[ seein you tonight. . . its a bad idea right? ]

CHAPTER ELEVEN !
-> BAD IDEA RIGHT?

Last night went by in a blink and Tessa was still very dazed from all the talking and flashing. All she could remember was the way Louis had kept his eyes on her all night long. She knew it was only an act and she knows she shouldn't be enjoying it as much as she is.

Tessa was looking at the ceiling reminiscing, something she did unconsciously anytime she zoned out. Thinking about her past life knowing damn well its not going to happen again. Delusion set this girl up for failure.

"Lou babe, lets go! Its going to pour in just some minutes." past Tessa said holding the edge of her long white dress as she looked at her lover. Louis wasn't going to move anywhere as it looked like. "What are you looking at?" She said her voice now more relaxed and calm.

"You. . . " Louis said, hands in his pockets, eyes doe wide. Louis looked up at the sky now filled with clouds as tiny droplets of rain fall on them. He takes his hands out of his pockets and grabs Tessa's hands instead. It was a small force he acted out, but as a result Tessa ended up crashing in his chest, as she looks up to see his face, her cheeks a rose tint.

"I cant believe it." Louis said, his voice barely a whisper as his breath fanned against her ear. A shiver went down Tessa's spine. "Believe what?" She asked, her heart beat higher with every second passing.

"You." She stopped breathing for a second as he continues his sentence still whispering. "you... you're mine. All mine." Louis's arms snaked on her waist as Tessa could swear her heart would erupt any second now. "I am one lucky man." Her hair had fallen over her eye as Louis moved it away putting it behind her ear in a swift yet caressing move.

"How i love you Tessa." okay that's it this man was going to kill her.

she was going to have to marry him if he kept this shit up.

"I love you t-" not letting her finish her sentence Louis crashed his lips onto hers, a gesture symbolizing the undying love . . .

The day continued like normal, Tessa working on her new project while trying to write something catchy.
At around 6 pm Tessa 's phone rang stopping her now newly routine.

It was Stevie.

"Hey Eve!" Tessa said smiling, as she usually did around the girl.

Stevie was currently prepping her house for the girls' party they were holding later on. "Im holding a girls' night in my house int he countryside today. Will you please please come join us?"

Tessa thought about this offer. She had been feeling rather lonely today. Just then she heard Evie scolding someone "Jesus Louis, grab a napkin or something. Your germs are all over the place!"

Tessa couldnt help but laugh at her behaviour before turning serious once more. "Dont tell me he will be here."

"No no he came over cause he is searching for an antibotic of some sort. Eh anyways, did i get a yes from you?"

Tessa chuckled. "How can i say no to you sunshine." With that Tessa had already made plans for the night to come.

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Tessa was getting ready for the "party" when her number was added into a group chat.

THE DIVAS !

******
one more hour aghhhh

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I cant wait to spill all tea

*****
YAS YAS 😆

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is it bad that im almost
at eve's

EVIE
no bby cmon cmon the doors
Open

TESSA
uh hi?
i only have evie's and lessy's
number

VIA
its via

EVAN
evangeline heree

LONDON
oops
forgot to give u the new number
my bad babeee

TESSA
no problem <33

LESSY
what are yall wearing
IM SO CURIOUS

VIA
Youll see later on less

LESSY
no now 😙
show meh tessssssss

TESSA
okayy 🤧

Im throwing a blue sweater on top
yk in case its cold

LONDON
THAT SKIRT
I NEED IT RN RN RN

TESSA
youre stunning bbg

EVIE
Everythings ready btw

(credits to mom for taking a photo)

LESSY
MAMA EVANS SLAYS

TESSA
Frrr
What are u gonna wear less?

LESSY
thiss

little cutesy top
my amore bought me

VIA
awh dyl bought you that?

LESSY
yepp 😆
What abt you Via?
EVAN?

VIA

too bothered to wear a skirt 😭

EVAN
omg wait look

pink dressssssss

The living room was transformed into a haven of laughter and chatter as Tessa, Evangeline, Via, Evie, and London settled in for their much-anticipated girls' night.

Evie, the vivacious hostess, flitted about, ensuring everyone had a drink in hand and a comfortable seat.

Evangeline plopped down on the plush sofa, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Alright, spill the tea, ladies! What's been the highlight of your week?"

Lessy speaks up "I've been rehearsing for this intense scene, and let me tell you, it's been a rollercoaster of emotions."

Evangeline gasped dramatically. "Oh, do tell! We're all ears."

Lessy crossed her arms as she began describing the scene with as less spoilers as she could. "I have to pretend to drown and then flip someone over. Now about you Evan."

"Honestly i've been taking a break. Doing stuff little by little." They said smiling.

After talking about their plans and week Lessy suggested a game of Never Have I Ever to spice things up.

"Ooh, I love this game!" exclaimed London, her eyes twinkling mischievously. "Who's ready to spill some secrets?"

Tessa gulps as she speaks up. "I actually dont drink." As the others nodded, Tessa sighed relieved but then London pouts "You can have orange juice shots!"

Tessa couldnt say no now.

Via, always up for a challenge, volunteered to kick things off. "Never have I ever... gotten drunk and passed out."

Evangeline and Lessy exchanged knowing glances before raising their glasses, acknowledging their shared past experiences as they both drank.

As the game progressed, the questions became increasingly daring, prompting raucous laughter and animated storytelling.

"Never have I ever accidentally entered the boys' bathroom." Stevie says laughing as she drinks, followed by Tessa, London and Via.

London took 10 whole minutes to come up with something. "Never have I ever" she paused to make it more dramatic. "kissed someone"

Lessy rolled her eyes. "Lon, did you seriously take 10 minutes just for that?!" Lessy says and London shrugs. Everyone but Stevie and Via drank.

