Amber (L.P)

Twenty Two

Amber

I start to feel queasy. Nicole is soon in my driveway again and I'm on my way to Liam's.

Once we're there I feel a sudden rush of déjà vu. It feels like the first night I came here to tutor him, my nerves going crazy.

I slowly walk up to the door and knock lightly. To my delight Liam comes to the door, no gross girl. And I'm glad he opened the door and didn't ignore me or something.

"Hey." I say waving. That's the best I can come up with because I'm so nervous and don't even know what to say in the first place.

"Hey, come on in." He shuffles to the side and closes the door behind me. He points to upstairs and I start walking up.

"I'm going to grab a drink, you want anything?"

"Waters fine thanks." He nods and walks away as I continue up the stairs. I set my stuff down beside his bed and sit on it.

I dangle my legs over the side and realize what I'm on. I really hope he hasn't done anything with Tiffany on this bed. I get off of it quickly and sit on the floor, the next best thing besides the chair.

I hear Liam's footsteps approaching and I pull out something from my backpack so I don't look like I'm just staring into space. He opens the door and I look up. "Zayn?"

"Hey Amber, what's up?" He plops down on the bed.

"Uh, not much. Why are you here? Do you need help in English too?" I don't understand. I wanted to talk to Liam about what happened, not Zayn.

"Nah, just here chillin."

"I don't know if I'd lay on the bed, what if Liam and Tiffany did something on there?" My cheeks flush with embarrassment, why did I just say that to him? He's probably thinking I'm so lame.

"He's good, I made sure nothing happened." Liam comes in tossing me a water bottle. He's followed by two heads.

"Niall? Harry? Is this a study party?"

They both look at me and wave. Okay, not necessarily complaining here. I'm in a room with four very very attractive guys. Although I can't specifically say I'm happy Niall is here, he's awesome and cute, but he's Nicole's boyfriend. I'm not Tiffany.

I look at Liam who isn't even looking at me. Why would he bring everyone here when he knew I was going to tutor him tonight? Why is he avoiding conversation with me so much?

Harry and Niall plop down on each side of me. I have completely forgiven Harry for his actions months ago, he still constantly apologizes no matter how many times I tell him it's okay now. He's too sweet.

"So um, not to sound rude, but why are you all here? I have to go over things for English with Liam." I laugh making it sound nice.

Harry laughs, "What Amber? We can't hang out with you?"

"No that's not what I meant I just, I was just trying to help Liam out is all."

"No, no we'll leave. Thanks for the warm welcome Amber." Zayn starts to stand up but I grab his leg.

"No I'm sorry, I didn't mean to sound rude I was just wondering. Don't leave guys."

Wow did I sound desperate. I just felt really bad.

They all start laughing, "It's okay I was just messing around." Zayn sits back down smiling at me.

"Harry turn on the Xbox, let's play some games." Liam says still not even looking at me. Ugh this boy drives me nuts.

"Yeah, let's kick Amber's big butt!" Harry shouts. I turn towards his laughing adorable face and punch him in the arm as hard as I could.

"Can you be more of a pervert Harry?!" I yell.

He just keeps laughing, "I was messing around Amber, lighten up babe!"

I sigh and shake my head, "Ugh, boys."

Harry leans forward and puts some game that I have no idea the name of. All I know is that I'm thrown into a game where zombies are attacking my character.

"Amber you have to actually shoot them, not just sit there and get eaten!" Niall shouts.

"You're letting our team down Amber!" Zayn shouts as well from the bed.

"Oh gosh, you guys, we're fine. I just had a little hiccup. Keep quiet and shoot." I quiet them and we travel through the zombies together.

Apparently in this game you're also suppose to shoot the other team members. Zombies come out frequently but your main focus is the enemy's, Liam and Harry.

Out of nowhere Liam comes up and shoots my character, "Liam!" I yell turning around to him on the bed.

"Sorry. It had to be done." He smiles at me. Wow most interaction I've had with him all day. He actually smiled at me, score.

"Yeah Amber it had to be done." Harry shouts in my ear and I hit him playfully. Soon his character comes into my view and I shoot it, killing Harry's guy.

Harry just looks at me and just nods like I have done good, then turns back to the screen.

The boys and I are all having a great time. I guess it doesn't matter that I didn't get to help Liam today. There's always tomorrow. Hanging with these guys is so much fun, I haven't stopped laughing because of them.

Four cute boys making you laugh? This is the life right here.

After the game we are sitting around talking and snacking. I get to hear their inputs on the people at our school and hear gossip I wouldn't normally hear from Nicole or any other random people I sometimes talk to.

Suddenly there's a knock at Liam's door. We all look at the door, then at Liam. My heart sinks.

"D-Did you guys invite L-Louis?" I whisper and look at the guys then at Liam.