Cufflinks and Quiffed Hair // L.S.

*12*

*Louis' POV*

First day of work with Styles.

Last night he texted me he was indebtedly thankful to me for offering him the job. I rolled my eyes at the message. The only reason I was doing this, was for my company's profit, and to get Zayn back as a friend.

Zayn wanted me to act human, which I wasn't doing (am not doing either). So, I thought by being a bit human, I'll get my best friend back which I got. To keep this static, I'll do anything.

Offering Styles a job was of more importance to me than him.

I came a bit earlier than usual to the office, at 7 am. I had to make some space for Styles' things in my cabin, now that we will be sharing a cabin too. I thought I should make a cabin specially for him, but I thought offering him equal space in the same cabin would be kinder in Zayn's eyes. Also, I didn't want to waste money or time in getting a cabin made for him.

I told Evanesca she was no longer my personal assistant; she could resume doing her earlier job in the office. I think she was disappointed but who cares anyways.

Once I was done making place for Styles, I rang my mum and spoke to her, a daily routine.

***

*Harry's POV*

I entered the cabin after knocking on the door.

Louis sat facing the window, on a call with someone. I walked over to him and stood in front of him. He looked up at me and smiled as I said, "Hi." He showed me two fingers, asking me to give him two minutes. I nodded and walked over to my part of the cabin.

Two things I won't lie about- one, the cabin was huge and two, I was a teensy bit happy we're sharing the same cabin and won't have any barriers in our professional life. I settled down on my chair and began arranging things on my desk.

When Louis was done, with his call, he said, "Morning Styles." I mumbled a 'Good Morning' to him too, as he said, "You're already working? Why don't you first ask Zayn what is the agenda for today?"

"He already texted me the agenda." I said, rolling my eyes. He nodded, but I could see he was surprised. He said, "So, I suppose you can do it all by yourself?" "Of course, I'm not a kid, Lewis." I said, again rolling my eyes.

"Could you stop rolling your eyes?" He hissed. "Let's say...No." I said, again rolling my eyes.

He banged his desk with his fist and said, "Fuck you!" I scrunched my nose up and said, "I'm not interested, not with you at least." Louis rolled his eyes this time and said, "Like I'm fucking interested in you."

"Exactly, so shut your mouth." I said. "Fucking hell!" He said and left the cabin. I chuckled to myself.

This was gonna be so much fun.

***

The whole day I tried my best to annoy Louis and he did all he could to avoid me. He would be on video conferences with people most of the time or talk to someone on the phone, but never sat idle.

I was asked to create and then send a programming code to one of the developers, which I did. Then I took a break and spoke to Zayn, Niall and Gemma.

The only time when me and Louis were free and with each other, was the coffee break. He drank coffee in silence, watching some video on YouTube, laughing to himself. I asked him what he was, and he just shrugged.

And I hate being ignored, by anyone.

I walked over to his desk, pulled his earphones out of his ears and said, "You don't ignore me, Lewis." He paused the video, set the coffee cup and mobile on the desk and said, "What is the problem? Are you unable to do the programming?" I crossed my hands on my chest and said, "No, but I don't like being ignored. By anyone." He sighed and said, "So what can I do about that?" "Don't ignore me!" I said and he chuckled saying, "Stop pouting."

"I'm not pouting." I argued.

"Well, you are." He said and I put my hands on my hips saying, "So, even if I am, why does it matter?" He rolled his eyes and asked, "Are you mentally unstable?" I flipped him off and he laughed.

I couldn't help notice how he looked when he laughed, covering his mouth with his hand and throwing his head back. He looked so...

Disgusting.

"I asked you something." He said and I came back to reality. I said, "Yeah, whatever." And walked away from his desk to my own.

He said, "Styles. Remember we aren't friends; we can never be. We are just business partners." I turned and nodded, "Of fucking course. When did I ever say we're friends?" He nodded and went back to drinking coffee and watching whatever the fuck video that was.

I hated being ignored and I was getting ignored. Wonderful.

***

I had lunch with Niall, Gemma went out to have hers with Ash, whereas Zayn had his with Louis. Zayn finished his pretty quick and came out of the cabin to chat with me and Niall.

We spoke about random stuff for a while, and I got to know there was a girl called Eleanor in the office who was drooling over Louis. I wanted to know who this girl was, who was so interested in some dickhead like Louis.

After a while, I decided to get back to work. I walked over to the cabin and swung open the door. Looks like Louis wanted to come out of the cabin, he was about to open the door. So, as soon as I opened the door, he fell on me and I lost balance. I was about to fall down but Louis held onto my suit jacket and tugged at it. As he pulled my Gucci jacket and therefore me, I stood straight too fast and our faces were barely away from each other.

Our faces were barely away from each other.

Neither of us backed away from the other; we stood the way we were. I looked into his eyes, he looked into mine. I could see alarm in his eyes and also saw them occasionally flicking downwards to my...

To my lips.

Was he gay? Bisexual? Pansexual? Basically, was he into men?

I was about to speak, but I heard a voice boom from behind, "Uhh guys?" Both of us moved three steps away from each other and saw Liam standing behind us with his eyes wide.

"Hey. Liam. What's up?" I asked, trying to sound casual.

"I came here to surprise you both, but I got surprised instead. I definitely didn't expect it on the first day itself, but anyways. Good going, I guess." He said, slowly, eyes flicking between me and Louis.

My eyes widened as I realized what Liam meant. Louis said, "Liam, no, no, definitely no. I hate him, please. I can't, no. Not him." I nodded immediately. Me and Louis? Together? Eww, I can't even imagine.

Liam sighed and said, "Alright, as you say."

The rest of the day was pretty boring, with me instructing the developer how to do things the whole time and Louis on calls the whole time.

What an eventful first day.

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1256 words. How was the first day of work, in your opinion?

So, is Louis straight or...mhmhmmm?

Also, this might be the last update for a while as I have exams from Monday (19th) till next Monday (26th). I have written many chapters (till chapter 28), so Imma try update once or twice next week :)

Anygays, vote and comment besties!!

Lots of love,

S

P.S. Lots on the wayyyyyy xx