Superstar

Chapter 3 - Surprise Visit

Chapter 3

I woke up rubbing my eyes and throwing my covers off. I looked at the clock and saw 10:34. I knew everyone would be out of the house, Meredith at college and my parents working. I knew Liam would be here late today and I was so nervous. I kept telling myself I had to do this. I had to let him know. I knew I'd feel a lot better if I went shopping for a new outfit and I kinda wanted to impress Liam, maybe leave him in awe.

I stepped out of bed, my feet hitting the cold wood floor, and walked to the bathroom. I took a nice warm shower and tried to tame my curls. I had naturally curly hair, but not the pretty nice kind. It was more like brown curls everywhere and anywhere. I usually tried to tame them with the curling iron but I didn't feel like. I brushed and blow dried my hair and pinned it back. I throw on a jeans, a tshirt, a gray sweatshirt and headed down stairs. I saw a note on the counter.

"No one will be home until late, feel free to make supper, Mom," I read outloud. "Thanks mom."

I put on some shoes and grabbed my purse and headed out the front door. The only good thing about living in town was being in walking distance everywhere since Meredith always had my car. I started walking down the street, the mall was a couple blocks away. I walked slow past Liam's house and imagined myself standing up there knocking on the door. I looked back to the sidewalk and kept walking.

I got to the mall and found a cute little shop. I went in and bought black skinny jeans, a flowy blue top, and cute little black boots. I went up to the counter to check out. I then heard a very familiar voice. I turned around slowly to see the most beautiful human being I've ever seen before. My jaw was almost hitting the ground and couldn't believe what I was seeing. Liam was standing there with another guy who had his back towards me. I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned around fast.

"Are you going to pay for this or..?" the cashier said to me.

"Uh yeah," I said clearing my head and giving her money. She handed my change back and I walked over towards the door. I contemplated going over to Liam but kept doubting myself and finally turned around to leave.

"Lucy?! Hey Lucy! Is that you?! Get over here!" I heard a voice yell I turned to see Andy Samuels walking towards me. I pulled at my clothes uncomfortably and stepped towards him. Andy and Liam were best friends after Liam and I stopped being friends. I hadn't seen Andy in forever and didn't know why he recognize me. I felt paralyzed and shaky.

"Lucy, it is you! I haven't seen you in forever. Are you well?" Andy asked me.

"Uh yeah, been busy I guess. Good... To see you." I looked at the ground and Andy gave me an awkward hug. He wrapped his arm around my shoulders and started walking me over to where Liam was standing.

"You remember Liam right? Who couldn't?!" Andy said. "Liam this is Lucy Ville."

Liam looked at me and making a "I'm thinking face". "Ah Lucy! How could I forget! We were neighbors yeah!" Andy let go of me and Liam pulled me into a hug. How bad I've wanted a hug from him. He was warm and smelled amazing. I probably lingering too long because I felt Liam tense up. I pulled back and kind of grinned.

"It's really good seeing you Luc! We'll have to catch up soon, okay?" Liam said pulling his phone out. "What's your number so I can call you?"

Did Liam Payne just ask for my number and call me Luc? This wasn't happening. "138-749-8364."

"Great thanks. Well Andy and I need to get going, see you soon!" Liam said smiling that sweet smile and waving. I watched the both walk away and had a grin on my face. That wasn't as bad as I thought. I bite my lip trying to stop smiling because I looked like a fool and walked put the door.

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I heard my phone go off and looked who was calling. I've been sitting with it in my lap for the past hour waiting for Liam to call. I looked and it read Alli.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Lucy!!! Why didn't you tell me you saw Liam?!" I heard Alli yell into the phone. "I heard it from Cathy who said she saw you guys at the mall!! That would be a great piece of information for your best friend."

"Alli, I'm sorry. I didn't want to be talking to you when Liam called you know.. I don't know. I'm just in shock. I was just out shopping eariler and saw Andy and him and I was leaving when Andy called me over. Then Liam asked for my number and I've been sitting in my bed for like a hour waiting for him to call..." I said.

"Oh my God Lucy. This is crazy! I can't believe this. Ah! Please tell me when he calls please!" Alli replied and I heard her sequel. "But what about Danielle? Is she here too?"

"I don't know... I haven't sure her. I pray she's not here. I assume she's a great person but I just can't look at her and feel good about myself. She's goregous and wonderful and talented and I'm not."

"Shut up Luc! You are beautiful and wonderful and taleneted too!! You are a great writer... I still read your stories on your blog." I have a blog on Tumblr where I just write... I can't believe she was still reading my stories. I didn't think anyone read those.

"Alli, you're just saying that..." I said before my phone beeped and I had an incoming call. "Oh my God I'm getting another call!! I'll call you back!"

"Okay!" Alli said and hung up. I answered.

"Uh, Lucy?" I heard a beautiful voice say. 

"Yeah?" I said back.

"Hey, it's Liam! I'm having a mini party tonight if you'd like to come. Just old friends and what not! Would you like to help me set up since you're real close by?" Liam asked. I held my breath and felt my heart racing.

"Uh, yeah sure! Sounds good!" I said back barely breathing. I heard Liam laugh.

"Okay, see you soon Luc! It'll be good to catch up," he said and I could tell he was smiling.

"Yeah, it will be Liam. Thanks, bye," I said. 

"Bye," Liam said before he hung up. I sequel and screamed so loud. He called me! And invited me to a party! I was jumping up and down and couldn't wait! I called Alli and screamed through the phone. Alli came over to help me get ready and I texted Liam to see if Alli could come too and he said yeah.

I was finally getting my chance. I was so excited yet hoping Danielle would not be there.