Rachel's POV
The atmosphere was awkward around us.
It's been 2 months since i've seen Harry. Yeah, pretty shocking right? Well it happened. And since the boys found out about our argument and break up, they've been calling and making sure i'm doing alright. Since it's been awhile since they saw me, the boys, or should I say Niall, Liam, Louis, and Zayn, begged me to come back to London, and invited me out to Nandos. Niall's decision.
Now here we are, in a private booth the restaurant set out for us, in an tensed silence. I grabbed the peri-peri sauce from Niall, and poured some more on my chicken.
"So, Rachel, how've you been doing?" Liam asked me politely. His question lit up the tensed atmosphere around us. Thank god for his soul. Without Liam here, I would've left, and went back to Manchester.
"I've been doing good. Got a part time job at Starbucks. Good thing they had an open job. Or else I would have to be stuck with the trouble twins." I laughed lightly to show them that I was fine. Even though I wasn't. I was actually uncomfortable. I mean if you were in my position right now, you would be uncomfortable sitting right across from your ex, too.
"Can I get free coffee if I tell them I know you?" Louis asked excitedly as he moved up in his seat. I rolled my eyes with a smile on my face. "I don't know, Lou. Maybe if you go all the way to Manchester, and ask them. You'll see." A pout appeared on his lips, and he picked up his beer.
I finished eating and set my fork down on the plate. The chicken mixed with peri-peri sauce was delicious. I felt like I was in heaven, and in a dream.
My phone, that was beside my plate, rung. I looked down, and smiled slightly. I felt Louis look over, but I snatched my phone. "Excuse me boys, got to take this." I quickly got up, and rushed outside before they could ask me who called.
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Harry's POV
"Who called?" Liam asked Louis after Rachel left. Louis looked around at us, as if to make sure we were listening. "It was some dude name Kenneth. Don't know who that is. But he must be one special bloke. Her eyes literally lit up when she saw his name on the screen." All of our eyes widened at what he said.
A twinge of jealousy struck me. Strongly. Is it possible that Rachel found another boyfriend? I mean I know its been 2 months, but I still have feelings for her. Can't hold it any longer, a deep frown settled on my face.
The boys were all looking at me with unreadable expressions. I gave them a weak smile, and stared outside. Rachel was chatting happily on the phone to this Kenneth bloke. Her long ombre hair was being blown gently from the wind. I can see that she got the ends re-dyed with the same blonde color.
She still had a tired look on her face. Under her eyes, you can see eye bags. Like she had less sleep each day. But it seemed like she was truly happy.
"Haz, you're still in love with her, huh?" Zayn asked. He put his arm around my shoulder. Zayn's cool personality made me light up a little. I can rely on Zayn, because if you want to tell him a secret, he will keep it. I nodded my head slowly as I took a sip of my water. He gave my shoulder a friendly squeeze, and moved his arm.
The bell on the entrance door dinged as it opened. We all turned and looked as we saw Rachel coming back in with a bounce in her step. She plopped back down next to Louis, and looked around the table. Well more like Louis, Liam, Zayn, and Niall. The tension in my body rised up at the lift in her mood.
Niall didn't give her a chance to sit down and get comfortable until he asked, "Who's Kenneth?" The giddy look on her face disappeared, and went to a drained one. She twirled her hair nervously, and averted her eyes away from us. I can tell from her actions that she didn't want to tell us. But the boys and I can't help but wait for an answer.
She gave a sigh of defeat when didn't give up. "He's an ex of mine. Way before I met you guys." Her explanation was short and vague, but I understood what she meant. Apparently the other boys wasn't going to let her stop there.
"So, is he like your boyfriend, or..?" Liam asked her with a nice soothing voice to let her know we're not judging. Rachel's blue eyes blinked slowly, but shook her head.
"No. When I went back to Manchester, I bumped into him at a coffee shop. It was like 'Long time no see' and 'How are you'. And we exchanged numbers." She shrugged her shoulders awkwardly as if she was trying to move away from the situation.
"It seems like there's more than that." Louis had an eyebrow raised as he pressed her on further. Rachel shook her head and got up. She put her purse and jacket on. "I would love to chat with you guys, but I got to go." She apologized as she waved goodbye at us.
Before any one of the boys say anything, Rachel ran out the door. It was silence at our table from her awkward exit. Liam turned to Louis, and slapped the side of his head. Louis yelped at the sharpness of it, and glared at Liam.
"What was that for!?" He rubbed the spot where he was slapped. Liam returned his glare, and pointed to where Rachel walked out. "You just made our friendship even more tensed. Can't you understand she's not fully comfortable being around us?" Liam explained. His face was a little red as he fussed at Louis. Louis blinked his eyes at Liam slowly, and mumbled an apology.
We all went to silence again as we thought about the situation. If I wasn't with Kendall, Rachel and I would still be together and the boys friendship with her will be what it used to be. I feel like a total asshole. I took a sip of my drink, and spoke up.
"I'm going to talk to Rachel, and get things straight."
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Yes! This is finally updated. I was bored and this came into my mind. I've actually been working on this chapter for a month or two. Kind of been lazy, and focused on my schoolwork. But this is updated and you can read chapter 6! Also please vote, read, comment and follow me! I feel like my stories are boring and lame when I update my stories. So please do these! ^^
Thanks guys!
-Lisa ♥
