𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐍 ➥ 𝐙𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐄

protecting her

"It's not like I have a choice, Cher." I yell to her over the phone. I tidied up my room because I couldn't stand to see the mess on my bed.

"But you've been through his bullshit before, Pez." Cher started, "I just don't want to see you go through it again."

"I know, but this time, it'll be different."

"How so?" Cher asked.

"I mean he changed, and I changed. We could make this work if we tried."

"Pez, honey, he's Zayn. I know that much. Do you really want to get caught up in his status? Is he worth it? After everything?"

"What do you mean? I don't even know anymore but I do still have feelings for him. I want to be with him. But I haven't really thought about the cons in our relationship, if we ever have one." I sighed as I thought about what Cher said.

"I know, Perrie. But Gigi is already out to get you. I don't want to see you broken."

"I'm fine, trust me. I have Eleanor. She's been helping me a lot."

"Tell her I said 'thanks' for taking care of you. At least you have someone there," I could hear the disappointment in Cher's voice, "and when I get over to London I'm going to strangle you."

"Yeah." I paused, "how are you and Liam going? Have you talked lately?"

"Barely. It's like we never have time to talk. It's either I'm at work or at school. Or Liam at school, sleeping, at a party, at practice, and any other occupation to get him out of talking to me."

"Don't say that. He's just been busy. He started school early just so he can see you sooner." I smiled and I could feel her light up in giddiness.

"Really?!" Cher exclaimed, "I mean, yeah whatever." Cher chuckled. I laughed at her.

"Ooh, someone's in love."

"Yeah right, I'm just excited to see him. In like what, a year?"

"A year it is. It's been so long, Cher." I sighed, "just make sure your brother doesn't kill him, I need him here too you know." I smiled.

"I know, I have to go now. I'll call you when I can, Pez. Bye." Then the line got cut. I looked up laid down on the bed, "what do you want Louis?"

"I need you to talk to Eleanor for me." My eyes widened as I sat back up.

"Excuse me?" I looked at him, "after everything you've done?"

"I should explain to you why I did it." Louis said calmly.

"Go on."

"I'm gay."

"Oh?" The shock on my face said it all. I truly had no idea. Him and Eleanor have been dating for so long, I never would have thought that Louis was gay. But I'm here to support him, not to judge, "I didn't know."

"I'm gay Perrie."

"Say it to my face." Eleanor said as she smiled and Louis turned around.

"El."

"Uh-ah not so fast. You don't have the privilege to call me 'El' anymore," The brunette crossed her arms. You could tell she was happy for him, she wasn't mad. But Louis still looked guilt ridden.

"Eleanor. I'm sorry. I really am. But me and Harry started talking over the summer and he was my best lad and then."

"I always knew it was for a good reason."

"You're not mad?"

"Of course I am. You were the love of my life. But I know that you're his." Eleanor looked around sucking the tears back in, "all I wanted was for you to be happy. But when I found out you cheated, I didn't know how to react. You were so loyal throughout our relationship. I just needed to know what changed."