Intoxicated.

“Welcome to Barbados!” Louis shouted he was the first one to get off the plane. Everyone wore their sunglasses and took off their jackets.

Claire and Peyton hugged each other in excitement as they soaked up the vitamin sun. Everyone was smiling and chattering with excitement, an open jeep fetched them at the airline.

“Good Morning Sir Tomlinson” A man in his mid-forties greeted Louis.

“Good Morning Al” Louis smiled, “Please take good care of our belongings”

“Yes, Sir. The key to the jeep, Sir” Al politely said handing Louis the key. Louis took it and immediately hopped on the driver’s seat.

Claire noticed that there was a separate car mainly just for their luggage, followed by two men with a cart of the luggage. They don’t travel light, Claire thought to herself as she saw designer luggage and carry on bags being placed gently in the car.

“Claire” Blaire suddenly linked arms with her causing Claire to snap back into reality.
“Oh, hey Blair” Claire smiled.

Blair took off her rose-gold rimmed sunglasses and used it to push her wavy hear back. Her gray eyes becoming more noticeable under the sunlight, Claire admired her beauty at awe, Blair smiled deeper showing her dimples.

“I want you and Peyton to join me and the girls for a spa session later when we get to the boat, okay?” Blair asked, looking at both of the girls.

“Sure, that sounds fun” Claire sweetly smiled.

“Great!” Blaire faked a smile dropping her arm off Claire’s and sat in the jeep, the other girls following her.

Claire, Peyton and the rest hurriedly followed as Louis honked three times to usher them. Harry was sitting beside Louis, and they were reminiscing about the first time they went on a trip like this.

“I was fourteen or fifteen? We went to London to visit my parents” Louis started telling his story, “It was only Harry and me because Blair’s not allowed yet, we went around Europe for 2 whole weeks it was one for the books” Louis ended his story with a teary-laugh.

“He got drunk for the first time and his dad was so pissed I thought he was going to punish me” Harry laughed along with Louis

They arrived at Louis’s Villa shortly after, Peyton pinched Claire secretly as she looked around with wide eyes. The driveway up to the villa was filled with Frangipani petals coming from the trees planted on either side of the pathway. The place looked like it came out of a movie.

“We’re home” Louis smiled as he stopped in front of the Villa.

Once they entered the place had modern zen accents, walking into the living area Claire saw a portrait of a woman in her mid-forties. She admired her beauty, it looked familiar.

“That’s Louis mom, did you know she was a model?” Caleb, Harry’s cousin, stood beside Clair.

“Oh really? I mean, no. Actually, I just met Louis earlier at the airport” Claire nervously smiled.

“Hmm” Caleb chewed inside his cheek,” it’s weird… we never invite people outside our circle so easily” he said and walked off.

Claire sighed and turned around to see Harry holding out her luggage with a smile on his face. They all settled in the living room eating fruit while Louis was busy with his boat that was waiting by the beach at the back of the villa.

“So, Claire how did you and Harry meet?” Tara asked, taking a sip of her water.

Claire was about to answer but Harry beat her to it, “I nearly ran her over”

“What? Man, you can’t do that and date em” Max joked as he wrapped his arms around Tara and kissing the top of her head.

“Save the PDA for later Max” Kate chuckled and threw a berry at him.

“Oh, I will” Max playfully winked at Tara who was giggling, “So, he almost ran you over… How did he convince you to come here?” He asked.

“Well, he can be very persuasive,” Claire chuckled as she looked at Harry playfully, “But I figured it’s not his fault he was not in good condition that night and we really got to know each other after that”

“Well, Harry always comes through with his ladies” Jake joked, Harry playfully charged at him and started wrestling him.

"Be careful with this one Claire" Tara winked at her playfully. Clair just smiled.

“What does your family do Claire?” Chloe asked out of the blue, Blair smirked as she drank her champagne.

“Excuse me?” Claire looked back to Chloe

“Well, we all know Harry doesn’t just date girls, you either have to be a model, an heiress or a goddess to catch his eye”

“Umm…” Claire frowned as she was put on the spot, everyone was looking at her with curiosity, while Harry was looking at her with pity.

“Obviously she’s a goddess” someone with a British accent spoke and entered the Villa, dropping his bags with a loud thud, everyone turned in surprise. Claire met his hazel eyes as he plastered a mischievous smirk on his face.

“Collin!” Louis greeted when he spotted his old friend, he rushed to give him a friendly hug as they exchanged greetings, Harry and the other boys followed after doing the same greeting Louis did.

Collin did his round with the girls giving them each a kiss on the cheek and a brief question about how they have been, he reached Blair who was sitting on a love seat with a champagne in hand.

“Hey, Blair…” Collin softly spoke as he sat on the coffee table in front of her.

