Emily's POV
I smile as my phone lights up, one message from Louis again. He's been texting me pretty much the whole night whilst with Holly. I know it's bad that I'm doing this behind her back, but I do like Louis and he likes me. I wish Holly would just give up, she's taken this all too seriously, I promised I'd back out but when he's showing this much attention, how can I brush him off?

I remember seeing him in the club for the first time, I thought he was beautiful. I can remember feeling chuffed that he was the one Holly challenged me too. At first I thought it was just a drunken moment but Holly has proved just how serious she really is. Nothing I say helps her understand, so I guess for now I just need to leave her to it. But I can't help how I feel.
I should be stronger and I know how I'm starting to feel about Louis is wrong. There's so many people involved that I can hurt, but I'm just over filled with temptation. Part of me knows better, part of me is just greedy for him.

I quickly put phone away as I hear the front door open, I look up to see Holly walking into the living room. A big smile on her face causes frustration inside me.

"How did it go?" I ask as I watch her sit down. Holly removes her scarf and looks at me.

"I've got him exactly where I want him. It went great, just as I expected." Holly smiles smugly, I force a smile and compliment her for her efforts tonight. But as she looks away towards her phone, I take mine and I text Louis,

I hear the date went well, I'm surprised.

Almost instantly I get a reply from Louis, his text is full of frustration,

It went far from well, I'm confused and frustrated. We need to meet, I need answers! Xx

I sigh softly trying to discreet it from Holly. I can't give Louis answers, the only ones I have aren't what he's looking for. First, I need to get him to understand that I do like him, I just don't think he's going to understand. All of this has blown completely out of proportion.

"I'm going to treat myself to a nice shower." Holly smiles as she stands up and leaves the room. I nod as I watch her go and I quickly stand up, maybe it's time I met Louis. I quickly take my phone,

Meet me at the end of Holly's street ASAP.

I walk to our coat rack and take mine, hoping Holly won't try to dig out where I'm off too, I quickly grab my keys and shove them and my phone into my pocket.

"Popping out." I shout and I open the door and step outside before she can question me. I walk past my car contemplating whether or not to drive. The idea of getting into Louis' car makes me a little cautious.

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Louis' POV

I hurrily drive towards Holly's for the third time tonight, I don't care though because I'm finally seeing Emily. Everything that happened with Holly no longer bothers me mentally, I've waited long enough to see Emily properly. All of a sudden my phone rings, I try to dive into my pocket but I can't seem to grab it and steer at the same time. Knowing my attempts are failing, I pull over at the side of the road. Now I can actually grab my phone but it has already cut off, I unlock the screen and see it was Harry. I begin to ring him back and he instantly answers.

"Lou, where are you?" He asks and I explain I am on my way to meet Emily. I still haven't managed to explain everything to him yet. "On your own?" He asks and I can't help laughing at him.

"Of course I'm on my own." I say as I try to shrug Harry off the phone.

"You can't go, I've found something out that you should at least know." Harry panics and I frown as I really don't like the worry in his voice.

"Harry, what's going on?" I ask as I grow tightly on to the steering wheel. "Harry?" I ask to check he's still there.

"I saw Emily today, with Gary." Harry says and my heart begins to pound angrily at his words. "As in Gary Farley!" He shouts and I shake my head.

"Are you sure?" I ask and Harry repeats it again to me. "I've got to go." I say as I half up and shove my phone back into my pocket. I quickly start the car and I head to Holly's.

So much is going on in my head. Why would Emily be with an idiot like Gary? Is she dating him? Does she know that I know him? Maybe Harry got the wrong impression.
As I turn into the street I see Emily leaning on a wall, her eyes quickly land on mine and she stands up straight. I pull up and quickly step out of the car.

"Hi." She smiles and I shove my hands into my pockets. I try to analyse her but she just looks casually pleased to see me. Before I can go any further I need to make sure he he knows I'm aware something isn't right.

"Can I trust you?" I ask without greeting her, she frowns at me. I stare into her eyes timidly as I wait for her to answer.

"Louis, why would you ask me that?" Emily answers and I step back from her. I've waited long enough to be with her but something isn't right. I just can't put my finger on it.

"Because everything seems so shady, I need you to tell me what's going on." I say as I open the car door and Emily climbs inside. I walk to my side and I climb in.

"Everything is pretty complicated.." Emily says and I don't look at her. I can't help think about what Harry said, so as we stop behind traffic I turn to her.

