It Must Be... Love (One Direction Fanfic) *ON-GOING*

Chapter 9: 'You Make Me Smile'

~Louis' P.O.V.~

After I explained to them about the fucking waiter, him trying to take advantage of Skyler, and everything else. Anger filled them, the girls were glad that Skyler is safe though. Liam made a call to Uncle Si and explained him what happened to his niece. That bastard is definitely going to pay for everything he did.

Skyler was still sleeping on my lap. Her head was at the crook of my neck, while her hand grip on my my shirt tightly. Every time I move, she stirs and tighten her grip on my shirt. She was really scared at what happened, I swear I'm gonna make him bloody pay.

Minutes later, Liam hung up his phone, "Uncle Si said that he'll take care of it. And he's glad that Skyler's safe."

"Where is he anyway?" Asked Zayn, curiously.

"He's at America, right now. He had to be the judge at the up-coming X-Factor there. He sent his bodyguard, Zach, to get his stuff earlier this morning at his house. Although, he still doesn't know when he'll be back. And he said we got two and a half months off before we start our tour." Liam explained. The boys and I grinned happily of the thought. "Oh! Uncle Simon also said that we can have our vacation at his house if we wanted too." Liam added, smilling.

"That'll be great!" Jessica explained, standing up, which caused her to hit the roof of the van. "OW!" She groaned and sat back down. We laughed at her, as she glared at us, which cause Niall to laugh his arse off. She tackled Niall at his seat and began tickling him like there's no tomorrow. Shannon was trying to pry Jess off of Niall, but she seemed to fail.

I chuckled, enjoying the little scene. I heard a slight groan and a certain movement. I looked at Skyler to see her eyes opened, sleepily.

~Skyler's P.O.V.~

I woke up in Louis' arms. His arms were wrapped around me protectively, my head was at the crook of his neck, and I was sat on his lap. My hand gripped his shirt tightly like I wouldn't want him to go. But for some reason, I felt safe in Louis' arms. The way that he was holding me, its like he would protect me with all his might.

I know Louis used to hurt me before, but after this, he proved me wrong. He really did change, not for the worst, but for the best. I don't know why I'd forgave him that easily but, Liam told me to give it shot. Maybe Larc was right.. Every person deserves a second chance.. And Louis really deserves it... I wish I was strong enough to protect myself. I wish-

"Hey Skyler." Louis cut me out of my thoughts. "How are you feeling?"

I look up to see Louis staring at me with a worried expression. I smiled at him weakly, "I'm feeling fine."

"You sure?" He asked again. "Yeah." I said simply, looking down. The truth is, no, I'm not really fine. I sort of had, a panick-attack disorder. And after that, I got traumatized. It'll take me a couple of days to get over it. So sometimes I just need someone to be with me, and for some reason, I want it to be Louis.

"Hey. Look at me." He said softly. The stubborn I am, I didn't listen. He lifted my chin, but I was still looking down. "Sky.. Please look at me." He pleaded. I look into his eyes, he wore a sad expression. And yet, he looked like he was going to cry..

Cry?

Why would he be crying?

"Hey, you know, you can tell me anything. I know that I used to bully you, that I always give you pain, well, literally in pain. I know I'm the reason why you left England, that you left Liam behind, and everything else. I don't know if you know how sorry I am for everything I've done to you when we were still kids. I know that sorry isn't enough for everything that I've done to you, but I'm willing to do anything, and I mean ANYTHING, just for you to believe me that I'm different. And I know I don't deserve your forgiveness, nor Liam's. But I felt so guilty for hurting such an innocent girl who had done nothing to me. It hurts me..." He paused and looked at me in the eyes.