A Prankster's Love ~ Book #1 of 1D series

Chapter Three

The boys said a quick goodbye before making their way off the stage, Louis practically tackling Marla, “Believe me now?”

She covered his face with her hand, gently pushing him away as she let out one of her laughs, "Yeah, yeah!”

“My heart has finally been reunited with it’s other half,” Louis said dramatically as he did a crazy dance.

"Well then, ladies, shall we show you around?" Liam asked with a small smile. 

Marla stuffed her hands in her pockets, grinning, "Sure.” 

Shyla let out something similar to a whimper as she held onto Marla's arms, trying not to fangirl too much.

Louis bounced down the halls and through the rooms as they gave them a tour of the place, about half way through Louis grabbed Marla’s arm and pulled her so fast Shyla had to let go, “TAKE CARE OF SHYLA, BE BACK LATER,” Louis yelled to Liam as he ran down the hall, taking Marla with him.

Zayn glanced down at the shaking blonde and raised an eyebrow, "You okay, love?" "I-I'm great!" "…” 

"Louis!! Where are we going?”

As they rounded the corner Louis slowed to a walk, “I wanted to show you my hideaway, not even the boys know where it’s at!” He beamed.

"Oh really?" Marla smiled up at him, dimples showing on her cheeks, "Well, I feel honored!!”

Louis’s smile couldn’t get any brighter as he pulled her into a closet and quickly opened a trap door, climbing up the ladder he reached his hand down to help her.

Without any hesitation, she grabbed his hand and climbed up with him.

A gentle breeze hit both of them as they stood up. They were on the roof,in a small secluded area that was surrounded by walls on three sides but looked out over the city on the fourth side.

Marla took a couple small steps foreward, then practically ran over to the open side, her mouth forming the O shape, "This is amazing!”

Louis smiled, “Had I known you were coming I would have brought you up here to see the sunset….but alas, you get the stars and city lights instead.”

She leaned against the rails, resting her chin on the palm of her hand, "It's gorgeous…" after a moment of admiring the sights, she tilted her head and smirked, "Soooooooo, mr. famous hotshot, why'd you bring a little 'ol peasant girl like me up to the tower in your castle?”

“ I brought you here because I trust you won’t tell anyone and I thought you would appreciate it,” Louis smiled softly as he sat down on the edge.

Marla sat down beside him, rubbing her arms, "Well, I do.”

“Cold?” Louis asked as he looked over at her.

"A little." She said as she shrugged it off and closed her eyes, listening to the sounds of the city.

“Well…I don’t have a jacket…but I have two warm arms if you’re interested,” Louis suggested as his face turned a bright shade of red.

Marla tugged nervously at the hem of her shirt, "Sounds good!" She said,her smile never once leaving her face.

Louis smiled softly as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her towards him, her head resting on his shoulder as he ran a hand up and down her arm.

Her cheeks began to grow warm as she relaxed, breathing in his scent.

“So, I know this is gonna be really cliche,” Louis said after a few moments of silence, “But wanna play twenty questions?”