The Littlest Tomlinson

Chapter 9: Natalie?

Sam and I made it back home safely. It was Sunday afternoon and Sam had school the next day.

"Hey daddy, guess what's in a week?"

"Hmmm.. Someone specials birthday I think."

Sam giggled at me acting like I didn't know her birthday was in a week.

"Yep! It's mine!"

"You're gonna be a big 6 year old! Wow."

"Yep! I wanna throw a big birthday party and invite all my friends! Can I daddy? Please?"

"Of course baby! When do you want this party to happen?"

"Well.. Next weekend?"

I laughed at how she already had this planned out before she asked me.

"Okay. Let's make some invitations. Do you want the boys and I to perform at your party?"

"Yes! That would be the best thing ever!"

"Okay Sam, I'll give them a call."

-

After hours of gluing and cutting,the birthday invitations were done and sent out to all of Sam's friends. She's pretty popular. I called the boys and they said they can perform at Sam's birthday party.

I was knocked out of my thoughts when I heard my phone buzz. It was kind of late to be getting texts.

Text message from: Natalie.

Wait, what? How would Natalie text me? Is this some kind of sick joke? I opened the text quickly, and then I remembered. It was that girl I met at that party.

'Hi Louis! Sorry it took me a while to respond!'

I sighed. She was so nice. I wanted to hangout with her again. I decided I invite her to Sam's birthday party.

'It's okay love! Now, I was wondering. My daughters 6th birthday party is coming up. Do you want to come? I can pay for your plane ticket if you need one! I owe you one!'

I sent the text with a smile on my face. My phone instantly buzzed back.

'Oh I'd love to! But no need to pay for me! I've got money!'

'Nope. I'm paying for you. I'll also pick you up at the airport. Can you come on Tuesday? We have an extra room.'

I couldn't believe I was asking a complete stranger to come live with me for a week. It was weird, I'm my usually like this.

'Wow, are you sure?'

'Positive.'

The girl sent me her address and everything else I needed to know. I booked her a plane ticket, and it worked out that she would get to the airport tomorrow night. That's when I would pick her up. This is a really crazy idea.. But it just seems right.

-

The next morning I told Sam about the girl staying over. I also explained she had the same name as our

"daddy, do you fancy her?"

I was surprised she asked that.

"No Sam, we're just friends."

-

Later that night Sam and I got into the car and started on our way to the airport.

When we got there, we didn't have to wait long. I instantly saw her.

She was more beautiful than I remembered. Long blonde hair with beautiful blue eyes. She could be a model.

She spotted me and I waved.

"Hi." She smiled at me and Sam.

"Hi!!" Sam said to her with a smile on her face.

"You must be Sam! It's so nice to meet you." Natalie said shaking Sam's hand.

"Come on girls, let's go."

-

I found out the girls full name was Natalie Peaks and she indeed was a model. Not just a model, a Victoria's Secret model. Score.

Everything about her was perfect. Her personality was genuine, she was stunning. Great with kids, Sam loved her. The only thing I didn't like was her name. It was hard to say her name without thinking of my Natalie.

She stayed the whole week and was a great guest. She even made Sam and I breakfast every morning, can't get better than that!

It was Thursday, and I still haven't told the boys. I'd better call Harry before he sees it in a magazine.

"Hey Lou" he answered on the first ring.

"Hey Harry. So, I've got to tell you something."

"Keep talking.."

"Remember that girl I met at Miley's party?"

"The one with the name Natalie?"

"Yeah. She's been staying at my house all week. She's great! And, she's a model!"

"Louis, I'm happy for you, really I am. But I think you're setting yourself up to get hurt. I bet she's a great girl, but having the same name as your dead ex-girlfriend is a problem."

I thought about what he said for a second. He was right, but I don't think it'll hurt me.

"Just, please, you've got to meet her first. She's great."

"I'll meet her at Sam's birthday party, right?"

"Yeah, tell the other boys too. See you then"

"Bye Lou."

I hung up the phone and walked into the living room to see her playing barbies with Sam. She looked up and smiled at me. I smiled back. Sam's probably loving this, I suck at playing barbies.

-

After Sam went to bed that night, I decided to check on Natalie.

I knocked on her door and heard her say, "Come in!"

I walked in to see her sitting on the guest bed, on her phone.

"Whatcha doing on your phone there?" I asked, trying to start a conversation.

"Twitter." She looked over at me, "You don't even follow me!" She said it in a jokingly way. Laughing.

I pulled out my phone and searched her name. I found her twitter and followed her.

"There." I smiled.

"Oh my god, I can't believe Louis Tomlinson just followed me!" She laughed harder, and I laughed along.

I sat next to her on the other side of the bed.

I looked over her shoulder and saw her interactions on twitter. There was so much hate!

"Hey, why do you get so much hate?"

She locked her phone and threw it farther away from her, landing on the end of the bed.

"I'm guessing because right now I'm staying at Louis Tomlinson's house." She said in a sarcastic but joking matter.

"How do people know?"

"Louis, there's paps everywhere! They saw you pick me up at the airport. There's pictures, and articles everywhere."

"Oh, it's my fault. I'm so sorry."

"No, don't be. It's okay."

"Don't let it get to you. They're just jealous. You're beautiful."

I saw her look down at her nails and blush.

I lifted her chin and looked her in the eyes, "I'm not lying. And if any of that hate gets to you, tell me, okay?"

She smiled, "Okay."

"It's pretty late. I'm gonna go to bed. Goodnight." I began to get up when she pulled me back.

"Goodnight Louis." After she said that she left a light kiss on my cheek, "Thank you."

I got up and went to bed.

What a girl.