Under The Willow Tree • Louis Tomlinson

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xxix. they don't know about us [pt.4]

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"What?" I wasn't exactly surprised by his question but no matter how prepared I could be for it I would have still been surprised.

"Will you be my girlfriend?" He asked again, his smile was nervous but sincere.

I closed my eyes and nodded, "Yes. You don't know how long I've been waiting for you to say that."  Louis grinned and the gap between our faces grew closer. His lips touched mine and I kissed him. Louis tasted like chocolate, I love chocolate. Time seemed to escape while we were in this little bubble of perfectness. His kisses were caring and they made me feel light in the head.

He broke away from me and rested his forehead on mine, "Rose, you will not regret it."

"Who said I would?" I then pecked his lips and broke away, grabbing his hand and leading him towards the door.

"I've got a better idea." Louis winked, letting go of my hand and crouching down in front of me, "Get on my back."

"Lou..."

"You've never refused a piggy back before Rosy."

"Just because you're now my boyfriend does not give you full permission to call me Rosy." The word boyfriend didn't sound right, it felt raw coming from me but at the same time it made butterflies flutter in my stomach. I jumped onto Louis back and wrapped my arms around his neck. He then stood up and opened the door, leading us back into the club. I leaned my head against his left shoulder and without any sign of struggle he led me over to the lounge area where we did the toasts. Harry and Liam were sitting in the lounge talking when we interrupted them. They both looked up at us curiously.

"Hello you two." Liam smiled towards us.

"Can I have a piggy back ride?" Harry asked

"No Harry." Louis chuckled. He gently slid me off his back and I stood next to him, wrapping an arm around Louis' waist.

"Took your time." Harry smirked.

"For what?" I asked him.

"I think Harry is implying that you two took your time before becoming a couple." Liam nodded towards my arm around Louis.

"How'd you know?" Louis asked

"Harry told Niall and Niall naturally told everyone." Liam smirked, "No biggie."

"Great." I groaned, letting go of Louis and falling into the lounge.

"Don't worry Rose. I don't mind." Louis smiled and sat down next to me. "Liam, when does this party finish?"

"Soon though I don't know what time it is. A few guests are leaving already and we'll all have to go when Michelle goes." Liam answered. Next to him Harry was miming him causing all of us to laugh.

"Does anyone want anything from the bar?" Harry asked

"I'm fine Harry." Liam shrugged

"Same with me Haz" Louis patted his belly

"I'm fine at the moment." I shrugged

"Well I'm going to go get something. Coming Liam?"

"Uh sure"

They both left Louis and I alone. I guess it was for purpose. When we were all alone Louis turned to face me on the lounge "You seem uncomfortable"

"I'm not. It's different. I just haven't been in a relationship for a while and this is different from all of them."

"In a good way?"

"Definitely worth the wait"

Louis smiled and hugged me tightly. He then loosened his grip and kissed me. This kiss made butterflies go crazy in my stomach. It started off slow but this kiss was passionate. Louis had kissed me like this before but tonight it was different. Tonight I could understand the emotions between the two of us. It was nice and when he pulled away it made me want more. I leaned back towards him and he turned his face so my lips made contact with his cheek. He chuckled and looked at me, "Rose, we're in a public place and I hear voices behind me."

I looked behind him and sure enough Harry was leaning against the wall smirking. Niall was next to him chewing his bottom lip. I scowled and threw a cushion towards the two of them. "We only saw the end of it Rose." Harry winked.

"You two are having fun I guess?" Niall asked, trying not to break out in laughter for no reason what so ever.

"You don't need to know." I smiled at him

"What brought you two over here?" Louis turned around to face the others.

"We came over to tell you two that it is 4am and Michelle wants to leave. I mean she really wants to leave." Harry put extra pressure on the word really.  "She forced me away from the bar and made Niall step away from the buffet."

"That went by quickly." Louis stood up and grabbed my hand to give me a boost.

I spotted Michelle race towards the four of us. Her blond hair was messy and she looked as if she had a bit too much fun. "You four and Liam and Zayn are heading out the back entrance."

"Why?" I asked her

"Paparazzi don't seem to sleep these days." She sighed.

"Why do we need to go out the back? We've dealt with paparazzi in the early morning before." Harry sounded confused.

"Because those two can't be seen together." Michelle pointed to Louis and I., "And It would look suspicious if only four members of the band faced the paparazzi."

"It's okay Michelle." I interrupted her before she could add more worry, "I'll leave with Tori or Megan. No biggie."

"They left a few minutes ago." Michelle started to breathe heavily. She looked close to having a panic attack

"Don't worry Michelle. Rose will leave with the rest of us and if the paparazzi make something out of it then no big deal. You'll be leaving with us at the same time, Rose will just walk with you."  Louis solved the problem, at the moment he was Michelle's lifesaver.

"All right let's do that then." Michelle smiled nervously.

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We had all piled into the car without much hassle when I suddenly became overwhelmed with tiredness. Everyone else in the car had had a longer day than me  but I wasn't used to all the overwhelming events that happened today. When the car pulled away from the club I leaned against Louis and closed my eyes. The gentle movement of car had become soothing to me after two months on living on a bus. I then fell asleep straight away only to slightly stir when I was placed into a bunk in the familiar bus in the arms of Louis. I was expecting the Teddy Bear from my birthday to tickle my feet like it usually did but instead it wasn't there. "This isn't my bunk." I mumbled to Louis.

"You must have tried to start packing before the party because most of your stuff is on it."

I sighed, my eyes were only a fraction of a millimetre open but I could see Louis' rough figure. "I still have all my makeup on and my dress and I'm guessing this is your bunk?"

"We'll have to be awake soon so class this as a nap." Louis chuckled "And since when have you ever had a problem with sleeping in the same bed as me?"

I tried to think of a time but tiredness stopped me from thinking too much. I shrugged slightly and closed my eyes, sleep was not too far from my mind. I heard movement from outside the bunk and soon Louis joined me, draping an arm around me. "Good night Rose." He whispered, kissing my cheek.

I would have responded but by then I was sound asleep, happily awaiting my dreams.