Chapter 20: Sneaky Little Louis

                                    

                                          
Chapter 20: Sneaky Little Louis 
                          
Louis would absolutely be lying if he said he hadn’t been texting Sam constantly since they ran into each other. It’s just, Sam was so funny and just like Louis remembered him. Before Sam cheated on Louis that is. Liam was curious as who Louis was texting constantly, but Louis easily brushed it off. Louis had Liam convinced that he was texting his mum or one of his sisters, because he just missed them so much. Liam didn’t have the faintest clue as to who Louis was really texting.
                          
It was Wednesday morning, and Louis was doing his usual morning routine. He had served everyone eggs and toast, and he was just waiting for Liam to come downstairs. Zayn was giving Louis a skeptical look as Louis typed away on his phone, a small smile on his face. Louis didn’t even hear Liam walk into the kitchen, so he jumped when he felt Liam peck his cheek.
                          
“Texting your mum again?” Liam asked. He took the plate of toast off the counter behind Louis and took a bite.
                          
“Erm, yeah. She’s going to be taking the boys this afternoon to spend some time with them. She misses them.” Louis explained. It wasn’t a total lie, he had been texting his mum to figure out when she would pick up they boys.
                          
“What’ll you do then?” Liam wondered with a raised eyebrow. It’s not that Liam didn’t believe Louis, he did. He just found it a bit skeptical that he would be texting his mum and sisters that often. It couldn’t be anyone else, because Louis definitely wasn’t one to cheat, or keep secrets for that matter. No, that was Liam’s job… to keep secrets.
                          
“I don’t know, babe. Probably just do some laundry or something. Clean our room a bit.” Louis told Liam who nodded slightly. That also wasn’t a lie, Louis would do a little bit of cleaning. Maybe. If he was up for it.
                          
“When is she going to get the boys?” Liam asked.
                          
“She’ll get Niall a little after you guys leave and then she’ll pick Harry up from school. It’s all already figured out.” Louis said, pecking Liam’s lip.
                          
“Fine, then. I’m going, Harry, you ready bud?” Liam asked Harry who nodded his head. Louis kissed both Harry and Liam goodbye before they headed out the door. Louis’ phone then buzzed in his hand and he opened the new message.
                          
From: Sam 
                          
So it’s settled? Lunch @ 12:00 see you later :)
                          
Louis bit his lip, trying to keep himself from grinning. Zayn cleared his throat from his spot at the table, giving Louis a pointed look. Louis gave him an innocent look, like a kid who just got caught taking a cookie from the cookie jar.
                          
“Is that really the reason why Jay is taking the boys? Because she missed them?” Zayn challenged and Louis sighed.
                          
“I’m going to lunch with Sam, okay?” Louis told Zayn.
                          
“Louis, you know that’s a bad idea.” Zayn said quietly. Louis was honestly sick of Zayn telling him that. He just didn’t understand, and he never would.
                          
“You should get going or you’re going to be late.” Louis replied. Zayn nodded and got up, putting his dishes on the sink. He pecked Louis on the cheek before he started to make his way out of the kitchen.
                          
“Just behave yourself, yeah?” Zayn asked and Louis nodded.
                          
“Of course. Have a good day, Zayn.” Louis said before Zayn left the house. Louis sighed and set his phone down, walking over to Niall. He pulled Niall out of his high chair, perching him on his hip.
                          
“C’mon my love, let’s go get you ready for grandma.” Louis said to Niall who just babbled in reply.
                          
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