friends to lovers - lilo

04

Christmas is coming up, which means Louis' birthday is soon.

Louis' friends decided to throw an early party before they were off to spend the holidays with their families.
The sound of music bounced around the place, people moving to the beat of it. Blue and pink lights covered the room, making it look aesthetically pleasing. There's a couple of beer bottles laying around and empty snack bags on the tables and floor.

Louis liked the sight of it, it reminds him of a personal night club. He looks around the room, sighing. Something was missing and it made him feel off.

Liam.

Louis shook his head to himself as he grabbed his pack of cigarettes out of the pocket of his jacket and walked outside. It shouldn't bother him.

He holds the cigarette between his lips as he lights it up. He leans against the wall of the home as he blows out some smoke. He shouldn't miss him, it's not worth it if he sees them as friends.

"Lou?"

Louis looks up to see Liam walking towards him with a smile. "Hey, heard you were having a party. Just thought I would come by and see you."

Louis gave him a forced grin and takes another hit of the cigarette. They stood there in silence as they listened to the music inside the home and cars driving by.

"I have a gift, a birthday gift for you." Liam holds out a wrapped box with 'TOMMO' written in black ink at the top.

Louis grabbed it carefully, like it was fragile. He held it and stared at it. Whatever is in here, it should not affect you.

Louis looked at Liam and then the box. He smiled and tucked the box under his arm, "Thank you, Li. I'll open it later."

Liam nodded, "If you want, we can come back inside and dance. It's your party." Louis chuckled and grabbed Liam's hand. "Let's not miss anything, then!"

-

No. No.

Louis is freaking out, he is fucked. Literally.

He woke up in his bed with a massive headache. He was going to get up for a glass of water until he noticed he was barely wearing any clothes and Liam was in his fucking bed.

Louis is now locked up in his bathroom, panicking. What happened? Did they... He looked at himself in the mirror. His hair was pretty messy, that's normal, right? He examined his neck for any bruises.

None.

He stared at himself and hovered over the sink. What happened last night? Louis shook his head and turned on the faucet to splash cold water on his face. He now needs to think of something quickly if Liam wakes up.

Louis walks out of the bathroom and sees Liam still sleeping. Good. He slips on a shirt and a pair of sweatpants, then he notices the gift on the nightstand. "...On Christmas. Not now."

"Hm? Louis?"

Liam sat up and looked around with a confused look, "Why am I here?"

Shit.

"Uh, you were completely pissed last night, crashed on the bed when you were done dancing to Beyoncé," Louis said, putting on his worn out shoes. "Alright, where's my shirt then?" Liam asks as he gets out of the bed. He's still wearing his pants, nothing happened, I think.

It's possible they both knocked out after a couple of drinks. It probably got too warm which was the cause of them being half naked.

The whole party was a blur.

"Um, I guess I'll get going," Liam says, scratching his head. Louis cleared his throat, "Yeah, see you later?"

Liam nodded as he walked out of the room. Louis groaned and fell on the bed. Nothing happened. Nothing happened. Nothing happened.