Chapter 15: Is he a psychic or something?

Hannah:

"What do you want?" I whispered, closing the door behind me.

"I want us to talk," he said with a shrug.

"About what? I have no idea what you know, via your text."

"I know that you are dating Charlie." My heart jumped and eyes widened at his words, but I played it off.

"What are you-"

"The party. I heard that Max kid talking about he's gonna hurt a nerd bitch for kicking him in the balls. I didn't know what he was talking about at first so I was trying to find you then I heard your voice in the corner and you said 'I gave him a good present in his junk that he won't forget.' I got a better view and that's when I saw you with him. I even got more confirmation when I saw you walking alone to his house."

"You followed me?" I frowned at him.

"After I dropped you off, I didn't go too far from the road. So yes I did." He admitted.

"Does Max know too?"

"No, just me." I sighed in relief but it was replaced with nerves and fear.

"Louis, you can't tell anyone, please! We're keeping it a secret." I begged.

"Why? To lead other guys on like you did me?" He spouted distastefully.

"I didn't mean to lead you on, I thought we were friends,." I explained meekly.

"We've been hanging out and got closer."

"I was being nice. Besides me and Charlie can't be seen in public."

"What do you mean?"

"It's complicated."

"Simplify it then."

"It's a long story."

"Tell me the shorter version." Louis crossed his arms over his chest waiting for me to speak. Picking my nails, I reluctantly agreed and began telling him how me and Charlie began: from our almost kiss at the party to our deal of a secret relationship.

"Why would you date someone that hides you?" He approached seeming angry.

"It's more to it than hiding. I like the way he makes me feel, especially when we're alone. He's great." The only word I could come up with this situation. It does bother me that we are a secret but his promise of being in public is hopeful.

"Let me guess: he gave you a speech of one day his friends and your friends will accept you two together." He linked his fingers exaggeratedly to demonstrate. Is he a psychic or something?

"No," I scoffed.

"Right," narrowing his eyes and then shook his head.

"So, you're gonna tell everyone," I mumbled staring at my feet.

"No."

"Thank you." I smiled tightly.
"On one condition," Oh boy, here comes the blackmail. Whatever it is I can handle it, just not anything violent, embarrassing or dangerous. "Date me."

I looked up to him in disbelief. "What?"

"Date me. Show Charlie that you can be a great girlfriend in public just like in secret too, make him jealous." My silence is taking over the room, the bell rang alerting both of us. I missed second period. There goes my attendance, crap. "Either that or I tell everyone that you're dating Charlie."

"I thought you were my friend."

"I am and I'm trying to help you." I shook my head at his response. Trying to help by what? He's technically blackmailing me with an ultimatum.

"How will this help me, Louis?" I questioned.

"It can help both of you, so you guys can be stronger or if he dumps you then I get the girl I want." I snorted at his joke when he smirked and began started to laugh, but I looked at his face and it turned serious.

"You really want to do this for me?"

"Yes." He grabbed my hand to show how sincere he was. Warm and strong.

"I thought you were blackmailing me."

"I wouldn't do that to a friend, especially someone I like." I puffed my cheeks, blushing at his words but I went with it.

"When do we reveal that we're dating?" I asked.

"Right now." Startling me Louis pulled me out of the room, hand in hand we walked the hallway full of schoolmates.  

I'm updating two more chapters today to make up missing three days! who thinks that Louis has ulterior motives or is it genuine? Dedicated to Laura_1 for her guess on who texted her and being an awesome reader, voter and commenter!