Running Bases With You

Chapter 9

*Annabeth's POV*

As soon as I shut the door to my flat, I slide my back down the door and scream. I can't believe that I just went out to dinner with Louis. I really can't. Am I dreaming?

I pinch my arm as hard as I can, making my eyes water and a purplish red mark appear where my fingers were. Nope, I'm not dreaming. I'M NOT DREAMING IT REALLY FUCKING HAPPENED HOLY SHIT!

My insides are bubbling with excitement. I had such an amazing night with Louis, even if we didn't get to go to the movies. Having dinner with him alone was enough, and we got to know each other so well. I got to know a lot about the real Louis Tomlinson tonight, not about the one that the media makes him out to be.

I pick myself up off the floor, not being able to wipe the idiotic grin off my face, and go into the kitchen to make myself some tea. It's my last night to relax before a week of exams and working, so I may as well just lie down and enjoy it while I still can.

I put a pot of water on the stove and go to my room to change into some comfy clothes. I throw on a tank top and a pair of baggy gray sweats. I wipe my face free of all makeup and put my hair up in a messy bun before returning to the kitchen to check the water.

It's boiling now, so I take a mug out of the cabinet and fix myself a cup of hot tea. I take it to the living room and set it down on the coffee table. I grab a blanket and a pillow from the hall closet and toss them on the couch while I look for a good movie to watch.

"Matilda, no...Harry Potter, watched the whole marathon this weekend...no to chick flicks, watched those with Talia...aha! There ya are."

I pick out This Is Us and pop it in the DVD player. I cuddle up with my soft, red winter blanket and clutch my mug of tea in my cold hands. This. Is. Perfect.

I lay here comfortably for awhile before my eyelids start drooping. I set down my mug of tea and lay my head back on the pillow knowing that I will most likely fall asleep soon. While they're performing Little Things, I fall asleep to the angelic sound of Louis' voice in his solo.

"You can't go to bed without a cup of tea..."

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"Annabeth. Annabeth, babe, get up."

I hear Talia's voice while she shakes me awake. I peel my eyes open, but they quickly shut again when the light blinds me. I blink a few times before I sit up and stretch out my arms and legs. I pop out the crick in my neck and look over to Talia.

"What time is it?" I ask.

"Six-thirty. I figured I'd wake you because I knew you'd be pissed at me if I just let you lay there and be late for your first exam. Even though it would've been quite funny."

She smirks at me while I scowl at her. "Well thanks Talia, I love you too."

She sends me a wink. "Don't mention it. Now go get ready, breakfast is on the kitchen island whenever you're hungry. I made sausage and biscuits and there's a fresh pot of coffee that's nice and hot." I just stare at her awestruck that she did that for me when normally she lets me fend for myself. "Well go on then! Get a move on!"

I push myself up off of the couch and walk down the hall towards my room. I pick out a pair of blue jeans, my white tank top and orange and creme colored plaid shirt, and my creme colored Toms. I head to the bathroom to take a shower.

By the time I finish showering, getting dressed, doing my makeup and hair, and eating, it's about seven-thirty and I'm ready to go. I slip on my derby jacket and grab my car keys. Talia left about twenty minutes ago to get some extra study time in with her tutor before her exam. I hate taking separate cars. It's no fun without her with me.