The Perfect Fathers (SEQUEL to The Perfect Parents)

Chapter Ten - Important Dates

Harry’s POV
Tonight was the night Louis and I were going on our date. I was so excited I could hardly wait. We haven’t been back to where we had our first date for ages. It was this little restaurant just out of London. It was really tiny and quiet but we loved it. I had to find the perfect outfit to wear seeing how my belly was restricting me of looking like I normally do. I settle on some black skinnys, a dark blue shirt and blazer.
“Daddy?” Juliet asked wandering into the bedroom.
“Yes baby.” I smiled down at her.
“When are you and Daddy Lou going to be back?” She questioned holding her arms up to me so I can pick her up. I leant down and picked her up, placing her on my hip.
“I’m not sure Julie. Why?” I asked.
“Cuz you have to sing to me.” She said quietly. Every night before she goes to sleep I always sing her a song. I always have ever since she was first born.
“Aw baby. I’m sure Uncle Liam will sing to you.” I said seriously.
“It’s not the same Daddy!” She pouted. “He doesn’t sound like you do.” She sighed burying her face into my neck.
“I know Julie but it’s ok. Tonight will just be different, but I’ll sing to you tomorrow night.” I smiled kissing her head.
“Ok.” She said quietly. I put her down and she wandered off just as Louis came in.
“Well look at you. You look handsome.” He smiled kissing me quickly.
“Thanks babe.” I sighed.
“What’s the matter Haz? Are you thinking about rescheduling?” He asked.
“No it’s just Julie wants me to sing to her tonight. She looked so upset.” I said quietly.
“Why don’t you sing to her now instead?” He suggested.
“Yeah. That will help. Thanks Lou.” I smiled running back to her room. She was playing on her bed with her doll. “Hey baby.” I smiled sitting next to her.
“Hi Daddy.” She smiled back, coming over to snuggle into me.
“I was thinking and I know you like it when I sing to you don’t you?” I asked. She nodded and I continued. “Why don’t I sing to you now?” She looked up at me and nodded again happily. I smiled. “What do you want me to sing baby?” I asked her.
“Um…Little Things!” She giggled.
“Ok.” I laughed.
“Your hand fits in mine like it’s made just for me
But bear this in mind it was meant to be
And I’m joining up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
And it all makes sense to me

I know you’ve never loved the crinkles by your eyes when you smile
You’ve never loved your stomach or your thighs
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
But I love them endlessly

I won’t let these little things slip out of your mouth
But if I do, it’s you
Oh it’s you they add up to
I’m in love with you
And all these little things”

I finished singing and she smiled up at me.
“Thanks you daddy.” She said hugging me tightly.
“That’s ok baby girl.” I smiled hugging her back. She took her little hand and put it on my belly.
“When do we feel the baby?” She asked curiously staring at her hand.
“I don’t know honey. I didn’t feel you move until you were 5 months old.” I answered poking her nose, making her screw up her little face.
“Aw. That’s ages away!” She pouted. “I wanna feel it now.” I chuckled.
“I know Julie I wanna feel him too.”
“Him?” She questioned.
“Well don’t tell Daddy Lou but I think the baby is a boy.” I smiled.
“Me too! I’m going to have a little brother.” She squealed jumping up and down.
“Calm down little one ok? I love you.” I said kissing her forehead.
“Love you too Daddy!” She giggled as I tickled her.

