Give a man a mask and he'll show you himself || l.s

Chapter 9. (Bittersweet)

{Zayn & Louis' texting thread}

Louis : are you still mad at me?

Zayn : I can never be mad at you

Louis : so why did you run away from me?

Zayn : I had to

Louis : why? :(

Zayn : because I wanted to kiss you too

Louis : why didn't you?

Zayn : we're friends Louis. Friends don't kiss friends.

Louis : don't play that card on me

Zayn : it's best this way

Louis : I want you back

Zayn : Louis you don't know what you're saying

Louis : no I'm serious

Zayn : did you forget why we broke up?

Louis : don't remind me

Zayn : I have to that's why we would never work

Louis : we can try

Zayn : I want to remain friends

Zayn : I know you're there

Zayn : Lou this hurts me just as much as it hurts you but its for the best

Louis : I don't want to be your friend

Zayn : so you'd rather stay away from me?

Louis : I didn't say that

Zayn : then what did you say Louis? I don't want to be your boyfriend and you don't want to be my friend

Louis : it's just so hard for me

Zayn : go out and talk to people it will help

Louis : it will not

Zayn : you have to try

Louis : why are you doing this to me?

Louis : again?

Zayn : I never meant to fall in love with you

Louis : but you did

Zayn : I love you I'm not in love with you

Louis : bullshit!

Zayn : Goodnight Louis

Louis : how can I sleep when all I ever do is think of you?

Louis : Don't make me do this

Louis : have it your way!

Louis : you are cruel Zayn Malik! Cruel!

Scene 2. [Harry's flat. 7:35am.]

Phone rings.

Harry : (groans) "what!"

Niall : "good morning to you too"

Harry : "what's so good about it? I feel like shit. How did I even get home?"

Niall : "you don't remember last night do you?"

Harry : "it comes and goes"

Niall : "do you remember what you told me? In the car?"

Harry : (panics) "I-I..N-No"

Niall : "Harry it's fine I won't tell anyone"

Harry : "I feel so ashamed"

Niall : "don't be"

Harry : "what else did I do last night?"

Niall : "you managed to piss off the bartender"

Harry : "tell me I didn't throw up"

Niall : (giggles) "alright I won't"

Harry : (groans) "No"

Niall : "I'm just thankful it wasn't my car"

Harry : "what else did I do?"

Niall : "most of your behaviour was because of pretty blue eyes and biceps"

Harry : "oh god no"

Niall : "and I'm sure you weren't talking about me"

Harry : "I wish I was"

Niall : "no you don't"

Harry : "you won't tell anyone will you?"

Niall : "your secret is safe with me. Beside I can tell Louis likes you too"

Harry : "shhh! Don't say his name someone might hear you"

Niall : "I'm alone"

Harry : (sits up from bed and passes hand over face) "so what do I do?"

Niall : "just be yourself he seems to like that so far"

Harry : "I don't think we are talking about the same person here"

Niall : "Louis William Tomlinson"

Harry : "his middle name is William? (smiles to himself) "cute"

Niall : "Liam's middle name is William too"

Harry : "not so cute"

Niall : (laughs) "you're horrible and I'm lying his name is actually James like me"

Harry : "it's cute because it's Louis"

Niall : "aww"

Harry : "shut up!"

Niall : "what about James?"

Harry : "ugly"

Niall : "hey!"

Harry : "you asked"

Niall : (teasing) "what else do you find cute on Louis?"

Harry : "everything"

Niall : "damn"

Harry : "I know I'm hopeless"

Niall : "you're adorable"

Harry : "if only Louis saw that too"

Niall : "he will eventually"

Harry : "so you really think he likes me?"

Niall : "he'd be stupid not to"

Harry : "you're a good friend Niall"

Niall : "I know now tell me how much you love the name James"

Harry : "bye Niall!"