It's Not Easy (Zauren)

Chapter 15: Be With Me

Lauren's POV

"How has my baby sister been treating you?" Luis asks and Alexa scoffs. The three of us are currently sitting on my bed and catching up.

"She's been great! Even has a boyfriend now," I answer.

"Boyfriend?" Luis interrogates looking at Alexa.

"I was gonna tell you about that. It's just that you were busy with Lauren and everything. Please don't be mad Lu," she says nervously.

"Alexa, I'm not mad," he chuckles.

"You aren't?" She asks in disbelief.

"Of course not. You're my only living family member. Whoever makes you happy, makes me happy," Luis replies.

"Thanks Luis," she says hugging him.

I just smile at the beautiful scene in front of me and I wish that my siblings were here. I miss them. I can't wait for our break.

"So, Luis, what're you doing in LA?" I question him.

"I wanted to talk to you. Alexa, could we please talk alone for a bit?" He says.

"Yeah. I'll be with Niall, Lu. Come meet him when you're done," Alexa says fleeing my room.

"What's up?" I ask instantly after she leaves.

"I know that what I've done in the past hurt you and I just want to say how sorry I am. I know that you've moved on to Keaton and then he broke up with you and now you're with Zayn but Lauren, I want you back. I've never stopped loving you," he says.

He never stopped loving me.

"Luis I-" I get interrupted.

"Be with me," he says reaching for my hand. I quickly pull away and I hop off my bed suddenly angry at him.

"Be with you? Be with you?! I will never be "with you" again! You abused me, Luis! You hurt me and I still have the scars to prove it! I was fine being friends with you until now. You should've never came here. You know that I will never forgive you. Not after what you've done," I shout at him.

He was taken back at my sudden shouting and stood up to reach for me. I quickly backed up hitting my desk and he backs down. The look on his face is a mixture between sadness, disappointment, and anger. He shouldn't feel those things after what he's done. He doesn't deserve anybody. I know that that sounds mean but I don't want any other girl to get hurt like I did.

"Lauren, I've changed. You know I wouldn't do it again," he says hopeful.

"I have a hard time believing you, Luis. Please leave my room," I say firmly. He slowly gets up and makes his way out of my room.

I slowly slide down my desk and everything that I've been holding in for the past 2 years are finally coming out. All the tears and the pain. Everything that Luis has done to me. The heartache that I felt when Keaton broke up with me. I continue crying knowing that the only person who can mend my heart is in the kitchen. I quickly text him to come to my room for an emergency. I hear loud footsteps, almost like somebody's running. Suddenly my door bursts open and my hero walks in.

"Lo... Are you okay?" He asks walking over to me. I shake my head indicating a no. He sits down and pulls me onto his lap. I continue to cry into his shoulder as he kisses the top of my head.

"Zayn, it-it hurts," I stutter still crying.

"What hurts Lauren? I need to know so that I can help you," he says. I point to my heart not being able to say anymore words. He clasps his hand over my chest and kisses my cheek rocking us back and forth.