Their Saving Grace {One Direction AU}

Chapter 36

**Liam**

-A Week Later-

For some reason, Niall thought it was safe to go back to our flat. I didn't argue with him, only because I felt it was time to give Zayn and Harry their space back. Was I scared that someone could come and get Alice and Riley? Absolutely. But Niall assured me nothing would happen.

"I'm never gonna get used to seeing you in a uniform, Niall." I said, as Niall walks into the kitchen, tucking his shirt into his pants. He glared at me, before flipping me off. El then walked through the front door - which we kept lock at all times, only giving Louis, Harry, and Eleanor a key.

"Good morning." She said, before kissing Niall and hugging me. "What's up?"

"Liam is being an asshole."

"Am not! I only said I'm not gonna get used to you wearing a uniform." I argued, pointing the spatula at him.

"I think he looks great." El replied, poking Niall on his cheek.

"Your only saying that because your his girlfriend and you secretly wanna rip it off his body." I mumbled, as I went back to cooking pancakes. El then slapped my arm hard, causing me to wince. "Ow!"

"You deserved it. Anyways, I'll go get the girls up. Make sure Liam takes his meds, Ni." El said, before walking back towards the bedroom. I sighed, before turning my attention back to the skillet. Niall cleared his throat, causing me to gaze up at him.

"What?" I asked. He pointed to the pill organizer behind me, causing me to groan. "Do I have to?"

"Yes, you do. Now go take your damn pills." He replied, as Eleanor reappeared with Alice and Riley walking slowly behind her. I turned around and grabbed the pill organizer and my glass of orange juice, taking the pills. I hate this.

"Morning Liam." Alice and Riley said in unison. I turned around and faced them, giving a smile before going back to make the pancakes.

Alice looked kind of lost, due to the fact that she hasn't seen Louis since we came back to the flat five days ago. I felt bad, because they spent everyday together. Now, nothing. I didn't work, or have Uni today, so I might try to convince Louis to come.

"Food is done, dig in." I announced, as everyone grabbed a plate.

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-Few Hours Later-

"Louis, it's Liam." I said, holding the phone to my ear.

"I know. I have caller ID, y'know. What's going on?" He answered, as I looked into the living room and watched Riley and Alice watch the telly.

"Alice misses you." I told him, as I kept stealing glances at the two.

"I miss her, too, mate."

"Then why haven't you came by to see her? You have a key to the flat. That's clearly a 'come anytime you want'."

"I've been working like crazy. Bill and Jack made me work the night shift the last few nights. I have today off." He explained, as I heard a door close in the background. I smirked, once I heard wind blowing into the receiver.

"I take it your coming now?" I said.

"Don't tell her I'm coming, or I'll kick your ass." He threatened, before hanging up on me. I laughed to myself, walking back into the living room and joining the girls on the couch.

Not even ten minutes later, I heard the door unlock, as Louis walked inside. Alice's ears perked up in excitement, as she stood up and ran up to him, wrapping her arms around his neck. Riley looked at me and smiled, content that Alice was out of her funk.