"Why don't you just talk to her? Tell her how you feel. It'll make you feel better. Or at least, lighter" Louis tried to encourage Liam to finally talk to Kayla while they were spending time together.
"What if she doesn't feel the same?" Liam retorted insecurely.
"What if she does?" Maribel countered optimistically.
"And even if she doesn't, it will be okay, Liam. After you talked to her you know more than right now and know where you stand" Louis emboldened him tentatively.
"He has a point. It's always better to know where you stand" Maribel backed him up.
"You're both right. When she comes back from the bathroom I'll talk to her" Liam braced himself jittery. "Thank you, guys".
"What are friends for?!" Louis and Maribel said at the same time.
Only a few moments later, Kayla came back from the bathroom and Liam stood up abruptly, confusing the hell out of her. "Um ... can I talk to you for a minute? Alone?".
"Of course. Over there?" Kayla looked still puzzled but pointed at a quiet and empty corner of the café they were in.
"I hope he really tells her" Maribel was gnawing on her bottom lip.
"I'm sure he will. He will find the right words" Louis had faith in his friend. "How about you? Anything new?".
"Actually ..." Maribel started blushing. "Did you meet the new boys yet? Liron and Jordan?".
"Not yet. I think I've seen them around though. Why?" Louis pried nosily, wanting to hear about the new gossip.
"They're both really nice and while Jordan was pretty focused on H ... Liron stayed with me and let me show him around and explain everything to him. He told me a bit about why he is here and how his family and friends don't think bisexuality is even a thing. I mean, what's seriously wrong with them? Of course, it's a thing" Maribel reported slightly upset but all Louis could focus on was her short mentioning of Harry and her trying to not say his name in his presence. He wasn't aware it was that big of a deal for his friends.
"Do I sense a little crush?" Louis hooked snoopy.
"Maybe. I don't know what to do. He just came here a few days ago and obviously has a hard time. There is no room for feelings this early but he keeps coming over to me. It's not helping" Maribel sighed out downcast.
"Have you told him how it makes you feel? You should do that. Be honest with him. He will appreciate your honesty. And if not, then he's not worth your time anyway. No matter the outcome it will be better for you" Louis advised her wisely.
"When did you become so wise? I don't recognise you at all. You seem ... different. But a good different" Maribel wondered.
"I've only decided to spend more time on myself with things that are good for myself. I love spending time with you guys, I love my job and the work with the kids and I love my courses. I faced my past and 'laughed into its face' and now I feel so much better. I'm regaining my confidence because it was about damn time" Louis opened up to her, feeling good about himself.
"You're glowing and you look content. It's a nice look on you, Louis. I'm happy that you're happy" Maribel smiled at him.
"And I want you to be just as happy. So, I'm here for you whatever you decide to do" Louis smiled back at her.
"Well, if being honest ends like that every time, then sign me up. I'm next in line" Maribel motioned with her head over at Liam and Kayla, who were holding hands and looking all over the moon.
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House of Love
FanfictionLouis Tomlinson finds himself at a place he'd never expected to end up at after the low point of his life. At his new home, he is faced with new and loud people and the demons of his past, that he desperately tries to ignore. Through all this, he ma...
