We Made It

19.

"Niall Horan."

I clap and cheer as he walks the stage. The boys (Liam and Zayne) stare at me. After telling them about our conversation they think I'm bat shit crazy for apologizing for hitting him. He used to be our best friend...you can't erase history. They don't clap or cheer for Niall. I look to where Harry is and he's clapping.

"Harry Styles."

We all clap and cheer as he walks across the stage. I stand on my chair while cheering. The boys throw flowers at the stage and wolf whistle. I shake my head and push them into their chairs. I blow my boyfriend a kiss and mouth I'm sorry.

Once the ceremony ends I'm the first out of my seat behind Anne and Robin to search for Harry. He's talking to Ed, Olli, and Niall. There's still a distance between them but at least he's not cold shouldering him like Liam and Zayne. He hugs me after his parents then Liam and Zayne. They can't stay any longer they have to get to their jobs. As did I unfortunately.

"Haz. I'm so proud of you!" I smile up at him.

"Lou. You're not going to make it." He worries.

I shrug. "It's my own grand opening I can be late."

Our families look at us confused but they'll find out tonight. He practically pushes me to my car promising to see me tonight.

Hanna: The electrician is here to do the final check. Where are you Tomlinson?

Me: I'm on the way. I told you hold down the fort.

Hanna: At least tell me Harry didn't trip.

Me: No he didn't trip. Be there soon.

I roll my eyes at the blonde girls messages. Hanna and I met after the winter concert. She thought Harry and I were so cute. She's a year older than me and she helped me a lot with songwriting. She was a tutor of sorts. It was rocky with her and Harry at first. He was a jealous little thing and hated the time she spent around. She knew Harry was my boyfriend and he knew that too but he was still jealous. I thought it was cute. Led to some good sex. Eventually she and Harry became friends and now she's helping us financially get Larry's going. She's also going to be a waiter.

Larry's. It was mostly Harry's idea. He wasn't going to uni. I still remember how upset Anne and Robin were when he told them. He's always like cooking but lately I've become his guinea pig for lack of better words. He was making new recipes and my kitchen wasn't even mine anymore. I didn't mind I was shit at cooking. He mentioned one day maybe starting a Cafe of sorts at first I thought he was joking so I said I would play my songs and bartend while he cooked and we'd both deal with the customers. Apparently he'd been serious. So here we are...starting the Cafe. We didn't have enough money saved up but he had his trust fund that was supposed to be used for uni and I had some savings the rest came from Hanna. The silent partner.

"Louis!" She runs up to me. "Go deal with it Mr owner. I'm still getting tables and stocking done. Where's Harry?"

"He'll be here. He'll make it." I walk around her and deal with the suppliers that are here. I take the deliveries and help Hanna unpack them.

"Lou?!"

I smile at the voice. "Bar Z!" I placing some bottles and glasses under the bar.

The black hair appears leaning over the bar staring down at me. "I want a drink Mr bartender!"

"Not open yet. What are you even doing here?" I stand up and take the empty box to the back. He follows.

"I'm hurt Lou." He places his hand over his heart. "Nah I got off early. Need help?"