Battle Scars (Larry Stylinson AU)

Chapter Twenty Seven

"Wow." I smiled as the cafe put up some Christmas decorations. "Hi Louis!" Eleanor smiled and slipped a Santa hat on my head. I chuckled and wheeled towards the kitchen. "Good morning Lou." Niall said as he took out a pan of danishes for display. "Morning." I grabbed my apron before putting it on and going to wash my hands.

"We've been really busy today huh?" I asked my coworker, Nick, as he made a latte. He nodded before handing the coffee mug to the waiting customer. I put two small plates onto a serving tray; one had a cinnamon roll and the other had a apple danish. I put some napkins down before going over to the table. "Hope you enjoy." I said to them with a smile before cleaning some nearby tables.

Zayn massaged my shoulders as we sat on the couch and watched the news. "This feels really good. Thanks Z." I sighed happily. "No problem Lou, I bet it'll feel even better if Harry was doing it." He smirked and I looked up at him, making us both laugh.

"Would you say that you and him are dating now?" He asked and I shrugged. "Honestly I don't really know. I'm hoping he'll ask me soon because he's a really great person." I smiled softly. "Aw Lou!" He leaned down and left a peck on my cheek. "Stop." I groaned and pushed his face away.

"But in all seriousness Lou. I really think that Harry is an amazing person and I really hope that something happens between you two because I haven't seen you this happy in a long time." He said and I nodded, feeling tears start to form in my eyes.

Zayn has been there since the trouble I've had with my recent ex, Grayson. Grayson and I dated for three years and I thought that he was the only one for me until he did the unthinkable and took away all of my trust of being in any relationships.