"You are what?" Taylor screams in Louis' face.

"I'm seeing Harry." He remains calm. "And I honestly don't think that you have the right to react like this."

"I think I do, Louis. You know how much I like him."

"That makes two of us. The difference is that he likes me back, Taylor. I'm not here to pick a fight, I'm here to be honest with you, something you haven't managed to be with me for over a year."

"Low blow, it was the contract." She says.

"Bullshit, Harry wanted to be honest and you didn't let him." Louis shakes his head. "Tay, we have been friends forever and I don't want to give that up, but the thing that is going on between Harry and I is really amazing and that's something I don't want to give up either..."

"I thought you were back with Aiden, it's literally in every single magazine. The two of you looked close."

"Is that honestly something you would support?" Louis rolls his eyes. "He cheated on me, Taylor."

"Yes, but he also loves you, and you love him. Five years of relationship can't just disappear like this." She exclaims.

"It does when you find the right person." Louis argues. "And I know it might hurt you, Taylor but I honestly think that Harry is the right person. We went on a date yesterday and it was perfect. I'm- I'm properly in love with him, Tay." He sighs. "And I hate this whole situation because this is something I would love to share with you, how in love I am, how he makes me feel, how things go between us... You should be excited for me, just like I was excited for you."

"It's different."

"But it's not..." Louis shakes his head. "The only thing that is different is that this, what's happening, is actually real."

"Again, low blow Louis. I had, have, actually feelings for Harry and I can't believe that you are the one that takes him away from me."

"I'm not taking him away." Louis shakes his head. "It's his choice that he wants to try with me because he likes me, I like him too and I'm still holding back because I care about your feelings. I'm here to tell you that I can't anymore. I think it's my time to be selfish. I have supported you enough for apparently nothing. I hated him for cheating on you and not once you even considered telling me the truth. Harry and I could have stayed friends all this time and you played the victim for no reason, repeating how heartbroken you were."

"Because I was!" Taylor has tears in her eyes. "For me it felt real."

"But it wasn't..." Louis whispers. "And as your best friend I'm telling you this; You deserve someone that loves you back, Tay."

"I guess..." she whispers, drying her tears. "You're hurting me, you need to know that." She says honestly. "But- I'm not going to get in the way. I'm also done arguing with you. This has been going on for too long."

"I agree." Louis nods. "I'm glad we could talk this out."

"Me too." She nods. "Want to stay over tonight?"

"I'd love to but I can't. I'm meeting up with people from work and Harry."

"Oh, okay... Well, we'll text yeah? I miss you having around in my house like a homeless guy."

Louis chuckles "Yeah, I miss that too. I have to go now. I still need to get ready. I'm glad we're okay." He pulls Taylor in a hug and she hugs back, yet it doesn't feel like it used to...

--

"Are you sure she knows where to be?" Zayn asks nervously."

"You literally texted her herself, you sent her the address so I'm pretty sure she does Z." Louis rolls his eyes, taking a sip from his beer.

"She's 40 seconds late."

"I should give her up as missing."

"Stop being mean, Lou." He huffs. "I'm just- I like her okay."

"I'm so glad I invited Harry too." Louis shakes his head fondly. "I'm going to need his support."

"What if she is more interested in Harry?"

"Then you know she ain't good enough for you, bro."

"Stop the accent."

"Stop the nerves."

And just when Zayn was about to answer, the door opens. There is Sylvia, hair styled perfectly wearing a crop top and a skinny jeans. Next to her is a girl with blond and pink hair, Louis knows her from somewhere but can't really place it.

"Hey, boys!" Sylvia smiles as she sits with them at the table. "This is my friend, Perrie."

"Oh, I know you!" Louis says. "You're the one making that butt comment on James' show!" he smirks. The girl blushes but laughs anyway.

"That must be me."

The four of them get into a conversation, although Louis checks his phone all the time. He misses Harry and he can't wait for him to arrive. The pics circulating the internet from Kendall and he also don't help. He can't help but text him.

Miss your stupid frog face x -L

You can never just be gentle, right? I miss you too, btw. I'll be there soon x -H

Great, can't wait. Zayn is flirting shamelessly with Sylvia from work and I want to be flirted with too x -L

Can be arranged, sun xxx -H

"Who are you texting, then?" Perrie teases as her best friend and Zayn are in a conversation together.

"Nobody special." Louis puts his phone away, feeling busted.

"Aw, you're blushing. Is it that one guy from the magazine?" she guesses.

"Oh hell no." Louis shakes his head. "No, I'm not back together with Aiden."

"Oh, I guessed because he is here..."

"He is what?"

Louis turns around and there is indeed Aiden, walking up to their table. No, this can't be happening. Louis is really not in the mood for this.

"Lou, you are also here!" Aiden exclaims happily. "How nice."

"Such a surprise, me being in the bar that's literally a minute from my door." Sarcasm is dripping from Louis' voice. "What are you doing here, Aiden?"

"I was around and I needed a beer." He shrugs. "Hey, can I join you guys?" he asks.

"Oh, of course!" Sylvia smiles, not noticing the look in Louis' eyes. "I have seen you in the magazines, right? Louis' boyfriend?"

"Ex." Louis says sharply. "Going to stay that way as well. And Aiden, weren't you busy tonight?" he wants him gone, like right now.

"Busy? Oh no, just needing a drink. Thanks that I can join." He takes place next to Louis and Perrie gives him a sad look, seeing how uncomfortable the boy is.

"Why don't you just fuck off, Aiden?" Zayn snaps. "Because literally nobody wants you here."

"Zayn!" Sylvia hisses. "That's rude."

And then there's Harry and Louis loves the smile on his face, but it disappears when he sees who is sitting next to his boy. He wants to turn around again, not in the mood to see Louis and Aiden together, but Louis quickly stands up and walks over to him.

"Don't go away..." he whispers "Please, I don't want him here and I have been waiting for you forever. I just don't find a way to get him away."

"Is he bothering you?" Harry asks. "Because if so, I will make sure there's security and-"

"We'll talk about this later. Zayn really wants to impress this girl from work and I don't want to ruin it with my drama. I need you, H." Louis secretly touches his arm with his fingertips, making Harry's body heat up.

"Alright, alright. I'm sorry that I just wanted to leave, I got jealous."

"Cute." Louis mumbles. "I'd kiss you if we weren't in public. Anyway, I'm going to introduce you." Louis walks over to the table again, Harry following behind him.

"Hi guys, so this is my very good friend-"

"Oh my god, Harry Styles!" Sylvia squeaks.

And that's where the evening went even more downhill, if it were possible...