~Two weeks later~

*Zayn's POV*

I walked to my desk and sat down. I sipped a little bit of tea I had, which was right next to the pile of rubbish on my table. I was thinking about the changes in the company ever since Harry first walked in through the front doors more than a month ago.

Firstly, he had insisted on keeping a vase with some flowers in it on the desk of every employee. No, he didn't ask anybody for permission, just decided to do it. Whenever Harry sees them stressing over something, he asks them to smell the flowers and feel better, which they do and it works!

Secondly, he had argued with Louis for two days straight for respecting every single person in the office who he meets. Whether it is the security guard, a developer, a maid or a cook. He asked Louis to treat them with kindness and at least wish them a 'good morning' every day. Believe me or not, Louis has shown signs of improvement.

Thirdly, Harry has increased the salaries of the maids and security guards. Louis didn't object this one thing, which was good.

Otherwise, life has been great. Gigi and I have been closer and happier, Liam recently became part-owner of his lab and Niall has joined a golf club.

Today I was leaving work an hour earlier than usual because Gi said she had something really important to tell me.

And God knew I was nervous.

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*Harry's POV*

Zayn had invited me to a party at the bar, said he wanted to announce something really important.

Louis even bribed him by saying he'd buy Zayn a L'Oréal Paris Elnett Hairspray which he had wanted, only if he told what the announcement was beforehand. But Zayn didn't budge and I had to laugh at Louis' pouty expression, he looked really cute.

Last week, I accidentally hugged Louis when he had successfully completed another program for me. When I pulled away from the hug, I realized who I had hugged and apologized. Louis had just shrugged and walked away, but he had hugged me back and pressed his head into my neck, which made me really happy.

Two days ago, I told him he should try doing his always-quiffed-hair in a fringe once for work. He had asked why and I said (it accidentally slipped out) he would look hotter. He began coughing and I immediately said I hadn't meant to say that, and it was the truth. I definitely don't think he looked, looks, or will ever look hot.

I was presently looking for what to wear.

Niall had already decided to wear blue jeans and a white t-shirt. Liam texted me he was wearing a black t-shirt and black jeans. I wondered what Louis would wear.

I chose a green jumper, black jeans and a blue bandana to wear. I was hoping I didn't look like a homeless kid.

I left with Niall, walking to the bar, which was barely a mile away. Niall was talking about how he could arrange for another branch of Nando's to open outside our mansion and I just listened on. He said he'd bribe the owner with a blowjob to do so and I couldn't help laughing, because Niall was straight.

Luckily, the bar was nearby, so we reached in very little time.

I saw Louis waiting outside, smoking a cigarette. He looked...wow. Blue button up shirt, black (too very tight) jeans, and his hair in a fringe! I had to look away for a while. I don't know why I had goosebumps on both my arms.

We walked over to him and Niall said, "Louis. Mate, could you help me?" Louis threw the cigar down and stomped on it. Then he said, "With what, Nile?" "I need a branch of Nando's outside our mansion. Could you arrange for that to be done?" Niall said and Louis chuckled, "Seriously?" Niall nodded.

"He's planning to bribe the owner with a blowjob." I piped in and Louis finally looked at me. Louis looked me up and down, which made me shiver a little, I don't know why. He breathed, "Hello there." I smiled and he smiled back.

"Guys, I'm going in. Come in when you are ready to." Niall said and I saw the way he was smirking at me. Niall went in and I was alone outside with Louis.

Louis said, "You look good." I looked at him to see him already looking at me. I smiled and thanked him. Then I said, "You've done your hair in a fringe." He nodded. I said, "It suits you."

"Does it?"

"It does."

"Thanks love." He said and I bite on my bottom lip. Love? I rolled my eyes, it meant nothing, just a common nickname.

"Well, let's go inside, shall we?" I asked. He nodded and we walked inside the bar.

Zayn and Gigi stood talking to Gemma and Maya. We went there and greeted them all as I asked, "Where's Li? And Niall?"

"Niall wanted Liam to help him with the Nando's thingy. They're discussing plans over there." Maya said and pointed to where Niall was speaking all excitedly to Liam, who had his head in his hands. It was a funny sight and me and Louis burst laughing.

