Lou and You.

Chapter 9

"No, it can't be." Lou rolling around on her bed. "It's just can't. She definitely leans into the kiss too." She's been doing this the whole night. Trying to sleep but can't stop her mind from roaming around you.

"just ask her" ... "what if she runs away again?" ... "then trap her." Lou is now having a conversation with herself. "no, that's a bit forceful." ... "then go to her apartment." ... "yeh. That way she can't run." she now sounds a bit stalker-ish.

Eventually Lou fell asleep but she wakes up continuing the same thoughts. She tries to practice the things she will say to you, and if you reject her, "well, let's not dwell on that yet."

Lou walks into her club and goes to her seat. But you're not there. So, the drama inside her starts to spiral up. 'did she quit? It can't be.' she jumps a bit when Kevin appears.

"hey, boss." he said lazily.

"where's the newbie." she tries to adjust her jacket and pretend she is cool and calm. She is definitely not.

"she is sick. That's why I'm covering her shift." he tries to state the obvious, but she didn't even notice. she just gives him a nod.

"well. Give me something to clear my throat." she begins to worry, 'is that why she pulls away from me? Doesn't want me to get sick.' Lou starts wondering again like a teenage girl.

"sure. Boss." Kevin then mix an old fashion for her. "I learned it yesterday." he passes it to her with a proudest smile.

"mhm." Lou takes a sip and immediately squints her eyes. "too much." she pauses and try not to spit it out. "too much Angostura bitter."

"really??" Kevin drinks it from his mixer and instantly spit it out. "... you're right."

"just pass me a water bottle." Lou miss the plain old water, which she doesn't even like it before. She enjoys being drunk because that way she can sleep better. But right now, she is fond of it. Maybe it is not the drink she desires so much. it is the time that Lou and you spent together. Lou chucks down the remaining water and heads out with her swagger walk. 'it's time to stalk.' she means talk, either way she is now stomping her boots and heading upstairs.

DING-DONG!

You open the door and sees Lou. She can see your face is a bit red, not knowing you are checking her out. "Hey."

"...Hi." you hesitated to let her in, but she is not having any of that. She walks pass you like she owns this place. "welcome. You're totally welcome." you said sarcastically.

As she is taking off her boots, she keeps telling herself 'just go straight to the point. You got this.' Lou turns to you and sees you standing in the middle of the living room. You look a bit pale. Her eyes soften and walk toward you. 'you got this.' she repeats internally.

"what's wrong with you?" Lou looks at you directly. She can see you becomes a bit sheepish. Your eyes wondering around the room and you're holding your arms nervously. Now, Lou is even more worry. There are thousands of conversations in her head right now. Too much that it might become its own story.

"Look," you begin to speak. "you're right." Lou puts her hands in her pockets for safekeeping. "the kiss was nice, I did enjoy it." Lou eyes light up like the firework and smile widen on her face. You continue to speak but she is too excited to hear any of them.

Lou scratch her nose and try to hide her excitement. "I was asking how you feel." another smile cracks open, "Kevin told me you are sick."

Your face turns bright red. You immediately wish to dig a hole and bury yourself in. "forget everything I said, like right now!" you try to walk away, but Lou is not letting you go this time.

"hey." she bit her bottom lips trying to hide her smile. "so you enjoyed, huh?"

"... I did." she can see your face heating up.

"did? Hmm." It's time to do it probably. Lou cups your cheek and give you kiss. She can feel your smile into it and it is lovely. "what about now?" she pulls back this time.

"it's ... nice." you manage to squeeze out some words.

"good." Lou smirk. This is even better than any scenarios she imagined. She like this. She likes you.

You guys take a seat and Lou notice your dinner. Chinese takeout, her favorite. But here comes the frown. "so, were you sick?"

You caught her staring at your food and decides to hand you a chopstick. "you want some?"

"you didn't answer my question." Lou just looks at you.

"err. Kind of?" you sit down next to her and she just keep gazing at you. She chooses to find out by herself. She lifts up her bangs, and leans her forehead to yours.

"fever?"

No answers. You just look into her eyes and pause. Lou wonders if she broke you again. "your eyes..." you start to speak and unintentionally cups her cheek. "I feel like I can see the whole universe from you."

"So I guess you weren't sick at all. Huh." Lou lean back a bit and smirk.

"sorry."

"you really shouldn't lie. I was worry." Lou admits.

"worry? Really?" she chuckles when she sees your face lit up.

"yeh. Who's gonna take care of the cleaning. Kevin can't clean at all." she tries to hide her adoration from you.

You turn on the TV. "you wanna watch a movie?"

"sure." It's been so long since she watches anything on a TV.

"what do you wanna watch?" you can see Lou's hesitated. She is wondering what is good these days. But she cannot think of one, so she tries not to embarrasses herself. "I don't care much."

After dinner, you stand up and start cleaning up the dish. But Lou already miss you. "can I stay tonight?"

"you're always welcome in my couch." you joke.

"come on." she pout standing behind you. "after the kiss, you expect me to sleep on the couch?" she absolutely wants more.

"we'll have to see how this goes before I let you in."

"mhm." you're clearly teasing her. But she like it, hard to get. Lou takes a look at her phone. 3 unread texts from Kevin.

Help! Where are you?

So many customers here!!

Help!!!! >.<

Lou shakes her head, 'Jesus. This kid...' she looks back to you and smile. The simplest action from you can make her heart warms, even though you're just drying the plates. "alright. Fine." she is reluctant to leave but she has to help Kevin. "I've got go now."

You look up at her with disappointment. "you're going back to the club?"

Lou starts putting her boots on. "yeh. I'm cleaning tonight." she just makes up some excuse.

"I can help." you look at her gently.

"no, it's fine. Take the night off." Lou holds you closer and whisper "and when you come back, I'll make sure to work you so hard, you'll be breathless." she takes in the sight in front her and give you a kiss. "bye. Honey."

The rest of the night, Lou works in the club with a smile she cannot stop. It is like a charm you put on her. She hasn't felt this excitement and fondness for a long time. It is surely a good feeling and she wish to keep it going, with you.