"So, have you booked your flight yet?" Louis's voice echoed through the phone, the anticipation palpable. The upcoming premiere for "Pistol" necessitated my return to London, a trip that would briefly reunite us. "Yes! I get there on the 15th, but I have to leave on June 1st," I replied, purposefully omitting the surprise I had planned for his birthday on the 3rd.
"Oh," he hesitated, "The first? You can't stay until like, the 7th?" His disappointment tugged at my heart, but the secret needed to be kept until the right moment. "I know, I'm so sorry. I tried to make it work, but we are gonna start talking about the tour, and I just really need to be home as soon as I can. I'm sorry, Lou." The guilt weighed heavy, but I hoped the eventual joy of the surprise would outweigh the temporary disappointment.
In the days that followed, Louis seemed distant, reaching out less frequently. The guilt gnawed at me, but after about a week, things returned to a semblance of normalcy. The countdown to the May reunion had officially begun, leaving me to find ways to pass the time until then.
Engaging with hometown friends became a welcome distraction. Their grounded presence brought me back to reality when my head soared too high in the clouds. Long car rides, hikes, and even a bit of swimming (once the weather cooperated) helped me feel a sense of normalcy. While I appreciated the company, I still found solace in moments of solitude, cherishing the simplicity of a quiet life.
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parkeresten lovin my hometown
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louispartridge_: my cowgirl 🤠🐎
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↳parkeresten: yeeeeehawwwwww
leahmmason: missed your seeing your beautiful face
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maisystella: the fomo is real
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I went day by day, desperate to find activities that could fill the void until May. Taking a step back from writing, I found myself lounging in bed, scrolling through my phone or watching shows that barely held my attention. Life had settled into a routine, uneventful but surprisingly comforting. With everything in place and stable, boredom was a small price to pay for tranquility.
Spending more time with my family became a highlight during this period. Growing older seemed to diminish the fear of letting them into my life. Although I didn't share everything, I opened up more than ever before. The sense of liberation and connection added a layer of richness to our relationship.
Yet, despite the tranquility, my mind often drifted to the impending reunion with Louis. The mere thought of hugging him, seeing his face in person, became a constant source of anticipation. I tried not to dwell on it too much to prevent time from dragging, but the excitement bubbled beneath the surface. The repetitiveness of my thoughts reflected the monotony of my days, but in the grand scheme of things, there was a certain beauty in the simplicity of longing for the one you love.
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louispartridge_ i miss my heart
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parkeresten: i cant wait to see you im so excited
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↳louispartridge_: my love
milliebobbybrown: shes coming back to see me
↳louispartridge_: lie
↳parkeresten: truth
william.franklyn.miller: can u guys let me in on the deets of the larker reunion this time
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↳parkeresten: what did i say about using larker
↳louispartridge_: sending the details
millie.sj.partridge: MY BFF COMING HOME
↳louispartridge_: she isnt coming for u
↳parkeresten: yes i am
A/N - sorry this was so short it is just a filler but i dont want every single chapter to be them seeing each other again its getting repetitive lol but also the story is ab them so it makes sense idk i cant think rn lol love u bye
