It was Louis' birthday, but he spent it like he did every year, with the styles'. Anne baked him a cake with her amazing baking skills and Gemma gave him gifts while Zayn smashed his face into the extra store bought cake because nobody wants to waste Anne's cake

Eleanor apologized 1000s of times because she couldn't make it, she gave Louis his gift early because she needed to visit her family, Louis told her it's ok and hugged her before she left

This year he also had Harry, Niall and Liam at his birthday, he got extra gifts and laughed at how Liam smashed a handful of cake into Zayn's hair but surprisingly Zayn didn't say anything he just laughed and hugged Liam before whipping his face all over Liam's shirt

Everyone suspected something going on between these 2 but after Louis and Harry they weren't going to get too excited

"Harry do you have an extra shirt I can borrow?" Liam asked and Harry nodded

Both of them walked out of the room and 5 minutes later Niall followed

"Lou, how are things with Eleanor?"

"They're alright."

Gemma nodded then Zayn spoke up

"Favorite gift?"

"Ummm... the guitar that Liam and Niall bought for me. Still can't believe they remembered"

"Now I want to know what they'll get Harry. They got me the photo collage phone case I've been wanting" Gemma said showing them her case then she turned to Zayn "why are you all happy happy?"

"Umm... Liam said he'll give me my birthday gift early"

Gemma smiled "that's great Zee"

"Thanks Gem"

"We'll see you after Christmas right?"

"Of course you will"

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OH MY FUCKING GOD

What?

ZAYN!

ANSWER

Liam is the best

I mean we know but explain

He got me 2 tickets to New York, fuck

What did you get him?

THATS THE THING.

I JUST ASKED HIM TO BE MY BOYFRIEND WITH A NECKLACE

HE GOT ME A WHOLE ASS PLANE TICKET

YOU BOTH. ARE DATING?

I KNEW IT. LOUIS YOU OWE HARRY AND I £25 EACH

I really thought I knew what I was saying

Now I lost £50

ZEE, who are you taking to New York

Liam obviously, I'm celebrating New Years with a king instead of you 2

Dickhead

He is so good for you.

Oh to have a rich boyfriend

I'm not with Liam because he's rich

I genuinely like him

How long have you two been dating?

Yeah I'm curious too

Now don't get mad... but we've been dating for 2 months now

ZAYN

MALIK

HOW FUCKING DARE YOU?

Hah... BYE

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"Morning mum..."

"Good Morning Louis"

"Are you-"

"I have to get to work"

"But it's Christmas..."

"I know, but someone needs to pay the bills"

Louis nodded slowly and handed his mum the gift "knew you wanted it..." he mumbled before walking towards his room and slumping down on the bed when his phone rang. He smiled when he saw Harry's name

"Hey"

"At home?"

Louis smiled Jumping out of bed, he quickly put on warm clothes before running towards the styles house, he smiled seeing Harry outside waiting for him

"Lonely?"

"Well... found out my best friend is dating your best friend and they've been keeping it a secret for 2 months"

"Nah.. Liam told us 2 weeks into their relationship"

"And you didn't tell me why?"

"Because we weren't talking when I found out" Harry shrugged opening the door and Louis walked in and Harry went in after him

Louis smiled feeling the warmth of a family home, a thing his house doesn't have anymore

"Louis dear, is jess coming"

"Umm no... mums went to work"

"Oh darling... well come in, made hot chocolate"

"LOU"

"Hey Gem"

"Ok so... as you know, H is growing his hair out. He's thinking of cutting it but it's so adorable in a bun I don't want him to cut it"

Louis looked at Harry and nodded "she's right H"

Harry sighed and nodded "ok... I'll think about it"

Gemma squealed and hugged Harry "I'll even start braiding it for you."

Harry laughed and hugged Gemma

"Hazza... what's that?" Louis said pointing at a ring Harry is wearing

"Oh, Nick gave it to me. He gave it to me at 12am saying he wants to give me my first Christmas gift"

While Gemma squealed and tackled Harry into a hug, none of them noticed Louis' forced smile and his forced laugh but Anne

She sat beside him and rubbed his back, not really saying much as Gemma was constantly asking Harry questions about Nick