The Chase [Watty's2018]

Epilogue

Louis

The drive to Liam's house was quiet and calm. I looked over and smiled at Zayn, who looked relaxed. His dark hair wasn't really styled, instead just brushed messily. His shirt stretched across his shoulders and his black jeans fit nicely.

We pulled up to the two story white building, where Bella and Ginny ran around chasing each other.

We climbed out of the car, and Bella was the first to notice. "Uncle Zaynie!"

She ran over and clutched onto his leg, making me smile. I walked around to Zayn, and he wrapped his arm around my waist.

"Where's Dad?" I asked Bella.

"Kitchen. Him and Papa are making a surprise." She smiled brightly at us.

"Thank you, princess. I missed you," Zayn exclaimed, picking her up and tickling her.

I started towards the house, waving at Ginny as I passed. She had only met us twice and was still shy. I was shocked when she walked over to me and grabbed my hand.

"Hey, sweetie," I said, smiling. "How are you?"

She smiled. "I good. Dada and Papa nice."

"Good. Can I pick you up?" She nodded her head so I picked her up, resting her on my hip. "Do you remember my name?"

She thought for a bit while I carried her with me to the house. "Uncle Lou?"

"Yeah," I cheered, making her giggle.

"Li! Ni! We're here!" I called once I stepped in the house. I heard giggles in the kitchen, so I followed the noise to see Liam and Niall covered in flour.

"You two are horrible," I said, setting Ginny down so she could run to Zayn who had followed me in with Bella firmly attached to his leg.

"He started it," they said in unison, pointing to each other.

"Mhmm. Go clean up," I smiled while shaking my head.

They both hugged us before going up to their room. Zayn and I played with our nieces while they changed.

"Papa knows exactly when I sad," Ginny rambled, playing with a doll while I sat next to her with a crown on my head. "He always make me feel better."

"That's what Papas do."

She nodded. "Dada put a light in my room so I not scared at night. I like it."

She giggled, and soon Bella grabbed her hand so they could play together. Liam sat next to me and watched.

"They get along great together," I said. There was a bit of worry that Ginny would be scares to interact with Bella because of child neglect she had experienced.

"Yeah, she's shy but opens up quickly. What about you?" He asles.

"What do you mean, 'what about me'?"

"Are you thinking about adopting?"

I heard Zayn laugh at something Niall said, his eyes crinkling at the corners. His smile captivated me, at all times. Zayn had wanted to adopt a kid, but I had been hesitant. I always worried I wouldn't make a good dad because I didn't have one growing up.

"Zayn wants to," I said. I looked down. "I'm just not sure."

Its caused a few fights between us, only because I don't want to tell him why I'm scared.

"Why not? You'd be great, Lou. You do perfectly with Bella and Ginny."

"I don't see them a lot. It makes me happy to play with them, but when they do something wrong, I have no idea what to do. I just... I don't know yet. And Zayn's ready, but he doesn't know why I'm not."

Liam rested his hand on my shoulder. I looked over at him and he smiled. "Go to an agency. Explain what's going on, and they'll help. Its great. You'll he perfect at being a dad, Louis."

"I don't know. Just, we've been together for eight years, it seems perfect to do it. I'm just nervous."

"Don't be. You'll be great, Lou."

I turned around to see Harry at the back door. He smiled widely, and I stared at him. I didn't even realize I had started moving towards him until I felt his arms around me.

"I told you I'd see you again."

I started laughing. "Seriously? Nows when you choose an 'I told you so' moment?"

"Yes. When else would I get the chance to do that?"

I laughed and pulled away, reaching for Zayn's hand out of habit. He grabbed it and kissed my neck.

"Who are the two girls?" Harry asked, squatting down to look at them.

"This is Bella, and this is Ginny," Niall said, introducing them. "This is Uncle Harry."

The girls waved shyly before looking at each other and giggling. I smiled at them. They both clung to Niall each on a leg.

Zayn wrapped his arms around my waist, kissing my neck again. I leaned back into him, relaxing.

"Are you sure you don't want to adopt?" Zayn whispered.

"Can we talk later?" Zayn sighed but nodded.

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Later that night I had already changed and was laying in bed when I felt Zayn behind me. He curled against me, wrapping his arms around me.

"About adopting," I prompted, which caught Zayn's attention since I usually avoid it, "maybe we cab go look at some options."

My fingers circled his hand, that also being what I focused on. I felt Zayn hold his breath. "Really? What changed your mind?"

"Li and I talked, and the reason I've been scared is because I don't know what a dad looks like. I don't know what to do."

Zayn's arms tightened around me. "You'll be great. We can learn how to do this together, okay?" He kissed my neck and left his face there.

"Okay. I love you, Zayn."

"I love you."

I closed my eyes with a smile, Zayn rubbing my hip and his lips on my neck, falling into a peaceful sleep.

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THANK YOU FOR READING THE CHASE. I KNOW THIS ENDING WAS ABRUPT BUT I HOPE YOU REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK