The Painter | L.T [A.U]

Eleven

~Louis~

It was now Monday and I was heading to the Fuentes' house. I left my place earlier than usual so that I wouldn't have to come across Melissa when she's back from her class. By the time she's back, I won't be there. Yes, I'm trying to avoid her. I should've not kissed her and I should've not thought she had a crush on me. Why would she?

Maybe that ruined our friendship.

~Melissa~

I got home from my classes and Louis' truck wasn't in the driveway.

Where could he be?

I walked inside quickly and I walked around the house. I came across the living room and it smelled like paint.

He was here.

I spotted Toni walking towards the kitchen.

"Toni!" I said and ran towards him.

"Yeah?" he asked raising one of his eyebrows.

"Was Louis here?"

"Yeah. I was talking to him today. He left about half an hour ago. Why?"

"Just wondering. I wanted to ask him why he left the party early on Saturday," I lied.

"Oh okay," he said.

I walked to the family room and sat there.

Is he trying to avoid me?

~Louis~

Today was fine at the Fuentes' house. I didn't come across Mel and I hope I don't. Im almost done painting. I should be done in about three days. Three days of avoiding Mel won't hurt.

"So I guess I won't be able to help?" Noah asked. I was in his dorm.

"I guess not. You'll still get paid," I said.

•

Noah and I were playing Mario Karts when the door burst open. We continued playing as Noah asked,"Who is it?"

"It's me, Jordan," he said. We paused the game and turned around and looked at him.

"Jordan? I thought you were living with your girlfriend?" I said.

"Was. I was living with Monica. She cheated on me so I came back. It didn't really hurt, though. So I just left," he shrugged.

"Really? Your girlfriend of three months cheated on you and that's what you feel?" Noah said shaking his head.

"Yeah."

"Being single is not bad," I shrug.

"Thanks for the advice," Jordan laughed.

"Anyways, are you moving back to Doncaster?" Jordan asked laying back on his bed.

"Yeah. I've been saving money for it for like two years so I guess I am."

"When are you leaving?"

"In about two months. Im not buying the plane ticket yet. My dad is leaving next week."

"Good. Not about your dad leaving but about you leaving." Noah said.

"Why? Do you hate me that much?" I asked "offended".

"No! Because....." We just looked at him. "Im planning on going with you," he said.

"That's great! You just made it easier," I said.

"It's a good thing I'm graduating in a few weeks." Noah said.

"Yeah."

"What are you planning to do after you graduate?" I asked Jordan.

"I think I'm going to New York. I think it'll be better to start fresh. Since I have a bad reputation here." Jordan does have a bad reputation. He hooks up with a lot of girls and he just makes a lot of mistakes. When he started dating Monica, we thought he was changing.

"That's good. Are you going alone?"

"No. My friend Alex is coming too."

"You need a girlfriend, Louis," Jordan said.

"I don't know."

"You're 22! Some men are fathers at this age," Jordan said.

"I haven't met the person that I love yet," I shrugged.

•

**Next Day**

I was painting a guest room which happened to be the one I stayed in a few days ago. I couldn't help but remembered the night I stayed.

The way she looked at me when I had the towel on, the way she blushed, watching a horror movie, those were some things that happened. I really enjoyed hanging out with her and I miss her. Why the fuck do I miss her?

I had to ruin it all by kissing her.

I heard a door open from downstairs.

I prayed it wasn't Melissa.

I was done painting and I needed to leave right away. She should be home at any moment and I needed to avoid her.

I was walking downstairs and Mel had just walked in.

"Louis, can we talk?" she asked closing the door behind her.

"What is it? There is no reason why we need to talk. I made a mistake and I'm an idiot, okay?"

"Please," she begged.

"I can't," I said.

"Louis! Are you leaving?" I heard Mr.Fuentes say behind me. He was walking towards me.

"Yes, I'm done for today. I'm almost done with the whole house, actually. When did you get back?" I asked.

"Not long ago. About ten minutes ago. I was looking for you. I wanted to see the progress. When do you think you'll be done?" he asked.

"Two more days. I need to do two guest rooms," I said.

"Oh okay. I want you to come the day after your last day with Noah so I can give you your checks. Where's Noah?" he asked looking around.

"Well, he can't come anymore. I decided to come earlier and leave earlier and he can't make it." He nodded and said," I have to go. "Good work, I'm glad you made some progress." Then he walked away.

"Goodbye, Melissa," I said and walked past her.

"Bye," she murmured as I closed the door behind me.

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(A/N) Double update!

I updated again because I might not be able to update tomorrow since I might be out all day for the 4th of July :)

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