Leticia Ray
I tilted my head to the side. He opened his eyes again for the second time as he plastered a grin on his face.
"Ah, you get prettier and prettier whenever I see you, huh?" Louis pinches the bridge of my nose as I looked down at him. I tried not to feel bashful over the compliment.
"J-just wake up, okay? Mum would get mad if you slack off." I replied, trying not to get flustered by this. Why is he being...like this? It gets difficult to restrain myself when all I crave is to be with him, to show the whole wide world that I am his.
I was just about to untangle myself from him when he pulled me back to his embrace with just a slight tug. How could he? "ooof!" I yelped softly before making a face. "Big brother," I whined softly.
Louis just snickered. "Tell me first who'd you like better to snuggle with. Me or Niall?" He mocked with his light chuckle.
"You're so silly. Why would you even ask me that? Of course, it'll be-" Louis silenced me off by pressing his lips into mine. My eyes went wide for a second but soon enough, I was kissing him back, quickly forgetting what is it I'm asking him for.
My lips mold to his perfectly, of course. My body slips down a bit as I relaxed above him. Like we were two of those thousands of puzzle pieces getting fixed together. If only it's that easy. If only this is right. If only our love is not against to those eyes of the many... We would have to stop, ever. We won't have to hide, and I think that would be the best feeling.
"Leticia, I told you to wake your brother up, not-" The voice was purposely cut off, the call was dropped, and before I knew it, I was faced to face with my mother, snuggled close to Louis for dear life.
Our lips were detached, our breathing pattern not usual. I am so nervous I might've swooned over. She didn't see, does she? I squeezed my eyes close, only hoping for the best. I felt Louis squeezed my hand underneath, but it's not enough to calm me down. I felt the vibrations from his chest thereafter. Why was he laughing? Is he?
"I'm sorry. Leticia tried waking me up, but I was so tired that I've asked for another five minutes and a cuddle." He explained.
On the other note, mum seemed to believe the excuse spatted since I heard her sigh. Did she really not get us? I slowly open my eyes and tilted my head to get a look at her. My heart felt like it would beat out of my chest any second.
"Well then, it's time to get up, you two. Don't slack off anymore. Niall was doing all the work back there." She said. She took a last glance at us before climbing out of the van. I slowly sat up and checked if she was really out of earshot.
I turned to my brother- who looked really unbothered by it. " That was close," I muttered worriedly.
Louis just chuckled, sliding his hand against my cheek. "It's okay. Don't worry." He smiles, pulling me slightly to kiss my forehead. "Did that give you a mini heart attack? I'm sorry, sweetie? Would you want a little massage for your heart? It'll soot you very well, I could guarantee that." He cooed.
I felt his hand creeping unto my bra. I sighed softly. "We have to stand up and go help, Niall," I told him. "Come on,"
"Fine, fine. It was just a suggestion anyway." He winked.
We stepped out of the van. I watched him stretch after I locked the doors. "Would we really camp here? Look, it's too cruel and dirty. It's like a low-class resort minus the pool and stuff." I complained, getting reminded of the environment we are in.
Louis just laughs at me as he checked if the van is thoroughly locked before carrying two folding chairs. "What were you expecting, baby?" He asked as he turns to me.
"I don't know... Something. Anything better than this." I murmured with a small sigh.
He handed me a broom before we started walking. "You're expecting something from the movies?" He asked, but he knows full well enough that that's the case here. "Well, dear sister. This is the reality of camping. This area is kept safe by the officers. Plus, it's away from dangerous animals or deadly berries." He explained.
Louis messes my hair with a chuckle. "Don't worry, babe This won't be that bad. I promise. We will have all the fun we could." He sets out another flirtatious wink before we arrive at our supposed camping spot.
I just hope Louis is right. If I just knew beforehand that it'll be this way, I wouldn't have spent that much on new clothes. Besides, it'll be harder finding some alone time with Louis since there are so many eyes around. How long are we going to be here again?
"Leticia, you're sweeping nothing there. Better move to the other spot if you don't want the elders thinking there's something wrong with you." Niall popped out of the scene all of a sudden. He tried motioning a bottle of water, but I declined.
I wiped the budding sweat from my forehead with the back of my hand. The sun is strikingly too hot at this hour of the day. I couldn't help but sigh again.