“Collin” Blair said plainly with a straight face, Louis and Harry watched from afar with worried looks on their faces.

“Why did you invite him?” Harry asked Louis with a scowl on his face, obviously annoyed.

“Don’t you think it’s time for Blair to face him?” Louis stated and walked out of the living room. He ushered everyone to go on board to a small boat taking them in the middle of the ocean to bring them to the pier.

The ship was twice as wide as the villa, it was modern and filled with the necessities they need, indoor and outdoor pool, gym, two ballrooms, bar, a spa and game room. They all had their own rooms but Harry asked Louis to give the best room to Claire.

Louis smirked at Harry before giving him his room key and Claire’s, “No corridor creeping” he winked.

“Shut up” Harry laughed and went to Claire.

“This trip is ridiculous,” Claire said feeling overwhelmed about the luxury being brought upon her.

“You’ll get used to it” Harry simply said as he handed Claire her room key, Claire looked at him with a glimmer in her eyes.

“I hope you’re not planning to keep me forever” She said as they went into the elevator hand in hand.

“I might” Harry playfully winked and pressed the second level.

Peyton was left in the ship lobby because she was waiting for her other bag, Louis spotted her and rested his left arm on her shoulder. Peyton grabbed him and twisted his arm like a reflex then gasped when she was it was Louis.

“Oh my gosh, I’m sorry Louis” She panicked

“That was some pull, girl!” Louis laughed hysterically.

“Sorry, reflex” Peyton gave him an apologetic smile and massaged his hand gently.

“Nah, it’s fine as long as you didn’t break it. Anyway, I was wondering if you want to be my date for tonight” Louis looked at Peyton deep in her eyes, hoping for the answer he wanted

“What’s happening tonight?” Peyton innocently asked.

“Just wear something formal, pick you up at seven” Louis winked and kissed Peyton on the cheek. Peyton was left in the middle of the lobby looking like a bright tomato.

//

Everyone gathered around the huge dining table dressed in semi-formal attire, wine and champagne glassed clattering at everyone chattered. Tara and Claire entered, putting the whole table to a stop. They were late because Tara happily helped Claire pick out something from her luggage to wear for tonight since she didn’t bring anything formal.

“Look’s like someone went shopping at Tara Mall today” Chloe whispered to Selena but was loud enough for people close to them to hear.

“Stop being a bitch Chloe,” Tyson rolled his eyes towards her.

Claire sat beside Harry and he couldn’t take his eyes off her, “You look stunning” Claire blushed and replied with a shy thank you.

“This is my date everyone” Louis announced when he arrived with Peyton who was laughing,” be jealous” he joked, directly aiming it at the other boys.

“Blair, play for us” Collin spoke, giving Blair a comforting smile. Everyone agreed and cheered for Blair, she laughed to herself her shyness was showing off. Blair sat on the piano stool just at the other end of the dining room, everyone stood and gathered around her.

She played her version of La Vie en Rose, her personal favorite. Collin looked at her like he was looking at her for the first time. Louis and Harry were both looking at him from different sides of the group with a death stare. Everyone clapped their hands as they praised Blair when she ended.

Everyone ate to their heart’s content after Blair performed, telling stories about their adventures from past trips to inform Claire and Peyton, they both feel so welcome even though not everyone is as welcoming as the boys.

“How did you two meet Louis,” Peyton asked, looking at Blair and Harry.

“Harry and I met Louis at art class when we were in 8th grade” Blair spoke,” he was this weird British kid who found everything funny”

“Yeah, he would laugh at everything when we were in Art class” Harry agreed with Blair

“It’s funny! Especially when we had to draw that dreadful lady” Louis shivered,” I still have nightmares to this day”. Everyone laughed at his statement

“Harry and Louis hit it off right away, they were inseparable ever since” Blair smiled towards her two best friends.

“I want to make a toast” Louis raised his champagne glass,” I am so grateful to be surrounded with good friends again, not that I don’t see you all assholes daily at school but now that Collin is here to join us I feel the gang is complete”

“I can see tears forming around your eyes, mate” Collin joked, Blair laughing beside him.

“Shut up. Anyway, let’s enjoy this trip and cheers to new and old friends!” Louis smiled at Peyton and raised his glass higher.

“CHEERS!” everyone clinked their glasses together.

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Notes

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NEW CHARACTERS!

Peyton Reed - Camilla Christensen
Collin Scott - Douglas Booth

Extras:

Max - Blake Steven
Tara - Sian Lilly
Caleb - Timothée Chalamet
Chloe - Madelaine Petsch
Jake - Gregg Sulkin
Kate - Nicola Peltz
Tyson - Reese King
Selena - Hailey Baldwin