A/N def recommend listening to the song while reading this !

Louis's POV :
I laid across my bed, Spotify shuffling through some songs. Ami and the boys had left to go out shopping and to go pick up some boba, but I didn't feel the want to go out after a full weeks worth of filming and I was exhausted. Even after all of Ami's bickering of me needing to go with them, then her offering to stay behind so I won't feel lonely. And as much as I liked the idea, I still pushed them out of the apartment.

I was listening to She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5 on repeat for some time, hoping the memories of the song would happen again. I wanted to tell her how I felt, after the song had ended. I had this whole idea ready. This whole plan. But I was scared, scared of rejection. Scared I'd be losing our friendship if I just said those simple words.

Then a familiar tune and lyrics filled my ears. I looked at my phone, Line Without A Hook by Ricky Montgomery. I've heard this song before, but never really paid attention to the lyrics.

I watched my phone, scanning the words flashing by. Memories then filled my head.

PLAY THE SONG - PLAY THE SONG RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!

I don't really give a damn about the way you touch me
When we're alone
You can hold my hand
If no one's home

The warmth of Ami's hand interlocked with mine filled my body. The joy her touch brings me will never match to any other feeling I've felt.

Do you like it when I'm away?
If I went and hurt my body, baby
Would you love me the same?

I remember being away from Ami, whether it was on set doing a separate scene, out getting groceries, or even if she was just not in the room with me, I felt some longing to be next to her. To have her body next to mine.

I can feel all my bones coming back
And I'm craving motion
Mama never really learns how to live by herself
It's a curse
And it's growing
You're a pond and I'm an ocean

I was reading books with Ami on her bed. I sat up against her headboard, her head in my lap. I held my book in one hand and my other hand combed through her hair. She was reading the book I had gotten her long ago so she can forgive me after a forgotten fight. I was humming the words out loud, when I felt her body shift. I looked down to see her face gleaming up at me. I sat my book down, diverting all my attention to the beautiful girl laying across my lap.

"What's wrong darling?" I asked, as I played with her hands.

She smiled at me softly, "Nothing I'm just glad to be here with you right now." She sat up, placing her head into my chest. I put my arms around her tiny body, the feeling of never wanting to let go.

My heart was warm and mixed with emotions. I want to feel like this forever.

Oh, all my emotions
Feel like explosions when you are around
And I've found a way to kill the sounds, oh

I was watching Ami do her oscar worthy hell of a scene. Emotions running through my body. Anger, sadness, the need to comfort the broken girl on set. Her acting was incredible. So realistic and convincing, it took every bone in my body to not run up there and pull her into me. Have her pour all her pain into mine so she doesn't cry anymore. Tears filled mine and others around me eyes as we watched Ami scream in pain. I winced as the yells sounded familiar. Chills going down my spine, I wished to never hear that sound again.

Oh, baby, I am a wreck when I'm without you
I need you here to stay
I broke all my bones that day I found you
Crying at the lake
Was it something I said to make you feel like you're a burden?
Oh, and if I could take it all back
I swear that I would pull you from the tide

I chuckled as the first interaction I had with her crossed my mind. I bumped into her in the hallway that one morning. My injured shoulder touching hers. I had just come from the nurses office after hurting myself out on the soccer field while playing with some friends. I remember glancing at her, her hair swaying in the wind, her face a blur. Never did I think I was going to be attracted to this girl in every way possible.

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
I said no, I said no
Listen close, it's a no
The wind is a-pounding on my back
And I found hope in a heart attack
Oh at last, it is past
Now I've got it, and you can't have it

Ami was driving us towards our usual boba shop to pick up some drinks. My hand rested on top of the shifting gear. Our hair blowing in the wind. Her hand occasionally rested on top of mine to switch the gears, my heart doing a little jump at her touch.

Baby, I am a wreck when I'm without you
I need you here to stay
I broke all my bones that day I found you
Crying at the lake
Was it something I said to make you feel like you're a burden, oh
And if I could take it all back
I swear that I would pull you from the tide

I remember helping Ami fry the lumpia on Thanksgiving day. I stood behind her grabbing another container full of egg rolls when I heard a splash and a low scream. I turned to her in panic, "What happened Darling? What happened?" I questioned, pulling the arm she held tight at her chest. I examined the red mark forming. "I'm okay, the oil just splashed me that's all." I looked down at her face, small tears forming at the brim of her eyes, a little pout at her lips. I wiped her tears away, as I pulled her into a hug and kissed her forehead.

Darling, when I'm fast asleep
I've seen this person watching me
Saying, "Is it worth it? Is it worth it? Tell me, is it worth it?"

