Picture Perfect

Chapter 18

LOUIS POV:

When Niall told me to meet him and a couple girls at the pub in Ireland, I was up for it. I've missed seeing Niall and any chance to sit in a pub and lift a few pints or a shot or two with him is always for a good time. The girls are a plus, but I admit, I've missed the lads.

And I'll be honest; seeing the two girls sitting with him at the bar when I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised at just how beautiful they both are. Niall has always managed to attract some of the most beautiful girls. I think it's the shy appearance he gives off. Little do they know how girl crazy he really is.

I take in the two brunettes with him. One has an exotic look to her, long brown hair and is fit. The other is also a stunner with brown hair with highlights and she is also very fit. I grin - this is going to be a fun evening.

"Oi Oi! You can't start the party without me! Nialler!" I call out to him.

"Louis! So, glad you made it, mate. Come here, I have two ladies I'd like you to meet" he says as he motions me over to them.

"Hi, ladies. I'm Louis, and you are?" I ask the exotic brunette.

"Hi Louis, I'm Victoria. My friends call me Toni."

"How do you get Toni from Victoria? You don't look like any bloke I've known as Tony" I tease.

Niall steps in and explains. "Her name is Victoria Antonia Maria Perez – she's the photographer I mentioned to you" he says.

"Oh. OH! You're THAT Toni. It's nice to meet you. I've heard about you. You're quite the photographer" I say as I shake her hand. I've heard lots about her. Between Niall, Harry and Nick – she's quite in demand. I seem to recall she has taken photos of famous rock musicians and has a shoot with the Stones. Harry mentioned that to me. I glance around the pub to see if he is here as well, however; I see no sign of him. She smiles and shakes my hand.

"Uh, it's nice to meet you too, Louis. Niall said he had a friend joining us but he didn't tell us who" she replies and turns towards her friend.

"Louis, I'd like to introduce my friend Nico."

"Well, hello, Nico" I say with a glint in my eye. She is stunning.

"It's VERY nice to meet you. Please, tell me, you don't have a boyfriend or you'll break my heart" I tease as I reach for her hand and then bring it to my lips. She smells so good and her skin is soft – inviting. There is something about her that has me drawn in.

Nico smiles at me and looks me in the eye, her gaze heated but in control. "It's so nice to meet you, Louis. As for a boyfriend, no – I'm very single. So, your heart is no danger. May I buy you a drink?" she asks; calm, cool and collected.

Oh, this one is so, my cup of tea.

"You, my beautiful Nico, are a woman after my own heart" I say as I place my arm around her waist and press her to me. She fits so well.

She leans in and whispers "Why don't we find a seat and get to know each other?"

I nod my head and look back at Niall and Toni. I place my arm around her narrow waist and press her to my side. "Come on, Nico. Let's go find a nice, secluded booth. Niall, Toni – stay out of trouble" I wink at them as we head to a booth. I want to get to know her.

I feel my mobile buzz in my jacket pocket.

"Excuse me just a moment, love."

I glance down at the incoming number and see it's Harry. As tempted as I am to take the call, I really feel an attraction to Nico. Harry is going to have to wait. I put the call to voice mail and slide the cell back in my pocket