secrets | louis partridge x fem oc

The Basement

12:53 pm

"What the bloody hell are you doing down here?!" Louis asks, and I hear some footsteps coming closer. I was biting my tongue so hard I'm shocked it didn't fall off.

"I could ask you the same Partridge." I say, trying to sound as calm as I can however my voice was shaking.

A hand touches my arm and I jump, gasping and backing away as I hit my head on the door.

"Ow! God Louis what the heck was that for?!" I say, rubbing the top of my head.

"I'm sorry okay? Jeez I'm just trying to help!"

"Well your freaking me out!"

"I said sorry!!!"

I try taking a step down the stairs, and slip, flying forward and feeling my body collapse into his. We both fall down to the floor, and it was in that moment that I realized I was on top of him.

"Oh god!" I said, couching slightly and trying to catch my breath. Louis on the other hand was groaning in pain, for he fell flat on his back.

"Ow..." was all he managed to say. Although I couldn't see him, I quickly dropped to my knees and started patting the floor, waiting until I feel him.

"Louis?" I ask, as my hand suddenly came across hair. It was soft and fluffy. It was his hair. "I- I'm sorry I didn't-"

"It's-" he coughs a few times, "it's fine."

Oh my god I'm so embarrassed. What's wrong with me. I quickly feel around until my hand accidentally touched the side of his face, which is where he held me when we almost kissed.

I pull it away, very suddenly, and clear my throat a few times. "I'm sorry... uh do you need any help or- or something?" I stutter, scooting back so I don't keep touching his face, which is probably annoying.

"I'm alright I think..." He says, and I hear him sit up, resting his back to the wall, "I guess that just uhm... surprised me?" He giggled a bit which made me relax, but only slightly considering we were in the dark.

"Are you okay?" He asked, as I feel a hand on my shoulder.

"Y-yeah what do you mean?"

He chuckles and removes his hand which honestly for some odd reason made me frightened.

"Well I'm not the only one who fell. And I'm not the one who is afraid of the dark."

I feel my cheeks flush, and thank god he couldn't see, "Well I'm not exactly enjoying it..." I mumble, which makes him laugh very quietly.

We both went a little quiet, neither speaking. I knew his presence was only a matter of inches from me.

Our knees were touching. It felt special for some reason.

"Look, about yesterday, I-"

"No it's uh... it's okay." I say, cutting him off. Again there was a moment of silence between us. And then without thinking, I blurt out.

"I wanted to kiss you back Louis."

Ah shit. What am I thinking?

"Y-You did?" He asks, sounding slightly relieved. I nodded, but knew he couldn't see.

"I did... I was just frightened. About my father. And his discovering of my lo- I mean liking towards you."

It honestly made me slightly anxious to know that I couldn't see his expression.

"I understand Avi, I do... and I'm sorry if it seemed as if I were angry with you. I really wasn't."

I swallow down thick spit built in my mouth.