More Than A Friend... *Louis Tomlinson Love Story*

Beach Barbecue

LOUIS P.O.V

I hadn't seen Ems in forever. It was great just to see her face and hear her voice again. Even though we would always text, call, and skype each other, it wasn't the same without seeing her in person.

"Lou, she's a real catch mate." Liam looked up at me with a smile.

"I know! She gets more and more beautiful every time I see her. Her smile can instantly light up a room, even in the darkest hours."

"So why don't you ask her out already? I mean come on, you obviously like her. And who knows, she may have the same feelings about you too." Harry piped up while I was still day dreaming about Ems.

"I know but, what if she doesn't feel the same way? What if she thinks its weird? I mean, we've been best friends since about age nine. What if I were to mess all that up? I would never forgive myself if I lost an amazing girl like her."

"Lou, you're going into panic mode now. Just calm down. I'm sure she likes you too." 

"Thanks Liam. At least you have a girlfriend...."

"And a great one if I do say so myself!"

I slapped him in the arm a bit playfully but a bit rough. What if I did ask her to be my girlfriend? What would she say? Does she love me? Wait, what.. love? I - I.. I guess I don't just like her, I must love her.

EMILY P.O.V

I was getting ready for the barbecue, when I ran into a dilemma. What the hell do I wear?! I looked through my closet deciding it was best to wear my bikini under my clothes, because when you are with Louis at a beach, you're gonna get wet rather you like it or not. I finally decided on my light blue, denim short shorts, with a orange and cream striped crop top over my hot pink bikini. (may not sound like a good outfit but it is!) I let my natural brown, wavy curls flow down my back. I put on a bit of mascara, eye liner, and blush. for a bit of a casual look. As I was sliding on my sandals, I heard a knock at the door. I slid my phone into my pocket and ran to the door.

"Hey Louis, you're early! Come on in."

"Hey Ems. Yeah I know I am, I just wanted to spend a bit more time with you. thats all."

"Aw Lou you're so sweet." I gave him a kiss on the cheek and turned around to see him looking down at his feet while his cheeks turn a light pink color. He looked so adorable when he was embarassed. Wait a minute, Emily you never thought of Louis as adorable. Well it's true anyways. I looked up into his sparkling eyes. They were so beautiful. 

"Uh Ems?"

I snapped out of my gaze to find Lou staring right back at me raising his eyebrows. "Oh I'm sorry what?"

He chuckled at how easily distracted I get. "You were staring Ems."

"I was? Oh uhh-hehh didn't notice.."

"Okay then. Well we should get going now."

"Oh alright let's go!" We jumped into Lou's car and sped off to the beach.

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"Gee well it took you long enough!" I could hear Harry's voice coming closer towards us, as we stepped out from the car.

"Oh well sorry Haz. Ems got distracted by my beautiful eyes." He said as he rapidly blinked his eyes.

"I was not!" I slapped him in the arm, but him and Harry just looked at each other and smirked.

"What....."

Before I knew it I was hanging off of Louis' shoulders with my head facing his back, pounding on him.

"LOUIS TOMLINSON YOU PUT ME DOWN RIGHT NOW!" I was screaming as him and Harry ran past all the others.

"Well Louis and Emily are here." I heard Liam say as Louis ran past him with me over his shoulder.

"LOUIS PUT ME DOWN NOW!"

"Okay!"

All of the sudden I was soaking wet. I stood up from the water and jumped on Louis causing him to fall into the water with me. He both laughed so hard we coughed up water as we stood up.

"Louis you will pay for that."

"Oh really? Because I think the tickle monster would like to take you up on that."

"NO. LOUIS DON'T YOU DARE."

"TICKLE MONSTER IS HERE!!"

"NOOO! LOU- GE-- GET- OFF-- LOU- LOUIS STOP! PLEA- PLEASE!"

"Tell me I'm the sexist man alive and that I am the carrot master!"

"Okay fine! LOUIS TOMLINSON IS THE SEXIST CARROT MASTER ALIVE."

"Not exactly what I said but I'll take it."

"Yeah you better take it."

We were already exhausted within the first ten minutes of the barbecue. We went back to where everyone was sitting on the sand, and they all just started laughing at the fact we were both completely soaked.

"Gee thanks guys for offering a towel or something like that, because that would be wonderful right about now."

They all just kept laughing at me, but then I felt a nice warm towel being draped over my shoulders. I looked up and saw Louis, and smiled up at him.

"Thanks Lou."

"Welcome Ems"

We continued to talk and eat dinner laying out on our towels and watching the waves come in. It was really fun getting to know the boys better. I found out that Liam is 'Daddy Direction', Niall is never not hungry, Harry is the very flirty one, and Zayn is the vain one but he is also very deep. It was getting pretty late so we decided to get going. I drove home with Harry and Louis after they insisted having me sleep over their flat. Which I bet I was going to strongly regret agreeing to soon after.