Rachel's P.O.V.

I followed Louis away awkwardly, adjusting my scarf on my neck.

What could he possibly want to talk to me about? Was he the one who had given me the hickey last night? And what was I gonna do if he had? How was I supposed to react?

"What's up Lou?" I asked once were out of earshot of Harry and Skylar.

He sighed.

"About yesterday. I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable. I really don't want things to be weird between us" he began softly.

My eyes widened. So it had been him?!

"Shit Louis! It was you?! You gave me this hickey? Oh my god, I've been completely flipping out over this! I -" I began but he cut me off.

"Hickey?" He questioned, raising an eyebrow. "I certainly didn't give you a hickey" he added.
My mouth hung open.

"No wonder you're wearing a scarf! Lemme see" he peered curiously at my neck.

I glanced over at Harry and Skylar, seeing they were chatting. I pulled the scarf down ever so slightly so he could see the very noticble red mark.

He sighed softly.

"And you don't know who gave this to you?" He asked, seemingly torn between anger and amusement.

I shook my head.

He rolled his eyes, smirking slightly.

He muttered 'slut' before breaking into a coughing fit to cover it up.

I smacked his arm lightly, gasping in mock offense.

"Oh shut up" I muttered while he just laughed.

"Ah no, I was just talking about when i told you about my not-so-tiny crush on you when we firat met. I just dont want you to feel weird.. Anyways though Rach,have a good Christmas. I'll see you when we get back, yeah?" He asked.

I nodded, pulling him into a quick hug.

"Merry Christmas Lou. You tell Harry about this hickey and I swear to god I'll kick your strangely perfect shaped ass" I hummed into his chest. He just chuckled.

"I'd thank you not to concern yourself with my strangely perfect shaped ass" he replied and I just giggled as we parted.

Once we headed back to Harry and Skylar and said goodbye, we parted.

Skylar and I then decided to head out for some lunchlunch. We went to a different café than usual. As it was two days before Christmas Eve the cafe was well decorated. I loved the festive lights and tress.

"So Sky,what exactly are you doing for Christmas? I mean you could always come stay at my place? I mean Harry's gone and Gemma's staying with her boyfriend. We have tonnes of room" I offered as our food was left on our table.

She didn't get a chance to answer however as her phone went off in her pocket.

She mumbled at apology before slipping her phone out of her pocket.

"It's a text from Luke" she told me, her face lighting up at his name. I bit my lip. I mean it wasn't as if I didn't love Luke- I did. And he was very obviously in love with Skylar. But Harry was my brother and I knew how he felt about Skylar. It pained me to see her so happy with Luke knowing how much Harry cared for her.

"He wants me to come round later. You wanna come with?" She asked.

I nodded.

"Sure. Can we go shopping off of campus first? I really wanna get something special for Ashton and I'm kinda running out of time" I sighed.

She smirked.

"Something special?" She teased.

I narrowed my eyes, sticking my tongue out at her. She just laughed.

"Sure thing Rach" she chuckled.

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