Sparks Fly

48 - (Alt.) getting involved

Harry's POV
Louis and I sat when we heard Beau's door slam, "what was-" I started but was cut off by the sound of feet coming down the stairs quickly "Beau? Audrey?" Louis called out. All we heard was a sniffle and the front door slam. All Louis and I could do was look at each other before we got up and made our way upstairs. Louis took the lead, gently knocking once we were both in front of her door. "Beau, sweetie is everything okay? Why did Audrey leave?" He tried to ask sweetly. All we heard was quiet sniffling sounds from the other side. He and I sighed at the same time, "Do you want to be alone?" I called out. We heard a quiet shaky "yes please" and we both immediately backed away. We made our way back down to the living room, I sat by Louis, both of us less relaxed now. "So you think it's about that Lucas boy?" I asked and he hummed "I couldn't think of what else it would be, I mean they've been inseparable since kids and now they're in high school and still juggling the careers they started as kids. Theres a lot of changes they're going to see and what is a bigger change to young girls then getting a first boyfriend". I nodded "yeah, well as much as it pains me we can't do anything about it now. Let's just give Beau some time and hopefully in the morning she will be ready to talk and we can try and help her figure out the best solution to the problem yeah?", he smiled and fell into my arms again "yeah, alright push play I want to see how this ends". I snickered as I looked at the T.V, Louis ended up picking Toy Story 4.

I set out the breakfast plates, Louis helped me make pancakes, biscuits and jam with bacon and eggs. And by help I mean he kept squeezing my arse and stealing the bacon as I cooked it. Louis tapped his foot impatiently, i chuckled placing my hands on his hips "calm down, Beau's gonna be down in a second". He inhaled deeply and kissed my cheek before we both cleaned up and sat at the table. Beau made her way down the stairs and sat down at the table. "Wow breakfast smells great" she said with a small smile, she thanked us before she started digging in, both of us following suit. I glanced at Louis who was already looking at me, He gave me a nod and I cleared my throat "so Beau, about last night" I started. She sighed softly as she swallowed her bite of eggs, "it was nothing I guess... Audreys just being dramatic. She'll get over it right?" She said unsure and took another bite of her food. Louis chased down his food with his tea before speaking up, "Beau what happened". She sighed finally giving in, "Audreys mad because my date with Lucas is the same day as her family reunion", I blinked a couple of times before looking at Louis then back at Beau. "Okay so...", Beau sighed explaining a bit slower. "I told Audrey a while back I would go to her family reunion. Because she knows so much of my family, you two, my aunts, Gran, Zayn and Niall.. and I barely know her parents. But I told her I would just go to the next one because I don't want to cancel my date with Lucas, and she got mad and said we weren't best friends". "Oh" Louis said clearly as shocked as I at the last sentence. Beau sighed "but she will get over it, and we will say sorry to each other and it will be fine right?" She asked and I sighed "well darling no not necessarily. I understand how exciting a first date is, but Audrey is your best friend and you made a commitment to her by saying you would go to the reunion. Is there no way you can reschedule with Lucas?" I asked calmly. She sighed "he is going to his Grans on Saturday and Sunday after and we both have school, he has practice and I have work so Friday is the only time that works this week" she explained. Louis hummed "well, I know this doesn't make it any easier but you have two choices, talk to Lucas and figure out another time even if it's not this week. Or you pick between Audrey and Lucas this Friday... this date means a lot to you and the reunion means a lot to Audrey so there's no going around it" Louis said bluntly. Beau sighed and nodded "okay" she finished a bit more of her food before throwing what was left away and kissing us both before going out to the bus for school. "Do you think she will be okay at school with her and Audrey fighting like this?", Louis sighed "I hope so... it'll be fine".

Beau's POV
This is so awkward. Audrey and I have nearly every class together and we sit next to each other in those classes. But she wasn't talking to me, and I wasn't talking to her. When I came in she didn't even glance at me. I sighed into my locker after class, thankful for a break for a second. Audrey and I also have lockers eight by each other but I saw her get her books out earlier probably so she could avoid me. "Hey you" I heard a male voice say, I instantly perked up and turned around "Lucas hey". He smiled as he spoke "so I'm really excited about this Friday", I smiled as I clung to my back strap "yeah me too... I'm actually about Friday. Is there anyway we could possibly reschedule?". He furrowed his brow and chuckled a bit "we talked about that remember? I have practice all school week and this weekend my family's going to my Grans for Sunday and Saturday, we wouldn't be able to go out for another two weeks nearly". I sighed and bit my lip "I know but you see-" "hey Lucas" a tall brunette girl said as she walked by. Lucas smiled and waved "oh hey Annette". I looked her up and down, I've seen her, she a third year. I gulped suddenly feeling extremely insecure. If Audrey was here she would tell me how much prettier I am than her, but Audreys not here. "Sorry you were saying?" He said turning his attention to me again, I glanced down the hall at Annette who was still stealing glances of Lucas. If I couldn't go out, would he just ask someone else? I smiled "oh Uh, never mind this Friday is perfect" I said nodding and he smiled happily "oh okay, great! So I'll pick you up at 7" I nodded "yeah that sounds great", right as Lucas turned and left I saw Audrey was standing behind him, I looked at her then Lucas who was disappearing down the hall, then her. But she had already turned and started making her way to her next class, she must of heard us confirming our date.

