look around checking out the faces in this club, no one stands out to me and I hate how I'm quite fussy when it comes to girls. Prehaps I look in all the wrong places, I want a girl who's fun, loyal and just likes to have a laugh like me. Of course she has to be nice as well, I think we've had enough of mean girls for now.

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Bella's POV

I lean on the bar as Louis does, it takes forever to get served because it's so busy in here. It probably wouldn't be so bad waiting if Louis and I had a conversation flowin, so I take the plunge as I turn my position to face him.

"You look very smart." I smile and he glances at me and smirks. "Who knew you could scrub up so well?" I joke as I nudge him playfully.

"Thanks," He laughs, "Looks like you do too." He adds and I smile and nod. God I want him, I want him so bad it's unreal. But I know we aren't in the right place to even try and start something. It really does mess with my head, liking someone who likes you back is hard to find but I never thought I'd prevent myself being with them.

"Bella.." Louis says as he waves a hand infront of my face. I stop thinking into my thoughts as I look at him. "What do you want to drink?" He asks and he looks as if he's trying not to laugh at me.

"Oh.." I say as I look to the bartender. "I'll have a rum and coke please. " I add and I look back Louis and he softly shakes his head smirking. I bite my bottom lip preventing myself from smiling as I look to the floor.

Notes

So this chapter was supposed to be posted yesterday...
but Happy Birthday Harry ;)
(as if he'd see this eh?)

Anyway,
Bella and Harry...
What do I you think they should do about their feelings? Do you think Bella is strong enough to stick to her words? Somehow I worry with feelings being mixed with alcohol, they don't always work well together, do they?

Love to know what you all think so please please leave a comment :)

Thank you and I hope you've all had a lovely weekend!! Xx