HI EVERYONE :)
sorry that it took me ages to update. i really am but i've been too preoccupied with things over the holidays.
So, as a sign of my apology. I'll be uploading two chapters of You Make Me...ME, and a chapter of LWWY. I'm trying to finish one more chapter of LWWY so i can upload two and another chapter of YMMM. but anyways, yeah, enjoy!
i love you guys! Thanks for never leaving me despite my horrible delay. xx
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CHAPTER 53
EMILY POV
"I'm sorry" i said again apologetically at the screen. I was skyping with Lucy whom i haven't spoken to after our supposed fight.
"Ems!" she chuckled "Stop it! I already said it was okay like 100 times since we started chatting. Don't worry about it, i completely understand where you come from anyways. It's stupid for me to ditch the deal" she said while rolling her eyes
"Are you sure?" I asked
"Yes, i am very sure! Can we just please put this behind us? I've dug a grave for everything 'Harry and I' anyways"
"What do you mean?"
I saw her sigh and think for a few more seconds before replying to me "Well, i haven't been really talking to him. I just don't want develop any more feelings so i just won't talk to him"
"Has he been reaching out to you?"
"Yeah" she said matter of factly. "But you know, i just ignore them"
"Luc! You should at least let him know"
"Naah, that's not needed. Maybe if i see him, we'll talk. But whatever, just not now" Lucy shrugged but i could see her frown forming.
"Do you still have feelings for him?"
"EMS!" She glared
"What? Come on Luc, just tell me, i won't judge! Promise!"
"I guess so..." she trailed softly "But whatever, the more that i don't talk to him, the faster these "feelings" will go away. Alright? So don't worry about me? And Ems?"
"yeah?"
"Can you just not mention anything to Harry about how i feel, or how i'm ignoring him? Please?"
"But don't you want him to know?"
"NO. I'm just gonna end up embarrassing myself. He probably doesn't feel the same way towards me. I mean, that's how our deal went, remember?"
"Fine. But Luc, please take care. And i'm sorry"
"Emily Suzanne Walcott, I forgive you, i forgive you, i forgive you, and i love you. So please make that the last sorry you'll ever say. Okay?"
"Okay"
"Well, anyways, how was Barcelona?" She smiled suggestively
"IT WAS GREAT!" Louis shouted and popped his head in the view of the camera just when he entered the room
"Wait, Louis was in the room the entire time?" Lucy said alarmed
"no, don't worry" i chuckled "he just entered"
"Hiiiiii Luc!!!" Louis grinned
"Heeeey Lou! Enjoyed Barcelona?"
"Uh-huh!" he piped in "It was a beaut!"
"And did you get me souvenirs?" Lucy raised her brow playfully
Louis laughed "yup! but you ain't getting them unless you come here!"
"If you say so..." she giggled
Just then, we heard the faint sound of doors shutting.
"LOU! EMS! Are you home?? I'm back!"
Yup, that was Harry's voice
"Harry's back!" Louis snapped "I'll go get the door!"
"Well then! That's my go signal" Lucy clapped her hands awkwardly "I've got to go"
"Luc! Are you serious? You don't have to leave! C'mon! please? We haven't spoken in a long time!"
"Ems, you know i'm not ready. Please. It's just gonna hurt more" I saw her frown and if it was possible, i could even hear her heart shattering
"Okay. Text me, alright?" I smiled sadly to her
"I will" she forced out a smile back "Bye"
When she left, i sighed and closed my laptop. I picked myself up from the bed and fixed my shirt before i went down. As i trudged down the stairs, i spotted all of Harry's bags sprawled out by the floor in the edge of the stairs. Harry was laying down in the couch, one hand was resting on his forehead and the other was dangling lazily. Louis was seated on the couch across
"Welcome back!" i announced when i got to the bottom step
"Ems! You're here!" Harry smiled
I came to him and gave him kisses on the cheek before i sat beside Louis.
"Welcome back yourself" Harry said "How was Barcelona?"
"It was great! Had such a blast! And how 'bout you mister? How's your hometown?"
