Running Bases With You

Chapter 33

{unedited}

*Louis' POV*

"Annabeth. Annabeth, wake up."

She stirs slightly in her sleep, but doesn't wake up. I shake her lightly until her eyes finally peel open, squinting to adjust to the new lighting.

"Morning, love." I smile down at her, her arms still draped around me with her head laying on my chest.

"Morning." Annabeth gives me a small smile.

Annabeth lifts her head from my chest, moving her hair away from her face. She stretches out her arms and legs, wincing slightly as she tries to stretch out her right arm all the way. I bite back the frown that tries to make an appearance at the obvious discomfort she's feeling.

She flops her arms back down, looking at me sleepily. "What time is it?"

I check my phone lock screen. "Nearly eleven."

Annabeth groans, running her hands through her hair. "I have to be at work in two hours."

My eyes widen in shock. "You have work today?"

Shit! It's gunna ruin my plan...

"Yeah, but I won't be there long though. I get off at five. Mr. Madison is taking treatment now, so he wants me to go in once or twice a week just to keep things functioning and in good order. His daughter is supposed to come in and help me." She explains and I mentally scream in joy.

Thank God! My plan can still work!

"Oh, well that's good then I guess." I smile, rubbing her back gently.

"Yeah, I guess." She huffs before looking around the room mindlessly. "I need a shower."

Without another word, Annabeth hops off of the bed and starts searching through her drawers for something to wear. She pulls out a pair of dark blue jeans and a black t-shirt first, grabbing a pair of new knickers and a bra after. I bite my lip as I observe the lacy material, my thoughts running wild.

Snap out of it before you get a boner, you twat!

I shut my wandering eyes, shaking my head. I need to control myself.

"While I'm in the shower, you can look through the kitchen and eat anything you want. I won't be too long." Annabeth shoots me a small smile before going into the bathroom.

I get out of her bed and take my opportunity to walk down the hall to talk to the one person I need to get information from.

Talia.

I can hear her in the kitchen humming silently to herself while she fixes something to eat. She doesn't notice me walk in until I open the refrigerator to find something to drink.

"Louis! Good Lord, you scared me!" Talia yelps.

I chuckle at her, rolling my eyes. "I walked straight through the kitchen door and to the refrigerator that is literally right next to you. How could you not have seen me?"

Talia scowls, crossing her arms. "I dunno! Maybe I'm going blind!"

I snort, shaking my head. "Anyways, enough about your poor eyesight and lack of hearing, I need to talk to you."

Talia immediately perks up, uncrossing her arms and leaning back on the counter top. "About what? Things like this normally don't go over well. Should I be worried?"

I roll my eyes as I take a seat at the kitchen table with a bottle of water in hand. Talia pops off the cap for me and I take a large gulp of water before speaking. "I need your oh-so-lovely advice. You know that Annabeth's birthday is tomorrow, yeah?"