I walked into class and swat next to Audrey awkwardly. She had her body facing the front and her eyes locked on her phone, I sighed "Audrey.. can we talk" I whispered. She didn't look at me "what.", "I uh- I tried to cancel with Lucas and reschedule it but-" "but instead you're being picked up at 7, right?" She said finally looking at me. But the look was a mix of a cold and angry stare and hurt. I looked down and sighed "it's not like that, I saw a girl walk by who kept checking him out. I feel like this is my only chance with him, a lot of girls like him and I'd I don't go on this date I may not get another shot". She shook her head "if a guy isn't willing to wait for you he isn't worth it. Your dads should have shown you that by now", I clenched my jaw. "I don't know why I'm even trying, you aren't even hearing me out" I whispered and faced front again. Suddenly the teacher came in and greeted the entire class, ending whatever little thing this was with Audrey for now. I sighed. This was going to be a long day. Lunch wasn't too bad, thankfully because of how many people we sit with I had people to talk to and so did Audrey. Thankfully only a couple people seemed to notice that Audrey and I weren't talking, but they left it unsaid. But after school was awkward, Audrey was by her locker and I took a deep breathe before walking to my locker and opening it, both of us ignoring each other. I stole a glance at her and she caught me, I quickly looked away and she slammed her locker shut and took off down the hall. I sighed softly and shut my locker after getting all my books, I started walking down the hall when I heard Lucas call after me. I smiled as he caught up to me and started walking by me "hey, want a ride home?" He asked sweetly. I smiled and nodded, usually Audrey would drive me home but I'm assuming not today... "yeah that would be great thanks". I walked with him out to the lots and we chatted about the school day. Once we squared away my address, he kept telling me jokes and making me laugh, and I made him laugh too. This was nice. Lucas and I really only got to hangout for n the halls or briefly between classes or lunches. Audrey always takes me home or we took the bus together so I never had the chance to ride with him. The nice he got his car he stopped taking the bus entirely. But no matter what, and no matter how fun this was... I missed Audrey. At red lights we used to sing to the light to turn green and the times it did on que we would scream with excitement. Lucas and I just chatted at the red lights, but it was nice. Once we finally got my house he smiled and gave me a wave as I thanked him, gathering my things, "see you tomorrow?" I asked. He smiled "yeah, if you want I could pick you up in the morning, unless you're riding with Audrey" he assumed, not knowing we weren't talking. I smiled "yeah that would be great, I'm not riding with her tomorrow". He nodded "cool I'll be here 7:30", I gave him another wave once I reached my front door and he waited until I opened the door and stepped in before driving off. I sighed dreamily before walking inside, believe me I don't like arguing with Audrey. And as important as she is to me, the idea of finding a boyfriend is important too. As much as I love spending time with her and as much fun as we have, I want to start dating and stuff. I slid my shoes off and hurried upstairs, my dads were at work and I had to do homework and practice lines. I ended up not getting that role I auditioned for, but Niall got me another one so I had to practice lines. I sighed and flipped in my bed and pulled out my bag of chips left over from school and munched away while I read my script. I sighed not really focusing as much as I should, this whole thing was bugging me out.

Louis POV
I walked into the front door, yelling "I'm home" as I slid off my shoes. I heard a "hi dad" from upstairs and smiled knowing it was Beau. I made my way upstairs after putting my stuff away, I leaned on her door frame and knocked "hey kiddo can I come in?", she smiled and nodded waving me in. I sat on her bed and glanced at her script "practicing, nice" I said and she chuckled and sighed "yeah I'm trying to". I nibbled the inside of my cheek briefly before speaking up "how did things go at school today?", she smiled "oh actually it was cool, Lucas drove me home today and it was actually really nice". I held back from making any type of face and just smiled "that's great Beau, well I'll let you get to it. I'll be downstairs if you need me" I said kissing her head and getting up. As I got to her door she sat up "wait dad", I turned to look at her and nodded my head for her to continue "Uh nothing never mind sorry" she said before turning back to her script. I nodded slowly confused and went downstairs, that's it. I know Harry said we didn't need to get involved but, we're getting involved. Where's my trench coat at?