A/N I'm back!!! lifes been hectic atm so i took a while to update.

Godddd Louis we see what your doing with this outfit omg dont even putting your boyfriend on your top and looking amazing in it.

anyway enjoy the chap xx

The meeting Louis pov

Louis Pov:

Simon finishes his rant about the reunion and we all start to walk out. I want to talk to Harry, but before I can reach him Simon is calling my name out.

"Louis, stay back please," God what does he want to talk to me about now, do I need to be "less gay?" He already traumatized me with that years ago. I sit back down and give him an expectant look.

"I just wanted to inform you that you will be taking Mrs Calder to dinner," He says shortly.

"What?! No, I don't want to take Eleanor! No way everyone else gets to choose other people, I'm not sitting with Eleanor!" I say exasperated.

"Enough, you will take her end of story, good day Mr Tomlinson," Simon says and walks out. Good day my ass; it's never a good day with Simon. I walk out of the office, tired. Tired of Simon, tired of faking the smile, tired of not loving the man I want too, tired of everyone always telling me what to do, tired of being alone. I drive home in silence, a million thoughts running through my brain. I have a bad feeling about this dinner and my gut is usually right. I go to bed not looking forward to what the next day will bring.

Time skip to before the dinner

I begin to get ready as I have to go get Eleanor soon. I put on black pants, a black shirt and a blazer. Simon says the place is fancy, so I guess this is fancy?

A/N Louis in suits in *chefs kiss

I wouldn't really know fashion, it  has never really been my thing, it was always Harry's. God every time anything comes about I always link it back to Harry. I miss him so much my heart aches. But he won't take me back. Not after what I did to him. I shake away my thoughts, put on some cologne, grab my keys, wallet, and cigarettes. I have a feeling I'll be needing one tonight. I drive to Eleanor's and text her that I'm outside waiting for her. Eleanor hops in the car. (A/N I'm sorry for the way I write Eleanor, no hate towards her I'm sure she is lovely but it's for the sake of the story x.)

"Alright hurry up, let's get this over with," She huffs already texting away on her phone. Lovely to see you too Eleanor. What a bitch. Honestly you would think after faking it after all these years she would be a little nicer, well then you would be thinking wrong because we do not get along. The worst thing is as soon were in front of anyone at all she gets all lovey dovey, not to mention clingy as fuck, thank God she keeps the kissing PDA to a minimum I swear when I kiss her I wash my mouth out and brush my teeth God only knows how many times. We soon pull up to the restaurant and we can see paps waiting outside. Simon must have let them know we were coming; they look like there buzzing. One of the boys must already be in there. Eleanor grabs my hand, and her fingers are small, they don't feel right in mine. I put on a fake smile and walk into the restaurant, the cameras blinding me as I do. We walk straight to the VIP zone and see Liam with Maya (they are just friends now and honestly it's quite lovely). Niall is with Greg, and Zayn has brought Waliyha, wow I haven't seen her in years she's all grown up now, it's crazy just how fast the night changes. I get strange looks from the boys probably because the girl I complained about millions of times is my date.

"Hi Lads, how's everyone?" I ask sitting down, I get a murmur of good, and alright from around the table. We sit in silence for a bit not really knowing what to say to each other.

"Does anyone know where Harry is? He is never late? Liam asks, and he's not wrong, Harry is never late, mainly because he hates it.

"Yeah he's on his way, apparently his date is making him late," Niall responds, going on to tell Greg about some food on the menu. My brain starts to go in overload mode trying to think who on earth Harry would bring, Gemma maybe? I hear some people laugh and I dont need to think anymore because Harry is here, and the girl with him is absolutely gorgeous, fuck.

Harry's Pov:

Before the dinner

Charlotte said she would pick me up and I agreed, a huge mistake. She is always late, like all the time, without fail. I hate being late. It makes me nervous, and I tug on my suit and look in the mirror, checking my hair for the 100th time.

A/N Omfg I love this suit sm its like my favourite ever ok ok sorry i'll stop.

Finally there's a knock on the door, I open it and it's Charlotte wearing a simple white dress.

"I know, I know I'm late, sorry," She says, giving me a hug.

"You're lucky I love you," I say with a smile.

"Omfg are we matching?! Now that's some twin telepathy shit," She says, eyeing me. I laugh

"I don't know if you're trying to make your ex jealous but if so it's definitely going to work," Charlotte says, giving me a wink.

"Yeah, yeah whatever let's just get going we're already late as it is," I say practically dragging her out the door and into the car, this is going to be a long night that's for sure.

We walk into the restaurant ignoring flashing cameras and intrusive questions. We start to walk towards the table where everyone is sitting, I see Eleanor and immediately roll my eyes. Of course Louis would bring her, of fucking course.

