Not In That Way - Lauren Jauregui/You *in editing*

chapter 17.

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A day had passed since I spoke to Lauren and I was feeling extremely anxious about what I was about to do.

"I hate what I'm about to do, especially because I'm doing it over phone and not in person but it's not really my fault that you are in France and I'm in Miami." I started and I heard her sigh on the other end of the line like she knew what was coming.

"You're breaking up with me aren't you?" She questioned but she already knew the answer to that question already.

"Yeah, but let me explain, I've realised that I love both you and Lauren so I tried to figure out who I love more. It didn't take me long but I figured it out.." I was about to continue before I heard he start to speak.

"Who did you pick?" She asked softly.

"Neither of you, I realised that I'm the main cause of hurt in all of this so it's better if I just set you both free to be happy." I informed her and she hung up immediately.

"You did the right thing." I heard someone say from behind me. I turned to see James stood in the doorway of the guest room I was staying in at Kyle's house.

"I know I'm just angry at myself because I have hurt them both so much recently, especially Lauren and now I just need to find a way to show her how sorry I am and ask her if I can have my best friend back." I told him, James was a good guy and I knew that he made Kyle happy so at least with Kyle happy I had one less thing to worry about. Actually even though he got kicked out of NYU his life is pretty great at the moment and I'm just so glad because he really does deserve all the happiness in the world.

"Are you sure thats a good idea?" James questioned still stood at the doorway.

"What do you mean?" I question as I placed my phone on top of the dresser to the side of me.

"Well, you two have so much history and although for the most part it was good for the last two to three years things kinda got nasty, also you two can not be just friends anymore. I'm just not sure it's a great idea as you will have to see her with Luis and listen to her drool over Luis. As for Camila it will probably be a lot easier." He advised me.

"Why would it be easier with Camila?" I questioned in confusion.

"Because you were never really in love with Camila, you were in love with the thought of her and you obviously were tempted by her but you never did or never will love her as much as you love Lauren." He told me and finally everything started to click into place.

"She's home. Lauren is my home." I told him before running up to him and giving him a huge hug.

"Thank you so much and tell Kyle thank you as well. You two are geniuses." I told him before quickly running out of the house.

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"Mrs Jauregui is Lauren in?" I questioned after she opened the door to me.

"Yeah she's in her, go straight up." She said as she moved aside to let me into their home.

"Thank you." I called as I sprinted up the stairs.

I got to the top of the stairs and quickly walked into Lauren's room.

"I need to talk to you." I said, she was stood looking at herself in the mirror. She was dressed up as if she was about to go on a date, I mean she looked beautiful but I wasn't letting her go on a date with someone who wasn't me. That may sound possesive, I'm not possessive I'm just territorial.

"What do you want?" She asked as she turned to me. I adjusted the beanie that sat on top of my head before speaking.

"Where are you going?" I asked avoiding the question she asked me.

"Luis is taking me out, he'll be here in thirty minutes so make it snappy." She said firmly.

I stood for a second thinking about how to approach the situation, could I really stop her from going on her date, I mean I probably couldn't but it was worth a try.

"I don't want you to go on a date with him." I started and she let out a laugh.

"You can't stop me from going on a date with my boyfriend." She told me, I hated hearing that.

"Fine go on your date but just hear me out first.." I started and she nodded as if to tell me to continue. I took a step forward and grabbed her hands.

"I have realised that I was bitch to you, I have also realised that I am a huge fool because I let you slip through my fingers, I let you go. You are my home, when I'm with you I feel safe, it's almost like it doesn't matter what problem faces us we will get through it or it doesn't matter where we are in the world my love for you won't fade. I thought I was in love with Camila but I was just tempted by her and I eventually gave into temptation and I broke up with the love of my life the person I was going to marry. Anyway what I'm trying to say is will you please give me another chance." I stepped closer to her.

"I can't." She whispered.

"You left me for my best friend, we were engaged and you broke my heart. I'm not sure I'm prepared to be with you again." She informed me as she took a step back and took her hands out of mine.

"Why not?" I questioned in a soft whisper.

"I'm terrified that you'll break my heart again." She said which left me stunned.

"Uhm..Luis will be here anytime soon, can you see your way out?" She asked as tears started to form in her eyes.

"Sure." I said as I stormed out slamming her door shut.

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I was wandering aimlessly round Miami, it must be about 1 am. I texted Kyle and told him I would be back by the morning.

I found myself sat on a bench outside the coffee shop I was at with Kyle the other day.

"Rough night?" I heard a familiar male voice say.

"What do you want Luis?" I asked, my voice was filled with anger.

"I was just walking around and I saw you sat her so I figured I would check if you were okay." He informed me.

"Well I'm not fine but I'm guessing you aren't either." I responded.

"Lauren and I broke up." He told me, secretly I was happy but I couldn't show that on the surface.

"Why?" I questioned.

"She told me she still loved you. I was a total asshole before, I hope you and Lauren are really happy together, I mean it." He said and the fact that he was accepting of it all made me smile.

"Well I doubt we will even be together, she hates me." I told me.

"Is that why she is currently on her way to Kyle's place to win you over?" He asked, I shot up from my seat.

"Thank you." I called as I started sprinting back to Kyle's place.

A/N: all the drama is finally going to be over next chapter.