Same Eternal Pattern

CHAPTER 10

The way back home could be described as quirky as fuck. It was obvious that something major happened between Liam and Zayn. They didn't say a word when they returned to the tents, but Zayn was happier than the habitual and Liam's face resembled to a tomato. This time, Zayn didn't want to sit on the passenger's site, so I took it happily, that meant I got first row to be with Louis. On the contrary, Liam and Zayn sat on the backseat next to Niall.

I wouldn't describe myself as a busybody but the temptation to know the current status in their relationship was killing me. Silence filled the car. I took a glance through the rear-view. Their attention was focused on different points of the view, but they were caressing each other's fingers on the free gap between the two. Niall slept all the way through, so he wasn't aware of anything. The rest of the time, I just spent it looking at the concentrated expression of Louis while driving and listening to the radio.

By the time, we got to our respective houses, I was knackered.

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I didn't have plans for the next day. I texted Louis about something silly that happened on TV, and I decided to retake my jogging sessions. But nothing interesting occurred during those. By lunch time, I decide to give cooking a go. I think about the wide range of possibilities I can cook, and at the end of all the brain storming, I arrive to the conclusion that the best dish I could prepare is a salad.

I choose a playlist to play. I'm gathering all the ingredients when suddenly the doorbell rings. I take it all aside and go to the door to take a look through the peephole. It's Louis, and a fluffy black figure moves restlessly at his feet. I open the door. Louis stands there grinning at me with his hands in his pockets. He's wearing a black training jacket with its pairing trousers. The outfit was completed by some wasted white Vans. Well, accurately, they were once white, now they have a strange brown colour. I don't have time to greet him appropriately because the big fluffy thing jumps at me.

-Wow. You must be Clifford. -I say taking his paws and shaking them carefully. The dog barks as a response. -Nice to meet you, I'm Harry. - I knee in front of Clifford to pet his head. He seems to like it.

-I hope you don't mind I brought him. -Louis says. I look up at him.

-Of course not. It's a pleasure to finally meet this lad. – Clifford barks at my words and that makes me laugh. I keep petting him.

-I went for a walk with him, and I realized we were walking next to your house, so I thought about coming over. But I can go if you have other plans. - I shake my head to his words while my complete attention is on Clifford. -Or I could leave you two alone and I'll go. -I stare at Louis and I notice a slight jealousy in his voice, his smile still intact. I stand on my feet and Clifford takes the petting cease as a green card to run around the house to inspect every corner. Closing the door behind Louis, I take a step closer towards him.

-Hi. -I say, taking another step till our faces are inches away.

-Hi. -Louis whispers and I don't wait any longer to kiss him. Our lips touch, and the mellow rhythm of his kiss widens my smile.

We separate at last. This is the second time he is at my house and things have changed. Now, I could kiss him whenever I wanted. I like the improvement.