She's Not Afraid

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE: BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE: BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE

*CHER'S POV*

Louis traced his fingers on my collarbone right after he put on a diamond choker around my neck.

"Do you like it?" He returned his gaze back into my eyes.

"Good for you... I happen to like weird." I raised one eyebrow, hinting that I wasn't talking about the diamond choker that he just gave me.

Then I grabbed him by the tie and dragged him inside my hotel room.

Hold up! How about we rewind the events that happened this day before you misunderstand the situation...

*12 HRS. EARLIER...*

I received a text message from Marshall at 10 AM about a ball that I should be attending tonight.

The invitation came by mail at noon which says to wear something classic and elegant.

Hmm... what dress should I wear?

"Knock, knock." Niall peeped his head on my door.

"Oh, you're going to the ball too?" He eyed the invitation that I was holding.

"Yeah, I need some help with what to wear." I sighed.

Ever since 'that' incident, Niall and I have become real close, I mean we were friends before but now I see him in a totally different light.

Who knew seeing one's naked body was all it took for our relationship to develop?

"Uh, I think you look good with anything, Cher." He flirted.

"Not helping..." I pinched his cheek and he returned the favor by pinching mine, only harder.

"Ow!" I rubbed my cheek.

"Aww, did I just hurt the baby?" He teased.

"No, you're the baby! Now get out so that I can decide on what to wear." I ordered.

"Hey, maybe Louis can help. He knows a lot of famous designers for some reason." He added at the very last minute.

"Got it." Who knew Louis was into fashion? Or maybe he's gay?

"You need a dress, huh?" Louis rubbed his chin.

I just nodded like a kid.

"Then let's go visit some stores!" He started dragging me by the hand.

"Ooh, you have such a lovely girl with you, Lou. This is a first..." A blonde gay dude greeted when we entered a boutique.

"Now, now, don't be jealous, Paul." Louis greeted the guy with a kiss on both cheeks.

Lou? Now, I'm starting to doubt his sexuality...

"The lovely lady needs a gorgeous dress from only the best so I brought her here to your store." Was he actually flirting with the blondie?

"Oh, sure. Anything for you." The designer guy named Paul sounded Italian alright.

"I'm pretty sure the colors white and baby pink suits her the most." Louis winked.

"How'd you know my favorite colors?" I wondered.

"Well, I did some research." He replied.

I didn't mind how my 'gaydar' was beeping pretty loudly because I thought that maybe gay guys aren't so bad after all.

Why have I only realized this now?

That there's a possibility of Louis being gay...

I should definitely start minding my surroundings from now on.

*AT THE BALL*

I wore a white and baby pink dress that made me look like an angel because of its simplicity and elegance which made me feel real classy.

I agreed to be Louis' partner for the night as a thanks for the dress.

We entered the scene with my arm wrapped around his and all eyes were literally on us for we had matching outfits in terms of the color.

So that was what the wink was all about! His wink to Paul earlier at the store, I mean.

Zayn and Harry laid their eyes on us with an unreadable look on their faces while both Liam and Niall were not in sight.

"And the best couple of the night award which consists of a commercial shoot goes to..."

Wow, I didn't know there was such a thing.

"Cher Lloyd and Louis Tomlinson." I heard the people applaud as they turned their heads to our direction.

I also heard the crowd murmur what a beautiful pair we were...

A commercial shoot, huh?

So it turns out that we were going to advertise some jewelry at the neighboring hotel of where the ball was being held.

A diamond choker, perhaps?

Okay, you got me, there was NO commercial shoot...

...It was all real, what happened at the beginning.

I was just messing with your head.

Although we really did win the best couple of the night award as well as Louis randomly giving me a beautiful black diamond choker.

*RIGHT BACK AT THE START*

I grabbed him by the tie then dragged him inside my hotel room.

* LOUIS' POV*

"So, what do you have in mind?" I asked her as I sat down on the bed.

"We could just drink some wine and talk about stuff, if you know what I mean." Her voice sounded very seductive.

"About dirty stuff?" I said the first thing that popped on my head.

"No, silly... about something personal. Anything you want to share to me?" She inquired as she poured wine into two glasses.

Um, aside from wanting to profess my love for her which is something very personal, nothing else really comes to mind.

"I don't think now's the right time." I said in deep thought.

"But wouldn't it be better if you just let it all out?" She handed me a glass which I rapidly gulped down my throat out of excitement and nervousness at the same time.

"Okay, how about I just show you?" I was about to lean in for a kiss when she said,

"Why not just go straight to the point so you can finally come out of the closet? I'm totally cool with it, you know?"

Wait, what? I put myself into a halt and faced her straightly.

"You think I'm gay?" Is this what this is all about in the first place?

She then touched the side of my face with a look of acceptance on hers.

Oh, what the heck?

I'll never get an opportunity like this one anyway...

For now, I'll let her think what she wants as long as I could get the chance to sleep beside her one of these nights.