Christmas Day & Louis birthday
Louis POV
I sucked in a deep breath and held it for a few seconds as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. Not only was it Christmas, but it’s also my birthday. So, both of those things combined should mean the best day ever, right?

Wrong.

You see, Harry and Liam “apologized” earlier this week, but things still have been tense. Not to mention awkward. I invited Nikki, Nick, and Anjelica over today to celebrate, and they were close to not coming. Of course Niall was overjoyed to have them over, same as me, but Zayn, Liam and Harry were unsure. Zayn is still a little awkward with Nick and Harry and Liam seem distant with Nikki. I can’t have quiet, awkward people at my birthday party/christmas party. And I don’t want any fights going down.

“Birthday boy?” Harry said, knocking on the open bathroom door. I let out the breath I was holding and flashed him a smile at him through the mirror.

“That’s me” I said, turning around to face him.

“Thought that you were hiding from us” Harry said, taking a step closer to me. The smile on his face was part joking but also part unsure.

“No, just uh, checking my hair” I said, faking him a smile. I think we both could tell that we were worried about what might happen today.

“I don’t want any trouble today...” Harry confessed. There would be no problem as long as Harry doesn’t say the wrong thing and acts like a dick. The doorbell rang and Harry froze.

“I got it!” Niall excitedly yelled, fast, heavy footsteps being heard. I smiled at Harry, genuine this time and walked past him. I could tell that he didn’t want any trouble, so maybe that means he won’t be so distant and be his cheeky self. Niall ran past me to the front door and I took off after him, my mood instantly lifted. I ran ahead of Niall and reached the door first. “I said that I got it” Niall pouted.

“Someone wants to see their girlfriend” I chuckled at his adorable pout.

“Yes, I do” Niall said matter of factly, stomping his foot. The other lads walked in behind Niall with uneasy looks.

“Now no fighting” Simon yelled from the kitchen, warning us before anything started. I opened the door and was greeted with gigantic hugs.

“Happy Birthday!” all three of them shouted.

“And Merry Christmas” Nikki said when they pulled away.

“Thanks guys” I smiled at them. They looked happy and I knew that they would have regretted not coming over. They were my best friends and we were theirs.

Nicoles POV
“Here birthday boy” I smiled, shoving presents into his hands. Just the smile on Louis face completely made me happy that we decided to come. Sure, things weren’t exactly to the way they were, but we were going to get there and I’m not going to be a butthead on Christmas and my best friends birthday.

“Are these all mine?” Louis asked, looking down at the huge bag full of presents.

“Of course!” we giggled and Louis fist pumped.

“Yes!” he said. “Come on in” he said before scurrying off to the living room. Niall pulled Anjelica close to him and planted a sweet kiss on her cheek.

“Merry Christmas” she smiled, placing a few presents in his hands.

“Hi...” Liam shyly greeted me with a small smile.

“Hi” I replied, stepping into the house with Nick. Liam has been shy and nervous around me. I’m not sure why, but I feel like its because Harry said that he liked me. I still don’t know what to think about it. I’ve seen and heard and watched all the stories where the two best friends end up liking each other and falling in love and you know the rest.

It was a little unsettling to think that Liam would actually be a very sweet boyfriend, and there was no doubt about it that he was attractive. I already like Harry and I know for a fact that I can’t like Liam. That would cause more problems and I wouldn’t want to date Harrys friend since supposedly Harry likes me. I really wanted to talk to Liam alone, to see if he really did like me, and to see what he thought about Harry. If Harry liked me...

“GET YOUR BUMS IN HERE!” Louis shouted. We all lightly chuckled, the atmosphere changing to more of a familiar feeling. I locked eyes with Harry and immediately blushed at the intense stare his green eyes held. I tightened my grip on the presents, disregarding everyone besides Harry shuffling to the living room.

“Merry Christmas” he said in his low, husky voice.

