Being Louis (Zouis)

Chapter 42

The multimedia is a cellist named Mischa Maisky. He's playing Menuet, which you'll hear about later in the chapter. If you don't like classical music. You don't have to listen but it's a really good song!

-Zayn

It took me three years to realise the mistake I made to let Louis go. Liam's words have haunted my mind for three long years. He left. He left for New York without even telling me goodbye. I hear a knock at the door and some murmuring outside. I'm not expecting anyone and Mum moved out to travel the world with my sisters so I'm here alone. I walk to the door and slowly open it.

"Zayn?"

"Liam, hi." He pulls me into a hug and pats my shoulder.

"How have you been? I haven't seen you in what? Three years."

"Yeah. I guess, I've been busy at the shop."

"Maybe I should come by some time, I've been thinking about some designs that I like."

"I don't think you'd want a tattoo at your age." He laughs and shakes his head.

"You think I'm that old? We'll see Malik, we'll see." I smirk and lean on the door.

"What are you doing here?"

"I came here to invite you to Louis' welcome home party."

"Louis' coming home?"

"Yeah, and I know you guys aren't on great terms right now but if you could just come on this special occasion I-"

"I'll come."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"Great!"

"The party starts at six, but you are welcome whenever."

"Great. Thanks." I close the door and look at the time.

"Damn you, Payne." I only have 15 minutes to get dressed.

-Liam

"Dad, you can stop hugging me now."

"No, 5 more minutes." I hug Louis closer and tighter.

"I wish I could hold you like this forever."

"Okay, Liam. Other people would like a turn squeezing the life out of Louis." I pull away and shoot a look towards my husband.

"Like who?" Hayden pushes me out of the way and squeezing Louis.

"It's been too long."

"What's all the chaos about huggin- Louis!" Harry runs up to Louis and joins in the group hug.

"Hugs for ev'ryone!" Niall walks over and cuddles up to Louis' leg. I join in again to complete our group hug.

"I've only been gone a semester and you guys were at my graduation!"

"That was forever ago! But you're here to stay!" We stay like this until we hear grumbling under us. We look down at Niall, who smiles and points to his tummy.

"Hungry!" We laugh and walk to the kitchen. I pick up Niall and kiss his cheek, making his giggle. I set him on my hip while he crosses his arms with a pout.

"Daddy, big boys no need kisses!"

"No, but Daddy's boys do!" He giggles again as we walk to the kitchen but the doorbell rings.

"Who could be at the door, Nialler?"

"Ice cream man!"

"The ice cream man? No!" I coo at him as we walk towards the door. I open the door to reveal Zayn with flowers in his hands.