Colorful (H.S) | ✔️

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A/N: Okay, a slight slight slight trigger warning toward the end. There's mention of molestation/rape. It's nothing detailed, but I figured I'd write it just in case. 

"So, did you come up with a plan?" 

I hush Audrey, begging her to be silent. I take another look at the five boys sleeping on the couch in weird ways. They finally fell into a food coma and I don't want to wake them. I don't need that energy right now.

"Sorry," she whispers, gesturing to my room. I make a face as we walk in. The sheets are everywhere but the bed and clothes are messily scattered. "Jeez, are we sure they only slept in here?"

I playfully slap her arm, but definitely see her point. It looks like a hurried couple was in a rush to have sex and didn't think to be considerate. 

I quickly push that mental image out of my head.

"Anyway, plan?" Audrey sits on the bed, not minding the mess. I opt to stand.

"I mean... we could all just hang out? Maybe a party? That seemed to work well for you." I remember how Drew was all hung over her when he was drunk. Maybe that was the key to getting them closer. 

As if she knows what I'm thinking, she chimes, "Nah. Honestly, he didn't remember anything the morning after. It felt so shitty. Another plan!"

I sigh. "Okay... the common factor between you both is me. It has to be something involving me."

"Okay captain obvious," she snorts. "C'mon El! Substance! Not stupidity."

I roll my eyes at her bluntness. She's lucky I'm immune to her insults. 

"You know what," I sit next to her, preparing to get real. "I think you're forcing me to help you with Drew because you're too scared to do it yourself. That way, if it doesn't work out, you can blame me instead of yourself."

Her eyes widen in shock. "W-what?"

"It's okay Aud. It happens, but we all know I can't force him to be with you. Just do what Harry did after we had our falling out."

She lowers her gaze away from my face, proving I'm right. "What did he do?"

I smile, thinking about the memories. "He made me fall in love with him. He showed me the real him and everything happened naturally. Be assertive, don't let him be an ass to you. I know Drew, he isn't mean. He just has the wrong impression."

She looks up at me with a sad smile. 

"And you... you're so beautiful inside and out. He doesn't know what he's missing out on and you need to show him. Any guy would be lucky to have you," I add.

"Thank you," she sighs, engulfing me in a hug. "I needed that."

"Anytime babe," I smile, rubbing her back.

Someone clears their throat and we're directed to Louis standing in the doorway. "Aww, that was cute."

I beam at him and pat the bed next to me. He gladly sits and we make small talk for a while. I explain to Audrey about his life, filling her in on the details.

"How's Eleanor?" 

"She's great, yeah. Amazing." He smiles, excited to talk about her. 

We continue the subject of his girlfriend for a while. Eventually, we hear a commotion coming from the living room. 

Niall lays asleep on Harry's shoulder, who's shooting me a look. Zayn's awake, making noise in the kitchen. Liam is sprawled out on the couch, taking advantage of the space.