Beat Still

Chapter 50: Beat Still

*Marcel's Pov*

"Do you like all of your presents?"

I glanced over at my boyfriend with a look that read 'are you serious?' and continued putting away my new clothes and books. He was sitting on my bed cross legged, watching as I worked, and not helping at all. He giggled and agreed, gesturing to his own pile that sat on my desk.

"You know there's still one you haven't opened yet..." He whispered.

I turned to him slowly with wide eyes. He lifted his finger and motioned for me to come to him.

"I thought we agreed not to get each other anything Louis." I crossed my arms as I stood in front of him awkwardly. He smiled like a goof while revealing the little blue box.

I gasped, having immediately recognizing the familiar wrapping. There was no way he went to Tiffany's. That is way too expensive, I'm going to kill him!

"Lou-louis, what is that?" I pointed faintly at his surprise.

He took the finger and pulled it gently towards him. Because of my weak state, I fell into him easily, standing between his legs as he placed the box in the palm of my hand.

He went to Tiffany's?

"You went to Tiffany's?" I breathed almost inaudibly. It was not so much of my breath being taken away with happiness, but with guilt. His face read something of a look of confusion mixed with nervous excitement.

"What?" He looked down at the box in his own hand as if he had no idea what I was talking about,"Oh, that. This was the only box I could find. Sorry..." He looked back down at his feet as if he were ashamed, but to be honest, I was relieved.

He had nothing to be embarrassed about. It would be crazy of him to get me something expensive that I couldn't even wear everyday.

"Thank goodness, babe." I let out a deep breath and chuckled to myself. His eyes met mine again still vaguely confused, but he shook it off quickly like he did everything else.

"Open it." He shoved the box in my face excitedly, causing me to giggle at his eagerness.

"Okay, okay." I took my time to lift the top off of the small box, trying my best to make Louis squirm. I watched his expression change to an annoyed one, as he bit his bottom lip expectantly.

When I finally had lifted one side of the box he yelled,"Just open it already dammit!" I gasped dramatically, but couldn't keep the smile off of my face.

I was amused, but it was clear that he did not reciprocate my feelings. He was not in the mood to play...which was not very often for my boyfriend.

I pulled the top from it's companion and stared confusingly at the shiny item inside.

It was a heart shaped silver pendant with the name Lizzy on it cursive. It seemed to be on some kind of pink, leather bracelet.

Was Louis cheating on me and he accidentally gave me his mistress' present instead of mine?

I looked between him and the box still in my hand. The grin never left his face despite the surely angry expression on mine.

"What is this?" I asked slowly.

I heard my voice crack and he seemed to hear it too. When he did not answer, I allowed the box to slip out of my hand. It fell on his lap and he stared down at it as I crossed my arms.

"Louis." His eyes remained focused on his lap,"Who is Lizzy?"

After what felt like hours he finally met my gaze. Ever so slowly his lips turned up into a sly grin.