Louis' POV

I glance up at Bella, lately she's been a little bit off with me. I don't get what's happened, one minute we're all over each other, the next minute she's staying as far away from me as possible.
She loved valentines day, it was the first time we ever said those three little words. I couldn't have been more happier to spend it with her. We spent the whole day together, we even attempted to bake a chocolate cake, but we seem to have messed it up as it just fell apart. But we still ate it, it was the fact that we'd done something together and to her, she was having a good time.
I just like to see her happy. She worried about not getting me a present, but I'm not bothered. I told her I was glad to just have her, I never wanted her to leave mine that night. I'm too attached and it sometimes doesn't feel that healthy.

"Hey." Harry says as he walks towards me. He's not working today so it's a surprise to see him. I smile as I look at him.

"Hey, what you doing here?" I ask and Harry shrugs as he climbs up on the side.

"Bored. I spent the whole day yesterday working with no date to look forward to after." Harry says and I look away as I continue working.

"Surely there was someone?" I ask, Harry's not shy when it comes to girls, he's had plenty of girlfriends.

"I sort of stopped myself doing the same old thing. There was no one who made me want to share it with." Harry answers and I nod. "Who did you share it with?" He asks and I look at him and think.

"On my own" I answer and he frowns unconvinced. "Okay," I say and I lower my voice. "I was with Bella." I add. I partly have told him because I'd like his advice and also because she was right, he should know.

"Bella?" He asks and I nod. "Well I sort of knew that. I've seen the way you two have been acting." He adds and I looks him shocked. "You both were awful at hiding it." He laughs.

"Well she suggested being more than friends but not to be official." I answer and Harry's eyes widen.

"Right, more than friends. You both finally gave in to each other at last." He smirks and I look away.

"Well she's been off with me since valentines day." I say as I start to explain what I had done for her.

"She hasn't said anything is bothering her?" Harry asks and I shake my head. "Weird."

"I really don't understand girls mate, I'm close to giving up." I sigh as I just don't know what Bella wants me to do. "I try and talk to her but she's not interested."

"Well that doesn't sound like Bella, Lou." Harry sighs and we both glance over to her. "Maybe it's her time, you know, of the month?" He adds and I look at him and shrug.

"I don't know Harry, I don't know." I sigh.

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Bella's POV

I know he's looking at me, his eyes have been burning into me all day. I hate being like this but I can't handle the past creeping up on me when I've got so many good things going on in my life. My phone goes again,




Don't be silly, I need you.
I've waited so long to come back.
Xxx




I sigh as I bite my lip, I had no idea he was coming back. What do I do? This is the guy that left me because his family moved to America, but now he's back and he wants to act as if nothing has happened. The truth is, I loved him so much, I'd do pretty much anything for him. But I'm seeing Louis and I've fallen pretty hard for him. Alex is my past, he left and I moved on. I just can't get Louis involved in this, because I care so much about him. I text Alex back,




It's been so long, I've got someone in my
life who means alot to me.
I don't know what to say to you.
X





There's so many memories that Alex and I share, we did practically everything together. He was the one that taught me to love, he made me realise that trust was easy when you found the right person. He made me feel like I was on top of the world, but it all came tumbling down when he told me he was leaving.
We dated through school, although we were often on and off, we knew we only wanted each other. Then he had to leave and I started to accept that his life was moving on in a different country, I had to move on too. I've never felt as strong as I did about Alex until I met Louis, I knew he could win me over easily just like Alex did. They're very similar in ways.



I understand you've moved on,
It's been a long time. I should have realised
that time changes us and life opens new opportunities to us.
Xxx




I stare at his reply, I want to see him but I know I can't. Maybe I'll be okay, maybe I won't. I can't risk it around Alex, it may be too emotional for me. I cried many tears for days after he left so I'm pretty sure a few would return by seeing him. I write a reply,




I think I need to see you.
X




"We need to talk." I jump as I see Louis looking down at me. I put my phone in my pocket, clear my throat and nod. "Can we take a walk?" He asks.

"I can't, I've taken my breaks.." I answer and Harry walks upto me.

"I'll cover." He smiles and I look at him, I explain that he's not working at David would get annoyed with me if I left my job to him. "It will be fine Bella, trust me." Harry adds and I look to Louis.

"Can we talk after work?" I ask and he sighs as he looks away thinking. "We can go for a drink, we won't be rushed." I answer and Harry looks at Louis too.

"Fine okay, after work." Louis says and he walks away from us. Harry looks at me as I look at the desk in shame.

"What ever is going on, but be honest. He's told me everything." Harry says and he smiles as I look up at him. He walks away back towards Louis. I'm not looking forward to this, I know I'll have tell Louis.

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Louis' POV

I sit down opposite Bella, putting our drinks down onto the table as she thanks me. I wait as I get comfortable in my seat, will she start first? Or do I have to approach this before thr atmosphere deepens any further.

"How's your day been?" Bella asks and I try to stay calm. As much as I don't want to do small talk, I go along with it.

"It's been okay, yours?" I answer and she nods.

"Busy as usual, David has added more customers to the data." She says and I nod as I sip my drink. "I guess it's a good thing, more business for us." She adds as she sips her drink.

"Bella, what's going on?" I blurt out and she looks at me surprised. "We spend time together, I surprise you and we say we love each other but you turn cold towards me. Why?" I ask and she doesn't look at me. I'm starting to feel agitated as I'm so oblivious.

"It's not you Louis, I don't mean to make you feel like something is wrong." Bella sighs and she looks up at me. "I need to go to the toilet." She says as she quickly stands up and heads to the toilets.
I roll my eyes as I feel as if this is going to be a long night. I can't help but notice her phone lighting up. I glance over, I wouldn't usually look but seeing as Bella is acting weird, I don't stop myself. On the screen I read,




Alex
Can't wait to see you tonight-



It doesn't let me see the rest of the text, but I'm instantly fuelled with anger as I question who Alex is.

"Sorry" Bella says as she walks over and sits back down. I look at her, I frown as I tell her she has a text.
"Oh." She says as she opens the text.

"Who the fuck is Alex?" I ask as I stare at her, she quickly looks up at me. I feel as if I'm going around in circles.

"Louis-" She starts but I quickly cut her off.

"Don't even think about bullshitting me, just tell me the truth." I snap and Bella looks away as she looks gutted that I've caught her out.

"It's not how you think, not like Emily and Max. I promise." Bella starts and I shake my head as I don't want to hear about them, I just need her to explain.

"Alex is my ex boyfriend." Bella says and I stand up sending my chair flying behind me. I don't look at her, I just walk out as I don't want to hear anymore. This is harder as Bella and I have risked so much, how could she do this to me? It feels like dè ja vu.

"Louis, it's not like that. He moved away and now he's back.." Bella says as she follows me out the pub. I stop and turn to face her, I'm not doing this again.

"So that's why he can't wait to see you?" I snap and Bella looks away. "You are supposed to be different! I fucking told you I loved you. All the times you moaned about Emily, you're just as bad." I shout and Bella frowns at me.

"I'm nothing like her, I'm not seeing Alex. I haven't seen him for years! There's a huge difference. I may have been weirs about it as I was worried how you'd take it. But I've done nothing wrong" Bella cries and shakes her head at me. "I was going to explain, if you didn't just fly off the handle so easily maybe all of this would have made more sense." She snaps and walks away.

I sigh as I watch her leave. There's no point chasing her, I'm not sure what I want but indo know that maybe jumping into things with Bella wasn't such good idea. I'm done with girls, done with relationships and I'm not letting anyone else screw me over.

Notes

Hi Everyone,
this is part one, I hope you like it x