Where our Fault Lies (L.S.)

Chapter 4

Hiyaa, I'm gonna update only because it's the birthday of one of my most favorite human beings in the world HamnahQ !  I hope you like the chapter because honestly you're one of my main motivations for writing and God knows where I'd be today if it weren't for you. But dw you'll get the full waterworks, speech and presents package on Monday 🎂😘

"No no no, this is all wrong!" Liam cried as I walked into the room.

I looked at him in confusion, while he looked at the preparations with distaste.

"Everything okay, Liam?"  I mentally face palmed as soon as the words escaped my mouth, of course he's not okay.

Liam's dismay grew as he glared at me.  "Okay, come with me. You need to get your tux fitted."

"Um... tux?"

Liam scoffed at me and shook his head, "For the ball of course. As the Prince's assistant, you must be by his side all night.  In a presentable fashion," he frowned at my attire.

I rolled my eyes.  The queen was throwing a ball for Harry to find a "bride".  I couldn't understand it, seeing as he was only eighteen but I guess it's a thing that happens in the Royal Family.  Apparently, Harry's coronation was getting pushed earlier seeing Queen Anne's condition and so, he had to find someone to court earlier than usual.  

I walked into the tailor's fitting room to be met with none other than Prince Harry and Duke Niall.  

My cheeks flushed bright red and I hastily turned around when I noticed that he was shirtless.  I had to admit though, he has a nice body.  Deep v-line, hard-looking abs and...

God, Louis, what are you thinking?  I mentally slapped myself.  I heard a deep chuckle behind me and "It's okay Lou, you can look," An Irish voice laughed from behind me.

I turned around and willed myself not to be completely awkward.  

"Erm, hi," I grinned awkwardly, well so much for that plan.  "Liam actually brought me here to get my fittings for my tux, but I can see the tailor is busy so... let's go Liam."

I turned around to find that Liam was no longer behind me.  I straightened myself and blushed when I noticed the prince smirking at me in amusement.  

"That's alright Louis, we were just leaving," Harry chuckled.  I noticed that he had his shirt back on.

I watched as he marched out the room with Niall in tow.  

I sighed, I wonder if I have ever made others feel inferior because of the air of dignity that I carry myself with.  Probably not.

I waited patiently for the tailor to walk in and as my crystal blue eyes looked into his golden-hazel eyes, I felt my heart get caught in my throat.

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It was late... I was late.

The ball started in less than 10 minutes and here I was lying in my bed acting like a lovesick fangirl. 

I willed myself to get out of bed and quickly got dressed in record time.  I ran down the corridors searching for the ball room until I heard trumpets announcing the arrival of many princesses, duchesses, ladies and their escorts.

I bumped into a hard surface and fell flat on my bottom. 

"Whoops, sorry mate.  Let me help you up."  A tan hand extended itself in front of my face and I gratefully accepted.

I looked up to see the soulful brown eyes I had been infatuated with for the past few hours.

"Zayn," I breathed and he smiled his radiant one.

"Oh hey again. Lewis, right?" He asked.

I frowned in disappointment, of course he doesn't remember my name.

"Do you mind taking this to the prince?  I can't find him and the ball's supposed to start any minute now."

I nodded my head and took the garment bag from the handsome man.

I turned my back on him ready to leave when he called my name again.  Actually he called "Lewis" but whatever.

I turned to face him as he shined radiantly, "By the way, you look gorgeous," He winked and walked off.

I swooned and I think I might have an super small, pint-sized crush on this raven-haired, devastatingly beautiful tailor.

Extremely short chapter, but I introduced Zayn!  And Zouis may or may not happen, but you'll see.  Larry will happen though, do not worry.  Next chapter will be a long one, it's going to be the ball.  Until then, I hope you liked this small chapter and I'm sorry if the POV change confused you.  It just happened and I didn't realize until I re-read it.