Harry
Louis
I bet I can guess what's on your mind right now..
I read the text from Louis as soon as I sat at my desk. I had to get to work a little earlier than normal this morning because of a parent-teacher meeting.
The student I drove home a few weeks ago, Valerie, didn't show up for a full week and had no doctors note so I decided to meet with her parents. After not being able to provide transportation for their child after school then not succeeding in bringing her to school, I felt like I needed to step in.
I was on a high last night after Louis opened up to me. His story wasn't all rose petals and sugar plums but it was his story, and I am glad that I was trusted enough to hear it. This morning put a damper on my mood though.
Valerie's situation was eerily similar to the one I heard last night. Her parents, this morning, seemed detached from emotion when it came to Valerie and I couldn't help but feel her pain in my heart.
I had to stop myself multiple times from cursing out her parents, talking some sense into them. Unfortunately though, there was no way I could've done that because neither parent knew sign language. That's right, no sign language. In a home where a child is slowly losing her hearing.
After the meeting, I reached out to the principal for options concerning Valerie and her home life. Principal Feldman informed me that we couldn't intervene until there was serious neglect or physical abuse which I felt was absolutely ridiculous. I mean wouldn't you consider not caring for your child to be serious neglect?
All I can do now is make Valeries school life as good as it can be. 'Be uplifting and motivational' Principal Feldman told me, as if I don't try to be that kind of teacher to all my students.
Trying to pull my mind away from that situation for just a little while, I responded to Louis' text.
Harry
Well I should tell you that I'm at work and can't be texting you during school hours, but I'm curious about what you will say so I'll allow it. x
I could practically feel Louis rolling his eyes at my text but I couldn't help but smile at that thought.
Louis
I bet you're thinking about our almost kiss last night. And how you want another chance to make that kiss happen tonight...
At your house
With no interruptions
I blushed at the series of texts coming in and had to bite my lip to suppress the grin that was threatening to break out on my face.
Harry
I'm appalled that you think I would fantasise those situations while at work Tomlinson! But, I would gladly have you over tonight. x
Although I would miss hanging out with Oli too
Obviously.
I felt proud of my sassy remarks and decided to turn my phone off until lunch since the students were starting to file into my classroom. I felt re energised after our short but flirty conversation and was ready for the rest of the school day.
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"AHHHH!" I slammed the front door behind me after screaming, I'm sure very loudly.
My day could not have gone worse! I thought that everything this morning would have been made up for by a wonderful day but I was, again, sadly mistaken.
Not only did the meeting this morning end up shitty, I had to break up not only one, but two fights today. Joined with Mr. Jennings, the physical education teacher, cursing me out because I apparently 'took away from his time' because I kept my students in class for an extra 10 minutes.
Did I forget to mention that I spilled my lunch all over the teacher's lounge and watched as a fellow teacher slipped and fell because of the mess I made? Or how someone opened their car door into mine so now my car has a huge dent in the side?
Yeah, shitty day.
"What the hell Harry?" Liam had come running towards me because of my loud entrance into the house. I ignored him and stomped into the kitchen while running my hands furiously through my hair.
I grabbed the bottle of tequila from the cabinet and quickly poured myself a shot worth. I turned to see Liam eyeing me suspiciously so I raised my glass toward him before gulping down the alcohol.
"I would assume your day wasn't the best?" Liam asked me to which I nodded and poured another shot, downing that one quickly also. Liam swiftly snatched the bottle from me and took a shot himself. I looked at him confused.
"You don't want to be the only one drinking right? That's just sad." He explained before catching up to me by downing another shot.
"I feel like I could just go to bed and sleep forever!" I signed dramatically. I saw Niall enter the kitchen and examine the scene in front of him.
"Wow. Try to sound more depressed, H!" Niall hopped onto the counter beside me, swinging his legs back and forth.
"So is this a celebratory drink or a 'get shitfaced as quickly as possible because I'm over it' drink?" Niall gestured Liam to hand him the bottle of tequila. I groaned out loud and tried to take my tie off smoothly but it just tangled in a knot.
"Which one do you think?" Liam stated. I took the bottle again and decided to just pour some tequila on the rocks instead of having to grab the bottle every two seconds.
"I just had a very difficult and depressing day and I would rather end the night on a drunken high note then wallow in my own self pity!" I sipped my drink after venting. The boys just nodded before fixing their own drinks.
"Since your drinking, we might as well get blasted with you. You know I never turn down alcohol!" Niall basically cheered, being the happy leprechaun he is. I told the boys I was going to get rid of my work clothes and order a pizza. They both happily agreed and went into the living room.
Once I was done with a shower, because why not, and changed into baggy sweatpants, I ordered the pizza online and made my way back into the living room. It only took about 10 minutes for the doorbell light to flash so I told one of the boys to just pay with my money so I didn't have to leave the comfy couch.
I was just about to look for Niall, who had gone to the door, but looked toward the entrance of the living room to see Louis standing there. I jumped up quickly but stumbled some due to the quick intake of alcohol on my empty stomach.
"Hey! I thought you were the pizza delivery guy!" I hugged Louis tightly, feeling the vibrations from his laugh on my chest.