"Hey Harry, snap out of it, stop shooting daggers at Eleanor," Charlotte says, nudging my shoulder.

"I'm sorry, I can't help it,"

"Nah don't worry to be honest I was too, or maybe it was to the two people behind her snogging each other's faces off in a restaurant!" she says laughing, and I laugh along with her as we approach the table.

"Hi guys, this is Charlotte," I say, she gives them a wave and sits down. The silence is becoming unbearable.

"So what's everyone thinking of ordering?" Charlotte offers, as if reading my mind.

"Who even knows! So many options, so much good food, I would eat all if I could," Niall exclaims scanning the menu.

"God me too! Sometimes I wish my stomach was a bottomless pit so I could just forever eat food!" Charlotte replies, and Niall looks as if he could kiss her right then and there. I snort.

"Shut up Harry, not all of us want to eat grass," she says, jabbing me in the side.

"It's not grass you weirdo I eat healthy," I say retaliating.

"Yeah my cheeseburger and ice cream is healthy," Charlotte scoffs.

"Fine I'll get the mint ice cream next time that's green," she says with a dead straight face, we both burst into laughter. I look over at Louis, who has a sour look on his face. I don't give it a second thought though because the waiter comes over to ask us what we would like. After we have ordered, the tension has lifted a bit. Niall, Greg and Liam are talking and Charlotte has engaged in a conversation with Waliyha and Zayn is listening in, and Maya is trying to have a conversation with Eleanor but failing dramatically. I tap Char on the shoulder.

"I'm just going to go to the Loo," I say standing up, and she nods with a warm smile. I walk to the bathrooms. I wash my hands and Louis walks in.

"What's your problem?" He spits out.

"What are you talking about?"

"Why are you bringing a random girl to our dinner?"

"Piss off she is my best friend, why are you bringing PR stunts to dinner? Gonna fuck her too?" we both flinch at my words; I took it too far, no, now I feel bad. Before I can say anything Louis walks out, for the 100th time in my life.

Louis Pov (A/N I'm sorry for all the pov changes loves x)

Pain, suffering, that's what I feel as I walk back to the table. Harry's words echo in my ears. I sit down next to Eleanor. She clings to my side, right that's what we do, we fake it, always faking shit. I wrap my arm around her and listen to whatever she is talking about.

"Yeah I love all of Louis' songs, they are so romantic," She gushes to Maya. I internally cringe. I want to tell her that none of the songs are about her and that she needs to shut up because all of the people sitting around the table know we aren't dating but instead I just nod along. Harry walks back to the table he looks deep in thought, Charlotte turns around to smile at him but sees that he is like that and whispers in his ear. That's disgusting, best friend my ass. Zayn, Liam, and Niall seem to be in a conversation about the tour, so I join in.

"Yeah definitely going to be draining, hopefully not as bad as before," Liam says, Zayn then speaks up.

"I haven't performed in years so it's definitely going to be interesting,"

"You could just leave again," I mumble.

"If you have got something to say, at least have the balls to say it to my face," Zayn says glaring at me. The table quietens.

"Well if it gets too much you can always leave again," I say through gritted teeth.

"He didn't just leave you ya know Louis," Liam says sharply.
"Oh fuck off Liam," Zayn snarls.

"I was defending you but okay Zayn," Liam says grumpily.

"Guys come on let's not talk about this now," Harry joins in.

"Right because you never want to talk to Harry, is that why you cut us off?" Liam fired, I'm shocked; Liam never bites back.

"He's not wrong," I say.

"I think we all know why I did that Louis," Harry says, getting angry as well.

"Lads let's not do this now," Niall pipes up.

"Stop pretending you're happy to do this Niall, your optimism is getting annoying," Liam says. Niall's face soon turns from sad to angry in about 5 seconds, it only takes about 10 more seconds for us all to start arguing. I am about to go off at Zayn again but then a voice stops me.

"Enough," Charlotte says sharply, and I want to scoff at her for acting like a mother but I'm so scared to retaliate.

"This is supposed to be a lovely dinner with friends, which you all seem to have forgotten. Your arguing is not going to solve anything so I suggest you all get your act together," she says in a serious tone. Harry stands up and leaves, Charlotte following after, as well as everyone clambering out of the restaurant. As much as she pisses me off her words seem to hit different. What happened to the five boys who just wanted to make music? What happened to the five boys just wanting to goof around with their best friends? What happened to the long hour talks and just being there for each other? What happened to One Direction?

A/N Omfg the drama in this chapter!!! Sorry for posting so late but I made it extra long to make up for it!!!

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