The Perfect Disguise

Part Thirteen

Lou's P.O.V.

Presentation day came and I was so nervous that I almost forgot half of what I was gonna say. Luckily, Ashton did his best and, well, surprise! We passed it!

I always thought he's a jerk - well, can you blame me? He acted like one. But, for the passed few days, things changed. Or even beyond. We are now in good terms. We hang out a lot - okay, we were doing the project so we get to spend time together - but, he's also friends with Calum, Luke and Michael now. So, aside from the project, we're like seeing each other more often.

And, I think, I'm kinda, well, don't tell him but I like him. Luke asked me the other day and all I said was he's nice. But I'll be fooling myself now if I still deny it. For a short period of time, I became as happy as I once was when Daniel was still around.

But then, again, he's seeing Bianca. I have to remember that. He's seeing my sister.

So, no. I have to stop day dreaming...

With Luke and Michael being the 'always hungry ones', they left Calum to wait as they ran off to the cafeteria.

"So," Calum started as Ashton and I got out of class. "How was it? Did you guys nailed it?"

Exchanging looks with Ashton, we smiled widely as we said in chorus; "B+!"

"This calls for a celebration!" Calum exclaimed as he pulled us in a group hug.

"You guys go ahead," Ashton started the moment we pulled away. "I just have to do something. I'll be there."

"Alright," I said as he smiled back before walking on the other direction. When he turned left to another hallway, I looked at Calum who was eyeing me interestedly. "What's up?"

"What's up?" He repeated, chuckling, as we made our way to the cafeteria. "You like him!"

"No," I said causally. "I don't!"

"Denial!" He cried. "I'm not even asking. I'm saying it. You don't have to lie. If you think it'll hurt me, its okay."

"Calum," I pouted. "Fine. I think I do."

"Then say it," he said. "As a guy, I think he likes you too. He changed a lot!"

"Can't," I shook my head, laughing. "He's seeing Bianca!"

"Nothing to loose or forever regret," he winked, as he pushed the door open.

(A/N: I have this idea to give Calum that "likes you but supports you" kinda vibe that even if it'll end up hurting him, he'd rather see you happy even if it's with someone else.)