Louis’ POV
I smiled to myself while watching Harry and Juliet together. She was so excited about the baby, which made me excited too. I overheard them talking about the sex of the baby.
“Don’t tell Daddy Lou but I think the baby is a boy.” Harry smiled. I laughed quietly. I thought the baby would be a boy too.
“Me too! I’m going to have a little brother.” Juliet squealed jumping up and down. I watched in aw as they played together. I’m so lucky to have them both in my life. I must have blanked out because Harry scared the shit out of me by touching my arm.
“What are you doing babe?” He asked.
“Nothing, just spying.” I laughed.
“Cheeky.” He chuckled as we walked to the lounge room. “Are you ready to go?” He asked. I nodded just as Liam walked in with Niall. They were so happy and excited about having a baby.
“Hey guys.” Liam smiled.
“Hey lads.” I smiled back.
“Juliet is in her room. You need to sing to her before she goes to sleep. Normally she wants Little Things.” Harry said coldly. You know how I said he was just being hormonal? I was wrong. He’s been so distant around Liam lately and I don’t know why.
“Oh ok. We’ll be fine.” He smiled again going to see her.
“Have fun you guys. You deserve it.” Niall smiled too. Harry smiled genuinely at him before leaving. I followed closely behind and hopped into the car.
“What’s wrong?” I asked suddenly.
“Nothing Lou. Why would something be wrong?” He asked back.
“Um because you’ve been doing it again. What’s your problem with Liam all of a suddenly?”
“I don’t have a problem with Liam.” He muttered.
“Yes you do! Ever since I told you he was pregnant you’ve been so…angry.” I sighed.
“I’m not angry. So he can have a baby. Woohoo!” He said sarcastically.
“Harry what is up with you? Why aren’t you happy for Niall and Liam?” I asked again. I wasn’t moving until he told me.
“We’re going to be late.” He mumbled.
“I don’t care. I’m staying right here until you tell me what’s bothering you.” I said sternly. He sighed loudly and looked out the window. “Harry please tell me. What’s bothering you baby?” I asked sweetly.
“I don’t know.” He sniffed. “I was supposed to be the special one. I know I sound crazy but he’s taken that away from me.”
“Aw baby.” I sighed. “He can’t help it like you couldn’t. I know you feel special and you are. You’re special to me.”
“It’s not the same Lou!” He pouted. He was just so cute I couldn’t help but laugh. “Don’t laugh at me!”
“I’m sorry.” I said putting my hands up. “Haz just try and be happy for them. They were when they found out about Julie.” He nodded.
“I know they were and I am happy for them, I guess. Niall maybe.” He muttered. “I’m sorry.” He sighed.
“It’s ok to be a bit upset. I know I was when some kid in the third grade had the same Power Ranger lunch box as me, but I let it go and moved on. After I broke his.” I laughed making him giggle. “But you just have to…let it go.”
“I will. Thanks babe.” He smiled and kissed me sweetly.
“Good. Now let’s go before we miss our reservation.” I chuckled. He agreed and I started the drive to the restaurant. I loved this little place we went to. It always brought back good memories. We parked and started to walk to the entrance.
“What? Where has it gone?” Harry asked. The restaurant wasn’t there anymore.
“I don’t know. What the fuck?” I mumbled. Were we in the right place?
“Um excuse me, do you know what happened to the restaurant that was here?” Harry asked a passer by.
“It closed a while ago. Not much business.” He answered.
“Thanks.” Harry said as he walked away.
“Closed?” I sighed. “So much for a romantic date.”
“Hey Lou it’s ok. We can always get Maccas and have a picnic in the car.” He laughed.
“We are not having McDonalds on our romantic date Harold.” I said seriously.
“Well what are we having then because I am hungry.” He whined.
“I don’t know.” I sighed. Just then I remembered a nice restaurant just around the corner. “I know. C’mon.” I smiled taking his hand.
“Where are we going?” He asked.
“You’ll see babe.” I smirked. We walked a bit further down the street until I found the place. “Here we are.”
“Aw this place is nice Lou.” He smiled as we walked in. It was nice. There was a few small tables around the place and some in more private areas. We sat in the back so we could be alone and ordered our food.
“It’s not perfect but it’s still a date.”
“It is. Thank you for bringing me here baby.” He said holding my hand. “I love you.”
“I love you too Hazza.” I smiled making him blush. I haven’t called him Hazza in ages.
“We should think of names for him.” He smiled down at his small bump.
“Him?” I questioned raising an eyebrow.
“I think it’s a boy. But I guess to be safe we should think of girl’s names too.” He sighed, making me laugh.
“Well what were you thinking babe?” I asked taking a sip of my water.
“Well I like Alfie for a boy obviously and Clara for a girl.” He smiled again, looking up at me. “What do you think?”
“I love them. Alfie is perfect.” I smiled back.
“Really?” He asked. I nodded. “Great because I already have his whole name planned. Alfie James Tomlinson-Styles.”
“You’re amazing Harry you know that? I love you so much.”
“I love you too Lou.” He smiled blushing slightly. We chatted about stuff before our food arrived. “Um babe?”
“Yes Haz?”
“Can I try some of that?” He asked pointing to my steak.
“Really? My steak too?” I questioned.
“I just wanted a bite.” He said his lip quivering. In order to prevent a meltdown I cut some off and gave it to him. “Thanks Lou.” He smiled and ate it. I smiled back and continued eating.
“Do you want some dessert baby?” I asked checking the menu once we have finished eating.
“Ooh yes. What is there?” He asked scanning the menu.
“Chocolate brownies.” I smiled. His eyes widened and he nodded.
“Yes!” I chuckled and ordered two of the chocolate brownie desserts. They were HEAVEN! “Where are we going to go now?” He asked as we walked out from the restaurant. It wasn’t late so I didn’t know.
“Don’t know. What do you want to do?” I asked back taking his hand in mine.
“Dunno.” He sighed. “But I do want you.” He smirked kissing my neck.
“Harry!” I gasped not expecting that.
“Let’s go home. I want you.” He said sexily.
“Harry we can’t. Liam and Niall are there.” I sighed.
“Call them and ask if they can take her to their place. Please Lou! I really want this.” He begged. Who am I kidding? I wanted it too. Harry and I haven’t had sex since he got pregnant. He didn’t want to hurt the baby.
“Ok.” I nodded. I called and they agreed to take Juliet home to their flat so we could have ours all to ourselves. We couldn’t drive home fast enough for Harry’s liking. He kept his hand in my lap the whole time.
“Lou! Hurry up.” He whined.
“I’m trying babe. Believe me!” I moaned. I watched him smirk as he leaned over and kissed my cheek. He loved teasing me like this the cheeky bastard. I sped home as fast as possible and we were already snogging by the time we reached our door. “Careful of the baby Haz.” I mumbled against his lips.
“I know.” He whispered back. I lifted up his legs so he could wrap them around me as I took him to our bedroom. I laid him carefully on our bed before leaning over him.
“Are you sure you want this Harry? I mean it’s ok if you don’t.” I asked seriously.
“Lou I want this. I love you and I miss you.” He answered. I nodded and kissed him passionately. We took things slow but it was better than rushing. “I love you Lou.” He sighed snuggling into me later that night.
“I love you too Haz. You and Alfie.” I smiled.
“I love Alfie too. I’d laugh if it’s actually a girl.” He chuckled rubbing his belly lightly. He’s getting better with not trying to hide his weight now. He knows everyone doesn’t really care anymore and just leaves him alone so he doesn’t bother hiding anymore.
“I know. A girl and we were calling her Alfie. I don’t think she would like that very much.” I chuckled pulling him closer to me.
“I’m tired.” He yawned.
“Go to sleep then baby.” I smiled kissing his soft curls.
“Ok. Night Lou.” He mumbled into my chest.
“Night Hazza.” I whispered.

