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chapter 22 // casey

lala here's chapter 22 [sidenote; i'm literally craving ramen rn and i'm in the middle of planning on running a ramen shop in downtown ny when i get older bc fuck bein a doctor]

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"What's Louis doing here?" Emma asked.

Yeah, what is he doing here? I didn't see him when I woke up, and mom didn't mention anything about Louis going out this morning. Besides, why was Rachel acting so jittery and obscure?

"And why are you going insane?" Naomi added.

"I'm not going crazy because he's here," Rachel rolled her eyes; "I'm going crazy because he's here with a girl." 

Wait, what girl? What the fuck..

I stood up from my seat, and gazed from afar trying to spot Louis's head at the back. I finally spotted him, and saw a girl in front of him. But not just any girl, she looked familiar. Then, it hit me. It was the girl who he was making out at home, when I walked in on them by accident. She had long brown curly and small little dimples whenever she would laugh or smile. They were both talking, and laughing. Suddenly, Emma grabbed me by the elbow and placed me down back on my chair.

"Oh my god, you dumb ass." She implied, "He might see us, so keep low."

We all crouched our heads down as we take a gander on Louis and little miss mystery at the back. I watched as they talked, and Louis would do that thing where he was nervous and he would just continuously scratch his ear. Louis's hands are placed on the table, as the girl slowly edged her finger tips in between his. She pushed back a strand of her hair behind her ear, and gazed into his eyes. I was appalled, I didn't want to watch this but I couldn't turn away. Parts of me wanted to get up, walk over to their table, and ruin the lovey-dovey fiesta, however, I stood still and didn't make a sound. 

After 10 minutes of quiet observing, they finally stand up. We all jumped, and panicked. Rachel grabbed each of us one by one and dragged us inside the Girls Bathroom which was outside and two stores away from Domino's. We all peeked from the inside, as we saw Louis and the girl walk out. They headed towards a different direction, as they slowly disappear every time they inch farther away from us.

"I thought we were shopping," Naomi demanded, "Not snooping around Casey's older brother's love life."

Actually, I didn't care anymore. We all bought the clothes we wanted, we checked out all the stores we could, and we basically roamed the whole shopping mall. My brother is going on a date with the daughter of the devil, who knows what was going on for the past month or two? Whatever it was, I wanted to fucking know.

"We already finished shopping." I responded.

"If we're just going to stalk Louis all day," She snaps, "I'm going home."

I don't know what's going on with her lately, but it's really annoying.

"Then go home." I said.

Her eyes popped open, as she glared at me with exasperation. She then, rolled her eyes, checked the time on her phone, and grabbed a hold of Emma's hand.

"Fine," She glances at Emma, "come with?"

Emma yawned, and slowly nodded. "Sure." 

They both left, and gave Rachel and I quick goodbye hugs. I found it awkward hugging Naomi, since she was apparently bothered by me the whole day. Once they left, Rachel and I skewered the first floor to find them. We looked in almost every corner of every shop, and they were nowhere to be found. We decided to take a break. I checked the time on my phone, it said 5:13PM. 

"It's like they just disappeared."

"I'll just question Louis later," I said, "Let's go home?"

She nodded, and we walked to the exit of the mall. We took the bus together, and I got off first. She waved goodbye to me, and I walked the remaining 4 blocks to my house. I stepped inside my house, and there I saw my mom laying comfortably on the couch in the family room silently resting. I ran upstairs and inside my room. I dropped my bag on the floor, stripped my clothes off and placed it inside the dirty hamper. I wore my pajamas, grabbed the nearest book I could reach and went downstairs. 

I toppled on the couch, and turned to the first page of the book, despite the introduction. I slowly began reading page by page, as time slowly passes by. I love reading, I would read any book as long as it hooks my attention. I feel as if reading, I get swept up into a whole other universe expressing the other character's feelings, memories, the pain or anger, confusion, sadness, happiness, and I forget everything around me. Books is my escape, other than music. 

As I reached to chapter 28, I planted my bookmark inside where I left off. I shut the book, and fixed it on the side of me. I grab my phone that was deeply buried inside the couch cushions, and check the time. 8:02PM

I heard footsteps spigot across the front porch to see Louis boot open the front door and strode inside the living room. He glances at me, and gives me a small wave.

"Yo--" 

"Where were you?" I asked.

He looked at me, with suspicion. "I was out?"

"Where?" I questioned, "I didn't see you when I woke up this morning."

"I was out with my friend."

"Who?"

"You don't know her."

"Why are you lying to me?"

"What do you mean?"

I crossed my arms, "I saw you at Domino's, with that girl you made out with before."

This time, he froze and stood stiff. He didn't say anything at first, but just stared at me. I stared back, impatiently waiting for his reply. He still didn't say anything, until he finally opened his mouth 5 seconds later, to answer.

"What were you doing there?"

I glared at him, and I didn't stopped. I was angry, not to mention, he lied to me the first time I asked.

"Question is, what were you doing there with her?"

He rolled his eyes, dropped his bag on the floor and proceeded to the kitchen. "It was a date, no big deal." I followed him into the kitchen.

"A date?" I hissed, "Was that your first date with her or was it your 12th?"

He opened the fridge and grabbed a can of sprite. He twisted it open, and gulped down a whole can of sprite. He inhaled and exhaled deeply, and jerked his head to grin at me.

"It's none of your business." 

"Shut the fuck up," I raised my voice, "Like it's any of your business about whether I like Niall or not."

He opened his mouth to say something, but I cut him right off.

"What happened with Hayley then?"

"What about her?"

"Don't give me that bullshit," I scowl, "I know you like her and there you go lip touching and hand locking with the daughter of Hades." 

"Her name's Sarah."

"I don't give a flying fuck," I rolled my eyes, and left out a frustrated groan, "I see you going through first base with Sarah a girl you just met 2 months ago, when you've known Hayley for practically your whole life and you don't even make one single move on her."

He inches closer to me, and covers my mouth with the palm of his hand.

"Do me a favor, and shut the fuck up. I'm not dating Sarah, nor have romantic feelings for her. It's complicated, so please don't say a word about this to anyone."

Kinda too late for that..

I take his hand away from my mouth and shoved it back to him. I didn't say a word, but stomped my way across the kitchen tiles and stormed out of the room.

end of chapter 22