“Merry Christmas..” I practically whispered. He never ceased to take my breath away and the butterflies in my stomach grew more and more everytime I see him. Even though he already “apologized”, things were still awkward and tense. It’s better than it was, but..it could be way better. We stared into each others eyes, searching for who knows what.

“We should probably..” Harry said, stepping close to me and nodding his head to the side. His curls bounced when he nodded his head, making my insides scream out for him. I bit my lip and nodded. He whipped around and I followed him to the living room. I gasped at the warming sight. Presents piled up around the tall, colorful lit up tree. The living room was decorated with things such as nutcrackers and christmas candles. Niall and Anjelica were cuddled up in the love seat, Nick and Louis were sitting in front of the presents, and Liam and Zayn were kind of just sitting on the couch, taking it all in like I was.

“There you are!” Louis shouted, pointing at me. “Give me those presents” Louis stood up and grabbed the presents out of my arms.

“Well, alright” I smiled at him. Louis set the presents with the other ones. Louis looked through all the sizes and names, shaking some of the rather delicate looking wrappings. Louis even started peeling back to wrapping to some of his presents.

“Louis stop that. No opening presents” Simon said from behind me. Louis frowned and put the present down. He crossed his arms in front of his chest, looking like a pouty little boy.

“But I’m the Birthday boy!” Louis protested.

“Merry Christmas!” Nick said rather enthusiastically to Simon.

“Well Merry Christmas to you too” Simon chuckled. “Everyone to the dining table” Simon politely ordered. We all nodded and went to the dining table. I took seat next to Nick and Liam, the closets of my friends here. Fine china and fancy silverware neatly covered the table, along with various food. “Well, don’t just stare at it. Dig in!” Simon encouraged.

“Don’t mind if I do” Niall happily licked his lips and went straight for the potatoes. We softly laughed at Nialls eagerness. I piled my food with a little bit from every dish, quite surprised that some of the dishes were made by Liam or Harry.

“This is soo good” Nick complemented through a mouth full of food.

“You sound like Niall with all that food in your mouth” Louis said and Niall looked up from his plate.

“What?” he said through a mouthful of food. We all laughed and Anjelica pecked Nialls stuffed cheeks.

“Ey! I don’t see a mistletoe around here” Louis joked at the sight of Anjelica kissing Nialls cheeks. Nialls naturally rosy cheeks turned even rosier and Anjelica playfully glared at Louis. I smiled at them all, things were looking back to the way they were.

“Now Louis, you can go open your presents now” Simon said after we finished eating.

“Booyah!” he cheered, darting to the living room. I giggled and shook my head. That boy is something.

“I’ll do the dishes” Liam offered, picking up the plates from the table as the boys and Anjelica headed to the living room.

“I’ll help” I piped in, getting up from my seat.

“You sure?” Simon asked, arching his eyebrow at Liam and I.

“Yep” I nodded. I helped bring the plates, silverware, and glasses to the kitchen. Liam washed while I dried.

“You know, you didn’t have to help” Liam said, handing me another plate.

“Nonsense, I wanted too” I said, and Liam gave me a side glance. “Well that and...I wanted to talk to you alone..” I lowered my voice at the last part.

“T-to be honest..” Liam stuttered. “I’ve been wanting to talk to you alone for awhile now..” Liam confessed. “Even though we may have apologized earlier this week, we didn’t really talk about it. When you get in a fight, you should talk about it” he said, looking over at me.

“So, what part did you want to talk about..?” I asked, finishing up drying the plate and taking the glass that Liam handed off to me.

“About the whole argument. I know how Harry gets when he’s mad, so I shouldn’t have added to his anger. I also wanted to talk about you and I..” he said, looking away.

“Liam-”

“THANK YOU!” Louis shouted, picking me up from behind. I yelped and fumbled with the glass and dish rag in my hands as Louis started jumping up and down, his arms tightly wrapped around my waist.

