Age is But A Number (L.H. Fic)

Chapter 11

To say I was angry was an understatement. Luke had sent me into a rage! I so desperately wanted to smack that pretty face of his but, I also wanted to keep my job. Who was he to tell me that kind of crap?! Im not stupid, I have heard all the rumors and seen the pictures about Louis.

He's a cheater. But I was just dancing with him for crying out loud! It's not like I was going to go home with him. I slammed my front door shut out of anger and threw my bag to the ground before I trudged into my kitchen.

Throwing open my fridge I was saddened to see the one thing I was looking for missing. Closing the door with a defeated sigh I was about to retreat to my bathroom for a nice hot bath but my doorbell rang. Who the hell could that be?

"Coming!"

Opening the door, there stood Haley holding a bottle of my best friend. Wine. I wanted to hug her right now, shes a goddess sent from above.

"Figured you could use some girl time."

I shook my head with a chuckle, I seemed to be spending a whole of of 'girl time' with her. It was nice. I was usually a working recluse.

"Thanks Haley." I smile and let her inside. She sits down on my couch as I grab two wine glasses before joining her.

"So, care to tell me what happened? You left so fast I didnt get to see if you were okay."

I sigh, "I dont get it. Since Ive known him he's been so sweet. I told him this morning that we cant be anything more than friends. It just wont work." I nurse the glass of wine in my hand before tracing the rim with my index finger. Haley runs her fingers through her hair.

"What you did, was the right thing to do Demi. I know how you feel though, I can see it in your eyes everytime to look at him. And if I can see it. So can he. It kills him that you won't let yourself be happy." I frown. I thought I was doing alright about holding in my feelings. I mean, I have only known him for such a short amount of time.

"Haley. I work for him! It would be like dating my boss who just so happens to be four years younger than me!" I know ive already brought up the age factor with her once but Its what constantly holds me back.

"My feelings are irrational. I havent known him long enough to develop a real emotional attachment." She shakes her head at my stubbornness.

"My god Demi. How will you know unless you try?! And as for the stupid shit he said tonight? I told him that he better apologize and kiss your ass. He only said those things because he was jealous."

I blush. Bright red, "He may have been jealous but he was being an ass." All I know is all this negativity has to get fixed before Im forced to spend six months traveling the world with them.

"Just think about it Demi. He really likes you, and putting age and your career aside don't you think you deserve to me happy?" She looks down at her glass, a sad look takes place of the pevious look of determination, "Don't do what Michael and I are doing. I love him to death but everytime were out or together we have to hide the fact that were in a relationship. Sometimes I just want to stand there, in front of the fangirls and the camera and kiss the shit out of him. Just to show them that yes, he is mine and I am his and I love the shit out of this goofy boy."

I place my hand on hers before gripping it firmly, "Tell him Haley. Take your own advice and tell him, youre strong and you both know what will be true and false if people spread stupid rumors." She smiles at me and takes my glass and hers and places it on the table before pulling me into a tight bear hug.

"You are such a good person Demi. Im glad I met you." Her words made me truly happy, I was glad she could rely on me.

After our talk we spent the rest of the night polishing off that bottle of wine and laughing about stories of the boys as well as watching Titanic. In the end she fell asleep on the couch and I threw myself into bed.

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(Lukes POV)

So I decided to take Haleys advice. I was going to apologize to Demi until she accepted it. After I went home, upset and pissed at myself I planned out exactly how to show her just how sorry I was. Now it was time to put that plan into action.

I woke up and went through my morning routine rather quickly ending in my usual pair of skinny jeans and chucks topped with my charcol grey long sleeved shirt and my beanie; I was in a rush and didn't want to waste anymore time fixing my hair.

I grabbed my keys and my wallet and hopped into my car. From one of the conversations we shared I remember her telling me how much she loved to write so I stopped at the nearest book store and picked out a leather bound journal that had the most intricate design etched into it.

Next step was heading out and buying flowers. What a better way to say I'm sorry than some flowers. I wasn't sure what her favorites were and I didnt want to get roses, too cliché and well...the romantic meaning behind them. So I settled in Tiger Lillies. Walking out of the flower shop I was met with a small but loud crowd of some fans. Normally I was always happy to see them but I was in a hurry so I flashed a few smiles and gave a few hugs. They candidly snapped photos,

"Why are you buying flowers Luke?"

"Do you have a girlfriend?!"

My face turned red and I kept my mouth shut as I made mt way to my car, seeing as I didnt defend myself the girls started to talk amongst themselves.

Shit, I should have said something.

Giving them one last smile and wave I took off towards Demi's apartment. I was praying to God that my apology and gifts would make up for the awful things I said to her last night. I needed to see her smile at me.