True - Louis Tomlinson (Sequel to 30 days with Niall Horan)

16. What if?

Chapter sixteen: What if?

I glanced over at the clock as Fizz left and it was 11:30 at night, I was still wearing my work clothes because I had a late shift. So I quickly jumped in the shower and decided I would decide when I’m out whether it was a good idea. I strongly considered just bawling my eyes out, but I don’t know why I was so upset. So I just got out of the shower and towel dried the bits that got wet and brushed my hair out. It was already 11:50, but I didn’t want to be early…What if this is a prank? I felt my heart race.

I just jumped into some skinny jeans and a hoodie before making my way out into the freezing cold and walked to the tree, and there Lou was standing against the tree with hundreds of little tea lights surrounding him, and he had a stone and was calving something in the tree. He didn’t notice me until a twig snapped under my feet. And he shot a look in my direction, his hair flicking in a swift movement with him.

“I didn’t think you’d come.” He had a massive grin on his face from ear to ear, I couldn’t help but smile back.

“What you writing there?”  I smiled walking over, careful not to catch fire. I got a look at the tree and I could faintly see from the light of the candles ‘Give me another chance?’ carved into the tree next to our names.

“I know I stuffed up.” He started, taking my hands in his, I jumped but I didn’t let go, I missed it so much. “Sorry…” He mumbled going to let go but I held on tighter. “Would you please give me another chance?”

“I have watched you with Eleanor for a good 3 or 4 years. Do you know how much that hurt?”

“I’m sorry…” He mumbled, I could almost make out a tear forming. When he blinked, it ran down his cheek. I reached out to wipe it away with my thumb.

“Of course I will give you another chance.” I smiled, gently wiping away the tear. He grabbed my hand, and intertwined my fingers with his, squeezing my hand lightly. Before pulling me into a nice big bear hug and held onto me for a few minutes, just hugging, which was something I missed so much, he smelled different, but still amazing.

It was only now that I realised that the lights were actually set up as a trail, on either side. He intertwined his fingers with mine again, kissing me on the cheek, before taking me down the trail. At the end of the trail was a massive opening with a fire, and around the fire were the other four boys, all smiling and joking. Until Zayn saw us coming and yelled “Hey! She’s actually hot!” I started blushing, I had never actually met the whole band at once before.

Niall was the first to stand up and gave me a massive greeting hug, telling me I looked pretty tonight, in the cutest Irish accent. Next was Zayn, he called me babe and apologised after Lou hit him over the head, (playfully of course) for calling me hot. After that was Harry, he said Lou talked about me heaps, then dodged Lou’s hand before Liam came and hugged me, apologising for everyone else’s behaviour.

We all sat around the fire and talked about all their experiences as a band, not that I didn’t already stalk them like any other One Direction fan, but some of it was new. The boys were all very sweet and Harry’s taming up a little because he’s getting old! As he said, winking at me. I was super nervous, but they were all so chilled and inviting that I couldn’t help but fit right in. When it hit about 1 am Lou said “I better get her home.” As I yawned, so I hugged all of the boys goodbye, who promised to see me tomorrow because they have a “Big surprise planned”. When we had finally said our goodbyes, Lou offered me a piggy back, which I took, I was absolutely exhausted!

When we finally got back to my place, Lou set me down on the front porch and I let myself in, expecting Lou to follow but he didn’t. “How about we move things slowly, so we can both adjust better.” He suggested. Kissing me quickly before leaving to go back to the boys. I don’t know how I feel about that, maybe slowly is a good idea. I slid on my track suit pants and a tank top and jumped into bed, plugging my phone into charge and saw that I had a message.

From: Lou

You looked absolutely beautiful tonight. Call me when you wake up – Boo xoxo

I smiled at my phone, before falling asleep, dreaming about what had happened that day, probably the best day of my life, I had my Boo back, which was all that mattered.

I woke up and grabbed my phone to see another text message.

From: Lou

Good morning beautiful, here’s just a little taste of what to expect every day, call me when you get this – Boo xoxo

I hesitated to hit call, what did he have in store?

Me: Normal Lou: bold

Hey beautiful, did you sleep well?

That I did

Sounds like it, when do you think you’ll be up and dressed?

In about an hour, why?

We have a party to go to! 

I don’t have any nice clothes…

Check your front room.

How did you get in?

I kept the key by accident and well… Never threw it out, it just sat at the bottom of my suitcase forever.

Okay, thank you.

See you in an hour

Ciao!

Bye

I hauled myself out to my front room to find a beautiful cocktail dress, heels, bag and jewellery on my couch. The dress was a very light, pink, cream colour, which was strapless and tight the whole way down, with black, lace, floral patterns on the bottom. The shoes were open toe, light pink with a bow on the top, the bag was just simply black, and there were beautiful white-gold, diamond earrings and a necklace to match. With a note next to it saying This is only the start of my apology.

I jumped in the shower, washing my hair and face quickly, leaving enough time for hair and make-up and 5 minutes before 12 I rushed to get my dress and shoes on before Lou knocked on the door. I took a quick look in the mirror, my hair was straightened, and the top part pulled back leaving my side fringe down but still looking normal. My make up was very natural, clear lip gloss, browns, and mascara. I grabbed my bag quickly before opening the door to seeing Lou in his full tux, looking sexy as ever.

“Ready to go to LA?” He asked, smile as big as ever.