A café in London

Tobi

Are you alright?  I miss you. It's been a while since you hung out with the boys and me.

Harry texted me a lot since the night when Ethan snapped at Harry for getting close to me. I still don't understand where the outburst came from but I guess it's alright. There wasn't anything I could do about his feelings towards me, and from what it seems, it's apparent he isn't the biggest fan of me. 

Yeah I'm alright, I just wanted to be away from Ethan, he doesn't like me does he?

I was halfway through plating some cupcakes and treats for a display in the front window. Ever since a few people saw the sidemen coming into my shop I have gotten more customers and the money I have gained is remarkable. 

Right, I don't know what got into his head then but I have asked him about it and he said he has no problems with you. It must have just been a momentary harsh attitude? I'm not sure.

At that moment my door bell went off as someone came in. I was shocked to see Tobi and Josh in without anyone else.

BRB I texted Harry before going over to the two men.

"Hey guys! Would you like the back room again?" I asked and they nodded. They weren't overly happy but they were still respectful and had manners. I led them into the back and they sat down.

"Can we just get a coffee and one of your new sweet treats? Anything with the most calories?" Josh smirked. Ahhh so they were pre filming a video, smart!

"No problem, what are you filming?" I wrote down the small order from Josh.

"Who can gain the most weight 2. I hate these challenges," Tobi sulked, "I actually have something to talk to you about Charlotte, when you have a minute let me know."

I agreed and went to the back, checking recipe lists for the treat they asked for. It was a triple chocolate tart with sugar and cream. This was the most weight gaining thing I made so far but believe me it was rich. I brought it back to the table where Josh and Tobi were in deep conversation. I could tell they were both here for way more than just a video. They really needed my attention. 

"Sit down?" Josh pulled out the chair beside him for me to sit and I quickly asked Paxton to continue without me for a bit. I had no idea how long I would be needed for. 

"Is everything okay?" I straightened out my apron and payed close attention to them. 

"Sort of. Cameras off and everything we need to have a serious conversation. So I know that you and Harry are getting really close recently and of course everyone is so happy for the both of you but I wonder if you know just how difficult how being in a relationship with someone who is big on social media actually is? Freya and I are alright because we've been going for 10 years so everyone is comfortable with us being together but you know if you and Harry made anything official it would mean you would both get floods of hate, from all of Harry's stans. He has a lot of whack ass crazy teenage girls desperate to get into his DM's it actually shocking sometimes!" Josh sipped his coffee. He quickly updated the video on what they were both doing and then he put the camera back in his bag. 

"I know that! I don't want that to happen to him." I sighed.

"No no no," Tobi shook his hands, "You're going to get hate too. You're instagram profile is public right? Some kind of online stalker woman will find you and then announce it online. Everyone will find you and destroy you!" 

"Do you really think I can't handle the hate?" I hissed.

"If you cant handle Ethan saying something bad against you then I don't think you'll be okay with thousands of girls saying they want you dead for getting with 'the man they love' and you know it." Tobi said.

"What was even happening with Ethan anyway? Why was he so harsh towards Harry and me for no reason?" I changed the subject. There was nothing more about social media they had to say to me. 

"Well that's mainly why I'm here. I talked to him when I got back, I phoned him and we talked everything out. I was so confused," Tobi looked ashamed, "He told me that when we first met he thought you were incredibly gorgeous, he was going to try and get with you but Harry didn't back off. He said he told Harry he was going to try take a shot at you but harry didn't respect that at all. He saw that you and got on so well after you hardly knew one another and that bugged him. He tried to get close to you the other night but you backing away from him bothered him a little and he got jealous."

"He could have told me that himself couldn't he?" 

"No I don't think he could, I remember he told me he was so embarrassed by how he acted he didn't really want to see you. He thought it was cause unwanted drama."

"HE caused unwanted drama didn't he though? It's entirely his fault." I put my hands in the air, defending myself. 

"Yeah totally. Well you don't have to be friendly with him but be civil okay?" Tobi held out his pinkie.

"Promise." I took the adorable gesture and left them to their eating.

Did I have to be kind to Ethan after he shamed me and Harry in front of everyone? Including Talia? Maybe I'll be nice... and he is fairly attractive... but he is in the wrong and I WILL NOT forget that. Unless he can prove to me he is completely and utterly sorry for his actions. I guess I'll have to wait until I see  him again.