Let Me Help You (Zouis)

Chapter two

Louis had received a text from Zayn the morning after, saying how he had a good time and hoped to see Louis soon. Louis continued to push away the fact that he too would like to see Zayn again. But he couldn't be unfaithful. It hadn't even been that long. It's only been six months. He has three kids. He doesn't have time for a new relationship. No it can't happen.


"Dada?" Louis straightened his tie and turned to see Niall in his plaid pyjamas, holding bear and rubbing his eye with his small, chubby fist.


"What's wrong Ni?" Louis noticed how Niall's eyes were slightly red and watery. He lifted his son and sat him on his hip as he felt Niall's forehead. "You're warm. Do you not feel well?"


"No dada". Niall shook his head and pushed his face into Louis' neck.


"I have to go into work today". Louis groaned and pulled his phone from his pocket, dialling Rachel's number. He got her voicemail and groaned, trying to think of who he can ring to take care of Niall. His sisters and mother were working, he only had friends from work and then...oh no. Louis shook his head. He can't. He shouldn't see him again. He looked down to Niall's sad, pale expression and sighed, dialling the number.


"Louis? Didn't think I'd be hearing from you so soon". Louis almost moaned from the deep sound of Zayn's voice.


"I know it's early. I'm sorry but could you please do me a huge favour?"


"Sure. What is it?"


"I need you to come to my place. I'll text you the address thank you so much". Louis hung up before Zayn could say anything else and texted their address to Zayn before going to make sure the boys were up and getting ready for school. Harry was already completely dressed however Liam was still asleep in his bed. Louis shook his eldest lightly. "Liam you have to get up now. We're going to be late". Liam only groaned in response and didn't move. "Liam, I know you hate Mondays but Niall is sick and I'm stressed enough and I have a meeting please just get up". Liam didn't move. "Please Li, I really need you to help me out here". Niall whined.


"Liam you make dada sad. Wake up!" Liam opened his eyes slightly.


"Do I have to go?"


"Please don't be like this Liam. Just get up please". Liam groaned and sat up, Louis leaving for him to get dressed. He went down the stairs and made Harry his breakfast, giving Niall some panadol and handing Liam a piece of toast. Zayn wasn't there yet and Louis was pushing on time. "Liam you and Harry are going to have to walk. I'm sorry but I'll try and get off work early and pick you up".


"It's okay daddy. We know you have to work and get money so we can eat and live here". Harry hugged Louis' legs tightly and Louis ran his fingers through Harry's curls.


"I'll see you boys tonight. Have a good day". Liam pulled Harry as they walked out the front door.


"Dada you go work?"


"Yeah Ni. I'm just waiting for someone to come and take care of you". There was a knock on the door and Louis held Niall tightly, opening it to see Zayn. He grabbed his wallet and phone before handing Niall over to Zayn and stepping out the door. "Thank you so much I owe you. Just ring me if there's any problems!" Louis rushed to his car and began driving to work as he was already late. Zayn awkwardly held Niall, closing the front door and staring in awe at the house. He looked to Niall who was staring at the stranger with his thumb in his mouth.


"Ah, I'm Zayn".


"Z...za...Zayn?" He nodded and Niall frowned. "You and dada friends?" Dada. Louis was a dad. That scared Zayn slightly.


"Ah, yeah. What's your name?"


"Me Niall".


"How old are you Niall?"


"I three".


"Where did your dad go?" Zayn explored the house whilst talking to Niall.


"He go...go work. I not feel well". Zayn nodded.


"What do you like to do Niall?"


"Bear!" Niall held out the brown teddy, hopeful he answered Zayn's question.


"Okay...so do you have toys in your room?"


"Yes!" Niall pulled Zayn up the stairs and walked into Liam's room where the iPad was.


"This is your room?"


"No! Liam". Zayn walked over to Liam's shelves and picked up a photo frame to see Louis smiling happily with three boys and a woman.


"Hey Niall, who do you live with?" Niall walked out of Liam's room and into his own.


"Liam and Hawey and dada". Zayn frowned as he only heard three people.


