Chapter 11: Making Up

                                    

                                          
Chapter 11: Making Up 
                          
Louis woke up Tuesday morning to the sound of the alarm he had to set himself. He heard the shower going which meant Liam had already woken up, and was already in there. Louis sighed, he really hated that things weren’t good between himself and Liam. All he wanted was to kiss Liam and be held by Liam. But Louis refused to apologize first, as he usually did, because this time he really didn’t do anything wrong. He was sticking up for Zayn, and there was no fault in that.
                          
Louis slowly made his way out of bed and to Zayn’s room, deciding to stop there first. He listened through the door for movement and was pleased to hear Zayn in the shower as well. Louis smiled before going to Harry’ room. He snuck into the room and sat on the bed, pushing Harry’s hair off his forehead. Louis would’ve rubbed his back like usual, but Harry was sleeping belly up. When that didn’t wake Harry up, Louis leaned down and kissed the boy’s nose gently. Harry’s eyes fluttered open and he smiled at Louis.
                          
“Good morning, Har-bear. Did you sleep well?” Louis cooed. Harry nodded and sat up, wrapping his arms around Louis’ torso. Louis hugged Harry back, noticing that the boy was acting a little strange.
                          
“Is everything alright, love?” Louis asked gently. Harry simply buried his face in Louis’ chest, not wanting to answer. Knowing Harry wouldn’t respond, Louis kissed his head and stood up.
                          
“I’m going to get Niall, you get dressed for me.” Louis said. He left the room and went to Niall’s. Louis walked over to Niall’s crib and noticed Niall had just opened his eyes. Louis rubbed Niall’s pudgy tummy and the one year old hummed. Niall took his pacifier from his mouth and looked up at Louis.
                          
“Da.” He babbled, making Louis grin.
                          
“Morning my handsome little boy.” Louis greeted, making Niall smile. Niall sat up and pulled himself up with the help of the crib bars, making grabby hands at Louis. Louis picked Niall up and kissed his temple.
                          
“Another day, yeah?” Louis said quietly.
                          
“Yeah.” Niall replied, making Louis chuckle slightly. Niall was starting to become a little more talkative lately. He couldn’t say much, just a few things here and there, but that was expected of one his age.
                          
Louis changed Niall’s diaper and finished getting Harry ready. They then went to the kitchen to make some breakfast. Louis decided that fruit salad would do the trick, setting Niall down in his high chair and directing Harry to sit in his own spot.
                          
“Alright bub, fruit salad. Strawberries, bananas, raspberries, blueberries?” Louis asked Harry who nodded his head. He was taking a risk with the raspberries and blueberries, because they stained and Niall like to squish them up. Louis was feeling particularly happy this morning, despite the drama with Liam, so he would put up with the mess.
                          
Once the fruit was cut up, Louis put it into bowls and served it to his boys. Zayn walked in the kitchen some moments later and Louis handed him a bowl, along with a glass of water. It was something Louis had grown used to, because water was Zayn’s breakfast drink of choice. Zayn sat down at the table and started eating, groaning as he chewed the delicious fruit.
                          
“Good, Zayn?” Louis laughed, popping a blueberry into his mouth.
                          
“You sure know how to pick fruit.” Zayn commented.
                          
“Flaming homosexuals always do pick the best fruit.” Louis joked, making Zayn laugh. Zayn liked that Louis made fun of his own sexuality. It was funny that Louis could be so open about it.
                          
“I wouldn’t say you’re flaming.” Zayn replied with a smirk and Louis rolled his eyes.
                          
“Doll, you’re serious? I’m probably the gayest person I know, and I know a lot of gay people. You and Liam would be on the bottom of the list, close to borderline straight.” Louis told Zayn. Zayn raised his eyebrow at Louis curiously.