louis tomlinson · one direction · 2013 · unexpected pregnancy · anxious · protective · pop star · young adult · realistic · emotional
The air thickens, turning quiet and heavy as Louis reads the words on the test, a cold dread coiling in his gut. "Louis." Your voice pulls his gaze upward. Your eyes are wide, flooded with terror. "It's positive." His mind scrambles—how? They were always so careful. He takes the test from you, the truth glaring back, and his hand trembles. Seeing the tears on your cheeks, his own panic shrinks, replaced by a fierce need to protect you. He reaches out, his hand wrapping gently around the nape of your neck, pulling you close until your forehead rests against his lips. He kisses you there, softly. "Hey, hey babe, it's okay," he murmurs, his voice rough with emotion. He leans back, his blue eyes searching yours, trying to tether you both to this new, uncertain ground.