"Never have i ever, french kissed." Via said in a low voice making it even more dramatic. Which didnt work cause she released a giggle just after.

Tessa looked down at her glass , knowing the answer of course but not fully wanting to answer truthfully. E
When Lessy drinks her shot, she then makes a funny face and Tessa laughs.
She decides to drink the small glass of juice.

The girls looked at Tessa in some way she couldnt decipher. Evie tilts her head as she thinks. "But you havent got - " she immediately realises. "You and Louis -" Evan puts their hand on Stevie's mouth to stop her from speaking anymore.

Tessa turned as red as a tomato as she puts her hands on her face as if it would make her invisible all of a sudden.

"Maybe its time we stopped before we get totally drunk." London says hiccuping.

"Lets do "Just Dance!" Tessa offered and idea which was welcomed by all the girls.

As the night progressed, the living room transformed into a dance floor, the pulsating beat of the music igniting a frenzy of movement and laughter. They danced with abandon, letting go of their inhibitions and reveling in the joy of the moment.

They were dancing to "On the Floor" by J.Lo. as Evan was shaking their hips and London was trying to follow the movements as best as she could.

Tessa was laughing so hard she almost forgot to breathe as they hit the final pose.

"On to the next one!" Evie says chuckling breathless as Tessa pauses her. "I need a break." The girls nod as they plop onto the ground and Tessa goes to the bathroom with her phone on her hand.

She locks the door behind her as she leaves the phone on the sink. She washes her hands and stays by the open window to catch a breath when her phone rings.

She picks it up see an unknown number and is indecisive. What if it was Melie asking her about something important?

So she decides to accept the phone call only to be met by grunts and low whispers.

It must have been an accident

Just as she was about to end the call the voice cleared up. "tess..." Tessa's heart skipped a beat.

"hello?"

"im not okay"

She knew that voice so well. But it couldnt have been him. He didnt even have her number.

"please, please." his voice cracked a little showing a sign of vulnerability, followed by a cough. "Louis is this you?"

"mhm." Tessa's mind was racing as was her heart. "Louis where are you?"

"h-home." Followed by another soft grunt and cough. "please Therese" He had used her legal name, one no one except her mother used.

"Lou, please text me the adress." She said determined as the text came through. She opened google maps to see the distance from Stevie's house.

shit, its kind of far

i cant tell the girls

i cant tell Melie. . . .

Tessa went out of the bathroom and into the living room where the girls had continued to dance another song.

"Evie," Tessa said calling Evie apart "i have to go."

"oh but why?" Evie said whining.

"something urgent came up, but i had so much fun" She said hugging her and waving to the other girls as she headed out the door.

Outside was so cold and Tessa was glad she had at least brought the sweater.
She began walking with her phone on her hand to the nearest place she could get a ride.

After walking for at least 15 minutes into the dark she saw a small farm, and a small cottage house with the lights on. She rushed to the house and knocked.

A man in his fourties opened the door concern on his face. "Young lady what are you doing alone outside? Its the middle of the night and cold. Would you like to come inside?"

Tessa's breath hitched. "N-no thank you. I was wondering if you would do me a favour. Im not from here and i have to get to the bus station."

"I just put my daughters to sleep, i could take you if u want, but the problem is that the front seat is missing. And you would have to sit on the open back.

She thought about it and didnt hesitate for one moment. "Yes please."

The man helped Tessa up on the truck he had as the engine started. 5 minutes in it started raining.

fuck, this night couldnt get any worse.

She got soaked by the rain and her sweater wasnt doing a good job protecting her from the cold.

Luckily for her the truck stopped just after 5 minutes just in time for her to catch the bus. "Thank you so much!" Tessa says to the man who smiles warmily. "Of course."

Drenched and shivering, Tessa boarded the bus, paid for her ticket, and made her way to the back, trying to ignore the discomfort of her wet clothes. Every little noise seemed to grate on her nerves—the incessant hum of the engine, the murmur of conversations, the rattling of windows.

A woman gave her a strange look, whispering to her husband, "She must be crazy."

Tessa inhaled deeply, then exhaled slowly, trying to center herself. Her eyes landed on a little boy wandering around with a slurpee.

Just as the bus hit a bump, the slurpee flew out of his hand, splashing all over Tessa.

"Ah shit!" she mumbled, trying not to curse in front of the child. The boy glanced at her and rolled his eyes.

The audacity!

Finally, her stop came into view. She hurried off the bus, pulling off her soaked sweater and using it to wipe her face before holding it over her head as a makeshift umbrella.

She ran across the street to the houses, checking the address on her phone.

Second floor. She took a deep breath and climbed the stairs, her wet shoes squelching with each step. She paused in front of the door, took another deep breath, and knocked.

Moments later, the door creaked open to reveal Louis, looking pale and disoriented. He swayed on his feet, barely able to stay upright. "Tessa" he mumbled, his eyes struggling to focus on her.

"Im here," she said gently, stepping forward to catch him as he stumbled. "You look terrible. Let's get you inside."

She guided him to what seemed to be hid bedroom, her heart aching at the sight of him so weak.

His skin was burning hot to the touch. "You've got a high temperature," she muttered, more to herself than to him.

"Therese," he mumbled again, his eyes half-closed.

"Again with my real name," she repeated softly, though it seemed he was too delirious to understand.

She needed to cool him down and get him comfortable. Tessa started unbuttoning his shirt, her fingers trembling slightly.

As she peeled the shirt away from his fevered skin, Louis grabbed her wrist, his grip surprisingly strong. "Don't go," he pleaded, his voice a whisper.

"I'm not going anywhere," she assured him, gently prying his hand away. She fetched a