When I left Louis that 10th day of the contest, for the first time in a while, I cried. Louis definitely pulled some heart strings that I haven't used in a whole. Just knowing that someone cares about me gets my heart racing. I know I get to Skype, Tweet, and text Louis, but nothing beats seeing him in person.
Louis sent me a text message
BooBear: Answer your Skype... NOW! ... Please?
I smiled at the words, I could almost imagine him saying that. Sounding mad and frustrated, then apologizing for raising his voice. He's too sweet.
I quickly responded with a fast, "k".
I signed on to Skype and a bubble popped up saying 14 missed calls from Louis Tomlinson. I was a little scared, wondering why he called so many times, but smiled stupidly at the number 14 because he knew it was my lucky number.
I called back and it didn't even ring once before Louis quickly clicked the "accept video chat" message.
"Julie! My love!" Louis said, a huge smile grew on his face. All his teeth were showing, he had such a gorgeous smile.
"Louis, babe I miss you do much! It's so weird calling it a year. A year ago that my life was changed forever." I spoke to the screen, trying to hold back tears. I haven't seen my boyfriend for a year. I think that's a new record for me.
"Well I have a little surprise for you..." Louis said, fishing in a bag he had.
"Oh yeah, like what?" I said, trying to sneak a peek in the bag. Louis pulled out a huge bundle of paper held together by a paper clasp.
"Paper?" I questioned.
"More than just paper, but the things written on the paper!" Louis turned it around and had a surprised look on his face, looking at me.
" There's a glare, what does it say?" I said, squinting my eyes at the screen. He held it closer and slowly the words came together. I read out loud to myself, "One Direction 2013 tour dates." At first it didn't settle in.
"Awesome Boo, another tour! Congratulations!" I said, sounding a bit sad.
"Julie, read under that..." Louis had a sassy look on his face.
I read aloud again, "One Direction 2013 tour dates: USA" As I read along, my eyes slowly got wider and my jaw dropped.
"LOUIS!" Was all I could say, I was in shock.
"Julie, we're spending most of our time in New York!" Louis said, jumping up and down.
Just then as I was screaming (thank God my parents weren't home) I got an email from Lily.
Lily: If you heard, the boys will be coming in soon and I'd like to invite you all over to my house for a huge sleepover! Respond if you're interested! But don't tell the boys, they just think they're sleeping over at my house. Shhh :)But seriously, let's get the gang back together!
I laughed at he last sentence, it sounding like something an old band would say. But then I returned my attention to Louis, who was waiting patiently for me to respond with more than just his name.
"Babe, I'm so excited to see you!" I said, once again holding back tears. I just wiped my eyes, reassuring they won't fall, or else Louis might too.
"Julie, I've waited so long to see you finally. You can show me your favorite places, we can go to the park, and Starbucks... Can we please go to Starbucks?" Louis pleaded like a little kid asking for a toy.
"Yes, Louis, we can go to Starbucks." I said, rolling my eyes, but laughing at the same time. The fact he was going to be standing next to me gave me chills, but now I'll be able to kiss and hug him and that just made me giddy inside.
"Yes!" He felt so accomplished. "Now, Julie, I know you've been bragging about me so much, so who's butt do I have to kiss to get the approval to date you?" Louis said, looking straight into the webcam.
"Well... I have some pretty strict uncles and my dad will like you as long as you make him laugh, which will be extremely easy for you. And the rest of my family just wants to meet you. Oh, and I have a seven year old cousin who is a huge fan of you, so just sign her shirt or something." I said, thinking if I should go into detail about my crazy family.
"Alrighty then, Miss Julie, I love you and I need to go record some new songs. This was a lovely chat and I will see you soon. I'll text you!" Louis said, winking and blowing a kiss at me. I did the same and then logged out. I shut my computer screen, and took a deep breath.
"Did that just happen? I think it did." I realized I was talking to myself and just set my laptop down on my bed and stood up.
I smiled so big, and pranced across my room and put my iPod on the dock and pressed shuffle. Of course One Direction came on. Stand Up came on and I sang and danced to every word. I was dancing and at the part where it says, "Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ohhh, cause its a stand up" I was waving my hands I. The air like a complete idiot.
I heard my door open and I thought it was just the wind, so I ignored it and carried on dancing. "What are you doing?" My Mom's voice scared the living crap out of me. I jumped and screamed a bit. "Mom! You scared me!" I yelled at her, putting my hand on my heart to make sure I was okay.
"Sorry, sorry, carry on, I just wanted to ask what you wanted for dinner. But I got a show instead. Well I heard you screaming, are you ok sweetie?" My mom said, saying and asking all these things. "Pizza rolls and mom, Louis is coming in for the 2013 tour! I get to actually see my boyfriend!" I said, slowly raising my voice.
My mom plugged her ears and said, "That's wonderful sweetheart, and I'll get started on those Pizza Rolls and we'll talk about him while we eat, your father's at work, so we can talk about boys." my mon tried to tell me that she understood my romance.
"Yeah, okay mom. Love you." I said, as she walked out of my door, I just returned to dancing and singing at the top of my lungs.
I ate dinner with my mom and returned to my room, I got my pajamas on and cuddled up in a blanket and fell asleep to "Moments".
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I woke up on my own around 8:50 am and wondered why I was awake this early. I checked my phone and saw had 3 text messages. They were all from Fiona.
Fiona: Hey Jules, we're planning on surprising Lily and the boys at Lily's house today around 10:15. I checked with her mom and she said it was fine. Text me back ASAP.
She had sent the text 3 times over and I responded with a quick, "can you pick me up?" I got too lazy to take my car out and drive it, so I just asked. I got a response immediately that said: Yea! I'm on my way from Boston with Taylor and Dana. I picked them up in the way. We're about an hour away if you'll be ready by then.
I threw myself out of bed and responded with: yea! Thanks Fiona!
I jumped in the shower quickly and then got out, did my makeup, got dressed, and did my hair. By then, Fiona had arrived at my house. My mom had work, so I texted her where I was going she sounded more excited than me, and that's really excited...
I came outside and hopped in Fiona's van and saw all Fiona, Taylor, and Dana. I got so excited and hugged all them as soon as I stepped foot in the vehicle. We sped off to Lily's house next.
- Maura