"Eh? What happened to the let's enjoy this trip to the fullest, huh?" Niall teased. I narrowed my eyes at him in return, resulting in him laughing as I change the spot that I'm sweeping on. At least one of us is enjoying his time.
To be honest, I'd rather have him like this. He's my childhood friend, one of my best friends. I miss not being too skeptical of him. Niall is Niall, after all.
"You're pissed?"
I just kept sweeping the leaves as he waited for it be gathered so he could take it and throw it away.
"Ah, I see. I know why you're acting that way. It's because you're with me and not with Louis, right?" Niall questioned well, more of like stated. My eyes shot up, traveling all the way to his direction. He lets out another laugh. "What? I know as much as it goes already. Don't worry. It's not like I am trying to pick a fight. I just know what you worry, what your expressions meant, and the fact that you wanted Louis even if I'm the one who is around."
"Ni.."
"Don't worry. I'm just trying to make you smile." Niall smiles, making me furrow my brows at him. He laughs, "You know, if there's one thing I would be able to be repeating, that would be when we play under that big tree- the one in your backyard becau-"
"Leticia!" Louis called, taking Niall's attention out of our conversation. Funny enough, I remember that tree. Where all three of us played in. It was the time when Niall just happen to arrive at the household. Those were the happiest days of my life that I wish I could always return unto as well.
I blink back a few times before smiling, "Yes, big brother?" I questioned as I peer my gaze over to Niall.
"Want to go help your brother fix up the tent?" He winked, grinning. I glanced up at Niall, and he just took the broom from me.
"I could handle this. Go." He said which Louis took as an opportunity to take me by my waist.
"Thanks, Nialler."
"Sure..."
"Come on, baby girl. The tents are in the van." Louis hummed, his arms sliding off of my body. He took my hand on him, lacing our fingers together before squeezing it lightly.
I pouted. "It's not a Friday, Louis," I muttered before I try to wriggle my hand from him. The last time I checked, mum almost caught us kissing and the trip was just really starting. That's not a good sign at all! I do not want to commit the same mistake again of being too reckless. I'm still not sure what it would lead us, if ever.
"You don't want?" He questioned, trying to sound hurt. "It's not like anybody would be able to see. It's not like anyone could hear." He reassures.
He finally let's go of my hand to open the trunk. I didn't say a word for a little while until I find the words to say. "I was absolutely scared earlier. In the back of my mind, I know it'll all be over once mum finds out." I murmured, looking down.
"Is that what's bothering you?" Louis questioned, holding my chin, tilting it so I would face him. "Is that why Niall was laughing all alone while you're sulking back there?" He sighed.
"I-I am sorry, big brother. I know you said not to worry..."
Louis lifted me by my hips to place me down and sat me across him.
"Don't say sorry. The last thing you should do is apologize to a fool of a brother that you have." Louis said, pushing my hair backward to cup my cheek gently. My face softens way too immediately, feeling his thumb caressing my skin delicately. "If ever I should be the one apologizing. It's unfair that you're thinking too much and burdening all the weight of it. Let big brother do it for you, kay?"
I placed a hand over him as he etched out a small smile as I nod. "We'll make this a fun camping trip." He smiles wider, making me crack a smile too. Louis is a burst of sunshine, it's his superpowers to make anyone feel warm from the inside until they're completely happy again. "Now, up-up. If it'll make you better, we could sleep in the same tent. How's that sound?"
I couldn't help but feel a little more light-hearted as I lift myself back to my own feet. "Perfect. Sleep in a tent under the sky full of stars. It'll be a perfect date." I chimed, trying to shake off the feelings of uncertainty. Like always, I know Louis could handle it. I just have to put my trust in him.
Louis raised a brow as he unloads the tents. "Date? But we are sleeping? I never know you like dates like that. Let alone the fact that such a date exists." He teases before pinching the bridge of my nose.
"D-don't make fun of me, big brother." I protested, rubbing my nose that he pinched so hard unto. "If you don't want to then it's fine." I huffed, pouting slightly.
"Hey! I didn't say I'm not willing to or interested. What the princess wants, that's what she gets." He laughs.
"It's just... So long as I get to be with you, I am happy already, big brother." I murmured. Because today just proves that it could come to an end even if it's just by committing a single mistake.
I won't let that happen.
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