"Sorry to disappoint you!" Louis signed playfully whenever we pulled away from one another. I giggled and gestured for him to sit on the couch. I basically ran to the kitchen and fixed him what everyone else was drinking, placing the glass down in front of him.
He thanked me and took a small sip. I could see him coughing some because of the strong taste and looked at me crazily.
"That's neat tequila!" He placed the glass back on the coffee table and faced me with a bewildered expression. I shrugged.
"Had a tough day so we're all drinking tonight." I stated plainly. He was about to ask me something else when Liam waved to get my attention and informed me that the pizza was here.
We all dug in and had our fair share of pizza and booze. I knew I didn't want to drink too much so I stopped once I was good and tipsy. Liam and Niall on the other hand, were smashed.
"Coming from the lips of an angel, hearing those words, it makes me weak! And I never want to say goodbye! But, girl, you make it hard to be faithful! With the lips of an angel!" Niall and Liam serenaded one another with their own version of Hinder's 'Lips of an Angel'. Not to mention their over dramatic signing that was absolutely hilarious!
Louis was in stitches beside me and I couldn't help but stare at his beautiful face. He looked so carefree and easy going at the moment, making me want to smother him in kisses. He eventually caught me staring and just grinned and stood up with Liam and Niall, signing and singing his heart out.
I relaxed in my seat and watched the three men make fools of themselves. I was finally having a good moment today.
After another 5 songs, they all started to tire out so I suggested we all go to sleep so we won't be zombies at work tomorrow. They all agreed and helped clean the living room and kitchen before shuffling into their assigned bedrooms.
I turned to Louis once the other boys were out of vision. He was fidgeting with his hands slightly, swaying from foot to foot.
"Did you want to stay over? I know Oli is probably home alone but I wouldn't want you driving after drinking any alcohol." I took one of his hands and he nodded shyly while I pulled him gently to my room.
When we made our way inside, I had an easy time sliding under my warm covers. I patted the bed beside me, signalling Louis to join me. He hesitated before pulling off his t shirt and walking towards me.
"Do you need to use some of my sweats? Won't you be uncomfortable in your jeans?" Louis looked down at his skinny jeans before shrugging and pulling them off skilfully.
I couldn't help but run my eyes down his toned legs. God, this man is gorgeous. My eyes followed him until he was lying next to me.
"I hope we were able to cheer you up from your bad day today." Louis glanced at me through his eyelashes. I swallowed thickly before an idea popped in my head. I put a fake upset look on my face.
"I'm still kind of rattled from today. It was the worst day I've had in a long time." I huffed and acted as though I was close to tears. I bit my lip trying to suppress my giggles.
"Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?" I could feel Louis shifting beside me and it was hard not to break my facade as I shrugged my shoulders.
Before I knew what he was doing, Louis straddled my waist and placed his hands on my bare chest. He started tracing my tattoos and his eyes were drinking in my figure. I took a shaky breath.
My eyes were trained on his toned upper body and his thighs slightly squeezing my waist. My hands were like magnets to his exposed skin as I gently laid them on his thighs.
"I could think of a few ways to help you relieve some stress." Louis stated confidently before shifting his hips slightly. I had to contain my gasp, trying not to think of what his bare body would feel like.
Louis slowly leaned down, his lips hovering over mine, tempting me. He brushed our lips together before moving to kiss my right cheek, then the left, my forehead, my nose. I held my breath waiting for his lips to meet mine but he apparently wanted to be a tease tonight.
He slowly kissed my jaw then down my neck. Down one side then the other. I felt as though I was panting, trying to get my breathing and heart rate under control.
Louis pulled away slightly and stared into my eyes. I could get lost in his blue eyes anytime. But I was determined to feel his lips on mine. I decided I had enough of the teasing.
My hand was firm on the the back of his neck, pulling him towards me and crashing our lips together. I could feel him hum against my lips blissfully as I took control of the kiss.
I had never had a kiss like this before. I felt like gravity was failing and my body was slowly floating off the bed and into the night sky. I felt my lips down to my toes tingle, every nerve ending sending signals to my brain simultaneously.
Our tongues were dance partners now. We were both blissed on the feeling of one another. This kiss was extraordinary.
When oxygen was needed, we pulled back and panted harshly. I could feel Louis' arousal and I wanted nothing more than to take him. I knew I needed to wait though, until I was fully sure Louis was okay with it.
"Wow." I saw Louis speak since I still had a strong grip on him, keeping his bare chest on mine. I chuckled and rolled us so he was laying on his side, facing each other.
"I know that was just our first kiss but I feel like I could do that forever." Louis signed. I grinned back at him.
"I'm glad we waited until now. Even though you love to torture me with the almost kisses." Louis giggled and agreed with me. We talked for another 20 minutes before we were both barely awake.
Just before Louis was fully asleep, I pulled him close and stole another kiss from him. His kisses were so intoxicating. I feel like I'm complete whenever his lips are on mine.
Louis snuggled into my chest so close I could feel his breath tickling my neck. I smiled and held him firmly.
There's no better feeling than this.
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