What is love ? When do we find love ? What happens when we fall in love ?
Emelia Adams. A definition of what we call introvert. A overthinker. A simple quite girl who just wants to live her own life with her own decisions but not so possible while...
"I still believe, Even though it's unbelievable: To lose your path Is the way to find that path."
-Lost by BTS
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♪♪…Fireeee… Fireeee… When I wake up in my room…♪♪
I sat straight up in the bed and looked around the room in alarm for fire.
“Stop it.” A hoarse voice said. I looked at my side and see Liam trying to sleep with a pillow over his head.
My fingers unconsciously touched my lips as flashbacks from last night played in my head.
♪♪...Firee...Firee…♪♪
My alarm which was blasting in the whole room snapped me out of my trance.
“What kind of alarm is that?” He asked in that deep morning voice which I fancy a lot. As you know I am a sucker of voice.
“Sorry. I forgot to turn it off.” I said feeling embarrassed all of a sudden. I tucked and straightened all my hair behind my ears to look a little neat. Believe me my morning hair can scare off even a ghost.
He turned his head towards me while peeping through his one eye. He looked so cute doing that. Some of his dark hair flopped onto his forehead which made him look like a model who came straight out of a magazine.
“You wake up this early?” I nod. “Every day?” He asked with wide eyes. I giggled and nodded. “Wow…” he stuffed his face in his pillow and continued to mumble something.
“What are you saying?”
“Nothing Lia, just some great things about you.” He sighed.
“I hope I am doing the right thing trusting you.” I look at him through narrowed eyes. He smiled sheepishly at me. “Do you have a spare toothbrush or something?” I asked him urgently. My morning breath is bad I swear.
He thought for a minute and then nodded. “It should be there somewhere. Let me bring it to you.” He finally sat up and yawned while stretching. And my innocent eyes were shamelessly checking out his shirtless body. His back had a large tattoo of a shackled heart with an angel wing in one side and a devil wing in the other side. It almost covered his whole back.
Suddenly his hand reached behind me and then he passed me my phone. I looked at him blankly in confusion.
“Take a picture. It will last long.” My jaw dropped open at his remark. He smirked at me before standing up to go find a toothbrush.
I sat there scrolling through my phone while waiting for him. And as if the world is trying to keep reminding me of last night, every other post in Instagram is something related to kissing and being intimate. I huffed in frustration and put my phone down.
Should I ask him about last night? Or should I just act cool like him. Damn it! Why isn’t he saying something? Was it bad? But I tried to go with the flow as much as possible without panicking. Or does he think it was mistake? My eyes widen in realization. Of course he finally realised that it was a mistake. He didn’t mean it. It just happened in the heat of the moment for him. But for me it was special.
A flick in my forehead pulls me out of my mind.
“What is going on in your head?” Liam asks.
“N-Nothing. Just something really stupid.” I try to smile at him but it came out as forced. “You got it?” I tried to change the topic.
“Here.” He gives me the toothbrush while staring at me deeply. His stare brought chills to my body making me freeze. I quickly jump out of the bed and rush to his bathroom locking the door. I splash some cold water to my face to calm down. The tension out there was so suffocating and I must mention that it was not a good type of tension.
I start brushing my teeth taking all the time I can. I really don’t want to go out there. I sigh and clean my mouth. After making sure that I looked somewhat okay I opened the door. He was sitting in the bed while staring at his phone. He looked up when I came out.
“Let me freshen up then we can go back. I will drop you.” He said and walked into the bathroom without even looking at me.
Why did he suddenly started feeling cold? Is it because of me? Why did you have to ruin everything Lia? It was going so good. I felt like crying but I couldn’t, not in here. Will he be like this from now on? A guy like that can never value love. It always happens like that in novels and movies. But there is someone right, who can lighten up his world always. Maybe it’s just not me.
He comes out after few minutes and we walk down to the hall.
We could hear some people talking down there. I checked the time in the phone and realised that it was late. Of course everybody is wide awake by now.
I was surprised to see everyone at the table eating breakfast. Oh god! What will they think of me now. I successfully ruined my image. Drake was reading some book while Bella was happily chewing her food.
His mother came out from the kitchen. She looked shocked when she saw us. I was standing there awkwardly. I couldn’t meet her eyes because of embarrassment.
“Liam?” She looked at him with surprise. But Liam didn’t even bother to reply her. I looked up to see him. His face was blank with no emotion.
“Liiiaam!” Bella came running excitedly from her chair to hug him. “You came. I mished you.” Liam picked her up in his arms while laughing.
“I missed you too my Bella boo.” He looked at her with so much warmness that I was confused if it was the same Liam standing here a few minutes ago.
“Will you stay?” Bella asked him with a pout.
“I am so sorry Bella. I need to go today but I am going to come play with you soon. Okay?” She hugged him with her tiny hands and snuggled down in his shoulder. Aww. I am such a sucker for kids especially with their father or brother.