I looked at Louis. He looked so cute when laughed, eyes crinkling and a hand on his mouth. Yeah, I know, I've always hated all of these little things. But he does look cute. He caught me staring and raised his eyebrows as to asking 'What?'. I just shrugged and looked away.

Zayn's voice boomed, "Guys, we have an announcement to make!" All attention on Zayn and Gigi. Zayn gestured to Gigi who said, "Me and Zayn are engaged!"

Everyone began congratulating, applauding and whistling for them. I shouted, "Who made the first move?" Louis whispered in my ear, "Zayn's a scaredy cat. It must've been Gigi." Him so close to me made me shiver but I simply nodded.

Gigi shouted back, "It was me! Zayn's too scared to even hurt a fly." I laughed as Louis told me, "See, I told you." I nodded as Louis shouted, "Did Zayn wet his pants when you told him you had to tell him something?" Gigi shouted back, "He was two seconds away!" "Will y'all care to stop?" Zayn asked, covering his face with his hands. We all laughed.

I looked at Louis and said, "I'm gonna get drunk tonight. Join me." Before he could say anything, I shouted to Niall, "Neil-O! Come on, let's do what we always do. Let's get drunk."

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*Louis' POV*

Styles' eighth shot, my second.

He had been drinking like an alcoholic and it was freaking me out. Next to him, Niall had opened a packet of Doritos and eating it while drinking. I had no idea whether he was mentally stable or not. Doritos and whiskey?? Whatever the fuck.

Styles suddenly said, "Louisssssssss!" I looked at him and he was looking at me with sleepy eyes. I said, "Hi." He suddenly burped and then covered his mouth. He giggled as he said, "Oopsies!" I had to giggle too; he was acting like a typical drunk.

I asked, "Are you sleepy?" He shook his head and said, "Nopesies!" I laughed. Styles just created his own word, or I had left school early. He took his ninth shot and then looked at me intently. I looked away from him, but didn't turn away.

He then said, "I get so lost inside your eyes...Would you believe it?"

I looked at him. He was looking at me in a way nobody ever had, probably because I haven't seen many drunks look at me. I sighed and said, "Styles, let's get you home."

"Home? Where's that?" He asked and I rolled my eyes. I walked over to Niall and said, "Nile, when will you be leaving?"

"I think I'll leave next week or next month or next year. I'm not sure. Do you wanna come with me?" He said the entire thing in one breathe and I rolled my eyes. Niall was super wasted too.

I said, "Are you going home now?"

"Leeroy offered to drop me!! I can't walk back home the way I came here; Harry was mental to suggest that." He slurred. I nodded and walked back to Styles.

As soon as he realized I was standing behind him, he said, "Oh, hi blue." and rested his head on my chest backwards. I didn't stop because he was super drunk and therefore, out of his mind.

I said, "Let's go home, shall we?" "Home where?" He slurred and I sighed. This was gonna be hard. I said, "Styles. Get up. I'm taking you to your house. You're wasted as fuck."

"But I don't wanna go! I wanna stay here. With you." He mumbled and I had no choice but to life him up bridal style and walk out of the bar. He giggled into my chest and I avoided reacting as he fell asleep like that, in my arms.

I walked to the parking lot, opened the door and made him sit on the passenger's seat. Then, I sat on the driver's seat and began driving.

As I reached outside the Styles white mansion, I looked at Styles who was fast asleep next to me. His mouth open, curls in a million different directions, bandana almost undone and jumper dirty. I sighed as I shook him gently, "Styles, up. Do you have the keys to your mansion?"

He didn't budge. I shook him a little more and he sat up straight saying, "Is it an earthquake?"

I rolled my eyes and said, "No, silly. Keys to your mansion? I'm dropping you." He looked at me and said, "The keys were with Niall, not with me."

I asked, "Oh. Uhm. What do I do now?"

He leaned back on the seat and then mumbled, "Dunno. Take me to your house." And he fell asleep again. Take my enemy to my house? My business partner?

Wait. We're now friends.

I thought then it's fine.

I began driving towards my house, wondering if I was doing the right thing.

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