Sparks Fly

47 - (Alt.) some stupid boy

Louis POV -3 weeks later-
I stared at the decorative board that was set up for me to look at, it had everything for a massive charity even we have coming up laid out on it. I cleared my throat trying to stay calm, "Bebe" I asked my receptionist, She smiled "Yes Mr.Tomlinson". I nicely asked her to go back to her desk, after she did so I was left with the department managers for the events planning. I cleared my throat again and turned to face them. I calmly began to talk "fellas you were both there at the meeting when I explained to you what the charity was yes?", they both muttered out "yes sir". I nodded and continued, "and if you were both there does that mean neither of you were listening?". There were two managers of the events floor. Danny and James. Danny shook his head "no Mr. Tomlinson of course we were listening", I laughed "oh yes of course you were listening yes.... THEN WHY IS EVERYTHING IM LOOKING AT WRONG". They both flinched a bit at the sudden change of my tone. "I mean seriously lads" I started "in the meeting I specifically told you, this event is being held to help raise money to clean up not only the park but national parks as well, therefore the goal for the event was that we have food that can be served in bio degradable ways ONLY. such as corn dogs, the sticks are biodegradable. Or getting alternative fiber plates to serve on, things that are also biodegradable. As well as making sure that the cups are either the metal ones we can sell that say "clean up our parks" and that's it. So WHY AM I STARING AT A BOARD THAT SAYS "food items, bags of chips and mini pizzas and hot dogs. And  the cups shown are plastic.  And the plates are paper trays- are they even biodegradable?" I asked and James shook his head unsure. I grabbed the board off it's stand and handed it to them before walking around my desk to sit down. "This event is happening in three months. We do not have time for you to be doing nothing understood. You know I think you both are great workers but if you don't work well enough I'll replace you both understood". They both nodded rapidly and I smiled "great, now if you would go down with your teams and please fix that monstrosity", they left after thanking me and apologizing but I waved them off. I heard a knock and called out "who is it" I heard a low "the love of your life" ring out from the other side and I immediately felt the stress from the issue I just handled melt away. "Hazza! Come in!", he smiled and held up a lunch box "I packed lunches for us. Figured we could have a quick date before I head off to Nialls to get Beau". I smiled and walked to him at my office couch and helped him open up the lunches he brought. He had made us sandwiches and with cut up fruit. We said "cheers" as we touched sandwiches. "So what was that about before I came in, not to be nosy but I heard you through the door a bit. I waited until you were done to knock", I sighed, more happily this time since I was sitting with Harry now. "They're the team managers for our events floor, they come up with what decoration specifically we will have and food and such, I'm the one however who gives them the general outline for it. And they completely messed up the entire thing so I had to reprimand a bit because this is a big charity", Harry smiled "it's cute seeing you be all tough boss Louis". I snorted "anyway, you'll never believe who's preforming at the charity", Harry looked at me and asked "who?" Before taking another big bite of his sandwich. "Our good ole Irish friend Niall", Harry laughed "hey no way". After we finished eating Harry and I chatted a bit more. "Alright I should be back to work" I said kind of sadly and Harry smiled ignoring what I just said, and instead leaning in to connect our lips. I chuckled into the kiss then hummed happily, he pulled away pecking my nose quickly and then standing up. "By the way Beau invited Audrey over for dinner", I nodded "alright, are you making dinner?". He smiled proudly "well duh, you can't cook babe" I fake glared at him "I will hit you". He put his hands up in fake defense and laughed as he kissed my cheek again and said a loud "I love you" as he shut my door behind him. I giggled to myself then sighed as I went back to work.

"No I'm serious dads, the teacher made it practically explode" Beau said dramatically as she and Audrey recapped their science lessons from school today while we all ate. "Well did any learning come with all that excitement" Harry teased them and they both chuckled and began to explain some of the things they learned in class about the chemicals that were mixed and what reacted with what, blah, blah- "As much as I love science-y talks, what else happened today?" I asked causing everyone to chuckle. Beau smiled nervously "oh well actually dads uh.. my friend Lucas asked me if I wanted to go to the movies this Friday", Harry and I gave each other a look of "ooh Lala". Audrey however had a look of confusion. "When did he ask you that?" Audrey asked seemingly non-chalant and Beau shrugged "it was today after school, it was before you came to the lockers". Audrey didn't respond, the energy in the room visibly shifted, and I won't lie I had no idea why. Harry could clearly also feel the shift and cleared his throat before patting his stomach dramatically "well I'm stuffed, anyone ready for something sweet?". Audrey smiled softly and said a fake enthusiastic yeah, while Beau smiled and nodded. We all ate some ice cream before Beau went upstairs with Audrey. When we heard her room door close I immediately turned to Harry a.k.a my gossip buddy. "Okay but you felt that shift yeah?" I asked, trying to make sure we were on the same page. He nodded "is this Lucas guy someone Audrey doesn't like?", I shrugged and hummed thinking, "It was definitely weird that Audrey didn't already know that Beau got asked out, are they fighting secretly?" I asked but not believing the words coming out. Harry shook his head "nah no way those two are inseparable, maybe we're just reading into it too much... I mean did we ever really think anything through as teenagers?" He asked and I put a hand on my chest. "Well I did as a matter of fact I always thought-" I cut myself off realizing Harry was giving me that "really?" Face and I rolled my eyes "okay whatever no I didn't, but, still maybe we should go talk to them" I said with a smile. Harry rolled his eyes and took my hand dragging me to the living room "okay we don't always need to be in Beaus business" Harry warned jokingly. I quietly mumbled a "speak for yourself" jokingly before collapsing into his arms on the couch. He chuckled "well since you seem in a dramatic mood let's watch a movie", I chuckled "I would but I should go over these emails for-" "what movie are we watching?" he said cutting me off. I snorted and sighed "I don't know go to genres".

