Fireproof (Louis Tomlinson AU)

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As soon as the ending credits of Frozen had started playing, I exchanged glances with Nicole. She just nodded and picked Landon up. I scooped Haley into my arms and carried her upstairs into her bedroom.

I gently laid her down on her bed and pulled the duvet up to her chin.

"Goodnight, princess," I whispered and planted a soft kiss on her forehead, my lips lingering there for a few seconds. I left her room and then passed Nicole in the hall before entering Landon's room.

"Night, Little L," I grinned and kissed his forehead as well. I left his bedroom, shutting the door softly behind me. I then met up with Nicole in the hallway once again, took her hand in mine, pecked her softly on the lips, and then led her to our bedroom.

As soon as we entered, we both started our nightly routines. She headed off towards the loo and I went to the closet to change out of my day clothes and into my pajamas.

I was nearly finished changing when all of a sudden, a bout of coughs overcame my body. After nearly a minute, it stopped, though I was doubled over and my breathing was uneven. I finished changing and then headed to the loo to wash my face and brush my teeth.

"Are you okay, Louis?" Nicole asked as soon as I entered.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Why?" I questioned.

"Well I just heard your coughing, and it didn't seem normal, I guess. It's only been two days since you passed out. I guess I'm kinda worried about you," she shrugged.

"Don't worry about me. I'm totally fi-" I started, but was cut off by more coughing. This time, however, I could feel the bile rising in my throat.

Or what I thought was bile.

"Louis!" Nicole gasped as I pulled my arm away from my mouth. It was covered in blood. "You need to go to the hospital right now!"

"Nicole, love, relax. I'm fine. Just a bit of violent hacking. That's all. I'm perfectly healthy," I stated.

"I think not. If you don't go to the hospital today, at least stop in tomorrow, please?" Nicole begged.

"Alright," I agreed. After I finished washing my face and brushing my teeth, I climbed into the right side of the bed. Nicole joined me minutes later, and I turned off the bedside lamp.

"Goodnight, love," I whispered and kissed her cheek softly.

"Goodnight, Lou. I love you," Nicole said.

"I love you, too," I grinned.

"Can you promise me something?" She asked quietly.

"Of course, anything."

"Can you promise me you'll go to the doctor's office tomorrow?" Nicole asked, each word becoming softer and softer until she was whispering. I couldn't help but chuckle at her worry. It was cute. "I'm serious!"

"You're adorable," I laughed. "Yes, I promise I'll go to the doctor's office tomorrow. Now go to sleep. I think we both need it."

I kissed her forehead and ran my hand through her hair until her breathing became heavier and even, which took about two minutes. I chuckled to myself, shaking my head, and then settled into the bed and fell asleep, the events of the past few days replaying in my head.

So this one is a bit shorter but I felt like it was a good place to stop. I love hearing from you guys. Comments a votes are welcome!! Love you xx