Sentiments in the Sand (ON HOLD)

Chapter 16: Dinner and Paparazzi

Annikka POV

We got to the house, but there were too many cars to park in our driveway. So Paul, one of the bodyguards, assigned five more bodyguards to drive the fancy cars back to the hotel. He and another bodyguard, Sam, stayed just in case fans or paparazzi came. The lads were kind and helped us bring all the groceries in, while the Sam and Paul insisted on staying outside, "just in case," I couldn't convince them to come in, so I asked Beck and Niall to drag the garden set to the front lawn. I brought out the stand lamp, so they could see and gave them books and tea whilst Sarah and Kelly showed the boys where to put them all away, and after we had stuffed my refridgerator and all the cupboards, we still had three large bags of crisps, and a tub of extra ice cream. I shook my heads at Niall and Harry, who were the crisp and ice cream addicts. They gave me sheepish smiles. I opened the fridge and found an assortment of cheeses. Lovely for the pasta. "Hey, let's just eat the crisps and ice cream while the girls cook." Louis suggested. "Lou, that's not very gentlemanly. We should be helping the girls cook." Liam scolded. "No, it's alright. You are the guests, and we wouldn't all fit in the kitchen anyway." I told them. "Let's go with Louis's idea, except I'll come watch you boys and make sure you don't make a mess." Sarah said. We all nodded. "We'll just go change, alright?" they nodded and we went upstairs to change. "Wait, I didn't bring clothes!" Anna exclaimed. "Don't worry, you can borrow some of mine." Sarah told her, and we all got dressed. We went downstairs after and Jessica, Kelly, Anna, Skylar, and I walked over to the kitchen. "Kelly, fry the bacon. Jessica, please make some lemonade. Anna, would you mind frying eggs? Skylar, chop tomatoes. I'll boil the pasta." I told them. They all agreed and started grabbing pans and pitchers, spoons and spatulas. "All this bacon?" Kelly asked. I nodded. "How many eggs?" I heard Anna say as I heated some water. "All twelve, please." I told her. "You know, we're not going to fit in here, so maybe Kelly, Anna, and I should cook these over at my place and come back when we're done. I have a bigger kitchen." Jessica suggested. "Jess, that's a great idea. Sure, if you don't mind." I replied. "Of course I don't mind! I suggested it, and besides, I'm cooking for the boy of my dreams. Come on, girls!" and they brought the bacon, eggs, and lemons next door. "Let's get cooking." I told Skylar. She nodded and winked.

Liam's POV

It's very kind of Annikka to invite us over and cook for us. I can smell the tomato sauce. Oh, Niall was right. It smells so good. I saw Anna, Skylar, and Jessica go out the backdoor with eggs, bacon, and a bowl of lemons. I can't wait. I haven't eaten in five hours. I know we could've gone and bought something from outside, but I wouldn't want to seem rude. The girls are working hard to make us some nice meals and I'm pretty sure it will be worth it. I mean, if Niall can wait for a certain food even after not eating for five hours, this food is amazing. Niall has never gone wrong with food before. Besides, we've got crisps and ice cream. "So, what do you boys want to watch?" Sarah asked, walking towards us. She had gone to change into comfier clothes. "Well, what movies do you girls have?" Zayn asked. "Hmm, well let's see." she said, walking over to a little cabinet in the corner of the room. "Which one of you wants to choose?" she asked. "Louis." Zayn and I said simultaneously. Louis blinked, looking confused. "Okay, mate. Go choose us a nice movie with Sarah." Niall told him and Louis walked over with her and they started bring out DVDs.

Louis POV

It's nice to see my mates happy and all, but it makes me feel really lonely, like a third wheel. Or a 10th wheel, which is even worse. Eleanor isn't here and a lot of times I feel so useless. Everyone here has their "buddy". Except me. I guess Sarah was my grocery buddy, but I can't cuddle with her or anything. And I don't like her that way. I miss Eleanor so much. We hardly talk. I faked a call in the grocery, just so I wouldn't look so sad and akward. I wasn't talking to anyone. Just held the phone up to my ear, occasionally laughing and saying "Mhmm," to make it look real. Now my arm hurts. I guess I know I'm being sort of rude, but I'm just tired. It's not right, but I'll try to be nicer. I heard Liam and Zayn say my name, snapping me out of my thoughts. I blinked, trying to understand what was happening, and why I heard my name. "Okay, mate. Go choose us a nice movie with Sarah." Niall said. I didn't fully understand what had just happened, but I followed Sarah to a small cabinet full of DVDs. "Nemo?" she laughed. I faked a smile and shook my head. "Toy Story?" she suggested. "Watched it too many times." I told her. She gave me a puzzled look. This time I actually did smile. "Liam," I explained. Her mouth shaped a perfect "O" and she nodded. "What about... Wedding Planner  or Forest Gump?" she asked. "Forest Gump." I replied. She nodded and we walked back to my mates.