The Summer Of Rain

Chapter 3

°Casey's P.O.V.°

"Wait a minute, so you're the only guy in your house?" I ask with an incredulous smile. Louis grins at me.

"Yep. And I love it!" I laugh and glance I've at the clock.

"Wow. It's late, we've been talking for hours... You should go.." I'm kind of disappointed to see him go.

"Yeah.... I guess.." He stands and stares at me awkwardly.

"Um... Bye." He extends his hand and I take it.

"Bye..." We look into each others eyes for a moment and his hand lingers in mine for a moment lounge than necessary.

"Can you come back tomorrow? I will be leaving in the morning." I surprise myself with the question. Louis smiles and his eyes sparkle.

"You can count on it." I return his smile and he turns and walks out the door, shutting it softly behind him, as not to wake Sophie, who has unwillingly fallen asleep in her chair during Louis' story. I stare at the ceiling. In spit of myself I smile. He's coming back. And he likes me. It's quite possible that I like him too.

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"Casey! How could let him leave? I wanted to give him those toy cars!" Sophie whines, and stomps her foot. I giggle.

"You were exhausted, and needed to rest. Now, I need to get ready, Louis will be here any minute." I close my eyes as the last words slip out of my mouth. I am never going to live that one down.

"Oooo is Casey in love???" Sophie teases. I roll my eyes.

"Of course not." I close the bathroom door in her face before she can make any more idiotic comments. I change into a pair of skinny jeans and a pale pink top with a beige lace trim. I quickly straighten my hair, and when I leave the restroom, Louis is sitting in a chair near Sophie. They are chatting and laughing, and for some reason my face burns. Sophie is gorgeous, she has long blonde hair, bright blue eyes, perfect body. How am I supposed to compete with that? Sophie has stolen every boy I've ever liked right from under me. Not purposely, but still. The one guy that I thought liked me, just happens to be an international superstar, an he could have any girl he wants. But of course, he has to like Sophie, after he has lead me to believe he liked me. I catch the tail end of their conversation.

"You mean it? You'd introduce me ZAYN?!?" Sophie jumps up and throws her arms around Louis. Louis laughs.

"Yeah, I think you two will get along." Louis sees me and raise his eyebrows. I hide my smile with my hand. I guess he doesn't like Sophie. Sophie he is setting her up with Zayn. Sophie pulls away and spins around to see me standing there.

"Cas! Guess what???? Louis is taking us to meet the boys!!"

"So I've heard." I glance at Louis and see him snickering.

"When do we meet them?" I ask and Sophie face palms.

"Why didn't I ask that! When?????"

"Soon. I want to give Casey some time to recover."

"Louis, I passed out, its not like I was in a car accident." I say hotly. Inside I find it really sweet that he cares.

"Still... How about next week?" He offers pleadingly.

"Oh, alright. But you better not wait that long to buy me my ice cream cone." I wink at him and he chuckles.

"Deal."