New World [Gay Chandler Riggs/1D fusion fanfic]

Chapter 9

Louis's POV

I sat across from Cole in the back of the truck with most of the bags and his dogs, the sky turning a pale shade in pink in the early morning light. I sighed as he refused to look at me, petting his dogs instead; he was seething in anger which was highly uncharacteristic of him, he was always happy-go-lucky.

Cole was extremely slow to anger like Harry, and like Harry, Cole was usually very patient; however while he inherited Harry's patience, kindness and forgiveness, he also inherited Harry's explosive temper. Far beneath all the layers of smiles and laughter, both of them had a temper; a dormant volcano.

Because Cole got angry so rarely he didn't really know how to deal with it. I've only seen Cole this angry once, when he was fourteen: someone ran over a stray cat in front of our house and didn't stop to check if it was ok; the driver just kept on going. We took the injured cat to the veterinarian, but there was nothing they could do, so they put the cat to the sleep to put it out of it's misery.

Back home Cole completely erupted, not only shouting but actually throwing things, thankfully his anger wasn't directed at any of us. I remember that day clearly because Harry and I had no idea what to do since this never happened before; obviously Cole has gotten angry and annoyed in the past but never like that...or like he currently was in front of me.

"Cole, son, what's wrong?" I asked, but he ignored me so I tried "Is it because of what happened at the warehouse? There was nothing we could do for them, we had to escape". "You chased away Chandler" he said in a low, angry voice "And you didn't even let me say goodbye". I nodded, understanding "You really liked him didn't you?" He snorted "It doesn't matter now".

I studied my son, trying to think of the best course of action, a distraction is what he needed. I smiled "Did I ever tell you the story about when your father and I first met? In 2008?" Cole finally looked at me "You and Dad met on the X-factor, in 2010". I shook my head "The first time we actually met was in 2008 at a concert for a band The Script. We were standing in line for food, well he was in front of me, but I knew I just had to talk to him so I stepped on the back of his shoe; I said "Oops" and then your father turned to look at me and he said "Hi?", we started talking but in that short conversation I forgot to ask for his name, number, email or anything.

I sighed and looked at the sunrise "For two years I kicked myself whenever I thought about it; until 2010 came and I tried out for the X-factor, in the restroom at the X-factor someone bumped into me and said "Oops" when I turned, I saw it was that same boy so I said "Hi". I looked at Cole who was actually smiling, his anger momentarily forgotten; he was a hopeless romantic, just like this father "The point, Cole, is that fate is real; if it was meant to be then you'll find each other again".

I sighed "I'll admit that I should have given you a chance but my only thought was to protect my family; I apologize Cole" I said truthfully. Cole nodded "I know, but still..." I crawled toward my son, not wanting to stand up since the truck was still moving; not fast enough to make me fly off since there was so many obstructions on the road but just fast enough to make it dangerous.

When I finally reached him I sat right next to him and place my arm over his shoulders "If...When we meet Chandler again I'll behave next time...as long as you do, deal?" I said, Cole nodded and placed his head on my shoulder before saying "Do you realize the only time we hug is when something is wrong?" he said.

"That's not true" I said trying to look at him but he didn't move his head. "Yes it is Pops, I get it, and I'm not angry about it; Ana was more sporty and loud like you so naturally you clicked better with her and I clicked better with Dad because of our personalities".