In the Dark

Chapter 14

**Louis’ POV**

I woke up long before Mel did, so I just head down to the kitchen. “Hey Lou” Fizzy said. 

“What time is it?” I asked. I didn’t even bother looking at the time before I came down. “It’s like 5:30. I need to start getting ready for school” She left, and headed upstairs. I have nothing to do, so I grab my phone and play one of the games I got. Soon, mum comes down to prepare breakfast for the girls. 

“Hello dear” she says

“Hello mum. Do you need any help?” 

“Sure. Can you crack the eggs into this bowl?” I begin cracking the entire carton into the bowl. “Mel seems very nice. I think Lottie and Fizzy really like her already” she smiles

“Why do you say that?” 

“The girls both love her style, and she is getting both of their outfits ready for school” she stated

“I didn’t even know she was awake” I finish cracking the eggs and give her the bowl. She puts some of the eggs in a pan on the stove. “Can you start making some toast for me?” I agree, and put some toast in the toaster. Mum steps away from the eggs, and begins cutting some fruit. I help her out and make sure the eggs don’t burn. 

“Hello mum!” Lottie comes into the kitchen and sits down. “Hey Lou. Like my outfit?” 

“I sure do, Lot” 

“Mel chose it” she smiled and sat down at the table. 

“Of course she did.” I paused. “She is always the one to help people out no matter what. Did you know that? Like the other day, she asked to borrow money from me to give to a person so they could have dinner that night” 

“She is a very caring person Lou. There aren’t very many of those left these days” My mum explained. 

“And that’s one of the reasons I love her” I smile at my mum. 

“Hello!” Mel skips into the kitchen. “Whatcha talking about?” her bubbly attitude showing through her words. 

“You. Nothing bad of course” I smile again. 

Lottie and Fizzy head off to school, and then Daisy and Phoebe do the same thing. Mel picks out their outfits as well. Mel and I spend the day at home watching movies. 

The next few days are all a blur because they are all the same. 

Finally it is Halloween, and we are having a party tonight at a club in town. 

I’ve had my costume picked out for weeks. Mel and I went costume shopping a couple weeks ago when we still in the US. She wouldn’t let me see either of the costumes she was deciding between. She walks out of the room upstairs and begins walking down the steps. It takes every ounce of will-power not to turn my head and stare at her. When she stops, I assume that she wants me to see her costume. 

“Well, what do you think?” 

“I-” I stutter. “I love it. It’s so sexy” I smile and walk toward her. I begin rubbing her arms, and eventually she pushes me away. 

“Louis, we should get going if we’re going to make it there on time” 

I hesitantly let go and head to the car for the party. 

**Mel’s POV**

I finally get into my costume with no help. I put on my last bit of makeup and my black pumps to wear with it. This isn’t something I would typically wear, but I am trying to break out of my comfort zone. But being myself, I put on some black spandex underneath my dress. 

I walk downstairs, and Louis looks like he is going to strain his neck. I stop where I’m at to see if he even notices me. As he hears me stop, he turns his head, and his jaw drops to the floor. “Well, what do you think?” I say trying to break the awkward stare he is giving me. 

“I-I love it. It’s so sexy” He rubs my arms for a bit, and I can tell that he is hungry. 

“We should go if we’re going to make it there on time” I say, not wanting to be that late. 

A silent car ride brings us to the club. The other lads had agreed to come to Doncaster for the party, since we don’t want it to be that massive. I look at myself in the mirror one last time, and step out of the car. I feel absolutely wonderful, because I’ve lost about 35 pounds. 

“Louis, what happened to Mel?” I hear Niall whisper to Louis. 

“What about her?” He looks over at me. I know I’ve lost more weight, but not that much to make me un-recognizable. 

“Mel? That’s you?” Harry asks

“Ummm... Yeah... I didn’t think I’d changed that much in a week” 

“Well, not really... But that costume and especially those shoes are not your style” 

“But I love it.” I hear a girls voice. I look beside Zayn, and I see Perrie. I don’t know how I didn’t see her before, but she all of a sudden comes up. 

“Thanks. I’m Mel” I introduce myself. 

“I’m Perrie. Nice to finally meet you. Zayn has told me a bit about you and your stories. I’ll just say they’ve been quite amusing to hear” she chuckles. 

“Yeah. And I could say the same. Nice to meet you too” she walks over to me and gives me a hug. 

“Well...” Harry starts, “Let’s get this party started!!”

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Well, I promised a chapter this week :D And I actually had time to write!!! Once again, I am super sorry for the short chapter, but again (more excuses) softball is almost over. Once that's over, I'll have more time to upload. I SWEAR!!! Thank you so much!! 

I love you all<3 

~Melanie<3