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

Chapter 26

It took all of my willpower not to cry and take off when Luke walked into my room. I was by no means ready to see him; I thought I was ready and controlled but boy was I wrong.

What scared me was how one look, an innocent one too was what tore down the walls I tried to build all day. It scared me how intense my feelings for him were. It was like I was going to throw up or even passout from the butterflies.

Thankfully I managed to get him out without having to exhange many words. Besides being sad I was pissed off at how I fell for this. I did not want to give him the time to say anything because not only was this my fault but I also didn't want to forgive him so easily.

Knock knock

I jumped at the sound as the rest of the roudy Aussies came barging in laughing with Haley trailing behind them looking great as usual with her ever changing sense of style.

She walked right up to me and wrapped me up in a tight hug. I made goofy happy noises in her ear and she laughed before pulling away, "You look like shit Demi. No offense but you look ready to burst into tears. What happened?" She spoke in hushed tones.

Normally I would have objected to her scrutiny but I didnt because I was well aware how I looked. And it was bad; I shook my head at her and her blue eyed softened, "It's okay Demi, I'm here when you want to talk." She rubs my arms briskly and I fix her with a weak smile.

"Thanks Haley. Uhm, let me get these lads out of here quickly then we have time to chill out." I looked to the boys flipping through the clothes I had picked out for each of them.

Michael turns around holding up a Metallica shirt she was pretty sure he didnt have and a equally badass leather jacket, "Babe! Look at this! This shirt is the shit!" I laugh and Haley rolls her eyes with a smile,

"Yes Michael I see it, it's pretty badass." She looks at him with the cutest, most sincere look of pure love. I was envious, their relationship was perfect; they went through a lot together.

I clapped my hands at them, "Okay boys. Change quickly so I can finish getting you ready." They obey with lame protest.

"Oi, where's Luke?" Calum asks no one in particular but the mention of his name I stiffen, I wasnt sure if they saw my change in mood but after that they didn't bring him up at all as I finished their looks.

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The crowd was insane. All those screaming girls, chanting their names and screaming 'I love yous', I was glad I had stayed behind with Haley.

We were seated on the couch, facing eachother with Coronas in our hands. She looked at me and even though she didn't say a word her expression was speaking loud and clear.

I had to clear my throat, "I thought I could do it Haley. Handle seeing him but, I couldnt. I almost broke down right there." I ran my fingets through my hair and taking a sip from my beer.

"Im sorry Demi. I wish I had your skills because I would have had you show me what to do so you didn't have to see him." I chuckle at her words.

"I know, but it's okay. I just have to move on. I knew this was a terrible idea." I wasnt really sure what else to say, my words and thoughts were all jumbled and it was making my head hurt.

"I'll stay in our room tonight. I don't want you to feel alone, we can watch movies and drink beer. Get your mind off this shit." Her idea and offer was much appreciated.

"That sounds amazing. Thank you Haley." I sighed and jumped again when my phone went off; I had a text.

Unknown: Hello beautiful(: It's Louis Tomlinson, I hope you don't mind but I got your number from Ashton.

My eyes were about to pop out of my head from Louis' random text. I looked to Haley and she raised her eyebrows, "What? Who is it?" She asked.

"It's Louis Tomlinson." Her jaw dropped a bit.

"Holy shit! What did he say?" She all but screamed before I showed her the message. She fixed me with a smirk that made me worry.

"Here's your chance Demi. Louis is hot as fuck, use him as your distraction. A girl has needs and hey, he's 23." I was reluctant to agree but she was right. I cant remeber the last time I had a good shag.

Blushing I typed out my message.

Me: Oh hi! No its alright I don't mind (: How are you?

I decided small talk was the way to go. The more I thought about it the more accepting I was towards using my womanly assets for my benefit. Haley was right again in stating that he was indeed, hot.

Buzz

Louis: Im not too bad(: Im glad youre okay with this random ass text, I was just thinking back to Liams party and I was a little bummed I didn't get your number before you left.

I bit my lip and looked back to Haley, "Im going to do it. I need to get Luke off my mind." She smirked at me and laughed

"Get some!"

Oh was I planning on it.