It's Complicated ♧ n.h. [unedited]

Chapter 17

Liz's POV

I haven’t talked to Zayn or Niall in 2 days. I mean I see them every day at rehearsals, and sometimes I feel like they are going to talk to me but then Louis comes and starts goofing around and I stop paying attention to them.

I actually see Louis as an older brother now, which means a lot to me because I haven’t seen my real brothers in years…

“Stop being so mean! I happen to like being short” I told Louis while I ate an apple.

“How can you? You’re like a dwarf” he replied and the guys laughed.

I stuck my tongue out at him, “That’s soo unlady like” he said.

“Does it seem like I care?” I replied with a grin.

“Attitude with me? I will have to deal with this “ he said and started chasing me around while we both laughed hysterically.

Five minutes later he stopped, breathing hard.

“Damn girl, you have an unlimited supply of stamina” he said between ragged breaths.

“I can run for up to 3 hours straight, it was part of my training for my other job” I told him with a wink.

“Oooh, you’re a badass” he said while he grabbed me and messed up my hair.

“Ahh, don’t do that!” I yelled at him like I was angry, so he stopped and I started laughing and he smiled.

“You fooled me there” he said pointing a finger at me.

“It was too easy” I mocked and he shook his head in disbelief.

“I’m feeling a little jealous right now” said Harry.

“Oh now you want my attention, because your girlfriend it’s not here right now” said Louis while hugging me, trying to make Harry more jealous.

“First of all, she’s not my girlfriend… yet. Second, since when are you two so close?” asked Harry genuinely curious.

“What are you talking about? Me and Louis, we’re like brother and sister, right?” I asked Louis.

“Of course! You are my dear dwarfie sister” he answered and I started laughing.

“Dwarfie? That’s not a real word” I said.

“So? You know what I mean” he said grinning.

“Oh I just remembered , guys in 3 hours is your first Academy performance, are you guys excited?” I asked and they all said yes.

“I’m excited about seeing YOU perform” said Liam with a smile.

“Wait, you’re going to perform tonight?” asked Zayn, talking to me for the first time.

“Yes, I will sing and dance” I answered.

“Oh, I’ve never heard you sing, are you good?” asked Harry and I shrugged.

“She’s amazing” said Niall looking me straight in the eye.

“Cheater! How did you get to hear her sing before everyone else?” asked Harry and this time it was Niall’s turn to shrug.

Part 2

My heart was beating faster and louder every second that passed.

The curtains just opened but the lights were off, so no one could see me. I was standing in the center of the stage. I was wearing ripped white leggings, a cut out short jean skirt, a tight white shirt that said ‘Angel’ in the front and was ripped at the sides.