𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐖 - Louis Partridge/ book 1, 2, & 3

14: In Your Arms

I had barely opened my eyes when a face was in my sight. Vigorously, I opened and closed my eyes until my vision was finally clear.

"Louis?" I asked weakly.

I knew it was Louis. I could smell him through his cologne, he's been wearing it since the day I met him.

He holds my hand genuinely. "Get some rest."

"Where am I?"

"The school clinic."

"Why am I not home?"

Scratching the back off his head, he nervously answered me. "I didn't want your aunt to get worried so..."

"You took me here?" I continue with a slight chuckle.

I'm glad that Louis was the one who found me. It could've been someone else. Considering that he did save my life and didn't just leave me alone in the streets, I was so concerned about him too.

Sliding a strand of Louis' perfectly soft hair behind his ear, "You're wet."

"Don't worry about me and sleep."

"Okay, thanks." I paused, "Wait, you're just gonna sleep there?"

"Yeah."

I opened my mouth to speak, like a fish above water. But Louis stopped me and kept his hand locked with mine.

"Louis, I think you should sleep on one of these beds," I stated.

"But I need to keep you company."

"Should I lay down beside you then?" He suggests.

I'm half nervous and fine with his offer. I've never slept beside a boy in my entire life. Louis is just a friend. But still, HE'S A BOY!

"O-okay." I stutter.

He gets comfy beside me and hugs me against his chest. I could feel his heart pound and his body was cold. He must have been so tired. This is entirely my fault. If it wasn't for me, this could have been Louis' best homecoming ever.

I fell asleep in his sweet and gentle arms.

I wake up in the middle of the night. The moonlight was shining through the window above the school clinic's hospital bed. I turned to my right only to see and sleeping angel beside me. His mouth was open ajar and his hair was extremely messy. Strands of Louis' hair was scattered all over his face. I couldn't help but chuckle softly.

I close my eyes to back to sleep but I couldn't so I went out on the rooftop to get some fresh air.

Inhaling deeply, I smile formed on my face as I felt the cold London breeze. I didn't know why I was exactly happy. Not after what I have just gone through a few hours ago. I know that there are many things to think about that makes me happy. Although, what am I think about?

I heard footsteps approach from behind me. I turned to see and it was, of course, Louis.