Chapter 5

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{Alesha's POV}

We walked back, hand in hand. I had never felt more comfortable with any other guy in my life. I felt like I could tell him anything, even after just meeting him. The party had pretty much died down to a stop, apart from a few drunks stumbling around the fire. I scanned the area, looking for my friends and smiled when I saw Eloise curled up next to a sleeping Harry. Across the other side of the fire was Lily and Niall, sharing a bag of Malteses, and laughing. Amy and Liam were singing softly in the corner, and Claudia and Zayn both had there eyes closed whilst listening to an iPod.

"We better go now. It's getting late." I say, and turn towards Louis. He had a disappointed look on his face. I didn't want to leave him.

"At least let me drive you home." He replied. I nodded, glad for the chance of more time with him, then gathered up everyone.

"But I don't want to go!" Claudia exclaimed as I pulled her to her feet. I rolled my eyes at her eagerness. We all eventually crammed ourselves into Louis' small car, and he sped off down the street. He dropped us all off one by one, until it was only Louis and I left in the car. We sat in silence.

"When can I see you again?" He asked me. I was still shocked that he would want to spend time with me. I mean, come on! This was Louis friggin' Tomlinson! And he wanted to to be around me! It was like a dream come true.

"Tomorrow?" I suggested. I looked over at him, and caught him staring at me. Again.

"I have concert rehearsals tomorrow morning. How about lunch?" I mentally checked my calendar.

"Sounds great!" I said with a smile as he pulled up to my apartment. We sat staring at each other for a few seconds, before I stepped out of the car.

"See ya later, alligator!" He yelled as he sped down the street again. I couldn't wait to see him again.

{The boys' POV}

"Great rehearsal boys. Tonight's concert will be incredible!"

Harry, Niall, Zayn, Liam and Louis made there way backstage, gulping down bottles of water, sweat dripping from their faces. Rehearsals always tired them out, but they wanted their concerts perfect for their fans.

"Man, I'm tired!" Niall said as he yawned into his arm. A beeping came from Zayn's phone, and as he checked it, he smiled.

"Claudia just texted me. Are you guys ready for lunch?" Everyone's faces lit up at the thought of being with the girls again, and a round of nods went around.

{Alesha's POV}

The café smelled strongly of fresh coffee. The air was warm, and there was people talking around the room.

"Where are they?" Amy asked. She was worried the boys would stand us up, but I knew they wouldn't. I trusted that Louis wouldn't. Lily twirled her thumbs around each other, something she did without realizing.

"They'll be here."

We heard they had arrived before we saw them. The screaming was hard to miss. We all turned our heads towards the door, and saw the boys pushing past a crowd of over a hundred fans. They were laughing though, like they found it somewhat funny. When they eventually pushed through the doors, they were panting, and covered in a light layer of sweat. They caught their breaths, then strode over to us, with big smiles plastered on their faces.

"What happened?" Lily asked. She was clearly worried for Niall, as she called the waitress over and ordered drinks for everyone.

"A group of fans chased us down from our hotel," Liam explained, "It was crazy!"

"We're not crazy, we're just dedicated!" Eloise replied with a smug laugh. We all hated it when we were called crazy or obsessed for liking One Direction.

"You guys weren't chasing us though!' Harry said.

"We could've been. You don't know!"

The argument went on for a while, the rest of us laughing at Eloise and Harry. We ordered our lunch- Niall eating all of the leftovers- and talked about everyday subjects. School, movies, books and sport. Louis never let go of my hand, which he held under the table. My hand belonged in his, like our hands were two pieces of puzzle, finally joining together. I never stopped smiling.

He poked me in the ribs and I let out a squeal.

"Don't do that!" I say to him with a laugh. Everyone else laughed at my pitchy squeal.

"Don't do what? This?" He said, and poked me again. I squealed again, so he started tickling me.

"Stop-" I managed to say between laughs. I could feel everyone's eyes on me, and for once, I didn't care. I like being with Louis, and I didn't care what others had to say. He stopped, but didn't move his arms from around me. I relaxed into him.

"We better head of now lads. We don't want to miss our own concert!" Niall said, and stood up. He bent down, giving Lily a goodbye hug, waved to the rest of us, then literally skipped out of the room.

"Yeah, I have to get to work." Amy said, and started to stand herself. Liam patted her hand as she walked away, and he soon followed after her. The others left, leaving Louis and I alone again.

"I don't want to leave you." Louis whispered to me. He fiddled with a strand of my hair between his fingers.

"You'll miss your concert." I tell him, and remove his arms from around me. He pouts like a kid.

"Come on. Off you go."

He stood up, and strolled out of the café, without another word. 'What just happened? Not even a goodbye?' I thought to myself. 'What did I do wrong?'

"Alesha!" I heard my name shouted across the room. I looked up, and he was there, leaning casually against the door frame.

"I know a girl, and she is very beautiful, but she doesn't believe it," Louis said, "and I want to make her believe it."

I stared at him, a smile creeping onto my face.

"Oh, she sounds like a very lucky girl." I reply. We stare at each other across the room, until he breaks away, turns, and yells,

"It's a date then!"

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