Louis POV

I watch Skylar as she ends her call, I assume with Perrie, and see a lovely blush cross her face. Suddenly, she looks shy. How can that be after all we experienced together last night? Then, I remember my conversation with Zayn just moments ago and how I need to handle this morning to reassure Skylar I love her more than ever. I rise from my seat and cross the room to her where I give her a tight hug and passionate kiss. At first, her body is rigid, but then she relaxes into the kiss and holds me in return. In response, I feel my own body relax.

“Good morning love,” I give her a peck on the lips.

“Morning,” she says with a big smile on her face.

I hug Skylar tightly again, “I love you,” I say while rocking her side to side in my arms.

“Mmmmm. Love you too,” she murmurs in my ear and it sends a shiver down my back. I pull away to look in her eyes.

“How do you feel this morning? Did I hurt you?” I take a step back to examine her with my hands on her shoulders.

“I’m fine Louis. Really, I am perfect.”

“Are you sure?” I need reassurance that she is not just trying to appease me.

“Yes. If you are asking can I still tell you were inside me last night, the answer is yes – and I’m grateful for the reminder,” she smirks.

“So I did hurt you?” I hiss and release her from my embrace.

“No. You made me feel alive. And wonderful. And loved – very loved.” Skylar steps inches from my face and touches my cheek with the palm of her hand. I lean into her touch and close my eyes. “And I want to do it again. Now.” My eyes shoot open at her words.

“Oh hell no. I am not going to hurt you more. I’d never forgive myself,” I put my hands up in defense and back away as if she was holding a gun pointed at me.

“Louis. Don’t be ridiculous. I’m not made of glass. I want you. Please.” She gives me a pouty face, walking to me and places her hands on my chest, running them down to the waistband of my jeans. My breath hitches and Skylar takes advantage and kisses me until I am breathless. I pick her up and carry her bridal style to the bedroom and we spend a wonderful afternoon in bed together.

On the way back to campus, we stopped for an early dinner. When we returned, Skylar asked me to stay the night with her. We spent the evening studying and stealing glances at each other. I didn’t want her to see what I was working on, but our weekend together inspired me to write a song about us for the song writing competition. Regardless if I won or not, I looked forward to the day when I could surprise her with the song – but for now, I wanted to keep it a secret. As I was focused on perfectly the song, I was interrupted by Skylar’s phone ringing. I watch as she smiles when she looks to see who’s calling.

“Hey Irish! What are you doing?” Immediately, I am jealous. Why is Niall calling my girlfriend?

“Just sitting her studying and relaxing,” Skylar says into the phone and she strokes the back of my hand giving me a sweet smile.

“Sure. Come on over. See you in a few.” She hangs up and then crawls over to me on her hands and knees to kiss me.

“Why the deuce in Niall coming over?” I mumble against her lips.

“He said he needed to talk with me and he sounded somber. Don’t you want me to help your friend if I can?” She was so innocent. Skylar obviously didn’t realize that Niall had a crush on her. I fought to hide my anger and jealously. I know that Skylar loves me, but for Niall to be attempting to hit on my girlfriend pisses me off.

“Did he ask if I was here?”

“No. Why?”

“Well, don’t you think it’s odd that he calls my girlfriend and asks to come over to your dorm without questioning whether I am with you or not? You don’t think it’s just slightly inappropriate?”

“Louis! Are you jealous?” She squeaks and looks at me like I’ve grown two heads.

“No. I just don’t think his behavior towards you is appropriate,” I scoff.

“You ARE jealous and you are so cute right now.” Skylar sits on my lap and wraps her legs around me wincing a little, still sore from our lovemaking last night and today. “Do you really think you have cause to be jealous of anyone when it comes to me? Do you not realize how much I love you?” She stares into my eyes and I feel her looking straight into my soul. I smile, a genuine smile, at her because I feel content and at peace with Skylar and her love strengthens my resolve.

“I just don’t want Niall getting any ideas about pursuing you because I would hate to have to put him in his place.”

“You sound like you’re prepared to challenge him to a duel,” she tries to look serious but bursts into laughter.

“I wouldn’t think twice about it my love,” I kiss her and Skylar responds enthusiastically. We deepen the kiss and we’re all tongues and hands desperately roaming the other’s body. I tilt her backward and follow her back down to the bed laying on top of her. One hand secures the back of her nape as I impossibly deepen the kiss while my other hand runs the length of her body from shoulder to hip. Skylar gasps when I squeeze her breast and I mimic her actions when she squeezes my bum and grinds into me. We’re completely lost in each other which explains why we didn’t hear the knock at the door or the individual on the other side entering the room.

