Young & Beautiful

Louis smiles, clapping Zayn and Liam on the shoulders.
Harry busies himself with his cufflink.
“Tomorrow,” Liam says before Louis departs, “we’re having a tea party at three. Zayn’s rooms.
You must come. I’ll text you a reminder.”
Louis nods and begins walking towards the road, getting out his phone to call Niall. “Sounds
good. I’ll see you then, lads.”
“Let me drive you back,” Liam suddenly calls, jogging to catch up with him.
“Oh,” Louis says, surprised. “You don’t have to.”
“I’d be happy to,” Liam says cleanly, teeth perfect. “It gives us a chance to talk.”
All right then.
Louis laughs, stuffing his phone back into his pocket. “As you wish, love. Thanks.”
Liam beams and holds Louis’ door open for him. “Any time at all,” he replies, and smiles at Louis
for a bit longer than is necessary before getting into the driver’s seat and starting the car.
**
“Liam Payne just asked me if I wanted to have a threesome with him and Zayn Malik!” Louis
shrieks as soon as he bursts through the door to his flat.
Niall stares up from the tub of gelato he is currently devouring by the counter, giant headphones
shoved on his head. He flicks one off of his ear. “What?”
“Liam Payne just asked me if I wanted to have a threesome with him and Zayn Malik!!” Louis
repeats, an octave higher.
Niall stares for a moment, gelato dripping off of his spoon, before bursting into laughter.
“It’s not funny!” Louis screeches. “What if that’s the only reason they’ve been nice to me?? To
add me to their twisted, sex games? Am I just a body to them?”
“Mate, mate, mate,” Niall guffaws, nearly doubled over, “That is classic! That is the best thing
I’ve ever heard!”
Louis folds his arms and glares. “Are you finished?”
“No!” Niall manages, pounding a fist on the counter.
“Great,” Louis breathes with a roll of the eyes. “I’m serious though, Niall. What kind of people
are these? I was just beginning to like them!”
“I’m sure that’s not the reason they like you,” Niall chuckles, his laughter finally dying down as
he wipes tears from his eyes. “Did you agree?”
“OF COURSE NOT!”
“Did he take it well?”
“Yeah. I mean…yeah. He was fine, actually. It was just a casual offer. I don’t think he was