My brothers best mate (Liam fanfic ft. Louis and Larry)

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter 19

It was almost 9:00 am as the rest of the boys slowly emerged from their rooms. Liam spent the morning avoiding eye contact and when he did look at me there was nothing but pain. 

I checked my hair for the thousandth time to make sure it was covering the lovebites on my neck. Sure I could have covered them with makeup but the last time I did that it looked weird and Niall still saw. I'll just have to see what Lou's assistant Shannon can do with her makeup skills later. 

We all sat on the couch and watched cartoons as Paul walked through the front door. "Alright boys, the interview this morning fell through meaning you have the morning off. You're welcome. So have fun, do whatever, just don't leave the house," Paul went over to a chair and sat down getting comfortable earning looks from the boys. 

"What? Just because you have the morning off doesn't mean you can go unsupervised," he said, putting his feet up to relax. 

"Since when? That's not what it looked like last night." Zayn teased him. 

"Yes, because you, Harry, Niall, and Louis were so awake last night." Paul crossed his arms raising an eyebrow. 

"What about Liam and Riley?" Harry added.

"Oh please, these two can barely stand the sight of each other right now. I highly doubt they would do anything." I let go of a breath I didn't realize I was holding in. 

"That's right, don't think I didn't notice how you both have been at each other's throats since we started the tour." Paul continued putting his hands behind his head. 

I heard Louis, who was sitting next to me, chuckle at the ironic statement. Zayn spoke up, "It is kind of sad to see. Why can't you just put whatever it is behind you? Be the best mates you used to be, yeah?"

"Z, it's not that simple. I wish it was but-" Liam started. 

"But for you, we will try," I cut him off. 

Liam looked at me, his face forming a frown as I saw his body stiffen. "Well go on you two, hug it out," Harry said not know what he just did. 

There was so much tension in the room as Liam and I looked at each other like one of us had a disease.

Liam had his arms folded over his chest. "Is it really necessary? I mean a hug won't solve anything between us," he pleaded. 

I wanted to cry. This just proved he didn't want me. He didn't even want to hug me. He hates me and the chances of me ever being with him again are slim to none. 

"Maybe not but it's a start yeah?" Zayn eagerly watched wanting his friends to make up. 

Zayn hates when the boys and I fight. He tells me it's like watching his family get ripped apart. He is so sweet. Alright, for Zayn. 

I looked at Liam again, locking eyes. I could feel everyone watching, the room completely silent. Opening my arms, I gave a weak hug not wanting to look too obvious that I was excited to feel Liam's touch.

No, you are not excited to feel his touch, Riley. Be mad at him! Be normal! He called you a mistake! Think about how he is acting right now. He doesn't want you. 

"Oh come on. That was pitiful. Try again, a real hug." Harry pushed. 

Knowing the boys wouldn't let this go until they got what they wanted I let out a big sigh. We embraced and I felt a rush run through me at the touch of Liam's arms wrapped tightly around me as I smiled into his chest. Crap. My heart was racing.

Liam smelled so good and warm, I felt so safe and I could feel he cared so much. It was nice being held just to be held. Josh never held me just to hold me. 

"Ehem!" Louis cleared his throat. 

I snapped back to reality remembering we were not alone. 

"There. Everyone happy now?", I looked around awkwardly tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. 

"Well it's a st-, What is that?" Niall did a double-take to my neck. 

Shit. "What is what?" I tried to look casual as I frantically put my hair back in its original spot. 

"That mark on your neck." He pointed a finger at me. 

"Mark? What mark? Must be a shadow," I tried to laugh it off. 

"A shadow that multiples? I can see three from here." Niall looked at me crossing his arms. 

I swallowed hard knowing I couldn't hide anything from him and looked to Louis for help. I wanted to run and lock myself in a room. I wanted to cry. Everything was just too much at the moment.

Louis, say something, please! Picking up on the hint Louis spoke up, "Who's up for a movie?", taking the remote to turn the TV on.

"Alright!", Harry yelled. 

Avoiding Niall's eyes as he glared at me, I sat next to Zayn. Crap. That won't be a fun conversation later. Louis is a dead man when he takes the blame. Also, what was that hug? For someone who said I was a mistake that hug said otherwise.

Louis picked something to watch and we all sat in silence. 

"You and Liam are going to be alright yeah?" Zayn said after a while. 

I sat there staring at our feet, "I honestly don't know Z. I would like to tell you yes and that it's just going to take some time but I honestly have no idea."

"I hope so. I hate when you fight with the lads." Zayn said putting an arm around me. 

I looked at him and smiled. Zayn was always so caring, putting his heart on his sleeve. That's what I love about him. You could open up to him about anything and he wouldn't judge you. I so badly wanted to talk to Zayn about everything, but knowing it would risk so much I kept my mouth shut and kissed his cheek instead.

"Oi!", water was splashed at Zayn and me, "Get off my sister! How many times do I have to say it! No touching my sister! Rule one!" Niall half teased. 

"Sorry mate," Zayn said with a chuckle removing his arm. 

I rolled my eyes and looked at Louis with a devilish smile expecting one back but is all I got was a nervous look as he bit his lip thinking. 

"We forgot the popcorn! Riley come help me?" Louis finally spoke. 

There it is. Let the game begin. I smiled at him and got up, following him to the kitchen.

Oh snap!!! It's about to go down!!! 

Hope you liked it!!!! Like I said we are just getting to the good stuff so stay tuned my little dino's!