Can We Fall One More Time? (Sequel To Gotta Be You)

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Darren was sitting on the floor, on his play mat, giggling. 

Declan was keeping him occupied, while I finished up some cleaning in the kitchen. 

"Come on, say Declan" Declan said.

He had been trying for the last two weeks to get him to say his name before any of the other boys. It was amusing, especially since Darren didn't seem to even be listening"

"Dec-Lan" he said, exaggerating his name.

I shook my head "He's not even paying attention to you, Dec"

Krueger finished eating his food and went back over to Darren. 

In all honesty, Darren was probably going to say Krueger's name before Declan's. He had already started sounding out the "Kru" part.

Krueger seemed to know that when he said that he meant him.

It was just the cutest thing. 

Liam walked in, letting out a long sigh "This album is something else"

I finished loading the dishwasher and looked at him "What do you mean?"

"It's just special" he smiled.

Darren let out another laugh, while Krueger kissed his face. 

"You think they're best friends?" Liam asked.

I nodded "No doubt"

Liam wrapped his arms around me, kissing me.

I smiled against his lips "You can't do this to me?"

"And why not? I like teasing you"

"I'll remember that" I smirked. 

He got himself a drink from the fridge and leaned against it "I heard from Zayn today"

"How is he?"

He sighed "Angel is pregnant; she's about five weeks along"

"I wonder why she didn't tell me when I saw her yesterday"

"What are they going to do?"

"I don't know yet; that's why he called me for advice"

We walked over to the couch and sat down, while Declan went to go get ready for work. 

He sighed "Do you ever think of having more kids?"

"All the time"

Liam picked Darren up "Zayn really want to have this kid"

"He does?"

He nodded "Angel doesn't want to have children though"

"How is Zayn taking it?" I asked.

He sighed "He wants to have the kid, but he also doesn't want to force her into something she doesn't want to do"

I nodded "Does she know how much he wants her to have it?"

He shook his head "I think that he's scared to; he's torn between what he wants and what she wants"

"Hopefully they can work something out. I just hope that this doesn't destroy them" I replied, leaving back against the couch.

I had considered alternatives, but looking back on it now, I'm so happy that I had Darren.

I never knew it was possible to love someone this much.

Of course I loved Liam, but this was something else with Darren.

Something that I'm sure Liam understood.

"If we do have more kids, what would you like?" I asked.

He smiled "A girl and one more boy"

I smiled back at him "That sounds perfect"

"I'd want to have the girl last" he said, taking me hand.

"Why is that?" I asked.

He smiled "So she has two older brothers to take care of her"

I laughed " Look at you being all protective"

Darren pulled on my shirt and yawned.

"It's getting late, we should put Darren in his crib" I said, picking him up.

Liam nodded "It is getting late, well for him anyways"

I laughed "Its late for us too"

He groaned and tossed his head back "We are not old, just because we are parents does not mean we are old"

I put my hand on his shoulder "You poor thing"

We began walking up the stairs and Liam took Darren from me, as we entered his room.

Every time I watched the two together it melted me heart.

I was so lucky to have them both in my life and it made it easier to plan out things involving my life.

"He is wiped out" Liam said, placing him in his crib.

I smiled and walked forward, putting a blanket over Darren. I hugged Liam and watched Darren as he rolled to his side, slowly falling asleep.

Liam kissed the top of my head "We are so lucky. I never thought it would feel this great to be a parent"

I smiled "Its hard, but I say we are doing a good job"

Once Darren fell asleep, Liam and I walked back to our room.

"Now about that teasing earlier" Liam said, smirking.

I shut the door and shook my head "You are something else"

He pressed himself against me "You aren't saying anything against it though"

I wrapped my arms around him and pulled on his hair a little.

He groaned "This only proves my point"

He kissed me hard and walked us backwards, pushing me on the bed.

As he straddled me, he started kissing my neck and running his hands down my body.

"I've missed this" I whispered.

He sucked lightly on collarbone "I've missed it too"

I tilted my head back and let out a sigh.

This is everything I've wanted.