"Ehhh.. same old, same old"
"Okay. I didn't even know you had plans of going back home" I said
"Yeah" Louis agreed, "we were rather shocked to see the note you left by the counter when we got back two days ago"
"Hmm, yeah. I wasn't uhmm, planning on it either. I guess, i just uhmmm.. needed some time away from the city"
"Yeah, we all need that" i said "Are you hungry, love?"
"Uhmmm"
"I am!" Louis piped in. He stood up and walked to the kitchen "I'll go make us some sandwiches!"
"Okay" i giggled
"Oh, hey Ems. Why'd you come down? Did you just leave Lucy hanging on the screen?" Louis asked curiously
At the sound of Lucy's name, Harry immediately sat up from the couch "Lucy? What? She's upstairs?"
"No mate. She was on skype with Ems"
"not anymore" i cut in. "She had to go"
While Louis walked off, Harry looked at me sincerely and sighed. He opened his mouth bu seemed hesitant at first "You spoke with her?"
"yeah. Am i not allowed to?"
I knew where this conversation would be going but of course, i had to pretend like i had no idea about Lucy ignoring Harry
"No. it's just that... we haven't spoken lately" he frowned and looked down to his shoes
"Oh. She's probably just busy"
"But, we used to talk all the time no matter how busy we both got. Do you have any idea what's up with her?"
"Uhm, not really" i said quickly. I didn't want to lie but at this point in time, i just wanted to protect Lucy
Harry's already tired face fell even more sadly into a frown, "Oh.. okay"
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*A WEEK AFTER*
I drove in the complex and parked my car.The harsh winter winds had come already so i held my coat tightly to myself and made a run for Harry and Lou's flat.
When the door shut, i hung my coat and dropped my bag by the table. "Lou??" I called out "Boys?"
"Kitchen!" I heard a deeper voice shout back.
as i entered the kitchen, Harry was there, dressed in some sweatpants and a plain white tee shirt, frying some bacon and eggs.
"Hey!"
"Hey!" he greeted back and kissed me on the cheek
"Is Lou home?"
"Nope. Liam had asked him to accompany him in doing groceries"
"Ohh. okay. Why didn't you go?"
"'Because i don't feel like it" he said glumly "i just want to eat and rest and i don't know.... maybe vanish?"
"Haz" i chuckled "what does that even mean?"
"I don't know Ems. I just feel lost"
"mhmm.. And what might be causing this?" i asked, confusion clear in my voice "C'mon Haz. You can tell me. I'd love to help. You know you have been really off lately. Heck, you don't even party late at night anymore"
Harry picked up his now cooked bacon and egg and made it in a sandwich before he sat in the counter top.
"Okay, what if it wasn't exactly what, but WHO is causing this?"
"Well then, tell me" i encouraged as i drummed my fingers on my lap as i was seated in one of the bar stools. Suddenly, it was like a light switch just turned on in my head and every single puzzle piece just fit "WAIT! Is it.... Lucy?" i asked slowly
Harry stared at me with wide eyes before he sighed deeply "Yeah"
"oh my gosh. Spill it, Harold. What's happening? Is she talking with you now?"
"No" he shrugged "and that's exactly the point! I'm going bonkers, Ems! Why is she suddenly not talking to me? I don't remember doing anything wrong! In fact, after New York everything was going perfectly well between us. Sure, there was quite some hate but we both overlooked that and we still continued on. We spoke everyday, and then suddenly, she just stops answering my calls, replying to my messages. Like seriously Ems, i've done every single thing i could to contact her but she's not responding at the slightest bit!"
"Okay.. Would you have any idea why she's be doing this?"
On the inside, i felt stupid for asking such questions 'cause i knew the answer to every single one of them.
"No! it's making me go crazy! I just... i just really want to talk to her"
in my attempt to find out more, i reminded him about their weird deal "Haz, i get that you're sex deprived but really, talking to her isn't exactly having sex with her."
He looked at me intently but not exactly, it was more like he was staring blankly at me while thinking.
"Harry? Are you there?" i snapped my fingers at him to catch his attention
"Okay" he exhaled "What if i told you, that i'm not exactly wanting the sex from her? Like, what if i just honestly wanted to talk to her because...."