Beau's POV
I looked through my closet, the sounds of Audreys steady breathing and nails tapping her phone screen were the only sounds she made. I didn't think she would get upset about me not telling her about Lucas asking me to hang out. I sighed and pulled a romper out of my closet and held it out before deciding against it and putting it back. "So are you ready for the science test tomorrow? I tried to review as much as I could the past week and I think I have it for the most part" I said trying to act like normal. I looked at her and she shrugged "I think I'll do fine", she looked back at her phone. I sighed quietly and turned back to my clothes, I finally pulled out a pair of boyfriend jeans and a graphic T that my dads gave me and set it aside for tomorrow. I walked over to Audrey on my bed and sat down, "so do you want to watch a movie or something?" I asked grabbing the remote. Audrey shrugged "sure". I nodded and clicked on my T.V, it was weird having Audrey act like this... Audrey and I don't fight and we especially don't do whatever it is she's doing now. I sighed "okay spill A, why are you giving me the cold shoulder? Is it because I didn't tell you that Lucas asked me on a date?" I asked somewhat desperately. She sighed setting her phone down "...Well... that and I'm also upset because based on your excitement and the fact you basically said you're going I assume that meant our Friday plans are cancelled now. So I'm upset yes". I furrowed my brow confused before I groaned and realized "oh shit, Audrey I totally spaced". This Friday was her family reunion and I promised her months ago I would go, as long as we have been best-friends I haven't met as much of her family as she has mine. "I'm so sorry, I promise next time I will-" "wait you're seriously not coming?" She asked hurt. My face softened "w-well.... my date with Lucas is-" "so what? You said you would come B. I'm your best friend". I frowned a bit "yeah but, you know I have a crush on Him and this is my chance. I've been waiting for him to ask me out, and he can't Saturday or Sunday because he's going to his grand this weekend and-" "I don't care Beau." She said bluntly. I blinked a couple of times unsure what to say "Audrey why are you getting so upset, I'm sorry I forgot really I am but-" "Beau saying sorry doesn't make me feel better. You're blowing me off for what? Some- some stupid boy who you don't even know?". My frown turned a bit more mad now "Okay I get you're upset but don't call Lucas stupid Audrey, okay my-my life doesn't revolve around you". She laughed in disbelief "oh that's rich, since my whole life is based around yours. I help you with everything, we do everything together and-" "help me? All you do is get me in trouble. I never would have snuck out before if you didn't push me too, and now you're getting angry at me for wanting to go on a date?" I asked my voice raising a bit. She laughed "My fault? Are you kidding? You were practically in a depressive state because you couldn't go, what else would I do but try to give you what you want. And no im not mad cuz you want to on a pointless stupid date. I'm mad because you told me forever ago that you would be at my family's reunion and that you wanted to meet my family. I've met your aunts. I know your dad very well. I know your gran. I even know your dads partner Zayn for Christ's sakes. You know my parents and that's only from when you would sleep over. The last time you stayed at my house was over a year ago. I always come here and sleep here because it's where YOU like to be. The one time I ask you, my best friend to be there when my family is involved suddenly it's not as important as your stupid little date." I shook my head "that's not fair Audrey I never told you that you had to do those things? If you thought all this why haven't you said anything before now?". She crossed her arms "I didn't think I would have to honestly. I thought my best friend was going to be there no matter what", I bit the inside of my cheek before responding "well a best friend wouldn't say bad things about someone I like". She shook her head before looking down, she finally looked back up at me and said softly "maybe we aren't best friends". I clenched my teeth and looked away "yeah maybe we aren't" "fine" "fine". She grabbed her stuff quickly, giving me one last look before walking out and slamming me door behind her. Shortly after I heard the front door close, I bit my lip feeling tears well in my eyes before I could even realize I was crying. I walked to my window as her car pulled out quickly and took off down the road, a part of me thought she would turn around. But the car lights disappeared down the road and she didn't come running back inside to me.