I was pacing in my room one day, thoughts filling my head. Ami and Timmy were out getting boba for Willie and I who had stayed home. We were all watching a movie in the living room when Ami and Timmy began to play fight. They were wrestling on the floor in front of me. Seeing Timmy's arms around her body, comb through her hair and just being the cause behind the smile on her face ticked me off. Then I realized,

I was jealous.

I was jealous of another guy making Ami feel all the emotions I should be causing her to feel. I wanted to make her smile. I wanted to make her laugh. I wanted to comb my hand through her silky brown hair. I wanted to-

"Oi man you good? I can hear your stomping from across the hall." I snapped my head up to see Willie lingering in the doorframe.

"Oh sorry." I shook my head, taking a seat on my bed. My legs bouncing up and down.

Willie began to chuckle, "You got it bad dude."

I looked up at the grinning boy, "What do you mean?"

He looked at me, "You're in love with Ami, stupid." with that he walked away.

Leaving me with the fact that I, Louis Partridge, is in love with Azami Navarro.

Because there is something, and there is nothing
There is nothing in between
And in my eyes, there is a tiny dancer
Watching over me, he's singing
"She's a, she's a lady, and I am just a boy"
He's singing, "She's a, she's a lady, and I am just a line without a hook"

Ami and I sat on the couch watching a movie playing on the screen. What movie? Don't remember. I haven't been paying attention. All of my attention was on the girl sitting next to me with bowl of popcorn in the space between us.

Louis, dude you can't like her. She's your cast mate! And your best friend! What if she doesn't like you back? You'll be ruining one of the greatest friendship you have in your life. There's no way she'd like you back.

Thoughts ran through my head as I tried to paid attention to the movie, but my mind couldn't ignore it. I was falling hard for this girl. So, so hard.

Baby, I am a wreck when I'm without you
I need you here to stay
I broke all my bones that day I found you
Crying at the lake
Was it something I said to make you feel like you're a burden, oh
And if I could take it all back
I swear that I would pull you from the tide

The remembrance of what had happened between Dylan and Ami filled my head. Anger flowing throughout my body. The sight of dark bruises and the thought of the amount of pain Ami had went through with that loathe full boy put me on another level of hatred. I recall staying with Ami whenever she was sleeping. Putting a wet towel on her bruises, placing ointment for them to heal, and just sleeping in a chair next to her just to be near her, scared to be in the same bed as her, afraid of her reaction if she woke up. The other boys tried to get me to sleep in an actual bed and they'll watch over her, but I couldn't bear leaving her. I felt the need to be with her and protect her, in some ways I felt like the Dylan incident was my fault. And I swore I'd never let anything like that happen to her again.

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I got up in a rush, running out of my room and out of the apartment. I had arrived inside the elevator and pressed the button of Alex and Jo's apartment when I realized I wasn't wearing shoes. Ignoring the cold shivers on my feet, I knocked on their door in a hurry.

Jo opened the door, panic written all over her face. "Is Ami here?!" I yelled into the apartment.

Jo let me in as Alex walked out to living room. "No, did she forget our boba?" Alex answered.

I began to pant, as I was tired of running, my head felt like it was spinning. I was about to run out of the apartment when Jo grabbed my arm. I looked back, seeing Alex behind her worried.

"Louis what's wrong?" She questioned.

I need to tell someone. "I think-I think I'm head over heels over Ami and I need to tell her!" I cried out.

Jo and Alex exchanged a glanced, grins on their faces.

"Bout time you realize that." Jo said. "Hurry up and go tell her, and tell her to bring us our boba!" Alex yelled out after me as I sprinted down the hallway.

I ran into the elevator again, pressing the button to my floor. I busted into the apartment to see Ami, Willie and Timmy around the table.

"Okay who's bringing this to Alex and Jo?" Ami said, taking out two cups. She looked up at me in the doorway, a smile forming on her lips. "Oh hey Lou! Here's your boba." She walked towards me, a drink in her hand.

"Hey you okay?" She questioned as she handed me the drink.

I was going to tell her. I need to tell her. But I felt eyes glare at us from across the room. I can't tell her with these fools in the room.

"Yeah I'm fine, just went on a little jog." I replied, taking a sip of the boba in hand.

A/N

I'M CURRENTLY SCREAMING. YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW EXCITED I WAS TO WRITE THIS CHAPTER. I'VE HAD IT PLANNED OUT FOR TWO WEEKS LMAOOOO. I hope y'all loved it as much I did! You guys should see my notes of ideas for this chapter oh god. The amount of serotonin this song gives me...Anyways I wrote this yesterday, we'll see if I'll post another update later, who knows LOL. hope y'all are having a wonderful day! I LOVE YOU <33

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-jules