I Remember You Laughing [Larry Stylinson]

Chapter 15- Rough Take Off

Louis' POV

"I'm taking my fish and that's that!" Daisy yelled to her father who tried to grip the fish bowl, reminding her it was only for two weeks.

Louis darted from behind, taking Honey the fish and giving it to Grandma, who was lolling in the yard while they packed their luggage in the car; then checked his phone which had buzzed a few seconds earlier.

"Hey!" Daisy hit Louis on his bicep and made to take back the fish.

"Don't worry, Daisy, Dear. I'll take care of Honey for you, just have to keep him away from Tamar!" Grandma said, referring to her pet cat.

Daisy gasped and hit Louis again as he grabbed her hand away from the fish while he read the the text: Almost there. Abt 10 mins away.

Louis typed a reply. Can't wait to see you. Take your time on the road.

"Okay, okay, Guys! It's just Harry and Gemma coming so I'm gonna ride with them, okay?" He said, relieving Fizzie of her duffel bag.

"I wanna go with you, Louis!" said an excited Phoebe.

"Yeah, me too!" said Daisy, who kept eyeing for a chance to take back her fish.

"Sorry, Dad. I'm going with Gemma and Harry." Lottie said, measuring the livelier ride.

Mark threw his hands up, accepting that he would be carrying most of the luggage and Fizzie, who had no choice but to ride with him now that everyone else would be filling Gemma's car. She didn't mind though- she hated her dad feeling left out and he was already losing out on two weeks with them.

Louis stuffed the trunk with the last of the luggage, pushing the duffel bag past its' limits to allow the lid to close. As he sighed deeply, he felt a hand touch his shoulder. He turned around to meet his father's wary gaze.

"Son, I know this isn't the time, but I've been thinking -actually I sort of made a few arrangements . . ."

Louis' eyes narrowed and he stuck his chin out curiously as he shoved his hands in his coat pockets. "Dad, come on. We don't have all day. . ."

His father took a deep breath. "I think it's best if you come back to Australia with us. Permanently."

Louis pulled his hands out of his pockets and held them up. "Wai- wait wait! You want me to what? You do know I'm going to the most sought after college on this side of the globe, right? I don't exactly understand-"

"Louis, it's okay. I've spoken to a few friends, and a transfer is under way. I need my boy with me. You're my responsibility now. I can't just leave you all by yourself over here."

"A trans- What!? Are you out of your mind!? All my friends are here! Grandma is here!" He pointed to the fragile woman standing on the sandstone driveway, still holding Honey the fish.

"Louis, trust me. This is best for your future. Australia has good opportunities for you and your sisters-"

"And what about Ernie and Dorie! They are my brother and sister too!You think I'm just gonna forget about them!? " Louis flared his hands. "Gosh, you are so SELFISH!"

"Louis," Fizzie called. "Nobody wants to be away from Ernie, or Dorie, or Grandma. Dad's just trying to help." she spun around to her father, "Dad, maybe you should've brought this up before now, I mean, we're about to leave..."

Louis burst out into a rage, feeling his vein popping in his neck. "This is exactly what he wanted! To throw me off from going to Champton! You know what, Dad- I'm still going, and then after that I'm going to Wales to be with my baby brother and sister, and then after that I'm going to college in Doncaster and I'm staying with Grandma! I'm not going a shit to Australia with you! You are not going to show up after five years of not being here and dictate my life!"