The Neighbors

Chapter 44

"I love you," Noah says for the billionth time today as I drive Janis towards Alexis' house.

"I love you too," I don't want to, but I grin as I turn into her neighborhood.

It makes me smile every time I hear him say it, and there have been a lot of times.

"Do you know how many people will be there?" he asks.

"A lot," I reply simply.

"I'm glad the weather is fair," he says.

"Me too," I say. I have my plain blue bikini on underneath a loose white tank top and old bleach-washed jean shorts. Noah is wearing grey trunks and a white v neck.

As we approach Alexis' house we can see cars parked all over the street. I can see Noah's car already here and park next to it.

"I guess the boys are here," he says.

"At least Logan is, Harry is probably with Louis," I explain and he nods in agreement.

"I wonder if they'll act like a couple," Noah says.

"I do too," I say and grab his Han when we get out of the car.

I swing his hand while we walk to the blue door.

"Alexis' house is like the one in The Notebook," Noah says.

"What do you mean?"

"It's a white house with blue shutters," he smiles.

"You're a dork," I say and instead of knocking I walk right in to the party.

"I'm not a dork, it's a good movie," he says as he follows me around.

"Brother!" Logan slurs and hugs Noah. I can tell he's obviously been drinking.

"You're wet," Noah whines and gently pushes Logan's wet body away from him. Logan is only in his dripping blue trunks. He has such a great body.

Oh hush, he's identical to my boyfriend, I'm allowed to look.

"Let's swim together!" Logan says.

"Alright, we'll meet you in the pool in a few seconds," Noah says and Logan nods.

He skips out to the pool and we walk toward the kitchen. I see Alexis leaning on the counter.

"Hey!" she says and comes to hug me.

"Hey, uh here's your gift," I say and grab the envelope from Noah's pocket.

"Oh thanks, I'll go put it on the table," she says and walks off.

"Do you want a drink?" Noah asks me.

"Not really, Im not in the mood to drink today," I say.

"Alright, I'm just going to have a beer," he says and takes one out of a cooler.

"Why are her parents just letting her drink in the house?" he asks.

"They are staying in a hotel for the party," I explain.

"They obviously don't understand how teenagers work," Noah says and we laugh.

"Hey Shea," I smooth voice says from behind me.

I turn around to see Zayn in a t shirt and basketball shorts. He's obviously not going to be swimming because he doesn't know how to.

"Hey Zayn, how are you doing?" I ask and feel Noah grab my hand. I think it's just because he's insecure, but he doesn't need to do it right in front of Zayn.

"Um, pretty good actually," he smiles and I smile too. Im glad that he's not doing horribly, and it doesn't make me sad at all that he is doing well.

"Oh yeah, how's Munis?" I ask.

"Good, I actually have been working with his girlfriend a lot lately, she's really cool," he says.

"That's good," I say and Noah tugs my hand.

"What?" I ask.

"We told Logan we'd meet him by the pool," he says.

"Ok, I'm going to go swim," I tell Zayn.

"Alright, have fun," he says and I nod before following Noah out the door.

"Why are you being so insecure?"

"I'm not being insecure," he says.

"Yes you are, don't worry Noah, I love you," I say and kiss him.

"I love you too, lets swim," he says and pulls off his shirt. I love when he does that.

I take my tank top off and then my shorts. I fold them and set them on a table.

"What are you doing?!" he asks.

"Taking off my clothes?" I ask. what is wrong with him.

"Don't do that!" he says and picks me up.

"Noah?! what the hell?" I laugh.

"People might look at you!" he says and runs to the side of the house.

"What am I supposed to do then?" I ask as he sets me on my feet.

"I dunno.. hide," he smiles sheepishly.

"Ok, good plan," I say and take his hand.

"Wear my shirt or something," he suggests as I tug him toward the pool.

"Noah! I'm going to swim in this," I say sternly and walk to the pool edge.

"Do you need help?" he asks.

"Help with what?"

"Getting into the pool," he grins and picks me up.

I laugh and try to get away but he tosses me into the pool.

"Come help me out," I say and stick out my hand.

He connects his with mine. Sucker. I pull him into the pool and laugh when his soaked curly head pops out.

"I should have known," he says and laughs with me.

"That's the oldest one in the book!" I say.

We splash around in the water for a little when a girl from school, Spence, walks by talking to a friend.

"It sort of stinks, I thought Harry was really hot," She says with a pout and it capture Noah and I's attention instantly.

"I wonder if his other brothers are gay," Spence's friend says.

"No, Noah is dating that girl-Shea," she says.

"Hello," I say to gain there attention from behind.

They both turn around and Spence smiles.

"Hey Shea, did you hear us talking about you?" she asks.

"Yeah, what we're you saying before that?" I ask. I put my arms on the concert around the pool to hold myself in place and Noah does the same. I gently kick my feet around the water as I talk to Spence.

"Your brother, Harry, he's in there kissing Louis Tomlinson," She tells Noah and I.

Noah and I exchange a look an then I look back to Spence.

"Did you two know about them being a couple?" her friend asks.

"Yeah," we say simultaneously.

"They are cute together, but I guess I have to find a new boy to flirt with," she says and fake groans. Noah and I giggle at her as she walks away.

"I guess they came out," he says.

"I guess they did," I smile at him and he smiles back.

((Hello. I know I haven't written too much lately but I feel like my last chapter was complete crap so I wanted to take a little bit more time. good news is I will start posting my new fanfic when I get 50 chapter on this one and I'm pretty close. vote lots and I will definitely post more often [im bribing you guys]))