The family was decorating Emily's room. The bedsheets were being changed, cobwebs of the old room were being cleaned. Harry stood on a stool, fixing the fairy lights on the wall. Louis was setting up the study table for Emily. Emily, on the other hand, was trying to fold her clothes.
"Dad!!" she whined.
"What honey?" Louis asked.
"How do we do this?" Harry laughed at the struggling girl. After he completed his work with the fairy lights, he moved on to help Emily. He step by step taught her how to fold her clothes, while she followed his instructions with utmost concentration.
"Dad!!! Look Papa taught me how to fold clothes" she said carefully holding the frock that she had folded roughly.
"Very pretty Em" he said smiling at his daughter.
"What else are we doing today?' She asked.
"Umm. First breakfast then We are going to get you into a school." Said Louis
"Then lunch and then we come back home" said Harry.
"Lot to do today! I'll be so tried" she said letting out a breath.
"Dramatic as you" said Louis pointing towards Harry.
They soon got ready for the day. Harry, as he got ready first, went to help Emily im getting ready. He walked in to see her struggling with her hair. He laughed at the girl and called her to him. She sat on the floor as he started to braid her hair. When both the side were done, he put little ribbons at the end. She smiled at him and went to looks at herself in the mirror.
"Wow!!! Cool"
"You like it?"
"I LOVE it papa" she said hugging him.
"Come on, lets go. Your dad will be waiting in the car for us." He held her hands and they walked outside to the black car, in which Louis was waiting for them.
Harry, first, buckled Emily into her seat before getting into the passenger seat and giving Louis a small kiss. They smiled at each other before Louis started driving.
Emily looked out the window curiously. She had seen London before on a tourist bus but this felt different. She had a family. Her dads kept popping questions to get to know her better and she replied to them enthusiastically while asking her own questions too. Her papa kept making horrible joke while her dad kept rolling his eyes at his boyfriend. She laughed at her parents as if she had known them for years. Everything felt so foreign yet comfortable to the 9 year old.
To Louis and Harry, who had only become parents yesterday, this felt new. This felt nice. They had responsibilities now, and their life was not only theirs now. It had also become Emily's. They were not late to notice the happy aura that the little girl brought with her. Even though they were worried about the management, it didn't matter to them if the management found out. They would be happy if they did because maybe then they would be free of this hell hole. They absolutely adored the other boys, but it was getting too much for them. Not only because they didn't get to be themselves but also because they were being over worked and over burdened.
"I'll get the food" said Harry as they stopped in front of a small cafe.
"Dad?"
"Yes sweetie?" Asked Louis as he turned around to face his daughter.
"Why did you adopt me?" She asked looking into his blue eyes with her brown-green ones.
"What do you mean?"
"Everyone adopts very little babies. I'm so big. Also, I have two different coloured eyes. Why?"
"Who said you were big? I could tackle you right now, young lady" he said in attempt to make her laugh. "And how does it matter if you have two different colored eyes? To be honest, you were the one thay stood out the most cause you looked so beautiful." He said with all his heart and it was in fact true
"Really?"
"Yes honey. Really"
Just then Harry came back with their breakfast and handed out their specific orders. They sat in the car eating, so that no one would recognize them. They had a mini food fight about which neither of the three were happy because it was ultimately them who had to clean the car.
They were now heading towards the best school in the city to get Emily in. It was still summer, so the new term was yet to start. Emily was particularly excited since she loved going to the school. Previously she was attending the school that was nearer to her orphanage but now Harry and Louis wanted the best for her, so they thought of getting her into a new school.
They were standing outside the school gate. Claire had secretly, made a contract of anonymity and made the school sign it so that no personal information would get out of hands and no one would know.
They walked to the school office and Harry mentioned the appointment to the lady in front of him. They were asked to wait.
After about 5 minutes, they were asked to come in.
"Yes. Come in Mr. Styles and Mr. Tomlinson. We are happy to know that you thought that our school was good for your child" smiled the Principal.
"Our pleasure Mr. Dalton" smiled Louis.
"I saw the previous report cards of Miss Emily. Not that it matters, she is still very young. Here are some forms thar we would like for you two to fill out. I will have to excuse myself. I have an important meeting. You can submit the form to Grace, who is sitting outside. " He smiled at the two men and left the room.
"So Emily Styles? Or Emily Tomlinson?" Asked Harry.
"Easy. Tomlinson. It goes nice with Emily. Right, Emily?" Said Louis sassily.
"But I think Styles goes better with Emily. Emily? You choose"
"HOW ABOUT? WE COMBINE THEM? HUH? I mean no one will suspect me, considering how famous you are.." she suggested.
"Stylinson? The fan given name?" Cringed Louis.
"How about just Stylin? Emily Stylin?"
"It sounds as if she is a villain" Louis rolled his eyes.