“What the hell are you two about?” Niall yells. If he meant to scare us, it didn’t work. Skylar and I just giggle like two little kids caught with the hands in the cookie jar.

“Dad?” I mock him.

“Shut it Tommo! What the hell is wrong with you?”

“What the hell is wrong with YOU? I am making out with my girlfriend, whom I love!” I fly off the bed and get in his face.

“Louis! Calm down!” Skylar jumps after me, pulls me back against her, and I immediately calm from her touch.

“I’m sorry Sky,” I collect myself, “Niall, I’ll ask you again. What is your problem?”

“Do you have to rut on Sky every minute? Can’t you control yourself?” Niall gets in my face.

“For your information, I have not, nor will I ever, rut – as you put it – on Sky. I am in love with her Niall and she’s in love with me. What we do in our relationship is our business – and only our business,” I say in a menacing tone.

“Niall, I don’t know what your motivation is for your behavior, but Louis is right. I think you need to leave.”

“Sky. Christ. I’m sorry. I just don’t want to see him hurt you.” He looks like someone just stole his puppy. I’d almost feel sorry for him if I didn’t know he was trying to steal my girl.

“Hurt her? Niall! What is wrong with you? Have you ever seen me like this with any girl before? Have you ever heard me say I am in love? I’d commit myself to Skylar forever if I was in a position to do so right now. So, while I appreciate your concern for my girlfriend, I think you need to find a girl of your own to worry over instead of mine.” I feel Skylar tugging me back away from Niall whose face is only a few inches from mine.

“Obviously I’ve overstepped my bounds. I’m sorry to have interrupted your bed sport. I’ll leave,” Niall spits out and turns to leave.

“Niall! Wait!” Skylar moves around me and reaches out to stop Niall from leaving.

“What? Are you going to ask me to stay and him to leave?” Skylar jumps back as though his words smacked her in the face and I am poised to tackle Niall if he takes this conversation one step further.

“Why would I ask Louis to leave? He’s my boyfriend and I love him.” As soon as the words leave her mouth, realization crosses Skylar’s face. Finally, she understands what I’ve known all along. Before she speaks, she moves away from Niall and back to my side where I place a protective arm around her and she melds into my side. “Niall. I count you as a good friend, but I’m not attracted to you. I’ve told you. I am in love with Louis.”

Niall nods his head in recognition. I’d almost feel bad for him, but I can’t because he’d gladly rob me of my entire world if he took Skylar from me. He takes a deep breath before he speaks.

“I’m sorry. For everything. I think you are amazing Skylar, but I see it. You two are in love. You’re Louis’ princess, not mine.”

“Niall, your princess is out there. Maybe I’ll even help you find her.” Skylar walks over to him and gives him a hug. Niall looks at me, probably to see if I’m going to punch his lights out. Realistically, who can stay mad at that Leprechaun? I walk over to them and give Niall a hug signaling that all is forgiven.

“I’m sorry Lou,” Niall chokes out.

“It’s okay. How could I blame you for liking Sky when I fell so madly in love with her?” I pat him on the back.

“Friends?” He asks.

“When did we ever stop being best mates?” I ask him with a genuine smile and he gives me one of his famous Horan hugs.

“Right. Well, I better get going. Sorry again.” He turns to leave and I look at Skylar and she nods.

“Hey Nialler. We’ve been studying for hours and I’m starving. You want to stay for some pizza? Maybe we can find a yankee footie match to watch while my brain takes a break?” I’m rewarded with a smile from my friend.

“Sky, do you mind if I stay?”

“Of course not Irish! Hang out with us. You can protect Louis from my lascivious ways,” she winks at Niall and his jaw drops open in shock.

“I had this all wrong. I should be saving Louis from your evil clutches,” Niall laughs and I see my opportunity to continue the now jovial mood in the room. Without warning, I leap into Niall’s arms screeching.

“Save me from this wild woman Niall!” Holding onto him for dear life so he doesn’t drop me we all start laughing, cathartic howls of laughter that heal whatever rift existed minutes earlier.

We spend the next few hours enjoying Niall’s company along with three pizzas and a couple pints. As good as it felt to have my friend back, the best part of the night was going to bed with Skylar and claiming the woman I love all night long.

Notes

Okay so I am the worse person ever!!!! I thought this chapter posted months ago. Then, I deleted it from my hard drive and thought I was waiting for my co-author to post her chapter. But no, it was all on me. So, I had to rewrite the whole thing. Sorry to anyone who (hopefully) still is reading this story!

For anyone who reads my story "Snake Eyes", the next chapter will be post tomorrow. I just have to finish the last section of the chapter. I wanted to update this story before I post another SE chapter.