-Athena-
-Few Days Later-
I grunted, as I struck the punching bag for what seemed like the millionth time in the last hour. I felt the sweat run down my face, my entire body starting to ache from all the training I had done the last few days.
I wasn't going to wait for Zayn and his little army to come and destroy me and possible others. I was going to strengthen myself up and fight. I'm not a damsel in distress.
"Athena," I heard someone say, as I looked over my shoulders to find Liam in the doorway, leaning against the frame. "You're overworking yourself and that's not good for your body."
"I need to protect myself." I mumbled, getting back into my stance and raising my fists. Just as I went to strike the bag, I felt a heavy force restrict me from hitting the bag, instantly rolling my eyes and turning to face Liam. "I'm not gonna hurt myself."
"When was the last time you slept? Seen Louis for more than a few hours? You need to go home and let your body rest. You can't hide yourself in the gym and wait for Malik to come and attack."
"I'm not hiding-"
"But you are," He began, walking towards me and leading me over to the bench to sit beside him. "You're not only hiding, but you're distancing yourself from your husband." He continued, as I looked down at the floor. "You know Louis is never going to let something happen to you, right?" I nodded. "Then go home, hug your husband, kiss him, tell him you love him. Let your body recuperate and just let go, okay?" I looked up at him and nodded, hugging him quickly, before gathering up my things and heading home.
By the time I got home, Louis was in the kitchen and leaning against the counter. I threw my bag to the floor and walked up to him, wrapping my arms around his waist, his arms wrapping around me instantly. He kissed my neck, before burying his head in the crook of my neck. "I'm sorry-"
"Don't apologize." He mumbled, pulling my body towards him as close as he could. I moved my hands up to his cheeks and pulled his head down, pressing our foreheads together, his breath fanning my skin. I closed my eyes, as he pushed his lips against mine, as they molded together perfectly. He lifted me up and sat me on the counter, my legs wrapping around his waist, his hands on my back.
"I love you." I said against his against his lips, as he pulled away from me and smiled, pushing the hair that had fallen out of my ponytail behind my ear.
"I love you, too." He replied, before connecting our mouths together once more, carrying me to our room and placing me on the bed. It didn't take long for all layers of clothing to be removed and tossed to the floor in piles. He gripped the headboard above me, as I ran my nails down his back, a deep moan falling from his lips. The pace slowed down, my body entering a stage of pure pleasure, moans falling from both our mouths. I tugged on his hair, as he kissed and nipped at the skin on my neck, leaving marks all over it. I didn't care about what others thought anymore.
After a while, we were silent, my head resting on his chest as his fingers ran through my hair. It was this time of silence that made me realize I needed Louis now more than ever.
I was a ship in a wild storm and he was the anchor holding me down.
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I woke up early the next morning practically on top of Louis. He had his arms around me in a protective loving manner, as my head was rested on his chest. I looked up at my husband and smiled softly, before carefully untangling myself from him and slipping on underwear and Louis' black t-shirt he wore last night.
Despite my upset stomach, I decided to make breakfast, seeing as which I had class in three hours, whereas Louis was off for the day. As I made pancakes, my phone went off and scared the living hell out of me.
I never put my phone's sound on, so it I jumped when I realized it had been my phone. Unlocking the white device, I read the text message my sister had sent me, becoming very confused.
From: Josie
Liam and Harry are throwing a party tonight at 7:30. They want you and Lou to be there.
To: Josie
Do you know who the party is for?
From: Josie
I'm only relaying the message. I have no idea who, or what it's for.
I sighed, placing my phone on the counter and turning around, only to find Louis leaning against the wall in the kitchen, which also scared the living hell out of me. "Dammit, Louis!" I yelled, gripping my chest and taking a deep breath.
"Payback, lovely." He replied, walking up to me and grabbing my hips, pulling me close to him, his hands under my shirt. "Have I told you that you look absolutely amazing in my clothing?"
"Multiple times, babe." I laughed, standing on my tiptoes and kissing Louis sweetly. I pulled away and went to the stove to finish breakfast. "Oh, we have to got Liam and Harry's tonight. Josie said they're having a party."
"I honestly just wanted to stay in tonight. Watch a film, order takeaway, and sleep." He groaned, walking up behind me and wrapping his arms around my waist, resting his head on my shoulder. "Maybe do more than sleep."
I hummed in response, before turning the stove off and facing him, my arms around his neck, his hands on my hips. "As amazing as that sounds, we need to go." I replied, as he groaned again and let go of me, leaning against the counter and hiding his face from me. "C'mon, it won't be that bad. What's the worse that could happen?"
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-7:55 PM-
"I can't believe you two are getting married." Josie gushed, as she hugged Liam and Harry. They both laughed, as Louis stood behind me wrapped his arms around me, swaying us to the beat of the music that was playing.
"I can't either. When I woke up this morning, I didn't expect to be proposed to." Harry laughed, as Liam kissed his cheek. "I wanted to text you guys after it happened, but Liam apparently already had this party planned and I was told strictly not to tell anyone."
"I'm happy for the both of you." Louis told them.
"I've had it planned for a while and after going to your guys' wedding," Liam began, pointing at me and Louis. "I definitely knew I wanted to marry him."
"Must I always be the single one of the group?" Josie asked, crossing her arms and sighing. "It's all good, though. I don't need a man." She added, placing her hands on her hips, before walking over to the nearest table that had alcohol on it.
"Are you okay?" Louis whispered in my ear. Although I had a painful cramp in my stomach still, I nodded. "Want something to drink?" He asked, as I shook my head. He kissed my neck quickly, before he walked away to get himself a drink. I looked around the room and locked eyes with Liam, his eyes reading that he knew I was lying. I shrugged, sitting on the couch closest to me, waiting for Louis to come back.
By time everyone left, it was almost nine and I was starting to feel a little better, but not entirely. Everyone but Louis, Josie and myself stayed at Liam and Harry's. Louis had his arm around my shoulders, as Josie sat beside me and Liam and Harry sat in the couch opposite from us.
"I'm glad we didn't stay home." Louis said to me, as I cuddled up close to him. "I had a good time."
"As did I." I agreed, as a knocked appeared on the door. Josie stood up and walked to the door, as Liam and Harry looked at each other weirdly.
"I wonder-" Harry began, before Josie walked in and cleared her throat.
"Anyone order a six foot tall badass?" She said, before my dad appeared beside her, his arms crossed and a small smile on his face.
"What are you doing here?" I asked, standing up from the couch and glaring at him. Louis stood up with me and held me back from doing anything I'd regret.
"I got something to tell the lot of you."
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