Running Bases With You

Chapter 24

*Annabeth's POV*

I wake up to the sound of gun shots.

Feeling alarmed, I peel my eyes open, and examine my surroundings.

"Damn it, Niall. Turn it down! You're gunna wake them up!"

"Well, sorry!"

The loud sound eventually dies down as I watch Niall and Liam play the intense video game. Their eyes are too focused on the television to realize that I'm awake.

I shake my head at the two, and turn my gaze towards the amazing man beside me. I smile as my eyes travel over his sleeping figure.

Louis' lips are slightly parted, his breath coming out slow and steady. They're a bright pink, and slightly chapped from the cold. I notice they're more swollen than usual, probably due to our long awaited kiss last night. His hair is ruffled and messy, sticking out in different directions. His arms are wrapped semi-tightly around me as I snuggle into his side.

I hear him groan a little and his eyes eventually flutter open. I smile up at him, but he looks the other way at the boys.

"What on earth are you doing?" He mumbles, his voice deeper than usual.

Damn, that's sexy.

The two idiots turn around, forgetting about their game temporarily. They smile sheepishly at Louis.

"Sorry lad. Didn't mean to wake ya." Niall apologizes.

Louis only rolls his eyes. "Whatever. What time is it?"

Liam checks his phone. "Ten-thirty."

Louis nods and shuts his eyes for a moment. He turns towards me and smiles. "Good morning, love. Did you sleep well?"

I grin back up at him lazily. "Morning, Lou. And yeah, considering I slept on the love seat, I slept alright. Did you?"

He nods, his eyes on me. "Like a baby."

He starts to lean in, but I stop him. He looks down at me confused. I roll my eyes. "Morning breath. I'm not kissing you until I brush my teeth."

This time he rolls his eyes, whining in annoyance. "Seriously? Annabeth."

I only shake my head at his childishness. "Well, if you'd let me go, I could make it quick."

He immediately unwraps his arms from around me and gives me a small shove. "Louis!"

He laughs, smirking at me. "Just giving you a little push."

I smirk back at him. "So eager. Give me five minutes, and I'll be back out."

I get up and start walking towards my room. I go into my personal bathroom and quickly brush my teeth.

As I'm wiping my mouth with a washcloth, I here someone come in from behind me. A pair of arms wrap gently around my waist and I smile when I see Louis' face in the mirror.

"You just couldn't wait, could ya?" I smirk at him.

He rolls his eyes playfully. "Of course not. You're just so irresistible."

Louis places his large hands on my hips and turns my body towards him. He gently presses his lips to mine in a soft, slow kiss. It doesn't last long, but it definitely leaves butterflies fluttering in my stomach. Kissing Louis will never be something I'll get used to.

He places his forehead on mine, looking into my bright green eyes. He smiles lightly. "I wanna take you out. On a real date."

I raise my eyebrows at him, slightly shocked. "Really?"