Liam was very hesitant when Harry and I confessed to him about our new relationship. But, it was very understandable. Especially after what happened with Louis.

"I don't want you getting hurt again, Avery." Liam frowned as we were all sat on the couch. Well, Harry, Liam, and I.

"Li, I know. But I really think that Harry isn't going to hurt me." I persuaded, and after a while of thinking, he finally agreed, although reluctant.

I was sitting in my bedroom on my laptop, casually scrolling through my Twitter feed. Of course, since the announcement, I've gotten more hate. I guess I've more or less just learned to accept that.

An article link popped up in my mentions, where a fellow directioner had tagged me. When I clicked on the link, a One Direction article came up on my screen, and the heading automatically caught my attention.

Is Avery Payne Playing the One Direction Lads?

I furrowed my eyebrows as I started to read through the paragraphs.

Avery Payne, ex-girlfriend of Louis Tomlinson, is now supposedly with the cheeky Harry Styles! Just months ago, she was seen on tour with the boys, looking extra friendly with Louis. But of course, that relationship had been confirmed.

Sources say that Avery went back home to London after Louis and her's break up. Louis had told us in an interview, "We broke up because of the hate. She couldn't handle it anymore, and I completely understood."

Avery and Harry had just been spotted at the fabulous Ed Sheeran's party several nights ago. And afterwards, they had taken a nice walk on the beach, from photos the paps have taken from afar. They were looking especially friendly.

C'mon, guys. You can't hide this kind of stuff from us directioners. Eventually, we always find out. That's just how our fandom is! We've noticed Louis being upset for the remainder of the tour, and even now. Even during his relationship with model, Eleanor Calder, he looked miserable!

But of course, we'll never know what goes on behind closed doors.

So, what do you think guys? Do you think Avery is playing around with the boys?

My jaw dropped in pure shock, not believing what I had just read. We had only been together for a couple days, and they already know! They even noticed our little date at the party and beach, too.

I couldn't believe that Louis basically lied in the interview. He knew damn well that I could stand the hate, but I guess that was just him trying to look good.

I shook my head in disbelief. Why would anyone think I was playing with the boys' minds? Louis and I broke up practically seven months ago, why can't everyone just move on? I know I sure have.

I heard a light knock on the door, but I didn't look over, keeping my head in my hands as I sat criss-crossed on my bed.

"Are you okay?" I heard a familiar voice that I couldn't help but sometimes miss. Footsteps made their way over to my bed, and moments later, the side next to me sunk down on the sheets.

I eventually looked up from my lap, looking directly at my computer screen. "First the hate, now they're saying I'm playing all the lads."

"That's one of the downsides to dating a celebrity." He smiled apologetically, and I looked at him out of the corner of my eye.

"I've learned that by now." I mumbled, running a hand through my messy hair in frustration. All I wanted, was to have a normal life, with a normal relationship. But I knew by dating one of the boys, I wasn't going to get that. No one even knew my name before I started dating Louis. I was invisible, and honestly, I liked it that way much better.

"I miss you..." Louis suddenly spoke up, playing with his hands awkwardly. I turned my head to look at him, and the sad look in his eyes just made me want to cry, hug him, and never let go again like I did seven months ago.

Maybe I haven't moved on completely, y'know? Of course, there's them feelings that just won't go away, but there's still my feelings for Harry, and I don't want to hurt him. Besides, if Louis cheated once, what should make me believe he won't do it again?

"Please say something.." Louis said once again, reaching out to take my hand, but I pulled it back, standing up from my position on the bed.

"No, Louis." My voice cracked, looking down at Louis who was still sat on the bed. "I-I can't."

"Avery-" He went to say, but I cut him off by putting my hand up, indicating for him to stop talking.

"Just stop..." I whimpered, shaking my head. "I refuse to be hurt by you again."

"Avery, you never let me explain!" He exclaimed, and I was hoping that the rest of the boys wouldn't come up here to check on what's going on. I didn't want to make a scene in front of them.

"Then go ahead," I snapped. "Explain yourself. Why did you go and cheat on me, huh?" I crossed my arms over my chest, raising my eyebrows questioningly.

"I-I.." Louis stuttered, his mouth opened slightly, but no words came out of his mouth, which was exactly what I expected from him. "That's what I thought." I shook my head, walking over to my bedroom door, twisting the handle.

"I was raped!" He shouted fully, and now it was his turn to stand up from his spot on the bed. I froze in my spot, my eyes widening. He was what..?

I spun around on my heel, turning to face him. "How is that even possible?" I questioned, feeling my eyes start to water up. "Yes, that's right love. Scream my name." I recited the words perfectly, as if I first heard them yesterday.

A look of pain flashed across his face, the memories flooding back to him as well. "Avery.. I was drunk. I tried shoving her off of me in the beginning, but then I guess the alcohol took over. The entire time all that was on my mind was you." He explained, and by now, I had tears pooling out of my eyes.

"W-Why didn't you tell me?" I asked in almost a whisper, shaking my head in disbelief as I took two steps back.

"It's not the easiest to talk about." He looked down, his voice cracking.

"It would've saved me all this regret.." I let a small sob escape from my lips, covering my face with my hands. Then, I broke down.

"Avery, trust me on my word when I say I love you... I meant it that day in the airport. And since you left, I've been broken down and empty." He admitted, and when he looked up, I saw a tear roll down his cheek.

"Eleanor." I said blankly, feeling my fists clench up tightly. He shook his head, running a hand through his disheveled hair. "She was just a rebound.. to try to get over you. I don't think it worked out that well."

Another sob escaped my lips, feeling every ounce of love that I felt for Louis coming back to me. I was wrong when I said I had lost feelings, even a little bit of them.

The truth was that I did love Louis. But I also liked Harry.

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