One Direction Short Stories

I’ve worked with Louis for about a year now, and I’ve been in love with him for about that long as well. He was with Eleanor when we first met so I knew we couldn’t be more than friends.
He’s like no one I’ve ever met. So sassy, so funny. Yet sweet, kind, and caring also. I feel so comfortable with him. I can relax and be myself.
So when he and El broke up, I felt bad for him, but I also thought maybe I had a chance. However, being a young guy in his early twenties who had been tied down for some time, he decided to party and sow some oats. It hurt to watch, but I can’t blame Louis, he doesn’t even know how I feel.
I kept reminding him to be careful. That not all those girls could be trusted. He’d always say. “I know, love.” And give me a hug.
Well unfortunately I was right. One of “those girls” got pregnant. Now I’m not blaming her completely. It was Louis’ fault as well.
I won’t lie, I’ve had a few sleepless nights up crying, wishing I was the one to share that experience with him. Crying won’t change the situation, so I suck it up and be there for Louis.
When Brandi first came forward that she was pregnant, the management team asked me to stick to Louis’ side and be there for him and guide him on the PR side. So I accompanied Louis on trips to LA to meet up with Brandi. No offense to her but she comes off as a typical club girl. Not seeming to realize the severity of the situation. I was at the appointment when she heard the heartbeat for the first time. Louis and I both visibly affected by it. Yet she seemed completely unaffected. Asking Louis for money afterwards.
When she was in her seventh month she agreed to move to London. Louis paid for a very nice flat for her and her mom. I spent a lot of time at Louis’ house with him. Some nights I held him when he has upset about the situation. Other nights I’d keep him laughing to get his mind off of everything. All the time my heart aching for more.
One evening we were sitting outside by the pool after I’d made us dinner.
“You know Carly, you are just far too good to me. I don’t deserve you.”
I look at Louis with a straight face. “This is true. I’m far too good for you.”
Then we both start laughing.
“You know I remember specifically that night. You told me you had a bad feeling and that I should just hang with you at the hotel.” Louis says.
“Yes and if you had hung with me you wouldn’t be in this circumstance. I know how to
take a pill.”
Louis laughs loudly.
I immediately feel bad. “Sorry that wasn’t very nice.”
Louis’ still laughing. “It was quite funny though.”
I smile. “Well if you had been with me that night I guarantee you would have had a much, much better time.” I wink.
Louis smirks. “Oh ya?” He looks me up and down. “I have a feeling that’s very true.”
He’s looking at me in a way he never has before. His eyes taking me in, full of want. How badly I want to kiss him right now. My heart pleading me to make a move. Yet my brain takes over. This is hardly a good time to start a relationship.
I stand up. “I’ll go make us some tea.” When I get to the door I turn back to see Louis is still watching me with that same hungry look. If he doesn’t stop, my heart may win this battle against my brain.

