My Faults

Louis’ P.O.V.

I was having about enough of Zayn laughing like a schoolgirl at me. My shoulders drooped to indicate that it wasn’t funny anymore. He’s been laughing for a good 7 minutes, damn it. I grabbed the kitchen towel and began swatting him across the head. Valerie then looked up at us and giggled. Oh Christ. More giggles. A sudden burst of exhilaration to laugh. No, no, don’t laugh Louis. A smirk crept onto my face as I watched the two laughing at me. I stopped swatting at Zayn and sassily rested my elbows against the kitchen counter, holding my chin in one hand. Hehehe, I know my source of revenge. And I remembered at the right time. “Uh, Zayn?” I asked innocently. Zayn tried his best to stifle his giggles before replying, “Yeah, Louis?” I gave Valerie and smirk and continued, “Uhh well, I believe Valerie has something to tell you.” Zayn then looked over at Valerie, expectantly. Her expression was priceless. I giggled now and dodged Valerie’s attempt to whack my head. Zayn lifted his eyebrow but a light smirk appeared on his face. Good thing he’s catching on.

Valerie’s P.O.V.

Louis’ got me now. PANIC MODE. I sighed as I watched Zayn’s smirk appear. It looks so good on him… I pulled on a loose strand of hair to get my thoughts straight. Geez, Valerie. Get a grip on yourself. “That’s what she said,” Louis said cheekily. I looked at him, confused then said, “Wait, did I just say my thoughts aloud?” Zayn patted me on the head and nodded. I felt my cheeks flush red as he did so.

Zayn’s P.O.V.

I smiled at Valerie as she blushed. I really want to know what she has to say. Louis burst my
thoughts saying, “Come on, Valerie. I won the bet so you have to spill.” She groaned loud which cracked Louis up in laughter. She then let out a nervous smile. What’s this all about? Groaning isn’t that funny. Unless… I felt a bit hot underneath my black t-shirt then looked at Louis confused. “So…” Valerie started. “Basically.. Louis and I placed a bet when we raced to the clinic yesterday morning… and umm.. I lost so.. he was supposed to tell you but then … he dared me to tell you and here we are because “Sassy T” had to remember.” She shot a glare at Louis whose face was red from laughing.

I took her hand in mine and said quietly, “Don’t be shy. Tell me, please?”

Valerie’s P.O.V.

You know those novels and fan-fictions where they say that “jolts of electricity ran through their whole body when they came into contact with their beloved”? That’s what I’m feeling right now. But maybe… “jolts” isn’t the right word… My heart rate picked up as Zayn’s hand enclosed mine, sending a warmth to my hands, chest and cheeks. It’s amazing how the body reacts when the mind recognizes love. I felt a new sense of courage. I took a deep breath, receiving an encouraging look from both Louis – surprisingly – and Zayn. I then thought of yesterday’s events in the bathroom where Louis came out nude. I giggled and let the courage take over. Time to embarrass Louis too, I thought mischievously.

“Well, I came out of the bedroom in the yester-morning feeling all tired and all and I was thinking things over about the voices I’m hearing constantly.. but then I shook them off and headed to the bathroom.” I giggled then looked at Louis who was begging me with his expressions not to say it. “But then, the bathroom door opened and Louis walked out in all his naked glory,” I said in a story-teller voice. Zayn’s jaw dropped and he asked Lou, “What in…?” Louis replied, flustered, “I was taking a long shower, big deal.” Zayn and I looked at each other in disbelief and exclaimed in sync, “WITHOUT A TOWEL?” There was a short silence before we both laughed out loud. “It’s a free country, shut it. Now continue on, Valerie. You had your fun,” Louis muttered, half-amused. I stopped laughing then cleared my throat before admitting, “Okay, so after that.. I pushed Louis out of the bathroom, ‘cause, ya’ know, my eyes were scarred for life and all and then.. as I was closing the bathroom door, Louis shouted that we were going to the doctors. And Zayn, you know how I hate going there so often and so, I shut the door and groaned, banging my head against the wall. Now, having Louis’ as a brother, you’d know how he’d crack all the “wrong” jokes here and there.” I paused letting Zayn take it in.

He squeezed my hand lightly then said in an unsure tone, “Okay, go on..”

I looked away from his gaze and said, “Louis then cracked his humour saying, ‘Knock it off, Valerie. It's not like Zayn's in there with you, is he?’ and then…” I trailed off, watching Zayn’s reaction. He took a while to catch on, when finally he gave Louis a look before saying, “Really dude?” A smirk crossed upon his features before high fiving Louis. I face-palmed, letting go of Zayn’s hand then said, “You two.. will be the death of me.” I supressed the urge to laugh then continued on, “Anywho, now, whenever I groan, Louis here takes it in a dirty way.” I smirked lightly before saying, “I wonder what he’d really do if you were to make me groan, Zayn.” They both gave me surprised expressions.

I laughed at the two then said quickly, “I’m kidding! Geez, I’m not that sort of girl.” Cheeky grins then spread across their faces before Louis whispered something into Zayn’s ear. I scrunched up my face at them before sticking my tongue out at Zayn. He stuck his tongue back at me before laughing quietly. Probably at Louis’ scheming. I shook my head then flipped through the pages of Journal, randomly. Close to the end of the book, a scribbled form caught my eye. I flipped back slowly until I reached the page. There, drawn by Zayn’s hand, was a map of our secret place. Our secret place.


Memories flooded back into my mind as I slowly closed the book shut.

Louis’ P.O.V.

“Zayn, I dare you to get Valerie to admit she loves you.” He laughed quietly before whispering back, “I don’t think she does.” I gave him a blank stare before flicking my middle finger, hard on his nose. Hehe, thank you Valerie for this tip. He grabbed his nose quick then scowled at me. “Zayn Jawaad Malik,” I whispered-shouted, “You are a complete egg-head.” He slowly removed his hand from his nose before slipping into his thinking state. I glanced quickly at Valerie who was in her zone. I hope she’s zoning good things. Looking back at Zayn, he whispered unsure, “What if she rejects me?” I messed his hair up then stated, “Psh, she’ll do no such thing. Now come along. We’ll let Valerie do her zoning. We’ve got some scheming to do.” He sighed then looked at me dryly before replying quietly, “I’m not doing anything extravagant, Lou. This is some down-to-earth business here. I can’t stuff up.” I rolled my eyes at him and pushed him upstairs, ordering, “Less talking, more walking.”

Notes

ASDFGHJKL..... I'm updating another chapter 'cause this is short and probably a shit chapter. :/