The Player's Game [Louis T. AU]

Chapter 10

-Chelsea-

"What do you think?" I ask Monica, as I do a quick spin around, showing her my casual sweater dress I had just bought "Is it too dressy?"

"Not at all" She got closer to examine the dress "I think I will wear a sweater dress too. We can match" She smiled with a gleam in her eyes

"You better go change then" I say as I bend over slightly, placing my hand on my desk to balance myself as I slip on my flats "We are leaving in five minutes" I point to the clock hanging above my bed

Monica glanced at the clock, "Oh crap. I'll change quickly. Be right back" she rushed out of the door

I walked to the mirror, turning from side to side, making sure the dress looked okay. I ran the straightener through my hair once more. I heard my phone buzz. I set the straightener down, unplugging the long cord. I walked to my dresser and grasped my phone. I had a text from Cody. Cody is a good friend of mine from church. We've been great friends ever since my Freshman year here at college. If I need advice about something-anything, I know I can go to him.

Cody:  just make sure you stay safe driving tonight. It's pretty slippery 

Re: No worries! I'll drive carefully

Monica opened my door, peeking her head into my doorway "Are you ready? Derek and Louis are waiting downstairs"

"Oh, I thought I was driving?" I cocked my head slightly

"Change of plans" She smiled, shrugging quickly

I gave her a questioning look as I grabbed my room key and placed it in my purse, slinging it over my shoulder

I followed Monica down to the parking lot, stopping at Derek's car. Monica got in the front seat next to Derek. I see Louis in the- Oh so tight- back seat, his eyes concentrated on his phone. I now knew why they didn't tell me I was going to ride with Derek. I give Monica a look before sliding into my seat.

She replied to my look with a sly grin

I make eye contact with Derek through the rear view mirror, shaking my head slightly. Derek also gives me a grin.

Louis speaks up, saying what we were all thinking about "Don't feel awkward. I didn't know you were going to ride with us either. I went to go get in the front seat and Derek wouldn't let me in. Forced me in the back seat" Louis chuckled

"Dude!" Derek said, giving Louis a look 

I couldn't help but laugh. Louis always has a way to make situations feel more comfortable.

-Louis-

We arrive at the restaurant and shuffle inside-out of the chilling breeze

We were escorted to our table. Monica and Derek sat beside each other. Chelsea and I did the same

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Conversations came so easily...It's like every time I go somewhere with Chelsea, everything gets easier.

"I'm going to use the restroom. I'll be right back" Chelsea said, excusing her self from the table.

"Did you really have to tell Chelsea I 'forced' you in the back seat" Derek said "You could have just went along with it"

"She was uncomfortable. I could tell. I wanted her to be comfortable, and she was after I told her. So my goal was accomplished" I said as I took another bite of ravioli