For the next month or so the sexual tension between us is so thick you could cut it with a knife. One night while I’m in the kitchen making dinner at Louis’, he comes up behind me, putting his arms around my waist. I gasp. I’m not sure if it’s out of surprise or pleasure. Next thing I know his lips are on my neck. My eyes flutter back into my head, out of absolute pleasure. I’ve waited so long for this. It feels even more incredible than I’d imagined.
I turn around, looking into his beautiful eyes before my lips seek out his. Our kisses are gentle and slow. About the time his tongue is pleading to meet mine, my brain wakes up. I pull back. “Louis, we probably shouldn’t be doing this.” I say.
He smiles. “It sure feels like we should be doing this.”
“I know the sexual tension has been pretty intense between us for awhile.”
Louis interrupts. With a sad look he says. “Is that really all you think this is? Is that all it is to you?”
He pauses and takes my hand, firmly enclosing it with his. He looks in my eyes and says. “It’s a lot more than that to me, love.”
I look in his eyes, finding the honesty I was searching for. I look at the floor then back up to meet his eyes. “No Louis, it’s a lot more to me as well. It has been for a long time.”
Louis smiles. “Well good. I just wish I’d come to my senses sooner. And realized that what I was looking for, was right in front of me all along.”
My heart melts. “You better be careful, Tommo. I’m gonna tell the world what a sweet romantic you are.”
He shakes his head. “You can’t, love. I have an image to uphold.”
We both laugh, then he takes me back in his arms. He’s being so sweet and gentle with me. Soft kisses all along my neck, his hands tracing my curves. I appreciate him taking it slow, but I’ve waited far too long for this. I take his hand and lead him to the bedroom.
He puts his hands alongside my face. “Are you sure this is what you want, Carly?”
“Yes, Louis. I want you, I need you now.”
His eyes become dark with want. His mouth is on mine. Our kisses are aggressive. We undress each other and climb on the bed. My head is flung back in pleasure as Louis places aggressive kisses all over my chest, while his hand explores me below. I dig my fingernails into his back as he continues. And then….his phone rings. The situation being what it is, he has to answer it. “I’m so sorry, love.” He tells me sweetly.
“It’s Brandi, she’s in labor. We have to meet her at the hospital.” He says.
“Well crap, that’s interesting timing. Ok, let’s go.” I say as I jump off the bed. I try to regulate my breathing as I get dressed.
Louis comes up to me and hugs me. He whispers in my ear. “I’m sorry, love. You have no idea how badly I wanted to show how I feel about you tonight.”
So much for regulating my breathing. My heart rate quickens as well.
“Oh Louis, I might have some idea.” I wink. “We will continue this later.”
He kisses me and we both get riled up again. We step back and finish dressing. I think we are both in pain from the unreleased passion, but there isn’t time for a cold shower.
The hospital isn’t far away and we arrive there in minutes. Louis’ mum is already in the room. The first thing Brandi says to us is. “Why do you two look all flushed?”
Johannah lets out a giggle. I guess I know where Louis gets his sassiness from. I catch her eye and she gives me a wink. I know she likes me and would be happy if Louis and I were together. The doctor comes in and takes the attention off of us.
Louis insists that I stay in the room during the labor. Brandi says she doesn’t want Louis to touch her, so the moms do the supporting while Louis and I stand back and watch.
He reaches for my hand, entwining our fingers together, then pulling it back behind us. Trying to make it not obvious that we are holding hands. Johannah gives me another wink though, letting me know that she saw.

The baby is born before our eyes. Louis and I look from the baby to each other. Our eyes sparkling with tears. The doctor announces that it’s a boy and has Louis cut the cord. The nurses clean the baby up and hand him to Louis. He walks over to me with the sweetest look on his face. I can tell that he is already in love with his son. I give Louis a kiss on the cheek. Thinking anything more wouldn’t be appropriate.
“You hold him, love.”
I gently take the baby from Louis. I count his fingers and toes. I kiss his head and look into his sweet little eyes. It’s barely been a minute, but I realize, I love this child. With all my heart.
Then I realize that Brandi hasn’t got to hold him yet. A mom should bond with her child. I feel bad. I take him over to Brandi. As I start to hand him over she says. “No, no I’m too tired. You hold him.”
I’m shocked. Not sure what to say. The nurse chimes in. “He may want to nurse soon.”
Brandi speaks up. “No way! I’m not breastfeeding. That’s gross.”
The nurse and I both exchange shocked looks. She leads me to a chair in the corner, away from Brandi. “I’ll go get a bottle for you.” She tells me. I look over at Louis and his mom talking, a hurt look on his face.
He smiles as he walks towards me. When he reaches the chair he kneels beside it. He looks at the baby, then up at me. “I’m so happy you are here, Carly. I can’t wait to show you how much you mean to me.” He squeezes my hand.
We sit together and feed the baby for the first time. The three of us looking like a perfect family.
Louis and I stay for awhile. Feeding the baby again and changing his diaper. Finally the nurse and Johannah insist we go home and get some rest. I assume that since Brandi had been resting all this time, she would handle the overnight care.
Louis and I tear ourselves away from the baby. Once back at Louis’ place he takes my hand, not saying a word. He leads me to the bedroom. We continue where we left off. Louis’ mouth back on my chest, his hand on me below. Only this time we don’t get interrupted. He takes me over the edge as I dig my fingernails into his back. He seems to like that. When my hand trails down his stomach and reaches its intended target he can wait no more. He moans out as he moves to become one with me.
Obviously we’ve both waited a long time for this. We try to go slow but our rhythm escalates quickly. Our eyes are locked on each others as we go over the edge together.
Louis lays beside me. One arm around me, the other hand tracing circles on my chest. “I’m crazy about you, Carly.”
I smile. “I’m crazy about you too, Tommo.”
He leans in for a kiss. “I can’t believe I’ve gotten my heart stolen twice tonight.”
I look at him confused. “Twice?”
He grins. “Once by the baby, and just now by you.”
My heart bursts with love for this man. “We promise to take good care of it for you.” I assure him.
Louis smiles, then kisses the top of my head. I smirk. “I know you are tired, but one
more thing before you fall asleep.”
I give him a kiss, then slide down the bed to “take care” of Louis.
He grins. “Oh, love, this is the best night ever.”

