Cupcakes, Curls & Cuddles

Chapter 5

The week flew by, Louis found himself in a pretty content routine, wake up Cassie, get her ready for her day with Zayn. Head to the bakery, get to know Harry with a side of flirtatious banter. Head to the studio and work closely with Niall on his record. Before Louis knew it he was sitting in the studio listening to the playback of the last track of Naill's album on early Friday afternoon. Louis has really enjoyed this week getting to know Niall, the died blonde Irish lad is loud and rambunctious like Louis, but he has a way of just finding the light in every situation. Louis could see himself becoming friends with the lad.

"Niall mate the album is sick! I am so excited for you! We need to celebrate this!" Louis cheers and the last song finishes. "Thanks mate! Honestly I can't thank you enough and I would love nothing more then to celebrate with you." Niall grins.

"Well look I am having Liam and another friend over tonight for drinks if you want to join us?" Louis ask. "But before you answer you need to be aware that there will be a 3 year old will be joining the party with us." Louis laughs.

I would love to, I am assuming the 3 year old is your daughter?" Niall asks. "Yes it is." Louis nods. "Well that sounds great to me!" Niall claps Louis back. "Oh wait do you think my friend could come too? I promised him we would celebrate together, but I think he would like to meet the other person who made this album possible."

"Yeah man of course! Come over around 8 and I will text you the address." Louis smiles. "Sounds great!" Niall grins. Louis hands Niall his phone for him to put his number in before they say their goodbyes with plans to meet up later.

After walking Niall out Louis heads back to his and Liam's office where he is greeted with Liam sifting through another pile of demos that were sent to the record label. "Hey Li! Niall and his friend are going to join our hangout tonight to celebrate his album being finished, you cool with that?" He asks as he sits down on the edge of Liam's desk.

"Yeah of course mate, that sounds sick. Niall is a cool lad!. We still on for 8?" "Yep! But we should get heading out now it's already 6. I have to clean the house still. Thankfully Z agreed to just bring Cassie with him when he comes." Louis sighs.

"Let me put finish with this pile, do you want to lock up while I do this?" Liam asks. "Ugh fine but don't take forever." Louis whines. Liam rolls his eyes at Louis as he dramatically pushes himself off of the and makes his way out of the room. Louis makes his way through every room in the building ensuring that everyone has vacated the building, he locks up the three recording studios making sure all the lights are off before he makes his way back to the office to go bug Liam.

30 minutes later the two are walking out to the empty parking lot together. "Alright mate I will see you in a couple hours." Liam waves to Louis as he makes a left down to where his car in located. Louis waves goodbye and makes his way to his car the only other one left in the car park. On his drive home Louis pops into a corner store to grab some chips, dip and other snack items for everyone to have for the night.

Once he arrives home Louis gets straight to cleaning starting with the living room that was a mess of Cassie's toys and blankets strung about. He makes sure to text Zayn that he is home and can come with Cassie at any point, as well giving him the heads up that Niall and his friend will be coming over as well.

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As Louis is laying out the final bowl of chips on the coffee table an hour later, he hears the front door open and the sound of little feet running through the hallway. "Dadee! Dadee! Me home!" Cassie yells as she races towards Louis and jumps into his arms. "Me missed you Dadee!"

"I missed you too munchkin." Louis hugs his daughter tight carrying her towards the couch and sitting her on his lap. "Hey Z" Louis smiles up at his friend. "Hey Lou" Zayn smiles picking up Cassie's back pack she dropped setting it down against the wall.