Change My Mind

Don't Forget Where You Belong (part 2)

Stan and Louis went to Louis’ house immediately to see the twins. It was hard to believe he had two new siblings. He was more thinking of the fact that he would never really get to know them, that Ernest and Doris would only really get to see him as a celebrity opposed to a brother. It definitely wasn’t something he wanted to happen but as long as there was one direction people would see him that way possibly even after one direction.

Louis spent the remainder of that day and the following day catching up with his family. They pretty much sat around and talked about everything they could think of.

Louis had the sudden realization that he never told his family that he was gay. Of course he had thought of it especially recently but it wasn’t something he could just out and say. He knew they would be okay with it considering he had a gay cousin and his whole family had been really accepting he was still worried that it would be different if it was him coming out of the closet.

He figured now was as good a time as any to come out seeing as he would be going back to touring soon and wouldn’t see them for awhile.

“And which one of the boys made you realize this” His mom asked teasing.

“I knew before, since I was like sixteen” Louis blushed.

“So which boy is it that’s making you blush?” Lottie teased.

“Liam” Louis sighed.

“AWWWWWW” Lottie and Louis’ mom said together.

“Oh shut it” Louis joked.

The next day or so after went by similarly, just joking and talking and being a family. Louis realized just how much he had been missing home and just how he didn’t want to leave. He was telling his mom all this a couple nights before he was scheduled to go back on tour.

“I know hunny and we miss you too but you can’t stay here, the boys need you, the world needs you” She smiled sadly.

“I guess. I just don’t want to go” Louis sighed realizing he would be going back to fast meals, judging eyes and reality.

The next afternoon Louis’ mom was calling for him to come down to the kitchen saying she had a surprise for him. Louis ran down the stairs and into the kitchen stopping dead in his tracks.

“What are you doing here?” Louis asked with wide eyes.

“Your mom called Harry and Harry sent me” The other boy siad.

“Why?” Louis asked sceptically.

“Cause we need to talk, I wasn’t being fair to you. Can we go for a walk or something?”

“Yeah, we’ll be back after mom”

“Take your time guys” She replied smiling.

After a short walk to the park a few blocks down the two boys sat on a bench farthest from the play structure. It was pretty empty for a fall afternoon, just a few kids playing tag by the play structure.

“So how were the interviews?” Louis asked to fill the silence.

“Good, wasn’t the same without you but it went fine”

“Good” Louis replied.

“I’m sorry for avoiding the situation. I heard what you said that night about liking me but I just didn’t know what to say so I just didn’t say anything but I guess that was kind of worse right?” Liam sighed.

“Yeah kind of” Louis agreed “I’m sorry if my crush makes you uncomfortable”

“It does, but more because it made me think of things that I never thought of before. Never wanted to think of”

“Like what?” Louis asked cautiously.

“I’ve never thought of liking a guy. What it would be like to date a guy or to kiss a guy, until you said you liked me” Liam blushed.

“I think it’s better than kissing a girl. Though I’m kind of biased I guess” Louis chuckled causing Liam to laugh.

“Would you? I mean like can we try, if I asked you would you? I mean like”

“You want me to kiss you?” Louis asked cutting Liam off.

“Yeah I think so”

Louis moved closer to Liam looking around to make sure nobody was around then leaned in closer. Liam leaned in as well taking a shaky breath before scooting closer to Louis.

Best. Kiss. Ever. Louis though as he pulled away, it wasn’t very long or passionate but it was still the best kiss he ever had. He met Liam’s eyes trying to judge how he was feeling.

“That was different” Liam smiled.

“Good different?” Louis asked self-consciously.

“Yeah real good. It gives me a lot to think about for sure” Liam said smiling at Louis.

Louis just smiled reaching for Liam’s hand to hold. The two sat there letting quite a bit of time pass before Liam spoke again.

“So what’s this I hear about you not wanting to come back to us?”

“Just homesick I guess. I miss it here and honestly I’m not looking forward to facing Zayn or reality” Louis mumbled.

“Reality will always be there Lou, as for Zayn well I think he just needs time to adjust” Liam told him.

“Maybe but I miss my family”

“Yeah but we’re family to and it’s okay to miss them and come visit but don’t forget where you belong boo” Liam smiled.

“Really Liam? That was cheesy even for you” Louis laughed.

The two got up still holding hands and walked back to Louis’ house so he could start packing and say his proper good byes.