My Brother the Popstar

Chapter 25: Mummy's Home!

A/N: Oh hey guys! Long time no see huh? Sorry I haven't updated in so long, exams are my worst enemy. Any who, here is the next chapter!

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Chapter 25: Mummy's home! (and no, that isn't referring to a mummy with toilet paper wrapped all around it.)

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*Rachel's POV*

"Yes, Mrs. Mitchell. Yep, yeah, okay. Yes ma'am. Sure, you can come on over in about 5 minutes." I speak into the phone. Louis watches me as I talk to Miley's mum, convincing her to come over. I want her to be over when Mum comes home. It's all part of the plan Liam shared with us.

Once we're through talking, I hang up the phone, turning to look at Louis. "Erm," I clear my throat. "Can I help you?"

Louis actually looks nervous, which isn't like him at all. "Yeah-um-I was just wondering if-" He stutters cutely, his hand scratching the back of his neck. "Do you think your Mum will be okay with, well, us being together?"

I scoff in response. Does Louis honestly think that Mum would be mad at us for finally getting together?  That's exactly how Mum would see it. That we're finally together. According to Liam, Mum was the first one who could sense the connection between Louis and I. It's so nice to have such a supportive mother in my life. Although, I do really wish that she'd been here this last couple of weeks. It would have been helpful to have her around while all of this was going on. 

However, I suppose I could've just texted her, or even called. Why didn't I think of that sooner? 

Still, it's not the same as seeing Mum face to face, or getting a hug from her. This entire situation would have been so hard to explain over the phone, anyway. I just can't wait to see her again so we can catch up. 

Maybe this is just preparing me for what's coming in the future, when I go to University in the fall. I definitely won't have Mum around to guide me then. Perhaps not having her around for this helped me to handle some things on my own. 

Whatever the reason, Mum is coming home now, and I have a feeling she's going to be ecstatic about Louis and my's new relationship.

"Louis, seriously? That's what you're worried about? Mum knew I was in love with you before I knew I was in love with you. She even told Liam she thought you and I had some sort of connection. Everything'll be fine. If we should worry about anything, it should be her reaction to the hospital bill. I hear ambulance fees are a real bitch to pay off. Maybe one of you should've just driven me to the hospital instead, since it would've been way more convenient-"

"You're in love with me?" Louis interrupts. I stop abruptly. Uh oh.

His expression is unreadable.

Oh crap, I said that way too fast. For christ's sake, we've only been dating for what, a few days, maybe a week? I'm going to scare him off for sure. Who says "I love you" after only a few days? I probably just ruined everything!

But regardless of all that, it is the way I feel. It feels so easy to be happy when Louis is around. Everything feels so simple with him, even though our lives this summer have been anything but. Being with Louis just feels comfortable, and when I look at him, I definitely feel strong emotions. 

But is it too soon to call it love? 

I can definitely say I've never felt anything like this with anyone before. It's not just a physical attraction, it's a love like he's my best friend. I guess I should call it love, and be honest with him.