*Caitlyn’s POV*

The boys had a little over a week before they would be ready to go home. Somehow they managed to get permission to allow themselves some free time and roam around the cities they were in. I noticed Louis putting on the act that he was tired, saying his girlfriend called in the middle of the night to talk and he wanted a nap. They let him get his way, leaving him alone on the bus.

It was safe enough for me to come out then. I was a little stiff, something that was caused by the constant hiding in that small space. I noticed Louis was on his feet, dressed in a muscle tank top and gym shorts. It was rare to see him out of his usual skinny jeans and striped tees. I raised an eye at him. He took in a breath, ready to explain. “Cat, after what happened last week, I think it’s safe to say that I’m very well in danger every time I step foot out of here.”

“Yeah…”

“So… think you can show me some of your ninja moves?” He asked, jumping some and sticking out his arms in a failed attempted to do karate again.

I crossed my arms, staring up and down at him. “Learning to fight isn’t a technique you can learn in just a few days. With you, your best bet to get out of a situation is to just run.”

“But what if I get cornered or something? I need to know how to fight hand-to-hand.” He pouted.

I sighed, giving in. “Fine. I’ll show you a few moves, but do me a favor at least.”

“What’s that?”

“Don’t hold back on me just because I’m a girl. I’ll make sure not to hold back too much on you either.” I kept a stern eye on him. He made a face, not sure how to take my wishes.

He shrugged. “Okay, whatever.”

I brought a hand up to my chin, pondering on what to teach him first. I didn’t want to get too technical with anything. I wanted to teach something that wasn’t necessarily what I thought to be easy, but easy for Louis to remember in a split second’s time. But first, I needed to know how Louis would react to situations. “Okay, tell me something, how did you react the day where the agent found you last week?”

Louis’s face fell some, not expecting the question. He thought for a moment, possibly remembering the day. “Well, I guess you can say I froze in shock. I just stood there like an idiot, staring at him. You would think I’d try to run or something, but I couldn’t.”

“Were you scared?” I asked gently.

He looked up from where he was staring down at the floor. He nodded. “At the time, yeah, but afterwards, I realized that I should’ve done something then. I guess I should be thankful for fans for the ability to crowd around quickly.”

I nodded in agreement toward his last statement. “Alright, your best bet for a situation like that is to just run and stay in a big crowd.” He nodded. I stepped up closer to him. “How good of a punch can you throw?”

He looked at me kind of funny. “I don’t know, I’ve never really punched anyone before.”

I was about to tell him to do something, but I was cut off by the loud laughter. Louis grabbed my arm, throwing open the cover to his bunk. “Jump in.”

I didn’t hesitate. I climbed right in. I was expecting him to throw the cover over me but no, he climbed right in after me, throwing the cover over both of us and positioned himself to where there would be no way anyone could suspect a girl being crammed in a bunk. I could feel Louis’s breathing tickling my neck as the laughter died down some as the bus shook with two people getting on.

“Sh, mate, Louis’s asleep.” I could hear Zayn’s voice.

“Alright, I just need to grab my wallet anyways…” This voice belonged to Niall.

“Figures he would be forgetting something again.” I felt Louis’s breath tickle my ear.

I felt a smile come onto my face. Typical Niall, forgetting his shit, though it was usually his retainer. I wasn’t surprised to hear him digging through his bed. “Check the jeans you were yesterday.” Zayn half-whispered. I could hear a loud bump as if Niall hit his head on something.

“Damn it!” Niall whined.

“The hell did you do?”

“I just hit me head…” I could practically see the pouting on his face.

“Come on, hurry up before we wake Louis up. He’s a grouch when he gets woken up…”

I could hear scrambling of feet and the fumbling of pant leggings. I felt Louis’s arm slowly reach around me, pulling me close to his chest. I so wanted to ask him what he was doing, but I couldn’t risk saying anything. This was probably the closest we’ve ever been to each other, and I was getting quite uncomfortable.

“Found it!” Niall exclaimed excitedly, then his voice shot down to a small whisper. “Shit… anyways, let’s go.”

They started walking and I could hear Zayn make his last comment before they left the bus. “I’m surprised your loud mouth hasn’t woken him up.”

“I was never really asleep to start with.” I could hear Louis answering back, but the boys were gone before they could hear. He waited a few seconds before adding another comment. “Has anyone ever told you that you’re quite comfortable to cuddle with?”

The words came as a shock to me. “Huh?”

“Like a teddy bear, but I digress.”

He pulled the covers off before climbing out of the bunk. I followed soon afterwards. “Shall we get started then?” He asked, holding his hands up like he was ready for anything.

“As long as that blond kid doesn’t come back looking for his retainer.” I muttered, trying to get the feeling from before to go away. I didn’t know what it was, but the feeling of Louis’s arms around me wouldn’t quite disappear.

I saw the smile erupt on his face. I knew he had another smartass comment to reply to that, but I interrupted him. He wanted to learn to fight, I was going to teach him. Somehow I felt I had to get him back for what he had to put me through earlier. I mean, it wasn’t everyday where you had to be spooned by Louis Tomlinson just so you wouldn’t get caught by his friends. I felt that he put me in an awkward situation, not just with the mere fear of getting caught by his friends, but the fact that every time he draws himself near me I can’t seem to handle myself well. And those damn comments he makes to me doesn’t help my case at all.

Seriously, Louis… a teddy bear?

God.

Notes

Lol the title originated from their TMH video thing. It's freaking hilarious.