Liam’s POV
“I can’t believe those horny bastards made us leave!” I yelled at Niall who was watching TV. I was pissed that we were kicked out of Harry and Lou’s place. I mean they wanted our help for Christ sake.
“Li calm down ok. It’s bad for the baby and Julie is sleeping. We don’t want her to wake up, she only just got to sleep.” He sighed.
“Calm down! I can’t calm down. I can’t believe they would kick out their own daughter to have sex.” I spat.
“Liam it was a date. Dates normally end in sex. Look just lie down and have some ice cream or something.” He said standing up and grabbing my shoulders.
“Harry hates me.” I sighed falling onto the couch.
“What? How does Harry hate you?”
“He just does. Haven’t you notice how he ignores me or speaks with no emotion? I bet it’s because I’m pregnant.” I sniffed.
“I bet it’s not Li. I don’t think he hates you babe. Maybe he’s just finding it difficult. Seeing how he was the only one who could have kids a few weeks ago.” He said sitting next to me.
“But it’s not my fault this happened. I didn’t plan on stealing his thing.” I mumbled.
“I know and he knows it too Liam. Just give him some time to adjust babe.” He said rubbing my back. I nodded and snuggled into him.
“Thanks Ni.” I smiled up at him.
“That’s ok babe.” He smiled back. I decided that I would confront Harry about his problem with me. I didn’t plan on this happening and I want to tell him that.