The next morning we wake up early. We make love, then we take a long, fun shower together. When we arrive at the hospital the nurse pulls me aside. She lets me know that Brandi did not take care of the baby at all last night. They forced her to hold him once. He cried so she gave him right back to the nurse. I thank her for the information and head to the room. Louis is sitting in the corner chair, feeding the baby.
Brandi calls me over.
“Look, I need you to talk to Louis for me.” She tells me.
I cautiously say. “Alright, what is it about?”
She looks around the room then quietly tells me. “Louis can have the kid, I just want money.”
I can’t believe what I’m hearing but I try to be calm. “How much money?” I ask.
She hands me a folded slip of paper. I open it and gasp. “That’s a lot of money, Brandi.”
“I know, but if he gives me that I’ll be gone. I’ll leave you guys alone. I’ll sign over my rights.”
“Are you sure that’s what you want?” I ask her.
“Yep, positive.” She says.
“Alright, I’ll take care of it.”

I find the nurse and ask her a few questions.
“The doctor has done tests, the psychologist has seen her. She doesn’t have post partum. She genuinely has no interest in the baby.” She tells me.
I thank her and call Louis’ lawyer. I explain the situation to prepare him and let him know that Louis will call him with the details soon.
When Johannah arrives I ask her to take care of the baby. I ask Louis to take a walk with me. Outside the hospital, I hold his hand and tell him of Brandi’s wishes.
He seems shocked at first. “What do you think?” He asks me.
“I think you should give her the money and let her be on her way. That baby should never feel anything but loved.”
Louis shakes his head yes. “I just feel like he’s being abandoned.”
I wrap my arms around Louis’ waist. “He isn’t being abandoned. He has you, and he has me. I already love that little guy more than I thought possible.”
Louis kisses me then lays his forehead against mine. “You are amazing. You know that, right?”

Louis calls his lawyer and works out the details. He promises to be by soon with the paperwork. “Before we go back inside, Carly, will you help me choose a name for him?”
I smile. “Of course. I’d be honored. Any ideas?” I ask him.
“I just know, I don’t want to give him my name. I think it’s too much to put on a kid, ya know?”
“Ok, makes sense.”
“I thought about the lads, but that’s too many names.”
I think for a moment. Then it hits me. “What if we use their middle names? Niall and Liam’s are both James. Harry’s is Edward. How about James Edward?”
Louis smiles. “I like it. James Edward Tomlinson.”

The next few days were a whirlwind. Brandi signed the papers, took her money and left. Louis and I brought James home the next day. The following day the lads come over to meet their namesake. They were each so proud that the baby had a piece of their names. Harry was beside himself. He loves babies so much. Each of them gave me a hug and told me they were glad Louis came to his senses about me.
Later that day Johannah comes by. Louis lets me know that she is going to watch James so we can go out for a bit. I put on a dress thinking we are going out somewhere nice. Instead Louis leads me to the backyard. He has a picnic set up for us. “I hope you aren’t disappointed?” He asks me.
I laugh. “No, it’s perfect.”
We enjoy our picnic lunch. Relaxing knowing James is being well taken care of.
“Carly, I have a question for you.”
“What is it Louis?”
“I want you to know that I’m falling in love with you. Would you move in here with me and James? I want us to be a family. I got you something to show you how committed I am to you.”
He pulls out a ring box. Inside is a beautiful gold band with three letters engraved on it. J*L*C “I can’t really deal with another piece of paper right now. I am committed to you though, love. Only you.” He tells me.
Tears well up in my eyes. “Oh, Louis, I’m falling in love with you too. I don’t need a piece of paper. I just need you and James.”
Louis slips the ring on my finger, then leads me to the bedroom. We make love sweetly. Both of us now knowing we are more than falling, we are completely in love with the other. Louis goes and gets James from his mum. We lie in bed together. The three of us. One perfect, happy family.

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