Nicole’s POV
“Lou, stop.” I said pulling away from the kiss. I can’t do this yet. I just can’t.
“Why? Why can’t we just be together again?” he asked in disparity.
“Because this is way too soon. We were just away from each other for two months. We can’t just jump back into this. Yes I forgive you. Yes, I still love you. But we just can’t.” I tried to explain to him, but all he heard was probably me rejecting him. I didn’t mean to sound harsh or like I didn’t love him anymore, ‘cause I do. But this was all just way too soon for me.
“Then where does this leave us Ni?” he asked in slight frustration.
“Back to where we first started Louis. As friends. Let’s just rebuild our friendship, and take it from there. Okay?”
He stood there for a minute, not saying anything. Just looking down, as if he was thinking hard about something. He finally looked up at me, and forced a week smile on his face.
“Okay. Friends.” he replied, pulling me into a tight hug. I know it took everything he had to agree with this. I know all he wanted was to be with me again, and I want that too…but not this fast. I hugged him back, wrapping my arms around his neck.
“Thank you.” I whispered in his ear.
“Anything to get you back babe.” he replied, pulling away from the hug, and putting his hand out for me to take. I placed my hand in his and we walked back to the flat. Again we walked in silence, but this time it was nice; it was peaceful. The quiet gave me time to think. To recap everything. It’s weird how much you can fit into only a few years. 2009 I was just best friends with my next door neighbor. 2010 my best friend decides to audition for the X Factor. Beginning of 2011 I was a girl who fancied her pop-star boyband member best friend. We finally get together; and I get pregnant. I lose the baby; and we break up. Now? Now we’re back at square one. A fresh start. This will be good for us.
We walked straight into the flat, and all eyes were on us.
“So?” Niall asked eagerly. They all waited for us to answer.
“So, what?” I quizzed, making them wait. It was quite amusing.
“Well you guys were gone for a while! Did you makeup? Are you back together? What are you!” Harry questioned practically begging us for an answer.
“We are friends.” Louis answered simply. They all flashed each other confused glances before turning back to us.
“Friends?” Liam questioned. I don’t know whether he was disappointed or confused. Poor boy.
“Yes. We need to rebuild our friendship before we jump back into a relationship.” I informed them, so they would understand.
“That’s probably a good idea. Cheers to you guys.” Danielle said, getting up and wrapping both Lou and I in a hug. Soon enough the rest of them were all joined in on the hug, and finally I felt like I was home again.
“Wait, so…what does this mean exactly? Are you moving back to London? Are you moving back in here?” Zayn asked. Oo…I didn’t really think that part through.
“Well…um, I don’t know really. I didn’t really think of that.”
“You are going to move back to London, and move in with me! Okay?” Jess suggested.
“Are you sure?” I asked, making absolute sure that she didn’t mind before I actually move back.
“Of course I don’t babes. We all need you back home, and it won’t be permanent. It’ll just be until you and Louis get it on again.” she informed me, causing the room to erupt in laughter.
“Okay, I guess I’m moving back to London!” I cheered, suddenly being wrapped in a hug again.
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~4 Months Later, New Year’s Eve Night~
“10...9…8…7…6…5…” everyone in the club was counting down until 2012. Jess was with Harry, Sofia was with Niall, Aria was with Zayn, and Danielle was with Liam; the couples getting ready to kiss each other to welcome in the new year. I have no clue where Louis was; no we were still not together. Only friends. Weird how I’m the one who suggested we do that, and now I’m sort of stuck in the “friend zone.” I was sitting at the bar, counting down with the old bar tender. Fun-ass new year’s eve, right? “…4…3…2…” just as the end of the countdown was nearing I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around my shoulders, and turning me around; smashing their lips to mine. “…1, Happy New Year!” everyone cheered. He pulled away from me, letting me get a good look at him; Louis. It was Lou.
“Happy New Year Nicole.” he said, still holding onto me; only now his hands had shifted down to my waist. I snaked my arms around his neck and stood on my tips toes to kiss him again.
“Happy New Year Louis.” I said back, smiling widely. He leaned down and kissed me again, this time the kiss got deeper. His tongue lined my bottom lip, begging for entry; which I granted. He pulled away to soon for my liking. But what he asked next made it all worth it.
“Nicole Saunders, will you be my girlfriend again?” I didn’t need to think about it. I was ready now. I was more than ready to be back in his arms. To kiss him whenever I wanted. I was ready to love him openly again.
“I thought you’d never ask…well, again.” I replied, as he pulled me into another kiss. Finally out of the friend zone for the second time, and I’m not letting him slip away again. Our relationship is here to stay, and I sort of have Niall to thank for that. His words turned out to be true. I owe that Irish boy big time.
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A/N: Hello lovebugs! Well this is the last official chappie of my first ever fanfic! But don’t be sad! There is still an epilogue, author’s note, and soundtrack to come! PWEEEEAAASSSEEEEE comment/vote/fan! PLEAAASSSSEEEEEEEEEEE I am begging you all! I love you guys, thanks for this amazing dedication and feedback you give for this story! And I'm dedicating this chapter to @rawrebeccaa because she did loads of voting! Thanks babes! xx
