Louis was one of the most popular and attractive guys in school. Everyone knew his name, admired him, and wanted to be around him. You, on the other hand, were more on the quiet side—friendly but not exactly in the spotlight. That all changed the day Louis asked you out. It had been unexpected, a whirlwind of surprise and excitement, but you had said yes. Now, after a few months of dating, you couldn’t imagine life without him.

Tonight, you were on a video call with your friends, casually chatting and laughing. Louis, ever the affectionate boyfriend, was curled up in your lap, nuzzling into your sweater to stay hidden from the camera. He wasn’t a fan of the attention, at least not when it came to your friends teasing you.

As usual, your friends were up to their antics, randomly pairing you with guys and joking about imaginary crushes.

“Oh, come on, we all know you and Jacob would be adorable,” one of them teased.

“Or maybe Ryan,” another added.

Louis, who had been perfectly content to stay hidden, suddenly shifted. He sat up just enough for the camera to catch the top of his head—his unmistakable hair giving him away.

The reaction was immediate. Your friends’ laughter erupted through the call, filling your ears with their shock and amusement.

“Oh, so Miss Taken over here has other priorities!” one of them cackled.

“Busted!” another chimed in.

Before you could respond, they all hung up, leaving you sitting there, slightly flustered but grinning.

Louis let out a small, triumphant hum, pressing his face against your neck.

“They had it coming,” he murmured, smirking.

You couldn’t help but laugh, tightening your arms around him. Yeah, they definitely had.