Love Hate

Chapter 6

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I sat silently in my chair outside of the cafe.

I had filled the girls in on everything, even my kiss with Harry, they thought I was the luckiest girl in the world. Ruby and Ari sat across from me, trying to ask me questions about Louis and when they could meet him.  I tried to zone them out, tracing the rim of my tea cup with my finger.

  "Amelie? Anyone home?" asked Ari, waving her hand in front of my face.

  "Mm, sorry what?" I asked looking up.

  The girls rolled their eyes. 

"I bet she was dreaming about Mr. Tommo," sighed Ruby dramatically.

  "How gorgeous his eyes are or his messy hair style," joined Ari.

  These two could be annoying when they wanted to. Very annoying.

  "Guys, I'm not in the mood. I try not to think about Louis," I mumbled drinking my Yorkshire tea. 

" Louis and Amelie will end up actually liking each other," said Ruby to Ari, licking her straw free of cream.

"No, they'll fall in love," objected Ari.

  I just stared at them, choking on my drink.  Ari patted me on the back as I tried to get over my coughing fit.

  "Fall in love? That's going to happen!" I snorted laughing.

My eyes were practically watering.  Ok, yes I may have a crush on Louis but love? That's a little extreme. It all sounds nice but come on!

"We're serious," they nodded. It took me another five minutes to get over my laughing fit.

  When the girls were still looking at me seriously, I tried to be serious too.

  "Marianne Tayla and Ruby Bay. It's not going to happen," I said sternly, nearly slamming my cup down.  The girls became sassy.

  "Whatever you say Amelie," shrugged Ruby, winking at Ari playfully.

  "I bet you'll fall for one another," said Ari, holding up the plate of caramel squares she ordered.  Ruby and I both took one, popping them in our mouths.

  "I bet I won't," I sung, leaning back in my chair.

  "Sure you want to bet with me sweet heart?" taunted Ari, raising a perfectly shaped eyebrow.

  Ruby rolled her eyes.  You never went up against Ari for a bet or any game. She was always right. She knew it too.  But I wasn't going to back down.  She was so not right about this. 

"What are we betting?" I asked warily.  Ari smiled wickedly.

  "If Louis and you fall in love during this fake relationship, you have to...tell Louis you love him anyways," challenged Ari.

  "That's really stupid because I'll love him already....which I won't," I added. 

"I know, I couldn't think of anything else," she giggled sheepishly.

  "How about Amelie has to clean our cars?" Ruby suggested, sending me a look of pleasure.

  Ari nodded, wiggling her eyebrows. 

"And if Louis and I don't fall in love by the end of this 'relationship'..I get to show him AND the other boys your fanatic bedroom's and old books full of One Direction," I grinned, positive I had them beat.

  They were both cocky, holding out their hands as we shook on it.

  "May you happily and freely fall in love with Louis Tomlinson," said Ari loudly, blushing when people around us gave her a look.

"See, even they think your bananas," I said shaking my head.

  Ruby laughed and Ari just kicked my legs under the table. 

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Two days later, I was on my lunch break at work, playing baskets with the bin alongside the girls. We were shredding today's paper that had pictures of Lou and I walking around hand in hand.  The girls had freaked when it said  Has the Tommo got himself a girl? The girls filled me in on the article. I was the mystery girl, only several fans knew my name. Everyone wanted to know if I was Louis' new girlfriend.  The girls showed me some twitter hate that had started saying how fat and ugly I was and using Louis for his money. Wow. These girls were good. They didn't even know me and were certain I was cheap.  Lucky I don't have twitter. I wasn't really bothered by it, taking the paper and throwing pieces in the bin.  I felt my phone vibrate and I pulled it off the desk, answering the unknown call. I walked towards the office window, leaning against it.

  "Hello?" I asked happily.  I was in an unusually good mood, that turned instantly sour when the person on the other end replied.

"Amelie. It's Tony," he said loudly on the other end. I could hear a lot of commotion on the other end and I assume the boys were there.

  "Oh. Hi Tony," I mumbled the girls glancing at me, hearing a member of One Direction's management. If someone said Direction alone, the girls would get excited.

  "Do you think you could come to a concert tomorrow night? It's only at the London Arena. You just have to stand backstage and watch," said Tony.  I sighed, biting my lip.

"I guess," The noise keep getting louder in the background.

  "That's great. I'll get a driver to pick you up at about six. Sound good love?" Tony was obviously pleased I was available to see 'my' Louis in concert. 

"Sure. Bye," I said, about to hang up. 

" Bye Amelie!" said the voice non-other than Louis loudly making me nearly drop the phone.  "Bloody hell Louis was that necessary?" I said. 

A voice chuckled on the end. 

"Sorry Amelie. He took the phone. I'll see you tomorrow love," Tony hung up.

  I sat back down, the girls eyes on me.  My ear was still ringing from Louis' shout.

  "Tell us! Tell us! Tell us!" squealed Ruby.

  I rolled my eyes, going back to throwing scrunched up paper in the bin. 

"I have to go to a concert tomorrow night," I said swinging in my chair. 

The girls both squealed dangerously loud, my ear hurting even more. 

"We get to pick what you wear!" sung Ari, winking at Ruby. 

Oh great. These girls went over the top when it came to clothing. 

"Nothing flashy," I warned going back to my computer.

  "It has to be! It's a concert!" cried Ruby.  I shook my head. 

"Appropriate so the fans don't think I'm a slut,"

The girls gave up the , launching into a conversation about shoes. Seemingly better for me.