"Harry said he saw you today, with a guy called Gary." I ask and Emily looks at me in shock. I sigh as I look away from her as her reaction just confirms the truth.

"I don't know what to say.." She stops as she looks away. "How do you know his name?" She mumbles.

"Gary and I go way back." I smirk as I look away. I feel her eyes suddenly on me, but I refuse to turn to her.

"Gary is someone I know." She says shamefully and I look at her. "He's not someone I choose to know, but someone close to me knows him well." Emily says and I frown as I don't understand why she has to be around him. Gary is an absolute prick.

"Well he's not the type of guy I think you should be around." I say as I continue to drive.

"It's not upto me, anyway, I'm glad we've decided to meet again on our own." Emily smiles as I look at her. I don't like the fact that she's changed the subject as if it doesn't matter, because it does matter.

"How does Holly feel about you meeting me?" I ask changing the subject again.

"She doesn't know." Emily answers and I feel a bit ashamed that she has kept it quiet. She knows I have tried to explain things to Holly, so why hasn't she?
"I really want to explain why.." She adds as we pull up outside the garage. I don't know why I've come here. I take my seat belt off and I turn my position towards her as she does the same.

"Can you explain a few things to me because so much, especially Holly, really isn't adding up." I sigh and Emily looks down as she tucks her hair back behind her ear. "Emily, I've kept calm for a while but I can no longer hold back." I add and Emily just sighs.

"I really like you, but I can't be with you." Emily says as she looks at me, the sadness does show in her eyes.

"Why? Because of Holly?" I ask and Emily shakes her head.

"It's not just Holly." Emily says and looks away from me. I can't keep going on so cluelessly.

"Then what is it?" I ask as I touch her hand and she jumps. She quickly looks at me and I look sternly into her eyes. "What is this Emily? Why are you being so difficult?" I snap and I know this isn't how I intended tonight to go, but Emily doesn't seem to be giving any answers.

"I don't trust myself around you." She whispers and her words cause a smile to appear on my face. I lean closer to her and I whisper,

"Just go with it." and I kiss her cheek. As I gently pull away she turns to face me. Her eyes do the same thing as before, flickering down to my lips. That's the only invitation I need. So I lean towards her once more and I kiss her again.

It feels better than the first time, especially as she begins to deepen the kiss. I start to lose control as I guide her closer to me, trying to pull her on to my lap, it's more difficult than I realised.

"I can't do this." Emily says as she pulls away from me. I look at her in frustration as I thought she was feeling the same as me. "Please take me home" She says without looking at me.

"But I thought-"

"Louis, just take me back please. I should never have came here." Emily sighs as she puts her seatbelt on. I do the same and I grit my teeth.

"What the hell is it with you and Holly? You both confuse the complete shit out of me!" I snap and I keep focused on the road. "Why would you lead me on like that? To get my hopes up an then just push me away again?" I add in annoyance that I can't seem to shift.

"I didn't mean too, you don't understand!" Emily says as she looks at m I quickly glance to her.

"How the fuck am I supposed to understand when you won't tell me anything? You have a crazy friend who won't leave me alone and I have these stupid feelings for you!" I hit the steering wheel in anger and she jumps.

"I can't be the person you want me to be, but you just keep pulling me in." Emily cries and I shake my head.

"Then what the fuck is stopping you?" I snap and she doesn't say anything. I speed up as my anger gets higher and higher. "Why do you have to fuck with my head so much?" I ask as I head towards the corner I had picked her up.

"Louis I really didn't mean to upset you." Emily starts and I pull up outside. I don't bother looking at her.

"I don't get upset Emily. If you took the time to know me, you'd realise that." I mumble and Emily opens the car door. I look at her and I watch her walk away. I grit my teeth as I pull away again and I know there's one place I can go.

I need to get all of tonight's events off my shoulders and to try and gain some sanity from it. Emily has completely baffled me, I'm angry, confused and annoyed how she handled things tonight.
Again I continue to speed without any care of being caught, I arrive outside promptly. I make my way towards the front door after locking my car and I knock forcefully.
I step back from the door and I try to be patient, I knock again and again until the door finally swings open.

"Louis? Are you alright?" Bella asks as her face is full of concern as she hides behind the door.

"Sorry, I know it's late but can I come in?" I ask and I shove my hands into my pockets.

"Of course.." She nods as she frowns confused whilst holding the door open, I walk inside and she closes it behind me.

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