Peacemaker

Chapter forty

Elizabeth's point of view.....

Oh shit oh shit oh shit. Today's the day. I'm dreading it because two major things are happening to me. One: my psycho little sister Launa is coming to stay. Two: I might-

"Lizzy?" Liam's voice drifts from the kitchen "Launa's on the phone!" I sigh and drag myself off the couch. I snatch the phone from Liam

"What?" I snap

"Oh hi Elizabeth!" Launa's high pitched voice squeals "I'm coming! I'm about five minutes away! It's so beautiful here! I can't wait-"

"Yeah yeah, whatever!" I cut her off "did mum mention how long you were staying?"

"Three weeks, but-"

"THREE WEEKS!" I scream, nearly dropping the phone "no! You can't stay for that long! I'll die!"

"What?" Launa says, confused "come on Liz! I'm not that bad!"

"Oh trust me Launa, you are! See you in five minutes" with that, I hang up and slam the phone onto the kitchen bench.

"Three weeks!" I yell "three weeks!"

"Stop over reacting!" Liam says "it'll be fine. Maybe she's changed since you last saw her!" I sigh

"Fine, whatever." I say, and walk outside to wait for Launa.

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Launa's point of view.....

I see the house and nearly die. It's so big, and beautiful. I can't believe I'm living here for three weeks. Though Elizabeth didn't seem to happy about it. I don't think she likes me. She and I were never close, so I'm not expecting a warm welcome from my big sister.....

The taxi pulls up and I hurry to get my bags from the boot. Surprisingly, Elizabeth is by my side, helping me

"Hey Launa" she grumbles

"Hey sis" I reply

"Let me just get one thing straight" she says, serious "Liam......is MINE" I nod

"Fine, fine!" I say in hope that she won't rip my head off "what about the others?"

"All taken" she says, and my shoulders slump

"What?" I complain "how am I supposed to survive three weeks with bunches of lovey dovey couples and no single eye candy?"

"Get over it" is all my sister says. We haul my bags up the front steps and enter the house, which is just as lovely inside as it is out.

"Guys!" Elizabeth calls loudly "Launa's here!" I hear a pair of feet scamper towards me, and I am tackled by a man at least twenty years old

"Mini Lizzy!" He yells, squeezing me

"Um.....hello?"

"Launa, meet Louis" Elizabeth says, and then introduces me to the rest of the crowd that has gathered

"Liam, Niall, Harry, Zayn, Sophia, Skye, Pippa, and of course you know Alix and Lea" I grin evilly

"Oh yes," I say "I know them very well. Tell me Alix, do you remember the time when you were dated to do a painting with your-"

"Shut up Launa!" Alix snaps, and the guy holding her hand, Zayn smirks

"Pray tell Alix!" He says cheekily "I want to know"

"You shut up too!" Yep, hasn't changed a bit. Still a stuck up snob.

"Nice to see you again Lea," I say

"Sorry I can't say the same for you," she replies with venom. Yeesh, why are they so touchy today?

"Well now we know everyone," Elizabeth says "lets unpack Launa. You're sharing my room, so come on" I sigh and follow her up a long hallway.

My eyes linger on one particular person.

And he stares back.

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Lea's point of view.....

I can't believe Launa has to stay with us! I remember all the times she was such a ditz around me and Liz and Alix! Even now, at sixteen, I can tell she hasn't changed. Louis doesn't seem to care

"I like her!" He tells me as we stroll down the beach "she seems nice"

"Stop talking like that Lou" I say "you're making me jealous!" Not that I would ever be jealous of Launa. She had shoulder length blonde hair, she was quite tall for her age, and her eyes were the colour of almonds. She wasn't particularly sporty, but she was a brainiac. She's had a few boyfriends, but she likes to play with them, and when they get old, she throws them away.

"Aw come of it Lee Lee," Louis whines, wrapping his arms around my waist "I would never fall for Mini Lizzy! She's what? Four years? Fives years younger than me?" I nod my head

"Well if she tries anything, let me know," I tell him, sounding like a worried mother "she's not having a go at my man"

"Oh I'm a man am I?" Louis asks cheekily. I roll my eyes

"Maybe," I tease "you'd have to prove it" Louis's eyes light up

"How?" I giggle

"Guess!"

Lets just say that ended the conversation for a while......