Let Yourself Fall (Liam Payne)

Chapter 19 ~ Darcy

Chapter 19 ~ Darcy

Mum not only tells him about my obsession with Catwoman when I was a little kid, she also tells him about every stage in my infancy and by when the dinner is over, Lizzie helps her by going to look for the pictures our mum has of me when I was little. Honestly, it’s a complete torture, but Liam is so happy about it, laughing all the time and making so many questions. I know my mum already loves him and she’s happy that we’re together. She also asks him things about himself, like his hobbies and his relationship with his family.

“I love my family and they are really supportive with my career. I wish I could see them more often, I miss them every day but I try not to drag them into my life as much, I want them to avoid all the drama that comes with this,” he answers and Mum looks at him with compassionate eyes, understanding the feeling he explains.

“I wish I could see my girls more often as well. It’s hard to be away due to work,” Mum look at us with longing shining in her green eyes and Lizzie sees that so she hugs our mum tightly, giving her comfort.

“Being away makes you appreciate what you normally take for granted,” Liam comments and I look at him understanding perfectly how he feels and what he means.

I reach his hand and his eyes meet mine, strong emotions swirling in his chocolate irises when he looks at me and I give him a gentle squeeze when we entwine our fingers together. He smiles at me and I feel like this new bonding is forming between us. Carter, my only real friend, never understood what it feels to have your family away, being on your own when you’re still so young; but Liam does. He understands perfectly how I feel and I understand him, and that makes me feel so close to him now. Closer than we’ve ever been.

After that moment, Lizzie’s time to go to bed comes quickly and it’s the moment to call it a night, so my little sister and mother say goodbye to Liam and leave us alone in the living room. “It was a lovely night. Thanks for coming,” I tell him when we’re walking towards the door.

“I had a great time. Your mum is pretty cool.” I feel so proud of my mum when he says that. “I hope we can repeat this soon,” adds Liam passing his arm over my shoulders.

“Sure. Mum loves you already, she’ll be happy having you here every night,” I say in a light tone, never losing my smile.

“Uh, that’s so tempting. Delicious food and I get to spend time with you, I think you’ll have me here every night.” I giggle at his joke and poke his belly.

“You’re gonna get fat then,” I joke and he just waves a hand dismissively. “But that’d be good considering how skinny you’re now.” He really is skinny, more than before. I think he’s lost some weight since the last time I saw him.

“Then it’s a win-win situation. I’ll be here tomorrow,” he replies in a playful tone, ignoring my previous commentary of him being too skinny. “Good night, Darcy. I’ll see you soon,” Liam says turning around until we’re face-to-face, his eyes fixed on me.

“Drive carefully and text me when you get home. And kiss Brit for me,” I instruct him and he smiles.

“Don’t I get I kiss?” I giggle again, feeling the heat in my cheeks.

I don’t answer with words, I just stand on my tiptoes and take my lips to meet his in a soft and tender kiss, slow and sweet. His hands stay on my waist, keeping me there next to him while my hands cup his face. “Good night,” I whisper against his lips and I feel him breathing in deeply.

Slowly, he steps back and the distance between us grows. I’m reluctant to let him go, but it’s late already. It’s okay, I’ll see him soon; somehow we’ll find the time to be together again.