Banned (A Louis Tomlinson AU love story)

Chapter 8

My parents looked at us. I jumped up immediately, not even glancing at Louis. I must've looked like an animal caught in headlights. Completely stunned and shocked. Scared out of my wits.

"Mum. Dad. What're you two doing home? I thought you wouldn't be back until Thursday."

"That's rather obvious." Dad muttered. I felt my hands ball into fists and my blood boil. He was insinuating that Louis and I had sex, and recently. But I calmed myself down enough to where nobody knew.

"The meeting was called off. Bad weather is expected within the next few weeks and they didn't want us to be stranded." Mum said. I nodded.

"Anyways, this is Louis. My boyfriend." I said as he stood next to me.

"Hello." Louis said politely. My parents eyed him, immediately showing their obvious disgust.

I knew what they were thinking. How could their precious, innocent daughter date this...this tattooed creature? Someone who wears wife beaters. Who owns and rides that motorcycle parked outside. Who doesn't look like every posh person we associate with.

"Alicia, can we speak with you for a moment? Alone?" Dad asked me.

I started to protest it, but Louis stopped me. "It's fine, I should get going anyways." He turned to me and kissed my forehead. "Love you, babe." He whispered.

"I love you too." I said. I hugged him goodbye, then he walked out to his motorcycle.

I looked directly at my parents. Mum had her arms crossed over her chest, giving me that look that only mothers can accomplish. Dad was angry. He was read in the face, eyes wide. Solo, they were frightening. Together, they were absolutely terrifying.

I knew that no matter what, I wouldn't be able to avoid them. I couldn't run. I couldn't hide. I had to face my parents' wrath. No matter what.

"Who is he?" Dad asked.

"I told you. He's my boyfriend, Louis."

"What's his last name?" Mum asked.

"Tomlinson."

"Tomlinson? Tomlinson? Are you joking?! That kid is nothing but trouble! Have you even heard of what he's done?! He's dangerous!" Dad yelled. I tried to remain calm, not to get angry at all.

"I have heard the rumors. I've seen his violence for myself. But you don't understand him. He's not like that all the time."

"What's with the whole 'I love you' thing?!"

"We love each other."

"You're eighteen! You don't know what love is! And besides, we've only been here for a few weeks! You couldn't have fallen in love that quick!"

"You and mum had love at first sight. You were fifteen. Why can't Louis and I have it?"

"Because he is a danger to society!"

That was it. I couldn't take it any longer. I was furious. Anger rushed over me like a viscous wave. My blood boiled to an alarming rate. My heart was beating madly.

I approached my father, standing my ground. "DON'T YOU DARE ACT LIKE YOU KNOW HIM!!! YOU DON'T HAVE A CLUE WHAT HE'S LIKE!!! HE'S GOING TO PROTECT ME, NO MATTER WHAT!!! A GUY AT TESCO SAID SOMETHING ABOUT ME AND LOUIS WENT OFF ON HIM!!! SO SHUT THE FUCK UP ABOUT HIM OR I WILL MAKE YOU!!!" I screamed in his face. I didn't think before I pushed him back, making him fall on the ground. Before he or Mum could react, I stormed out of the house.

I honestly couldn't believe him. My father usually irritated me, but never this much. I had never screamed at my parents. At all.

I decided I would need help from my cousin. True, he was on tour right now. But he would be coming home soon (in a few months at most), and he would visit us. I'm fairly certain of that.