"So who's this Niall?" Zayn pointed to the lady and watched as Niall's eyes teared up and his bottom lip trembled. Zayn panicked as he noticed the young boy was about to cry. "No, please don't cry I-" Niall let out a loud cry as he tilted his head back slightly.


"Mummyyyyyy".


"Shh Niall please stop crying!" Zayn looked around and grabbed the first thing he saw. "Look it's a..it's a frog! Look Niall!" Niall looked to the stuffed toy and screamed even louder. Niall continued to call for his mum as Zayn tried to stop him from crying with different toys. He got his phone out and rang Louis. "Please pick up. Please please please".


"Zayn? What's wrong?"


"He won't stop crying!"


"Why what happened?"


"I don't really know!"


"Okay put him on the phone". Zayn cautiously walked over to Niall and put the phone on speaker. "Ni? Baby what's wrong?"


"Mummyyyyy!"


"Ni why are you asking for her? Don't you remember baby?" Niall screamed louder. "Zayn?" He took speaker off and pressed the phone to his ear.


"Yeah?"


"I'm coming now, okay? I'll be ten minutes". Zayn hung up and ran his fingers through his hair, not knowing what to do. The next ten minutes of screaming, the front door opened and Louis came rushing into the room. As soon as Niall saw Louis, he held out his arms and Louis picked him up, shushing him quietly. "It's okay baby shh". Louis rubbed Niall's back in soothing circles until the small boy fell asleep and he lay his son on his bed, walking down to the kitchen with Zayn following. "Do you want some tea? Something to eat?"


"Tea would be nice. Thank you". Louis nodded and began boiling water. "I'm so sorry. I'm really not good with kids".


"It's fine. I'm sorry I was in such a rush this morning. I had a meeting. So what exactly happened?"


"Well, he pulled me to Liam's room and I saw a photo frame and I asked him who the lady was and he just started screaming. Then I tried to calm him down with a stuffed frog but it just made him cry even more.."


"Oh. Well I guess I should tell you. I'm ah...I'm widowed".


"I'm sorry". Louis shrugged and handed Zayn his tea. "How long ago did she...you know?"


"Six months ago".


"Is that why you ran out last week?" Louis nodded.


"I'm sorry about that".


"You're a really good kisser". Louis blushed slightly.


"Thank you".


"Niall's really cute". Zayn walked closer to Louis.


"Yeah. The boys were cute when they were Niall's age as well". Zayn stood directly behind Louis and pressed soft kisses down his neck. "I should.." Zayn nibbled down lightly. "Really go check on.." Louis moaned. "What the hell". Louis turned and crashed his lips to Zayn's, instantly running his fingers through Zayn's hair as Zayn held his waist. Louis shoved his tongue through Zayn's lips and their tongues fought. Zayn lifted Louis on the bench and stood between his legs, pulling at the hem of his tshirt. Louis went to lift his arms but a gasp made them break apart. Louis fixed his top and looked to see Liam and Harry standing there. He jumped off the bench, not knowing what to say. Liam glared at Zayn as anger filled him.


"What are you doing?"


"Ah, boys this is Zayn. Zayn this is Liam and Harry". Louis scratched the back of his neck awkwardly.


"Daddy where is Niall?"


"He's sleeping Harry. Do you want to go and see if he's alright?" Harry nodded and smiled up at Zayn.


"Do you want to come Zayn?" Zayn nodded and followed Harry up the stairs.


"What the hell!?"


"I'm sorry Liam. I didn't know you would be home yet".


"So you're replacing mum already?" Louis' eyes widened in shock.


"What!? No!"


"It's only been six months dad. It hasn't even been a year and you've already forgotten about her". Liam said in a sad whisper, tears welling up in his eyes.


"I haven't forgotten about her".


"You're kissing a complete stranger! How could you!?" Liam let the tears fall and glared at Louis. "I hate you!" Liam ran up the stairs and made Louis jump as he slammed his door. Louis felt that he was tearing up and leaned against the bench. What was he doing?



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