Overprotective

Chapter 22

Liam's POV

All of us decided  to watch a film to pass the time. The boys suggested that all of the girlfriends should meet Danielle and Laik, so they made arrangements for all of us to meet them here, same time tomorrow. The film that was popped into the DVD player was the furthest thing from my mind but I knew it was a comedy because Danielle and the boys laughed every now and then. I wasn't paying attention to the screen. I was just looking down at Danielle who was sprawled across my chest, her head on my chest and her legs threaded through mine, and our fingers entwined. I had one hand in her hair, as I undid her braid slowly. She didn't seem to mind as she moved her hed so I could gain better access. Once the braid was undone, I ran my fingers through her hair gently. Her breathing had slowed and when I peered down at her, just as I thought, her eyes were closed. Just as Niall was about to open his mouth to release a laugh, I kicked him.

"Ouch! What the hell was tha-" I put my finger to my lips and pointed to Danielle. He looked at her face, and smiled. He nudged all the boys individually and they looked over at Danielle and copied Niall's smile. Zayn reached for the remote and paused the movie as his phone rang.

"6 pounds says it's Perrie." Louis whispered. I laughed softly as he shook hands with Niall. We all looked to Zayn as he answered the phone. 

"Hey babe. No i'm still at Liam's why, something wrong? No, no problem, it's getting late anyway so i'll see you in a few. I love you too bye." he said as he hung up. Niall reached into his pocket for the money and handed it over to Louis as Zayn rolled his eyes. He was about to gloat before his phone rang. 

"6 pounds it's Eleanor." he said to Louis. He checked the caller ID before giving back Niall his money, making Niall laugh. He glared at Niall before picking up the phone. 

"Babe, I just lost 6 pounds. No we were betting to see if you were calling and you were, any way what's wrong? Nope, not yet. I can, it's no rush. El, it's fine. I'll be home in a bit. Love you i'll see you soon." He hung up the phone. "Well, Payne, it's been fun, but my lady wants me home. See ya tomorrow mate." 

"Same, Perrie can't sleep. Which is strange, but i'd like to be home with her. See ya mate." They both slipped on thier jackets and pressed a kiss to Danielle's head gently and then headed out the door. Zayn stopped as he held the door handle and turned around. "Y'know mate, since you're feeling doubts, I can see that she loves you too." he said, and then headed out the door. I smiled softly before looking toward the remaining boys.

"You boys have somewhere to go?" I asked as I was getting comfortable. Niall nodded and stood up. 

"Yeah mate, gotta be up and early to pick up Laik, we're going on a proper date." he said with a shy smile. He pat Harry on the back, who was on the phone and kissed Danielle's cheek and walked out the door. 

"No sweetheart, it's no issue. I'm coming home right now alright? I'll be home soon, love you too." He said as he hung up the phone. "Well, baby wants me home, she can't sleep without me." he smirked.

"Alright Haz, see you tomorrow." I said as I softly laughed. He pressed a kiss to Danielle's forehead and walked out the door. I sat up slowly and picked Danielle up bridal style and headed upstairs. I laid her on the bed gently and set a blanket over her and went to take a quick shower. 

*** 

I emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a towel, to find Danielle sitting up in bed, rubbing her eyes. She opened them fully and tiredly smiled at me. 

"Hello handsome." she said as she stretched out her arms towards me. I laughed before walking over to her, allowing her to wrap her arms around my waist. She pressed her face to my stomach and pressed a small kiss above my belly button. "What happened? Last I remember, we were watching a film on the TV with the boys." I leaned down and pressed a kiss to her forehead.