This Heist Can Only Go in One Direction

Chapter Fifteen

I woke up the next morning still tangled in the sheets. Liam's breath was hot on my face, and I opened my eyes to find him still asleep, only inches away. Smiling to myself, I leaned sideways and kissed him softly, feeling his sharp intake of breath as he woke up.

"Morning, Liam."

He blinked sleepily and smiled down at me. "Good morning to you as well!" He kissed me again, playfully keeping me pinned down when I tried to get up.

"Liam!" I groaned, smiling as I half-heartedly tried to push him off of me. "Not fair! I only have one good arm!"

"All the more reason to stay." He mumbled into my neck, kissing at my collarbone. "Then I can protect you."

I laughed, pushing at his bare chest. "At least let me go take my medicine! What's gotten into you?" I grabbed his chin and put his face in front of mine, staring into his brown eyes. He simply smiled at me, eyes still slightly hooded from being tired, then rolled off of me with a sigh. 

"Fine, but be quick!"

I patted his shoulder and walked towards the door. I threw on a t-shirt, pausing to wonder if I should pants on. I was only in my underwear and Liam's shirt. It didn't sound like anyone else was up. I stepped out, glancing around, then headed over to the kitchen area and counter-top where I kept my medicine. Just as I was grabbing a cup for water, I heard vibrating. Confused, I turned and saw my purse lying on the table. Oh yeah, everyone's phones were still in there.

I leaned over the table and quickly wrenched the purse open, rummaging through it until I grasped the vibrating phone. It was Louis's, and Eleanor was calling.

"Hello?" I answered cheerily, heading back over to the counter.

"Uh...Stella?" The voice on the other end asked hopefully.

"Nope! It's Jasey." I stuck the phone in between my shoulder and ear so that I could use both hands to get water from the sink. "What's up?"

"Why do you have Louis's phone?"

"He left it in my purse last night."

"Your purse? Why?" Well that sounded accusing.

"Uh, he agreed to this thing where--"

"Can I talk to him?" She interrupted.

"Sure, I guess. I mean, I'm pretty sure he's still asleep in the bedroom. But I can wake him up."

I heard a gasp that definitely didn't come from Eleanor. Was I on speaker?

Finally, a hesitant question came from the other end. "Were you sleeping with him?"

I nearly choked while trying to take my medicine. "I'm sorry?"

"Dammit, Jasey! Stay away from her boyfriend!"

Hold up a minute.

"Danielle?" I asked. "Why the hell does this concern you?"

"Were you sleeping with Louis?" She asked again.

"No!" I shouted, frustrated. "Why on earth would you think that?"

In the background, I heard someone else--probably Perrie--say quietly, "Guys, I think we were wrong..." But Danielle hissed at her to be quiet, then she began talking to me again. "Look, tell Louis the freaking paparazzi caught him. It's over."

The line went dead, and I stood there in shock, staring at the phone in my hand. What the hell was going on? This bitch was crazy!

I turned around quickly and jumped when I saw Louis staring at me. Immediately, I blushed, remembering my outfit didn't leave much to the imagination. My ass was probably hanging out. He stood there silently, just looking at me. He was also shirtless, and I guess he didn't care. His hair was messed up, but in the cute way, and his eyes--