A/N : I recommend playing this song once I mention it :)

I've been taking days off of filming because I haven't been the same since the phone call with my mom. I tried to do my scenes, but Mrs. Susan noticed I wasn't feeling well and told me to come back when I feel like the old me.

So I mainly stayed in my room, either cleaning a corner up, reading a book or playing a song on the piano. The boys have tried to talk to me about what had happened, but I would push them away.

The boys left early this morning for filming while I stayed back. I started running out of things to do by the second day, I've already cleaned my room 3 times, played multiple songs on the piano and have already reread most of the books in my shelves. I tried baking, but that was clearly not my thing. I almost burnt the building down by leaving the cupcakes in too long. Although cooking actual food was doing good for me. I've been cooking lots of pasta lately since it's so easy and a bit harder to burn down the apartment that way.

I turned off the tv that I had been watching and returned to my room, staring at it in the doorway, I looked around deciding what to do.

I decided to play the piano.

I had a piano book in front of me, but I hated playing those songs, they reminded me of the years that my parent had hired a teacher for me. She wasn't very nice.

I started pressing the keys to play Sofia by Clairo, my head slightly bopping to the sound. The song was quick and I only hummed the lyrics, too scared of my voice cracking though no one was around. The last words hung in the air as I finished the song.

I think we could do it (I think we could, I think we could do it, if, if, if)

If we tried (we could, we could, you're mine)
I think we could do it (Sofia, know that you, you, you and I)
If we tried (shouldn't feel like a crime)
Sofia, know that you and I (I think we could, I think we could do it, we could, we could)
Shouldn't feel like a crime (do it, do it, you're mine) (get in the way)
Sofia, know that you and I (Sofia, know that you, you, you and I shouldn't feel)
Oh, oh (like a crime) (do it if we tried)

Louis POV :

"Mrs. Susan! Mrs. Susan!" I yelled out after the lady who was walking away with her assistants around her. Luckily one of her assistants had heard me and caught her attention.

She turned around as I got close to her. "Oh Louis, I'm so sorry, I didn't hear you, what happened?"

I was catching my breath as I replied, "I was just wondering when Ami's coming back or if you know what had happened to her? She didn't tell William or I."

She turned to her assistants signaling for them to walk ahead to give us some time alone, then she faced me, "I told Azami to come back when she's ready and for what happened, I don't exactly know, but she'll tell you guys when she's ready." She gave me a weak smile. "Oh and Louis, I was thinking of including a scene into the movie, but I'm not sure it'll fit."

"What scene?" I questioned.

She grinned at me, "A kissing scene, between you and Ami's characters, but it's not for sure, maybe mention it to Azami when you get home?"

I stood there, warmth upon my cheeks as I watched Mrs. Susan walk away. A kissing scene? I mean, I wouldn't mind, but I should ask Ami first, I need her opinion and consent. Oh crap what if it becomes awkward if I ask?

Fortunately, I finished my scenes early and caught an Uber home. I was grabbing a drink of water when I heard tunes of the piano from the hallway. I walked closer, sipping my drink when I realized it was coming from Ami's room. I heard soft humming as well.

Shouldn't feel like a crime (do it, do it, you're mine) (get in the way)

Sofia, know that you and I (Sofia, know that you, you, you and I shouldn't feel)
Oh, oh (like a crime) (do it if we tried)

And then silence.

I knocked on the door, hearing some scrambling and then the door opened to Ami. "Hey Lou"

I looked down at her since she's incredibly shorter than me, "Hey darling, I liked that song"

"Thanks, wanna come in?" She opened her door wider for me, allowing me to come in. I sat on the edge of her bed as she sat on her piano bench, facing me.

"How was filming?" She questioned as I finished my water, placing the cup on her nightstand.

"It was alright, Mrs. Susan was asking when you're going to come back." I sat on the bench, facing the piano.

"Maybe tomorrow, I feel a lot better already." She turned back to the piano, our shoulders touching. The beating of my heart increasing.

I looked at her, "Want to tell me what happened?"

She stared at the keys, "Maybe later Lou." I nodded at her.

"Hey guess what Mrs. Susan told me today" I said pushing her shoulder.

She pushed me back, "What did she say Lou."

"She mentioned including a kissing scene into the movie...between us."  I said, keeping my eyes on her, searching her face for a reaction.

All of a sudden she broke into laughter. "Man imagine that." She continued laughing as I turned towards the keys. Ignoring the slight pain in my body.

"Uh do you want to help me play a song?" She asked, pulling YouTube up on her phone.

"Sure, what song?" She placed her phone on the stand.

"Like I want you by Giveon."  I've heard the song before, surprised Ami knows of him considering he's criminally underrated. That song was the first I've heard of him, kinda sad, but a good song nonetheless.

I understand that this song is about someone missing the days they had with their ex, but I'm using this song to portray Louis realizing he wants to be more than friends with Ami, but too scared to ruin what they have because he doesn't know if Ami feels the same way.

"Okay place your hands on these keys and just follow it, you're doing the easy part while I do the harder keys okay?" I nodded my head as she pressed play.

The beginning was quite difficult, I've never played this song before, after realizing the beat, I got the hang of it. I slowly turned my head to face Ami. I watched her eyes scan the screen, a concentrated look on her face. A small smile came onto my face.

I looked back at the screen, familiar tunes I started to hear, realization struck as I remembered the lyrics and started to sing.

See you face to face (see you face to face)

I'm thinkin' 'bout the days we used to be (thinkin' 'bout the days)
But I can't make a scene (no, I can't make a scene)
But I can't make a scene (no, no, no, no)
See you face to face (see you face)
I'm thinking 'bout the days we used to be (oh-oh)
But I can't make a scene (no, no-no, no-no)
But I can't make it seem

Images came pouring into my head. Images of Ami and I.

Strolling around the mall, hand in hand, big smiles across our faces as she dragged us into one of the stores.

I felt Ami's head turn towards me.

Like I want you
You
Even if it's true (even if it's true)
(You, babe)
Even if it's true

I was at Ami's front door, a bouquet of Red Gardenia's in my hand, her favorite flowers.

There's no reason to believe I'll save us now
But if you really love me, say it now
Why is it so hard to figure out?
I need you every day, believe me when I say it

We were having a fight, tears streaming down both of our faces. Until I opened my arms out to her, my heart begging for her to take it. And she did. I need her by my side.

Like I want you
You
Even if it's true
Even if it's true

I closed my eyes as I finished the song. The images in my head. They've never happened. What the hell are you thinking about Louis? I pushed away the voices in my head trying to tell me something about the girl next to me as I tried to steady my fast beating heart.

"Lou...you have an amazing voice." Ami said interrupting my thoughts and pulling me into a hug.

She pulled back, our faces so close, I can feel her warm breath on mine. I watched as her eyes looking into mine then looked down at my lips. I did the same to her. Her lips plump with Chapstick. They looked so soft.

I looked back at her eyes to see they were already staring back at mine.

All of a sudden I felt myself get closer, when I noticed her getting pulled in as well. She closed her eyes as I did. I waited to feel her lips on mine when a knock on the door jolted us away from each other.

"I GOT BOBA!" Timmy yelled from outside.

A/N

I hate this chapter so much omg. I'm so sorry. Anyways I hope you guys are having a wonderful day so far :)

also comment some questions you have ! I only have 2 questions so far and I'd like to answer some more ! the q & a chapter will be after chapter 45 since I've already drafted up to chapter 45. also enough time to get more questions from you guys :)

- jules