The Sweetheart

Chapter 13

From Lou Lou: Hey babe! The boys and I are going to be in Doncaster in the morning. We're going to pick you up at about 10ish. Can't wait to see you babe :) x

I read and reread the message. The smile on my face growing more and more evry time I read it.

To Lou Lou: Can't wait! :)

Usually I'd seem more excited than that, so he'll know something's up. But right now I don't care. My Louis is coming home to me like he promised. The next morning, I was up at about 8ish, showered, dressed in my usual of t-shirt and jeans, and downstairs. I had put my long dark hair in a tight bun and applied my very little makeup. When I  trotted down the stiars, I saw my mum sipping hot tea reading a magazine.

"Morning mum," I said with a smile.

"Ella. What's caused your sudden change in mood?"

"Louis' coming home today. He's picking me up in about 30 minutes with his band."

"Ah, well have fun with them then." My dad was at work, so the telly was untouched. I watched an episode of 'The Big Bang Theory' while I waited. When the knock came, I almost sprinted to get it. I opened the door toreveal Louis inhis usual. Striped shirt and jeans. I was so excited to see him, I didn't evenwave at the 4 other boys behind him.

"Louis," I said, a tear slipping down my cheek. I walked into his waiting arms and just cried a little.

"My Ella." We stood there awhile, not saying anything. Just hugging it out. "I'll have her back in a few hours Mrs. Harmon!" he called.

"Keep her as long as you want! She needs to get out, she's been miserable these past few months!" my mum called back. Louis just laughed and gave me a questioning look.

"I'll tell you later," I said, closing the door. When we get to the van, the boys all try to talk at once.

"Hi I'm-"

"Hello love-"

"Do you have food-"

"Boys, boys, one at a time," Louis chuckled. Then like a bunch of first graders, they got in a single file line and took turns introducing themselves.

"Hello love, I'm Harry," said the one with curly hair and, I must say, stunning green eyes.

"Hello Ella, I'm Liam," said a boy with gentle chocolate eyes and a nice smile.

"Hello love! I'm Niall, and I like food!" the blonde one said in a heavy Irish accent. One didn't speak at all. He had jet black hair, and piercing golden brown eyes.

"Oh, that's Zayn. He's sorta anti social," Louis said.

"Well, as you already know, I'm Ella Harmon, and I'm Lou's girlfriend," I said with a smile.

"Whoa, Loubear! You didn't say she was your girlfriend! I thought what we had was special!" Harry joked, showing false hurt.

"I'm sowwy Hazza bear! I loved her first!" he said, wrapping his arms around my waist. I giggled, and we got into the white van.

"So, where are we going?" I asked. They all looked at each other with cheeky grins.

"It's a surprise!" Harry said, his grin growing with each word. I rolled my eyes and looked out the window.

"So Ella, how long hve you and Lou known each other?" Liam asked.

"Since Kindergarten." Louis smiled at me, and put an arm on my shoulders.

"How'd you meet?" Niall asked. I pulled a small picture out of my wallet, causing them all to 'awww'.

"First day, I was petrified. Kept thinking no one would like me, that I wouldn't make any friends. The this cutie, came up and asked if I would be his best friend." The boys passed around the picture, laughing as it went. Louis was blushing hard next to me.

"You were so cute Lou!" Harry cooed, handing the photo to Zayn. He barely glanced at it, and gave a light chuckle. He seemed a little shy, and slightly rude. Time to break the ice.

"So Zayn, when's the last time you got laid?" I asked. The boys burst into a fit of laughter.

"Oh you're Lou's girlfriend alright!" Harry gasped between laughs. Zayn was turning beet red. I was just trying to get to know the guy!

"Well, if you must know.I havea grilfriend, and we've not gotten to that stage. Bu, it was summer of '06 with a black haired beauty at a Nine Inch Nails concert," he said. We all laugh even harder at his story.

"I was kidding but ok then," I laughed.

"We're here!" Louis sang. The boys put on their hoodies and shades and we stepped out of the van. We were at a Chuck E. Cheese. I smiled androlled my eyes. Louis cameup next to me and slid his arm around my waist.

"Really Lou?" I giggled. He chuckled and shrugged.

"I wanted somewhere fun, and so did the rest of the lads. Niall wanted somewhere with food and fun, so here we are." We spent a very long time at the place. Harry and I were in the middle of a skeeball competition.

"Guys, we need to bail," Liam said quickly.

"Why?" Harry asked when I was done beating him.

"The paps are outside. We need to go. Like, now," Louis said, taking my hand. We walked tothe back, and found it swarming with more of the evil Paparazzi. "Shit," he mumbled.

"What do we do?" I asked.

"We cut through at the front, and try and get to the van unscathed," Zayn said. "That's all we can do." Great. I'd porbably ave a panic attack. I'm kinda claustrophobic.

"Alright. Ella, whatever you do, don't say anything to them, don't let anyhting they say get you, but above all do not let go of my hand," Louis said. I nodded, and he grabbed my hand with a firm grip.

Louis! Look here!

Harry, is it true that you and Louis are dating?

Who is that Louis?

I felt my heart racing as we weaved through the crowd. I could no longer hear their questions as we continued through the crowd. I didn't even notice when Louis picked me up and carried me the rest of the way.

"Ella? Are you alright love?" I looked around and saw worried eyes all around the van. Including from Paul, the driver/security guard.

"I'm ok. Just a little claustrophobia." They relaxed and we went back to their hotel.

Nice long chapter with a crappy ending...Oh well. Thank you for the 100+ reads! Really appreciate it! :)

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