“You can stay for the breakfast. I will quickly serve you some food before you go.” His mother seemed nervous around him. And after last night I can now understand better.
“No thanks. We will be fine.” Liam said coldly.
“We?” She looked behind him and finally noticed me I guess. “Oh god! I am so sorry. I didn’t see you there.” She came to me and apologized.
“It’s absolutely fine. No worries.” She stared at me while thinking, maybe trying to remember me.
“Oh right. You are Amy’s friend, right?” I nod at her with a smile. “What was it-?” She pinched her nose to remember.
“It is Lia.” She smiles at me apologetically.
“I am so sorry Lia. I think the age is catching me up a little faster.” She says.
“No you are wrong. You are really beautiful for your age. I think you are aging backwards.” She laughs at this.
“Would you like to join us for breakfast?” I look up at Liam and he shakes his head.
“I would have loved to but I really need to go home now. Sorry Mrs. Anderson.” She looks at me sadly.
“It’s actually Mrs. Jones.” My eyes widen in realization. I slap my hand in my mouth. Way to humiliate yourself Lia.
“I-I am really sorry. I didn’t mean it. It just came out. So sorry.” I apologize to her repeatedly.
She patted my shoulder. “It’s okay. How will you know dear? You can call me Erica from now on.” She smiles at me reassuringly.
“It’s getting late. Let’s go.” Liam says. I nod at him.
His mother hugs me. “Thank you.” She whispers in my ear. I look at her confusedly but she just smiles at me with glossy eyes.
“You remember it’s your duty tonight, right?” Drake asks me from the table.
“Good morning to you too.” I smile at him innocently.
“It is with that boy Damian. I hope you don’t have any issues.” He says.
“I know, we discussed it yesterday remember?” He cleared his throat and went back to his newspaper.
“Just checking as your boss.” I shake my head and smile.
“See you at work boss.” I turn and walk towards a waiting Liam who looked a little scary right now. What is with that hard look? Rather I should be the one holding a grudge. Huh.
He walks out without even waiting anymore. I follow him outside. He was standing with crossed arms near a car. He opens the door for me. What a gentleman. Note the sarcasm.
He gets inside and starts driving. I watch him from the corner of my eyes. He isn’t talking to me at all. The awkward tension was increasing more and more between us. Feeling frustrated I slide down my seat a little and close my eyes.
The sound of a loud horn jolted me awake. I look outside and notice that we have already reached my home. I turn around to talk to him about last night but his hardened face made me stop. My mouth felt dry and I couldn’t get the words out of them. He turned to me with a blank face as if he could not wait to get away from me. Now it hurts even looking at him.
Slowly a lump started to form in my throat. Not being able to stay close to him anymore I mumble a small thank you and open the door. As soon as the door closed he drove past me. Swallowing the lump in my throat I entered the house. And by the looks of it nobody was here. I headed straight to my room.
After taking a long shower, my mood lightened a bit. I take out all my notes and start completing my assignments. After few hours of studying I stretch out in my chair. I drag myself out my room while yawning. Stella and Noah were lounging around the living room with popcorns in their mouth and some Netflix show. They look up when I enter.
“I ordered some Chinese food for lunch.” She says while patting the space next to her. I nod and sit beside her. I take some handful of popcorn and cuddle next to her.
As evening approaches, I get ready for my part time job.
The diner was very crowded tonight as expected. The work load was heavy but Damian made it bearable. It was my first time to hang out with him this long. And it was fun. We joked around a lot and helped each other. After dinner we went home and I drifted off to sleep instantly.
The next few days passes by soon managing my time between classes, part time job and assignments.
But I am yet to see someone’s face. Liam. He has successfully avoided me the whole time. I have only seen him once during this week. But I couldn’t even go to him because he was in a date with Lydia. If I didn’t go to the mall that day I wouldn’t have to see them together. It pained me to see him with her.
I don’t even know the reason for it. It may be partially my fault because I ran away from him that morning but I somehow feel that it is not the only reason. I sigh and walk up to the diner for the last working day of this week.
“Ayo partner, wassup!!!” Amy greeted me as usual.
“Can’t wait to go home and sleep.” I say tiredly.
I quickly change into my working clothes and start working.
“I could not attend today’s last class we had.” She says. “But I heard that there was some project given that needs to be done in pairs.” I nod at her. “Who is your partner?” She asks me.
“I thought we could do it together so I didn’t ask anyone else.” I say to her hoping that she didn’t have someone else in her mind.
“Really?” I nod in a yes. She hugs me excitedly. “You are my true friend. Marry me.” I laugh at her.
“I am so honored but unfortunately I am straight.” I say jokingly. “When should we start? Tomorrow?” I ask her.
“Tomorrow I don’t think we can.” She thinks for a second. “No. Actually tomorrow is perfect. After lunch at my house.” She finalizes the plan.
We get back to our work as new costumers enter.
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