"Because you miss her?" i cut in
"Yeah" he said boldly "Ems, i know this sounds weird but honestly, i'm done with that friends with benefits deal. After New York, everything just seemed to change. I felt different about her and the farther we got, i... i uhh...i started to fall in love with her"
My jaw instantly dropped at Harry's words. Oh my god! Harry felt the same way was Lucy did! It was mutual! And here i was, trying to stop Lucy from getting hurt! OH NO. Now i've made Lucy stop talking to him when she shouldn't have. THEY BOTH NEED TO KNOW.
"Oh my god" i said in shock
"I'm sorry if you find this awkward. And i don't know... i know you're quite protective of her and i don't know if you approve of me?"
"Haz, i didn't know you were feeling this way towards Lucy"
"well, i was.. and i now i feel so lost because she's not even talking to me. So honestly, this probably won't end up anywhere"
"What? No, no, no! We'll find a way! I'll help you!" i said quickly
Of course i approved of Harry to be with Lucy. Harry's a great guy. I just didn't approve before because i thought he didn't feel the way Lucy did. But he does. And now it's completely mutual, well, at least if Lucy still felt like that.
"You will?" harry inquired
"Of course i will! but whatever the plan is, it has to happen fast. We don't want Lucy falling for some other guy now, don't we?"
"But how sure are you she even likes me?"
Harry's question caught me off guard. "Uhm...well. Okay, i need to confess something..."
And that's when i started to tell Harry everything i knew. Now i know Lucy wouldn't exactly agree with that but it was the only way to give Harry hope.
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*WEEKS AFTER.*
LOUIS POV
I shifted in the bed, and noticed that Emily's spot was completely blank. Slowly opening my eyes and making it adjust to the light, i saw Emily bending down to her luggage and zipping it up.
"Good morning" she smiled
I smiled back at her and noticed she was already all dressed up. She was just casually clothed in black skinnies, and an aqua-colored sweater "good morning. Seems like you're ready to leave"
"Honestly?" She put one hand on her waist. "I'm a bit terrified"
"And why is that?"
"well, i just really hope all this Harry-Lucy plans works out well. If it doesn't, i'll probably never be able to forgive myself. This is really the only way i can fix the damage i've done"
I smiled at Emily's frazzled face and reached out my arm to her "Come here you" As she crawled in back in the bed, i put my arms around her waist and pulled her close to me. "Look, don't worry about it. I know it will go perfectly fine!"
"What if it doesn't babe? I'm not only gonna ruin the future they could possibly have together BUT i'll also ruin Lucy's birthday!"
"Shh.. Trust me, you won't" I squeezed her hand reassuringly
"If it doesn't, will i get to slap you in the face for lying to me?" She asked playfully
"uhhmmm.." i rolled my eyes and thought about it for awhile "Yes"
"Really?" She giggled
"Yup! The only reason i'm agreeing to it is because i know it won't happen" i teased and stuck my tongue out at her.
"You're not always going to be right babe" She said as she pinched my nose
"Look, i'm just trying to see the brighter side of things, okay? And if i am right with this one, then i get to do something too"
"Like what?" she challenged
I slowly pulled her in me as our faces inched closer and closer "Let's just say it's along the lines of me, you, and a lovely night together" i winked before our lips crashed together. Taking in her scent, i held her neck gently yet closely just so no breaking off would happen anytime soon. The kiss was sweet and romantic and just what i needed to start this long day of travelling to New York.
When we both broke off for air a smile slowly formed in Emily's lips
"You should really go prepare" she whispered
"But, i'm still too lazy" i whined
She got off me and out of the bed. Pulling off her strict mode, she put her hand on her waist and looked at me like a parent would"Well, you gotta pull your lazy bum up 'cause we have a flight to catch!"
still slightly lazy, i stayed lying down the bed
"Lou, i'm serious. You've got to prepare!"
"Louis! Emily! Get up!!" Harry barged in our room and stared at us
"Good morning Harry" Emily said
"Good morning Ems" he grinned
"good morning Haz!" I jerked my head up and waved to him
"Why are you still in bed?" he asked while shaking his curls
"Haz, can you pleases get him off of bed?" Emily asked desperately
"Lou, get off of bed and prepare yourself!" Harry scolded
"But...."
