Rachel's P.O.V.

I knocked on the door softly, determined that I wouldn't eat alone tonight. Within a minute the door swung open to reveal Louis and I raised an eyebrow at the mess behind him.

"Whatcha doing?" I asked, biting my lip in amusement as I walked into the room, my eyes travelling over the array of clothes everywhere along with any other bits and bobs Louis had around.

"Well, I'm going home tomorrow so I started to pack" he admitted, glancing around at the mess. "It's going well I see" I joked, unable to contain a small giggle. He just rolled his eyes, though he smiled.

"I actually just came over to see if Harry wanted to grab dinner" I explained. "But unless he's hidden under this mess.." I trailed off. Louis laughed. "Nah, he's gone on a date with some girl he met last week" he told me. "Irwin busy again?" He added, his nose wrinkling slightly, a sign of disapproval.

"It's not a big deal, he's been stressed out about exams is all" I defended instantly. "Rachel-" he began. "Louis" I cut him off, my voice firm. I wasn't having this conversation again. Yes Ashton had been a little... distant lately. But it wasn't anything major. He just needed some space I guess. Which was understandable. We had been spending almost all of our free time together and it obviously got too much for him. I didn't mind that he needed time alone sometimes.

Louis, however, felt differently. As I was Ashtons girlfriend he should make more time for me. Or so Louis said. I appreciated his concern, truly I did. But Ash and I were okay. Really, we were. Despite Ashton being busy a lot, we always had an amazing time when we were together.

Louis sighed in defeat and shrugged. "Well since Harry's not around and I'm obviously getting nowhere here, why don't we get pizza?" He suggested. I grinned widely. "That sounds like exactly what I need" I replied happily.


It wasn't long before we were both sitting at the fountain eating our pizza.

"Hey remember when I first got here? And you showed me around and I was sure that the pizza would be awful" I indicated to the giant slice in my hand.

Louis smiled at the memory. "I remember. It was the day after you went to that party and-" he began. "And nearly slept with Ashton!" I exclaimed, the hazy memory flooding back.

"Wasnt I lucky to have you looking out for me" I giggled, pinching his cheek. He rolled his eyes, complaining thay his face felt greasy now but he was smiling widely all the same.

"I'm not gonna lie though Lou I was pretty intimidated by you when I first got here" I admitted. His face contorted with confusion instanlty. "Intimidated? By me?" He asked incredulously.

I nodded, swallowing the bite of pizza I had just taken. "Don't get me wrong, I felt comfortable around you considering you were one of the few people I knew. I was just intimidated by how you seemed to have it all together. You were smart and funny and you just seemed so mature and confident. You always seemed to know exactly what to do, what to say. It was a little intimidating" I explained, watching my hand rather than his face.

"I knew what to say? Please, Rachel! When you first got here and we first became friends I had no idea what to say at all. I mean you were beautiful and fun and interesting. You attracted guys to you like moths to flames and I had no idea what to say to you ever" it was his turn for a confession. At his statement I met his eye, despite the fact that my cheeks were burning.

"And to add to it, you were Harry's sister. So trust me, however intimidated you were by me, I was much more intimidated by you Rachel his voice was soft and for a few seconds I couldn't do anything other than stare at him.

The moment was intense and I found myself wondering what to say next. Luckily I didnt have to say anything as I suddenly saw Harry walking towards us.

"Whats up?" He greeted casually as he got closer. Louis just shrugged and I smiled. "How was your date?" Louis asked, wiggling his eyebrows. Harry shrugged. "It was okay, she was really nice and gorgeous.. there just wasn't really much of a connection" he explained.

"Did you finish packing?" He asked Louis as he sat down next to me, taking a slice of the pizza Louis and I were yet to finish.

"Almost mate" he replied. I laughed loudly at that. "Oh please Lou, your room currently looks like a bomb went off" I giggled and he nudged me playfully in response.

"At least soon we'll be heading to Spain, eh?" Harry added, his voice thoughtful. It would certainly be an interesting holiday, that was for sure. Two weeks in Malaga. Harry, Louis, Ashton, Calum, Michael, Luke, Delia, Skylar, Lizzie and I. We were sure to have a lot of fun.

We were all in rooms of two: Luke and Skylar, Ashton and l, Harry and Louis, Michael and Calum, Lizzie and Delia. The fact that I was roomed with Ashton had not gone down well with Harry at all at first but he had gotten used to the idea - I was after all an adult. I was just hoping there wouldn't be any drama. A nice relaxing holiday was what I needed.

Notes