“Louis! I’m gonna drop the glass!” I squeaked and Liam thankfully took the items from my hands.

“THANK YOU!!!” Louis shouted again and I squirmed in his grasp.

“Your welcome?” I said, sounding like a question. “Now can you put me down?” I asked.

“No can do” Louis said, carrying my away from the kitchen.

“But Liam needs help!” I protested, pulling on Louis arms.

“I’ll do them, go have fun” Simon said, popping out of nowhere. Simon held up his hand just as Liam was about to protest. “The birthday boy wants you too” Simon said. Liam smiled and walked with Louis into the living room. I flopped in Louis arms, feeling like someone who couldn’t walk and needed assistance.

“Geez, you must really like the present” Anjelica laughed.

“Well duh! I love carrots!” Louis stated, finally setting me down on the couch next to Nick and Zayn.

“You’re excited over a bunch of coupons for carrots?” I asked. Louis nodded vigorously. More presents were passed around and I was touched by the things the boys got me. Zayn got me a gigantic Spongebob pillow, Louis got me the flower snap back I really wanted, Niall got me a regular show sweater, Liam got me a necklace, and Harry got me a new tennis bag. I couldn’t thank them enough.

“Here Harry” Liam said, handing him a present.

“Oh, thanks” Harry awkwardly said, taking the present from him. He quickly unwrapped it and gasped at the adorable, expensive knitted beanie. “Wow..who got me this?” Harry asked, looking around.

“I did..” Liam said, not meeting Harrys eyes.

“YOU got me a present?” Harry asked. Oh no.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Liam asked, scrunching up his nose.

“Nothing!” Harry said, putting his arms up in defense.

“Harry, it obvio-”

“Stop it!” Louis shouted, standing up. Everyone flinched back, surprised at his outburst. “I am the birthday boy and I say stop it!” Louis frowned.

“Lou-”

“As the birthday boy, I want you all to make up!” Louis cut off Liam. We all blinked at him. “Now!” Louis shouted. We all just blinked again. Louis huffed and grabbed Liams arm and Harrys arm. “I said now!! You both are best mates! Settle whatever is going on in a civil, mature manner! No need to call each other out and act like children!” Louis shouted and pushed them closer to each other. Liam and Harry looked at each other.

“I’m sorry” Harry sincerely apologized and held out his hand.

“I’m sorry too” Liam said, shaking his hand. The handshake turned into a quick bro hug and I smiled. Finally some composure.

“And as for you!” Louis yelled, pointing at Zayn. “Nick is your best friend, he doesn’t deserve your negativity! He cares for you and does everything he can to understand and help!” Louis snapped and pulle Zayn over to Nick. “Apologize” he demanded. Zayn looked down at Nick and frowned.

“I’m sorry Nick. I should have been better” Zayn sincerely apologized.

“It’s okay. You can tell me anything, like Louis said, I’m your best friend” Nick smiled and Zayn leaned down to hug him.

“Now you!” Louis said, pointing to me.

“Me?” I asked.

“Go over and apologize to Liam and Harry!” Louis said, and he didn’t have to say anything more. I had to apologize for also being distant and not helping them. I got up and walked over to the boys.

“I’m sorry boys, really” I said, looking into both their eyes.

“It’s okay” they both replied at the same time and we did a tight three way hug.

“And then you two!!!” Louis yelled, pointing over at Niall and Anjelica on the loveseat. Niall and Anjelica looked utterly confused, just like the rest of us. What did they do? “Someone get them a mistletoe” Louis smirked and we all laughed.

“Thanks Lou” Harry said, hugging Louis from the side. Louis smiled and looked at all of us.

“Alright, now that that’s settled, who wants cake?” Louis asked and we all cheered in agreement.

Notes

I has updated!!! What do you all think!?!? More is yet to come!!!
Thanks for reading and I love you all! Sorry for any mistakes and I promise that I will get to fixing them!

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