"Seriously Lou, if you get left off, you'll be alone here without us or Ems. Did i mention that's for around what? 2 weeks?"
"Fine, fine! I'm getting up! Bloody hell, i was joking"
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"That was crazy!" Liam jumped in the lift
"heck yes!" Niall cheered as excitedly
We waited for the lift to reach our suite in the hotel and as soon as we arrived, Paul dropped his bags on the floor and made our room announcements.
"Alright boys, all your rooms are by the hall. Louis and Emily, you're by the very end right side, Liam you're on the room before theirs. Zayn, yours is across Lou's room. Harry across Liam's and Niall.......... you're with curly head"
"WHAT?!" both Harry and Niall protested in unison
"How come we're together?!" Niall asks
"And why do the rest get rooms to themselves?" Harry tugged on his curls
Paul giggled loudly and then rested both his hands on Niall and Harry's shoulders, "Oh you two, have you forgotten? The girls are with us, well, sort of. Emily's already here. And Aly and Danielle will be coming over in a few days. I mean, it's not like i'm gonna put you two in the same room as them right?"
"Right. Guess you're stuck with the Irish one for the rest of New York" Niall winked at Harry
Harry playfully acted disgusted and groaned "URGH. WHYYYY" he joked
"Well, maybe the sooner you two get girlfriends, the sooner you'll have rooms all for yourselves" Paul added
"Oh, don't worry Paul, let's all hope i'll be closer to having one by the end of this trip!" Harry winked "Right, Ems?"
"Hmm?" Emily snapped her head back up from staring at her phone, "Yeah. Hopefully" she stressed with desperation in her face "Because i swear to god, we need all the hope we can"
Emily flopped down to the couches by the welcoming area, stretched her head up and shut her eyes
"What's wrong?" i ask
"Lucy is not cooperating!" she whined
"Why?" Harry queried and scooted closer to Ems
"Well, she plans to get back to LA on her birthday! How are we supposed to have a surprise party for her when she isn't even going to be here!!! URGGGH. Things are not looking good at all!"
"What?!" Harry worried "No, she cannot go home! We have no time to head to LA!"
"I know, Haz! Why do you think i'm stressing like there's no tomorrow?"
"Okay i'm sorry. But it will work out right? you gotta convince her to stay!"
"I know!" She softened "Look, i'm going to try my best. Lucy can be a tough cookie and besides, i can't really blame her if she wants to spend her birthday in LA with her family and friends"
"Okay boys" Paul motioned again "Go setlle down your rooms, we leave for rehearsals in an hour"
"In an hour?" Zayn exclaimed
"We don't even have time to like psych our bodies out and adjust to the time?" I asked
"Nope" Paul stated coldly "We don't have much time. You've got rehearsals today and tomorrow. Then a show here in New York, a show in New Jersey on the next day, then we board the bus to Boston for a show and then back here in the big apple for one more show and your free!" Paul set his arms wide open. "So please boys, just five days of work and you can enjoy after. Now scoot! Go to your rooms!"
EMILY POV
Louis barged in our hotel room and made a run for the big, nice looking bed on the center. Still stressed with Lucy and her decisions, i leaned by the door frame and hovered my fingers over my phone screen.
An idea finally came in my mind. If i had to convince Luc to stay, i'd have to do some personal convincing. I got to my messages and typed her name in.
"Lucy Claire Alden, i do not care if you have work or not but you are meeting me at Olive Garden 11:30 sharp. PLEASE JUST BE THERE. THIS SHIT IS URGENT."
After i pressed send, i stared blankly to Louis who was laying down in the bed and staring up the ceiling. "Lou?" i called his attention, snapping him out of his trance
"Yes love?"
"Would it be all right with you if i don't tag along at your rehearsals? I need to meet up with Lucy"
"sure. Just please be careful, do you want security to go with you?"
"NO!" I said a bit too quickly "i'll be fine besides, they're your security not mine."
"But i need you safe babe. New York's really crowded this time of the year"
"I know but it's alright. I know my way and well, if i do get lost i won't be able to get back here to the hotel and so you'll eventually figure it out right?" i joked
"Not funny" He narrowed his eyes down to me "Anyways, what time do you have to get going?"
