Baby "Jayn"

"Am not cute, am shmol, and cool, and shcawy"

Chapter 54
{Louis}
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Louis smiled and shook Max's hand. Max was their usual stage guard and had been with the them for a long time. It was nice to see everyone coming together for the show. Anne and Gemma had also flown over, and to say that Louis was nervous was an understatement. Even after doing this for years, they were performing in the O2 after such a long time. They'd taken a mini hiatus for six months and were now starting up on everything, hence the hectic schedule. Zayn shrunk back as the four walked through the corridor, greeting and smiling at everyone. Louis stopped and turned to give him a small smile of reassurance. Zayn walked forward and grabbed his hand tentatively. He was so careful, Louis noticed. When it came to going forward, he took baby steps. Literally.

Zayn seemed surprised as Louis wrapped his fingers around the small cold hand, and gave it a small squeeze. Liam turned and waved them over. "Come on!"
Louis walked forward and Zayn followed him, his cold hand in Louis's warm one. They entered the dressing room and Louis smiled really big. "Hey Lou!"
Lou pulled back from her hug with Harry and walked over to Louis, giving him a hug too. "Hey Louis!"

"There you boys are, I've been waiting for so long." Caroline crossed her arms and Liam gave her a hug. "We had rehearsals first. I bet you picked out some pretty cool outfits."
"Oh yes I did, but you're such a picky boy." She waved a finger under his nose, and the boys laughed. Zayn shrunk back more, his grip on Louis's hand tightening.
Louis smiled. "Guys, this is Zayn."

Lou bent down and stuck her hand out for Zayn. "Hey Zayn, I'm Lou."
Zayn tilted his head, hazel eyes looking at her curiously. Caroline smiled. "He's a little cutie."

"Hey, is Brooklyn here?" Liam asked excitedly, and Caroline gave him a look. "She is  deary but, you don't have time."

She smiled at Harry. "Someone's been waiting for you, by the way."

A grin grew on Harry's face, and Louis smiled fondly. As Harry disappeared down the hall, Louis was about to follow, but Carolin stopped him. "Go get dressed and then Lou will do your hair, and be quick. Paul was quite annoyed at you four for being tardy."
Louis groaned and walked over to the rack, pulling his hand gently from Zayn's grip. He threw a glance at the toddler who was fiddling with his thumbs nervously.

"Did you bring Lux today?" Niall asked Lou, pulling out a buttoned maroon shirt.
Lou sat down on the sofa and shook her head, smirking. "Nah, her dad's looking out for her."

"Aww Lou!" Niall pouted and she laughed. "Kidding, she's sleeping."

Caroline placed her hand on her hips as Louis eyed the brand new white Vans. "Don't even think about it, Louis!"

Louis laughed, raising his hands up in surrender.

"Ooh I like this one," Liam said and pulled out a grey long-sleeved shirt.

As Louis pulled off his shirt and pulled on the black one, he noticed Zayn standing in the middle of the room, looking at the ground.

"Zayn, why don't you sit on the couch." Niall nodded towards Lou. "Lou's pretty cool to talk with."

Zayn nodded silently and walked over to the couch, climbing on it.
Louis smiled and turned to pick out some jeans.

"Zayn's a nice name, you know." Lou said, and Zayn looked up at her. "Weally?"
Lou smiled. "Yeah, don't you think?"

Zayn shrugged, leaning back on the sofa. Louis pulled on black jeans up his legs and Liam pulled on the grey shirt.

The door opened and Harry entered, arms thrown around Gemma and Anne shoulders.
"Gemma! Anne!" Liam said, giving them both hugs.