Adopted by One Direction

Birthday No 1

I was woken up on a cold snowing Christmas Eve by a very freaky boy sitting on the end of my bed, staring at me mischievously. "Gosh, Louis, you scared me!" I exclaimed once I registered who that was. "That's the greeting I get on my birthday?" He pouted. "Sorry, Lou. Happy Birthday, my big, old brother." I hugged him. "That's what I was waiting to hear." Louis nodded satisfactorily. "Thanks. Now, do you know where did my four best friends go? I can't find them anywhere!" I subconsciously glance towards my window, seeing a footprint on the windowsill. Above us, I could faintly hear some whispers. "Oh. I think they, er, went out to buy your presents!" I grinned in the most convincing way I could. "Yeah. They forgot about your birthday, so they headed out to get you a last-minute present. Don't let them know I told you, Please?" "Fine," Louis replied grudgingly. "What time is it now?" "I've been 22 for nine hours already."

"Oh." The party should start in an hour. "I'll make you breakfast and then I've got something for you to do," I said, hopping out of bed and slipping a hoodie on over my pyjamas. "Breakfast sounds nice, but I'm not sure about the latter. What do you want me to do? Homework? Wash the dishes?" "Nope. It's a treasure hunt." "Ooh!" Louis clapped his hands together and looked at me with shining eyes looking 5 more than 22 years old. "What treasure?" "You'll see." I gave him a plate of pancakes, but they were no ordinary pancakes. I had put some food colouring in it, and also added icing and sprinkles, so it resembled a birthday cake. The real birthday cake we had prepared for him though, was much grander, So I didn't want Louis to feel so full. I watched him eat impatiently because I didn't want to be late for the birthday party. The boys had left me in charge to take care of him before the actual party.

"Faster, faster, faster." I hurried him while he chewed. "Bite, chomp, swallow, repeat. Come on! Bite, chomp, swallow, repeat." "What's the hurry, kiddo? Can't this old man enjoy his breakfast in peace?" "Nuh-uh uh." I pulled him away from the kitchen table once his plate was cleared. I dragged him all the way to his room and pointed at a piece of paper taped on his bedside table. "That's one of the clues," I explained. "Now look for the others. Quick." The first clue was 'Where Harry almost ate your face'. Louis chuckled. "I think I know where that is." He went to the kitchen and found a piece of paper taped onto the wall. "Why did you have to have such a good memory?" I sighed. "I have the brain of a genius," Louis replied, opening the second piece of paper. "Where we first saw Peyton." Now, this is tricky. I think Zayn saw her in my room, didn't he?" "Nope." "Er, when did they first see her? I think it was when she came to stay with you for that night, wasn't it? I'm guessing they saw her somewhere near the front door."

"Bingo." We continued like this for fifteen minutes, me occasionally giving him hints trying to hurry him up because the boys would kill me if we were late. "Where your favourite 12-year-old girl lives." Louis read aloud the last clue. "My brain could be in my feet and I could still figure this out!" "Great." We went up to my room, where my window was wide open, awaiting Louis. I could see snowflakes falling lightly outside, creating a rather magical atmosphere. Perfect. "Just follow my lead," I said mysteriously. I climbed out of the window and onto the tree, beckoning Louis to follow me He raised his eyebrows. "Are you sure this is safe? Liam's not going to like it." Louis questioned. I replied by rolling my eyes. Louis shrugged. "Well, since Liam isn't here now, I have no objection." With one leap, he literally jumped onto the tree, making it sway a little. I then climbed onto the roof, and caught sight of everyone, just waiting for the birthday star to come.

"OK, Louis, you can climb up now," I called up to him, heart beating faster in excitement. I couldn't wait to see Louis get surprised. "Onto the roof?" Louis asked suspiciously. "I thought you had no objection?" "Coming." There was a groan as Louis heaved himself up onto the roof, then a girly scream when he saw all the decorations and people. "Suprise!" We all yelled, throwing confetti at him. "Thank you, everyone!" Louis yelled, beaming. "I love you, lads!" He continued in a carrying voice, tackling the boys into hugs. "And these lovely ladies." He gave the boys' girlfriends and Lily a kiss on the cheek. "And of course, my gorgeous girlfriend." Louis twirled Peyton around and kissed her fully on the lips. It was like those fairytale moments, with snow falling softly on their shoulders as they kissed. He pulled away from her then saw me grinning. "Oh, and also my wonderful sister over there." He added. "Let the party begin!"