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Chapter 37: Grinning Like an Idiot

Emma

It was Tuesday now, and that meant Louis was going to be back tomorrow. God, I miss him so much. I just want to be able to hold him in my arms again and be able to kiss his lips. I loved running my fingers through his feathery, brown hair. I missed that laugh and smile of his so dearly, and to know I would see him again tomorrow was almost surreal.

“What are you thinking about, Em?” Mom wanted to know, combing her fingers through my hair. I shrugged my shoulders, raising my glass of tea to my lips.

“Just… uh…”

“Louis?” She asked, and I blushed.

“How’d you know?”

Mom chuckled. “You were smiling.”

“Yeah, I just really miss him.” I went on, allowing myself to disappear back into my thoughts for a few moments or so. “I am worried about him, you know. He’s in rehab, and I never would’ve guessed Louis would be the type of person to cut.”

Mom reached out to squeeze my hand in reassurance, and I looked up at her. The look in her eyes already told me that she was going to say something to me that might make me feel a lot better. I smiled slightly at her, and she did the same.

“I know Louis is going to be just fine. Especially now that he has you,” she continued, and I took a shaky breath before she continued on. “You’re a really wonderful girl, Emma. I hope you realize that, because I’m sure everyone else does.”

I smiled. “Thanks, Mom.”

She patted my hand, standing up to walk out of the kitchen. “Hurry up and finish your breakfast, Em. The bus will be here any minute.”

“Okay, I know.”

I finished the last little bit of tea in my bottom of my glass, then walked out in front of the door to wait for the bus. I smiled to myself, thinking about how Louis was the one who had actually gotten me interested in drinking tea. I mean, I’ve always liked it; he just got me to drink it more often. When I thought I saw the bus pull up in front of my house, I grabbed my backpack and ran out of the door to catch up with it.

*

I had just gathered my books for first period, and as usual, Niall and I would walk to class together. He was carrying his books, looking as if he didn’t have a care in the world. Which, Niall never did really care about much, basically only his friends, family, his girlfriend, and food.

“I hate English. Why do we have to go here first?” Niall complained, struggling with holding his books a little bit.

“I know me too. But it’s not like any other classes are better,” I said, and he only nodded in agreement. “Now, we have to walk faster or we’re going to be late.”

He sighed, and I only chuckled at him before we walked into English. I sat down at my usual spot in the front of the room, while he made his way down in the back of the classroom. I looked at the empty seat where Louis usually sat, and then I thought about when he would come back to school and just talk to me again.

*

Liam

When first period ended, I decided to go and talk to Danielle for a little bit. We got along pretty well that night at the skating rink, and I wanted to see if I could get into another conversation with her. I studied her from afar, and she was looking oh so perfect to me.

Her curly brown hair spilled over her shoulders, and I watched how she applied lip gloss to her full pink lips. She closed her locker, and then what when I figured I should go over there and say something to her. Before she could walk totally out of my sight, I walked in front of her. When she recognized me, she smiled, and I smiled back.

“Hey, Danielle.” I greeted her.

“Hey, what’s up?”

“Nothing. I just wanted to know if you would want to hang out after school or something,” I asked, “you know, just talk and that.”

“Yeah, sure. I have dance practice tonight, but afterwards, I’m all yours.” She smiled, and I felt my heart skip a beat in my chest. I really wish she was all mine, but I knew she only meant it in a friendly kind of way.

“Okay, cool. So, what do you want to do?” I asked. “Would you maybe want to, just come to my house later? I could give you my address.”

“Sure, that would be great! See you then!”

*

It was almost six o’clock, and Danielle was going to be here any second. My heart felt as if it were about pound out of my chest. I then heard a knock at my door, and I knew it was her right away. I took a deep breath, and when I was sure I was ready, I opened the door.

Danielle was standing in my doorway, a huge smile plastered on her face. I invited her inside, and she greeted me with a friendly hug. I felt that since I had her all to myself tonight, I should tell her how I felt. If she felt the same way, then great. If she didn’t, hopefully we could still be good friends. I took a deep breath, guiding her over to the couch.

“Hey, Danielle. There’s something I wanted to talk to you about,” I went on, taking another reassuring deep breath. “It’s something I should’ve told you a while ago.”

“Okay, what is it?”

I closed my eyes, trying to clear my head of all thoughts possible. No matter how she may react to the news, I still know that keeping it inside would be harder than admitting my feelings. I opened my eyes once again, and they suddenly locked on hers.

“I like you, Danielle, okay?” I sighed. “But, if you don’t feel the same about me, that’s perfectly fine and I understand because–”

She pressed her lips to mine, and I was completely in shock. Of all things I predicted that might happen, this certainly wasn’t what I had expected. I kissed her back anyways though, letting it be more passionate and sweet than anything else.

She then pulled away, and I could seem to get myself to stop grinning like an idiot. She grabbed hold of my hand, her eyes locking on mine once again. I bit my lip, unsure of what exactly is going to happen next.

“I like you too, Liam.” She assured me. “And now that you got that off your chest, let’s hang out, shall we?”

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A/N: Payzer yay! Lol, and sorry I haven't updated this story in a while and that it was kind of shorter than I usually post. It's not much but at least it's still something, right? Lol. I don't know, maybe two-three or four chapters left? But remember, I have other stories and theres still an epilogue! Anyways, please remember to comment, vote, and fan me if you haven't done so already! I love you all, my lovely Directioners!(:

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