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Chapter 16: Way to Go Hazz

-Louis' POV-

After I managed to get Charlie back to sleep again, I stayed awake because,

1) I was worried about Charlie

Also, because...

2) because every aspect of life just felt like popping in my head.

Mostly, Eleanor's words filled my thoughts. I could hear her over and over in my head saying, "I can see it now, you're gonna marry that girl someday, Lou."

When Eleanor's voice slipped my mind, I thought about Harry. God, I missed him. Sure, he's given me every reason to hate him, but he was still my best friend, and I still missed him desperately. Despite everything he put me through, despite how much he betrayed me, I missed him dearly.

I thought about my mum, my sisters, and my stepdad. I thought of my real dad, and wondered why he hated me. Yes, why he hated me. I figured he left because of me -and me only- so I blame myself for tearing our whole family apart. I blame myself for him leaving.

Before long, Charlie was still asleep in my arms, but the sun began to rise. I had lost all track of time, lost in my thoughts. The horizon was a thin gold line, the clouds were a light pink and orange color. I walked over to peer out the window, when a voice broke the silence.

"It's beautiful, isn't it?" Charlie mumbled from the bed.

I smiled at the sound of her voice. "It is. How are you feeling, love?"

"Better."

"That's great.' I sat next to her on the bed.

She nodded. "Why are you up?"

I shrugged. "Couldn't sleep."

"Why not?"

"Because I was too busy thinking about you."

I saw the slightest blush creep to her cheeks. "Oh."

I kissed her forehead, which had returned to its normal temperature, as she wrapped her arms around my neck.

"Are the boys home?" She asked.

I shook my head. "No, why?"

She smirked a little. "Just wondering..."

"Tell meeeeee." I pleaded, taking her hand.

"I was thinking.."

"Seriously?"

"Well, I slept on it, and I think I'm ready... maybe. I mean, if you are." She said.

"I'm always ready, babe." I said, leaning in a little closer to her. I pressed a kiss to her neck first, traveling down her jawline, and to the corner of her mouth. I was starting to take her shirt off, when Harry walked in.

"Hey guys do you know where the- WHOA!" Harry yelled from the doorway.

I huffed in annoyance. "Whaaaat, Hazz?"

"I just need the mouthwash, bro." He chuckled and put his hands in the air.

"It's in the medicine cabinet." Charlie broke into the conversation.

Damn, way to ruin the mood Hazz.

-Charlie's POV-

Louis and I decided to wait until later to... you know.

Suddenly, my phone rang. I sprang up to answer it- it was my daddy!

"Hi daddy!" I cheered.

He chuckled. "Hey princess, what's up?"