"Uhmmm..." i tapped at my wrist watch on my left arm "Right about now"
"Oh. Okay. Bye love" he walked closer to me and pecked me in the lips. "Be safe"
"i will. Bye, I love you! Kick ass on rehearsals today"
"I will! i love you too!"
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"Okay! What's so urgent that i have to be here right away regardless if i have work or not?" A familiar voice came up to my table and set her bag on the table
"Luc!" i exclaimed "can't i at least get a hug from you?"
"Okay fine" she softened "God, i missed you"
"I missed you too"
She took her seat from across me in the table and did a little fixing of her hair as she set it all to the right side of her face.
"So, what's so urgent?"
"Phew" I blew before i would start "Okay, i need you to just listen to me alright? Look i know, you're planning to get home to LA on the day of your birthday but... but can you just delay your flight for a few more days? I know you want to spend it there with family and friends but you've got friends here too? I'm still going to be here and i would love it if i spend your special day with you. Please, Luc?"
"Ems, i can't. LA is home and you know me and my homesick issues. Besides, i'll already be having a party with you girls on the eve of my birthday!"
"What? What party?"
"Uhmm, my all-girls party at my hotel? Nothing fancy, just all out girl bonding. We'll be having dinner at the hotel restaurant and then we'll get to my room, and do girl stuff like paint each other's nails, watch chick-flicks, eat popcorn and just have fun. And yes, this is my invitation to you"
"And when is this?"
"Friday night. It's like everyone's free night. All the girls are coming and you're gonna be there too. It's the eve of my birthday, so we'll be welcoming my special day, have a few hours of sleep before i head over to the airport for LA"
"Shit Luc, i'm sorry but i can't"
Her eyes bulged at my reply and shock just washed through her face. She slammed her hands on the table and glared at me "WHAT? What do you mean? I thought you weren't leaving for New York until way after Friday?"
"Yeah, but Lou has a show on Friday night and i can't miss that"
"can't you catch up?" she pleaded
"I would love to but that's highly impossible. The show probably doesn't end until really late. It's a big show for the boys and it's the last one here in the States for the year so it's gonna last a bit longer than usual"
"So you really can't come?"
"I'm sorry" i said sincerely "But see! This is why you should move your flight and stay here for your birthday! please, please, please, please, please, please, pleeeeaaaaaseeeeeeeeeeee?" I begged
"No Ems. Look, why can't you jsut head over to LA with me? Visit your mom and dad? See home for a bit?"
"I can't. I have no time to be in LA. Come on Luc! you wouldn't want to waste 6 hours of your special day on a boring flight. Imagine what you could do in those six hours here in New York? Everything's gonna be so fun! We can party! And all other cool things. Please?" I pouted and unleased my puppy dog eyes "The only reason why i'm extending my stay in New York and went on leave with work is 'cause i was thinking i could be with you on your special day"
Lucy shook her head slowly and a faint smile came across her face "You know what, you are annoying as shit. And you probably won't stop begging until i say yes so to make life easier, FINE. I'll stay for my day but i'm telling you, i'll leave the day after! and you----"
"AAAAAH! YOU WILL?!?!?!" I squealed
"Shuttup!" She hissed
"oh my god! oh my god! You really will?"
"If it gets you to shut up then yes, but please don't make me regret this? I'm sacrificing a birthday with my family so please"
"I won't! I promise! Ahhh! thank you babe!" i said and gave her a hug from across the table
"Ems, you do know making me not regret it will involve me not seeing Harry right?"
"What?" i acted as if i didn't know anything
"I know you're staying with the boys and well, Harry's been bugging me for a long time but as you know, i haven't been answering his call or replying to his texts and knowing him, he'll probably ask you to help him see me. But please Ems, you can't do any of that. I.. i just, want a peaceful birthday"
My heart started to beat nervously at Lucy's conditions. The whole surprise Harry and I have planned is a complete disobedience to her condition and no matter how Harry says he'll try to turn everything around, things may take a crash at an extreme speed.
"Ems? Okay?" she pleaded
"Okay" i lied.