Harry’s POV
The next morning Louis and I headed over to Liam and Niall’s place to get Juliet. We were taking them out to lunch to thank them for looking after her.
“Do you think they’ll be mad we made them leave?” I asked as we drove towards their house.
“I don’t think so. Niall said he understood and it was cool.” Lou answered. “Are you going to talk to Liam today?” He asked seriously.
“Yeah I guess.” I answered.
“Harry you need to talk to him. What if he thinks you hate him?”
“I don’t hate him.” I corrected.
“I know that but talk to him please. Tell him how you feel.”
“What that I’m jealous because he can have kids too? I don’t think so!” I snapped. Louis didn’t reply, he just kept driving to their place a few minutes away. Once we arrived we walked up to their door and knocked.
“Hey guys.” Niall smiled letting us in.
“Hey.” Louis smiled hugging him and Liam, who appeared at the door.
“Hi.” He said quietly. Shit! Things were awkward.
“DADDY!” Juliet smiled running over to me.
“Hey baby girl.” I smiled too picking her up. “Did you have fun?” I asked.
“Uh huh. I slept in a big bed.” She giggled.
“Did you?” Louis smiled kissing her head. She nodded.
“Did you guys have fun?” Liam asked as we went inside.
“Yep. Our restaurant was closed but we found another one.” Lou answered. He nodded and things went quiet. Louis glared at me and motioned his head. I knew what he wanted.
“Um Liam can we talk for a minute?” I asked. He nodded again and walked into the kitchen. I sat Julie on the ground and followed him.
“What’s up?” He asked.
“I know I’ve been a jerk lately.” I sighed.
“Do you hate me?” He asked again.
“What? No of course I don’t hate you Li. I’m just…jealous.”
“Jealous? Why are you jealous of me?”
“Because. I didn’t think this could happen to anyone else and I got a bit upset. I know it’s not your fault either and I should have spoken to you about it but I couldn’t.” I rambled.
“But you should be proud of yourself. You have an adorable little girl and another baby coming. That’s some achievement. I should be jealous of you.”
“I guess.” I sighed.
“I understand Haz. I kinda did take your thing.” He said seriously.
“But that doesn’t give me the right to be a dick and ignore you.”
“Well maybe you could help me then because I’m so scared it’s not funny.”
“Scared? Why are you scared?” I asked.
“Because. This shouldn’t be happening to me. I thought I was normal. Not that you aren’t normal.” He said quickly making me chuckle.
“I know what you mean Liam. I was scared too, I had no idea what to do when I first found out. But you’ll figure it out and Niall’s here for you. That’s the most important thing. Having people who support you. You’ll get through it. And trust me it’s worth the hate and the funny looks.” I smiled hugging him.
“Really?” He questioned.
“Yes. You’ll have a little baby to look after.”
“Yeah we will.” He smiled. After we chatted some more we took them out for lunch. It was great. Liam and I talked about babies and things and Louis and Niall ate heaps. It was a good day.