For five years, Louis Tomlinson has been home by seven every evening. No matter how busy the hospital gets, he always comes home. Until suddenly, he doesn’t. As Louis grows increasingly forgetful, irritable, and distant, Y/N begins to fear their relationship is falling apart. But the truth is far more terrifying than either of them could imagine. Sometimes losing someone doesn’t happen all at once. Sometimes it happens slowly, one missed dinner at a time.
One alcohol delivery was supposed to be the end of their interaction. Instead, it was only the beginning. When Y/N arrives at Louis Tomlinson’s house during a weekend get-together with the boys, she’s completely unimpressed by the world-famous rockstar standing at the door. Used to people falling at his feet, Louis can’t understand why she isn’t. Determined to get under each other’s skin, the two quickly fall into a routine of playful arguments, relentless teasing, and undeniable chemistry. The only problem? They’ve both fallen hard—they’re just far too stubborn to admit it.
Louis Tomlinson and Y/N are only months away from their wedding when he leaves for another world tour. Certain they can handle a few months apart, they promise it’ll all be worth it once he’s home. But between late-night phone calls, postponed wedding plans, and the growing distance neither of them expected, they begin to question whether love is enough to survive a life built around music. The love has never been the problem. Finding time for each other before saying “I do” might be.