moonlight - louis patridge

( number ) - 15

Every few hours I check in on mom. She's either sleeping or asking me for water and headache pills. Turns out she caught a stomach bug with a fever. I was worrying about how we were gonna pay for the bills, but I remembered I just got a new job.

I walk into my mom's room to see if she's awake. She looks at me as I open the door.

"Hey mom! How are you feeling?"

"I'm already feeling much better now. Thank you for taking care of me" I could tell she was lying. Her voice was worse and there were pills on her bedside table.

"That's great! I forgot to tell your earlier that I got a job at the library. They pay 25 dollars an hour and I was already payed today"

My mom's eyes brightened up

"Thanks amazing sweetie! I found out about your school trip, the fee is 300 dollars. I hope your saving up for it!"

I could tell she was trying to avoid the subject of me paying her bills, she's always like that. She never let anyone help her, even in her toughest times. But I wasn't gonna give up that quick. I wanted to help her, she needs it.

"I was actually thinking about something different" I say

"Oh, what is it?" She asks suspiciously

"I could pay for your bills! I already have 75 dollars, I'm sure I can make more."

Her face drops and she frowns

"Thank you sweetie, but I-"

"No mom, I'm going to help you and that's final"

She shakes her head, looking down

"Sweetie I won't be a burden to you. I'm going to get through this fever and I'll provide for us"

I sigh

"Okay, if you insist" I know she's not gonna get through this soon, but I say this to make her feel better.

"But if you're not better by Monday, I'm helping" I laugh

We both hug and I leave the room.

- Louis' Pov -

I was scrolling through my phone, trying to entertain myself during this family gathering. Y/n kept popping up in my head. I don't know why, but I missed her. Maybe the though of being far away from her made me miss her. Not that I absolutely need to see her, but it would be nice to have someone to talk to.

I notice that it's been a week since I've known y/n, but I still don't have any of her socials. It would be too awkward to ask for her number when I get back, so I try to think of a different way.

Then I remember Matthew. I knew he would stalk y/n and I, so maybe he would have her number. I know this would embarrass me though. Matthew and Nick (Nick is Louis' other friend) would always tease me about y/n whenever I'm with them. It's like they know I have slight feelings for her. -I mean I don't have feelings for y/n. I think. Ahem, anyways.

I text Matthew

Train Track Teeth

Louis

Hey Matthew

Train Track Teeth

Hey