You and Niall used to date. You’re supposed to be in no-contact, but it’s a bit difficult when you have the same friends. You are best friends with the 1D boys, and they always invite you and Liam’s girlfriend, Sophia, to go out with them. However, they fail to mention that he will also be there. “Like old times,” they say.

It sometimes feels like you can’t go anywhere without running into each other. Awards show? Adjacent tables. Party? Mutual friends with the host. Concert? He’s backstage.

You’ve spoken a few times since the breakup, but even when you are together with the boys, you tend to avoid each other. That doesn’t mean you aren’t caught staring at each other, though.

Currently, you are hanging out with the boys and Sophia at Harry and Louis’ flat. You left to use the bathroom. You start back down the hallway, heading back to the living room, when you run into a familiar chest.