"How about Emily Styles-Tomlinson?" Suggested Harry.
"Way to be secretive Harry"
"So you suggest then" huffed Harry.
"See, Tomlinson is a more common surname than Styles and it fits best with Emily. In conclusion it will be Tomlinson"
"Fine" said Harry glaring.
They filled out all the details carefully and submitted it before heading out for lunch.
"Papa? Can we go out to a park? Its too early for lunch" Emily whined.
"Um. I don't know. Whay if someone recognizes us?" Said Harry unsure of the whole situation. He looked at Louis for help.
"Cut it out Haz. We will take out daughter to the park" Said Louis as he clapped onto the steering wheel before driving towards a park that was in a more secluded area.
Louis parked the vehicle as Harry led the ecstatic Emily towards the park. She pulled her hand away and ran towards the slide while Harry looked around to see if anyone was watching them before running after Emily.
Emily let out a giggle as she slide down the the pink slide. She ran around to the ladder to slide down again. Louis walked up to his boyfriend and put an arm around him. Harry smiled at the blue eyes boy in front of him and gave a kiss on his forehead.
"I'M GOING ON THE SWINGS, WHO WILL PUSH ME?" She asked as she let her little feet take her towards the swings. She gripped the chains before positioning herself firmly on the swing.
Louis went around to push her while Harry stayed in front to click pictures. Emily laughed heartly as she swung into the air. A ticklish feeling sunk into her stomach as she came back down and her dad push her. For a moment Louis threw away his beanie and glasses for Harry to get a clearer picture of Emily and Louis. Since the park was fairly empty, no one paid heed to them.
After an hour playing tag, laughing Emily got hungry so they drove to a restaurant. Harry entered first asking for a private table and then Louis entered with his disguise on and with Emily. Louis picked up the short girl and sat her down on the chair. Harry had already ordered for them.
"Let's go home shall we?" Suggested Louis Emily nodded since she was tired. As soon as the car engine started she fell asleep. In about 20 minutes they were home.
"Let her sleep. We'll put her to bed" said Louis. Harry nodded and picked up the little girl and out her on his shoulders. Her cheeks pressed against his shoulders as she squirmed a little to find her comfort position.
As they opened the house a loud sjout emerged.
"SURPRISE"
Emily jumped in her Papa's arms and let out a scream. Louis glared at the five boys, their mothers and their sisters in front of her. While Harry just shook his head.
"What happened?" She asked with a groggy look on her face.
"Your grandparents and uncles and got too excited. Lets put you to bed" Louis said.
"WHAT!? NO." She jumped out of Harry's hands and ran towards her uncles. Niall opened his arms qide so she jumped into them and Niall picked her up.
"Hello!" She waved at her new extended family.
"Hello Emily! I'm Gemma, your aunt" Emily beamed at her.
Introductions were done and they soon sat down for a dinner. She connected with all of them instantly. Her friendly and cheery attitude made everyone adore her.
She was the first one to finish with her dinner and she was tired but she didn't wanna seem rude so she stayed at the table looking at everyone. Her eyes were drooping and her shoulders had dropped. Louis noticed this so he left his food and went to take his tired daughter to bed.
"Come Emily. Let's put you to bed" she leaped into his arms and he took her upstairs. He opened her hair and shoes before tucking her into bed. He pressed a good night kiss on her forehead as she smiled with her eyes closed and drifted into a deep sleep.
01:28 AM
It was raining heavily and in between the pouring drops a thunder was heard. Emily had Astraphobia (fear of lightning and thunder) and it jolted her awake. She looked out the window and the lightning continued. She was hesitant in going to her parents room so she held back a sob as she sat on her bed with her knees folded and closed eyes. Another loud thunder was heard as she couldn't hold in anymore and she got out of her bed and walked to Lou and Harry's room. She tried to open it but it was locked. She let out a sob as she knocked lightly but Louis and Harry were also tired out of the day and passed out. As another thunder crackled, tears fell down her cheeks and her little nose got red. She banged on the door for them to open it. She heard light shuffling in the room and the door clicked open. Louis wearing only sweatpants looked down at his crying daughter. His features visibly tensed and her crouched down to her level
"Dad? The lightning scares me. It too loud" she croaked out.
"Its okay honey. Come with me" he led her in put her between him and Harry. Harry woke up due to the amount of movement in the room.
"What happed Emily?" He asked concerned to see his daughter cry.
"I am afraid of the lightning" she cried.
"Oh come here" he pulled her into his bare chest and rubbed her back and Louis sang sweet songs in her ears to calm her down. It took some time but she was alright.
It was the first time when Louis and Harry felt responsible as parents. They knew now that they had to be careful. Seeing Emily cry broke their hearts. If they could they would have stopped the thunder......
AN
OMG THE GOLDEN VIDEO!? HOW AESTHETIC