It Never Ends

*Louis’s POV*

After the Jenna and James segment, I drove my way to Ariana’s household where I knew Zayn, and hopefully illianna would be.

I broke the speed limit, like I have done several times, in order to find the both of them. I actually needed to find Zayn first so I could get his approval or ‘access’ to his sister.

I feel that this whole thing is ridiculous. I’m going through so much and doing so many extra things to get illianna by my side.

Call me thirsty, but I don’t care.

Ariana’s house was easy to drive to, mainly because the streets were empty.It was past midnight so the lanes were free of other moving vehicles.

I had a reserved parking space near the front of Ariana’s house. She was right when she said that the whole soccer teams would be here, but not the whole school.

I made my way inside the house, passing through everyone I knew. I was still in my soccer uniform as I saw every other player in as well. Even the girls.

I forgot that we just won a game that was only about two hours ago. My mind is just so corruptive right now and I feel as if I’m on another level.

Zayn wasn’t that hard to find. He was stood in the backyard next to the stereo, red cup in his hand. It seemed that everyone had a red cup in hand.

Teenagers were such alcoholics nowadays.

“Lou, you’re here!” Niall cheers, throwing his arms around me.

“Aye, Louis’s in the house!” Liam yells, causing everyone to turn their attention towards us.

A crowd gathers around us and Niall hands me a red cup.

“Ginger Ale and Jameson! Drink up!” he encourages.

I sip the liquid and feel the burn in my throat from the whiskey. It’s good. The crushed ice makes it taste even better.

“You led us to victory Louis! We couldn’t have done it without you.” Harry explains.

“No. It was a team effort. We all did good. And now were in the playoffs. First round next week!” I yell slightly. More cheers are howled.

“This is going to be year! We’re going to win this.” Zayn adds.

As the crowd cheers again, I notice Ariana, Monserret, and the rest of the girls’ faces drop. Liam’s and Harry’s girlfriends join together with Ariana and Monse. All the guys notice and quickly show sympathy.

“We’re going to win the championship just for you guys.” I say. “You guys played one hell of a game tonight, and to me, you ladies are the real winners.”

Ariana, Monse, Liam’s girlfriend Reyza, and Harry’s girlfriend Elsa put girns on their face, but I know the pain being hidden in their eyes. I know what it’s like to lose something that you busted your ass for.

“Okay, please let’s drop this. Let’s do what we came here to do.” Zayn begs, grabbing Ariana from her waist.

“Yeah everybody, let’s take shots!” the girls yell picking up the hard bottles of Jameson. “And besides, maybe this wasn’t our weekend, but it’s going to be our year!”

Laughter and cheers are erupted throughout the backyard. I guess that’s where the party is at now. I look back inside to find not one soul walking in it.

Everyone goes in different directions and I’m the only one standing awkwardly with my cup in hand.

“Hey Louis?” Zayn says getting everyone’s attention again.

I nod and let him continue.

“Lily’s over there in the corner sitting at the table.” He begins. He takes a deep breath and continues. “Go get her love. It would make everyone happy.”

I look at Zayn in shock. I could literally feel my mouth being stretched widely and my eyes about to fall out. The rest of the guys and girls do the same.

I didn’t know it would have been this easy. I thought I would have to beg on my knees.

“Would you stop looking like that and just go get her.” He grins.

“Thank you so much. Bless you child.” I breathe.

Reyza turns the music back up and LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” blasts through the speakers.

Just like Zayn said, illianna is sitting in the corner all alone, far away from the crowd. Here we go again.

I approach my way towards her, which she doesn’t notice. She is still in her jersey and cleats. But she has on her training pants and her beanie. She is the only girl who can look good in a beanie and be in soccer attire.

“I was waiting for you to come.” She speaks up.

I pull the chair out next to her and sit.

“Where did you go after your game?” is the first thing I ask.

“I was there. I watched your game. I wasn’t where people could see me, but I saw you take the team to victory.” Lily says.

“I kept your promise and won for you.” I remind her.

“I know.” She answers, turning her body to face me. “I couldn’t thank you enough for that. I don’t think anyone could.”

I smile and nod at her, unsure of what to say next. I’m ready to ask her to be my girlfriend, but I don’t know if she’s ready to hear it.

The both of us sip our drinks awkwardly, and the tension is like a fire. I guess I’ll just ask her now, even though I’m hardly worth her time.

“Lily, um.” Is all I get out of my mouth.

illianna jumps from her chair and onto my lap in a heartbeat. Her lips press to mine and I don’t hesitate to kiss her back. Her lips are right where they belong. On mine.

“Yes Louis! I will be your girlfriend!” she screams.

“I thought I would’ve never heard you say that.” I giggle.

“Well I thought you never would have asked.”

“Well, for the way it should have gone. illianna, will you be my girlfriend?” I correct myself.

“Yes Mr. Louis. Forever and always.”

Our lips meet each other’s again and the whole soccer team seems to make its way by us.

Catcalls ring in our ears and illianna hides her face in my chest.

“It’s about time.” Niall and Liam say in sarcasm.

Zayn helps illianna off of me and I stand up, giving Zayn a hug.

“The way it always should have been.” Ariana explains. “We all have each other now.”

“Harry and Elsa, Liam and Reyza, Niall and Monse, Zayn and Ariana, and now, me and Lily.” I assure everyone.

It felt weird with each couple showing affection in front of each other.

“I brought over some shots for us, guys.” Niall points to the shot-glasses on the patio table.

We each take one and come together in a circle.

“Alright I got this.” Zayn says as we all put our glasses in the air. “Here’s to Louis and Lily, the first round of playoffs, and the year our school will dominate all the way to the championships.”

The whiskey is much stronger this time. But it was a nice feeling.

“Not to be the asshole here, but what happened between you and Jenna, Lou?” Harry asks curiously.

“James Oliver happened.”

“James Oliver?” The girls gasp.

I guess that every girl agreed that james was the hottest person on the baseball team.

“James?” The guys ask suspiciously.

I giggle as I remembered that encounter I had with them.

“I went to go break up with her, but interrupted her while she was about to blow James.” I laugh.

“She was cheating on you?!” Ariana questions.

“Yep. Good thing I made the decision.” I tell.

“Lou, you two should have never gone out in the first place.” Liam informs me.

“But she doesn’t matter now, right?” illianna looks at me in question.

“No. Not at all. Not anymore.” I assure everyone. “You’re all that matters to me.” I say clutching onto illianna’s hand.

We earn our ‘aw’ sounds and walk closer to the rest of the party. “Blackout” by Breathe Carolina is playing and it’s a song that will definitely make everyone’s mood better.

“May I have this dance?” I ask illianna with my cliché self, holding out my hand.

She grabs it and holds her red cup in her other hand.

I have a feeling that this will be a night we won’t forget.

But I’m just happy that I can finally call illianna mine.

Just like the chorus in “Blackout”, I’m only getting started, and I won’t blackout.

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