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•Chapter 11•

Warning: a romantic scene uwu
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It's another day at the institute. You had woken up. You're really late and you cursed to yourself- you've been so tired lately and couldn't go to sleep because of last night's..Incident with Lou. You blushed at the thought but quickly realized that there are bunch of noise outside. It's like every doll is talking and murmuring. What's happening? You immediately walked over to see what's going on. You look for Mandy and Nolan in the crowd, hoping they woulf have answers. You finally found them and hurried to them.

"Mandy! Nolan! What's going on?! Why's everyone freaking out?" You asked, scared to be honest. Nothing like this ever happened. It's usually quiet, disciplined, orderly-mannered. In some way, perfect.

"There you are, (y/n)! Where have you been?! There are new dolls that arrived today.. But- they're ugly dolls. I don't think they're the same kind as we are. Somehow they ended up here and- they said that they're going to stay here to train and go to the big world!!" Nolan said to you, talking so fast you had to process everything again. What??..So basically it's like the aliens have invaded our planet. Damn.

"Hold up.. Is this a joke!? I overslept for a bit and something this big happens!?"

"You overslept? How come?" Mandy tilted her head

"...i-it's uh- a long story. Wait so- Let me get this right. So right now, there are 'ugly' dolls, who came from another place-"

"it's called uglyville." Mandy interrupted with a smile.

"okay. Sure, uglyville. Those ugly dolls came here for.. What?"

"to run the gauntlet and go to the big world." Nolan answered.

"Okay i got it. And how did Lou respond to this?"

"He uh..let them stay. I'm not sure what he's up to, really."

"oh. I see.."

There was a brief silence between the three of you. You need to figure out why Lou let them stay. It's probably just to look good... But, what happends on the last test? When the gauntlet starts? Will he let them participate too? That's very unlikely of Lou.

"As the second leader, i should get more information on this. I'll go to Lou's, okay?" you smiled and waved at them as they wished you good luck.

You were now in front of his building. Knocking a few times before they opened. "(y/n)!..There you are- I.. I was w-" he paused and sighed "listen- I'm glad you're here because i need your help. You've heard about the news, right?" he stuttered.

Poor Lou..He seems nervous.

"U-uhm..Yeah....uh-are you okay?" You asked, flustered from his haste.

His hair is a bit messy..

"Of course! It's just that i really don't know what to do. I guess want to explain to you- and everyone else too, of course, that i would never lie to you!" He frowned

Did he get some sleep..?

"O-okay, okay! Calm down, Louis! Relax.." you hushed him down and held his shoulders.

"sorry, sorry.. Come in." he looked down embarrassed, and invited you in to his house.

You sat down across him on his comfy sofa and stared at each other.

"(y/n)..I think it's really best if i tell you everything from the start. Please... Don't be mad at me."

Damn it.. Don't give me that look, Lou!! I can never say no to that face.

You nodded hesitantly, not sure of what he's about to tell you.

He then started to talk, unveiling his backstory to you and his secrets too. How could he trust me so much? Maybe he has never had anyone close to him as much as me before.

"Ever since Ox and i became friends.. I was scared. I have plenty of reasons, selfish reasons..But it really is all i have."

He refused to look at you in the eyes as he spoke, "I was made to be perfect.. And to lead all these dolls to the big world. But ever since Ox appeared... I can tell how determined he is to go to the big world. But I can't let that happen! If he succeeds to go to the big world, because of that, everyone would've realized that they don't have to be 'perfect' like me to go to the big world... I would have no purpose. What am i supposed to teach them? Nothing. They don't need me to be themselves. No one would care about me." You gave him a sympathetic look, listening closely.

And he continued, "I mean- I'm their role model! And if Ox changes that... I really don't have any purpose as a doll anymore. So i made up a rule. That only pretty dolls can go to the big world." Lou bit the inner side of his cheeks. "and because i can't change the rules.. Everyone started to turn on Ox.. So I sent him away... It's just my job."

You listened to him as he spoke, studying him as well. Just to make sure he wasn't pulling any tricks.

He looks up at you, an apologetic look on his face. You sigh and mumbled, "hey, it's okay.. I just don't understand why you would send him away.. Why not keep him here whilst not letting him train? Are you really telling me the whole story, Lou?" You looked at him sympathetically, not wanting to put more pressure on him.

He looked away, and before leaning back into the sofa, "Do you not believe me?" he said. You stared at him and crossed your legs, "Why does it matter so much whether i believe you or not?" you teased, you know how important you and you opinions are to him.

He raised a brow, "what's it to ya?" he huffed and you smiled, "don't start with that crap, Lou."

"Oh please, Spare me the sass." he rolls his eyes

"i guess that's what happens if i spend too much time with you."

"So it's my fault now?" he smiled

"Yup! How slow are you?" you giggled, making him blush.

"okay now you're just bullying me." he stood up and crossed his arms. You stick your tongue at him and he huffed, walking over you and holding his hands up like he's about to give you the tickle wickles rawr xd.

"no no noo im sorry!! Please, I'm ticklish!!!" you squealed and scoot away, still on the sofa panicking. He smirked and leaned to you wuickly before you get away, but he leaned too much and lost balance, causing him to fall over you.

It's an awkward position. He rested his hands next to both side of your head and his face was close with yours. Both of you processed what had happened and he quickly apologizes with a slight blush on his face. It was cute.

"sorry..That was- again, unprofessional of me.. and definitely not perfect." he mumbled, his expression softening, locking eyes with you. "it's okay, nothing is perfect..And i like it that way." you gave him a little smile. For some reason, you both weren't moving.

"well, you are." Lou flirted and chuckled. You couldn't help but blush, giggling and furrowing your eyebrows. "ah! stop it- You're so cheesy!"

He realized what he just said and turned his head away to hide his red face. You grinned and  opened your mouth to say something, but then the two of you heard a camera clicking.

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Hey!! We're bacc~ sorry, I've been busy with schools and basically everything else in life. So many new things came up and i have a list of many things to try sometime jn the future. But don't worry, I'M NOT GIVING UP ON THIS BOOK LIKE ALL THE OTHER BOOKS I'VE LEFT TO SUFFER AND BE UNFINISHED FOREVER. It may take a while to update, but i really hope you're okay with that! I am so thankful for all of the readers who patiently waits for me and just- supporting me. Please feel free to critic, just be polite cuz im a sensitive bean. ILY ALL💕✨✨

(also, wht do you think about me making a one shot for multifandoms👀? Please tell me what you think~ thank you againヽ(*'з｀*)ﾉ
-Mars