Superhuman // Liam

Faith(2)

Today, I decided I'd actually go outside. It was a, somewhat nice day, with some sunshine that peered out from behind trees, and people bustling on the sidewalks. I was one of those people, but I just walking slowly. It was nice, but I still had the feeling of crying. I was desperately trying to forget all about .. everything. From y parents dying, leaving me to fend for myself, the alley way where I almost was killed, and from losing all of my friends and quiting everything in life. Depression, as it seems.

There was a restaurant that came into view, or actually a small cafe really. The sign was written in cursive, my favorite type of writing. Inside, it held a quiet atmosphere with a few people sitting at tables. It was called Bella. Just, Bella. I bit my lip nervously, how can I be brave, to talk to someone else other then my therapist? How could I defeat my fears that I've..been hiding all of this time. I guess running away from my probelms has been the actual problem.

I took a step in, my grey-black shoes hitting the marble  floor. I caught a few bored eyes, but they were just casual glances. Okay, this could be easy. Could. My eyes travelled to the menu. Scones, danishes, and all delicious items were marked in white chalk on a board. I decided upon just tea. After all, this is my first outing in ages. I walked up to the cashier, an innocent blush rising in my cheeks.

"Hello, how may I help you?" A chirpy, younger looking girl said. Her bright blonde hair was high in a pony tail, and a white apron with a few marks and what not was wrapped around her. She smiled, showing attention to her small dimpls on her cheeks.

"I..I would like just, tea." I said, bringing some of my courage back. Tea was warm.

"We have normal, chai-" I cut her off, surprising not just her but myself as well.

"How about Chai?" My voice quivered near the end, probably seeing that I had suddenly talked confidently.

"That's great! Anything else?" She said, her tone warm and comforting, reminding me of a few things that I loved.

"No thank you,-" I paused, reading her name tag.

"-Beatrice?" I said unsure if it was alright for me to even call her by her name. Beatrice was a name that I had heard before, and it was a different name that had lost it's popularity.

"Yeah, it's an old name but I like it. It also kind of looks like beautiful, but I don't think that matters. It's also like the name my grandma gave me or at leats told my Mom that she wanted me to be named Beatrice, but sadly she's passed away. But that probably doesn't matter...sorry." She said, shaking her head, "I always talk too much." Her cheeks have their turn to blush, her eye looking down as she hits the buttons on the cashier.

"There's nothing wrong with that. sometimes we all need someone to fill the silence." I say as she hands me my tea. It's warm, just like my blankets at home, and like Beatrice's voice.

"Thank you, that's kind of you to say that" She continued, giving me my change back. I nodded, giving her something like a smile.

"Oh, what's your name?" She asked, her grey eyes wandering. She seemed like a very nice girl, one who would be silly and would talk about boys and such.

"Raven." I murmured quietly, giving her a full smile.

"That's a different name. I like it." She beamed at me, her smile wide.

"Thank you." I say.

I sat down at an empty table, pulling my self close to it. The weather outside had turned upside down, rain drops now hitting the window. People rushed, some with bags or newspapers on their heads. I've done it, I've managed to make it outside and sit in a coffee shop.

My tea tasted hot, but it warmed up my normally cold body. The liquid was, too, comforting for me. As I stared out the window, I was startled when a figure sat in the opposite chair of mine.

When I turned, I was merely shocked. He was a man, a somewhat unshaven face and deep, luscious brown eyes that looked into mine. His hair was shaved, but there was a bit of a spike that rested there. He was tanned as well, and not to mention he also had rose pink lips that were parted slightly. Never have I imagined another guy would sit across from me, when I looked as horrible as I do now. Unless it was to hurt me, or kill me. I've had that dream too.

"Hello." He said, his accent evident in his voice. It was clearly British. Honestly, I didn't know how to reply back. All of this was shocking for me.

"H-Hi.." I mumbled, unsure of what to expect. He didn't look harmful, obviously the opposite as he put on a friendly smile.

"I'm Liam. You're-" He cut himself sharply off, stuttering a bit.

"And you?" He said as he recovered, a slight pink rising in his cheeks. Why would this, I might as admit, handsome boy sit at this table with me, that answer I have no clue to. Should I tell him my name?

Decisions, decisions..

"Raven." I confessed, and surprise took over Liam's face for a moment. But just as fast as it came, it disappeared.He mouthed my name, his lips pursing afterwards. Did he not like my name? More so, did he not like me?

"So, Raven, is that tea good? I've heard this place has the best." He exclaimed, fidgeting with his fingers nervously. I wondered why, since I'm usually the one doing those things.

"I wouldn't know, I've only had a sip." I answered truthfully. He grinned, his teeth peering out from behind his lips.

From there on out, we talked and, we talked. Some points in our conversation, Liam made a funny joke or a stutter on his words. He was cute, and it turned out he was aspiring for a singing career. I soon finished my tea, and he asked if I wanted to exchange numbers. I blushed, I didn't own a cellphone. He chuckled.

"Okay, well I guess I'll just have to walk you home and we could exchange addresses?" He requested, a hopeful smile on his charming face. I laughed.

I...laughed.

"Okay. That sounds good." I replied.

A/N: So I know it was shorter than the other one, but it seemed like a good spot to end it. Like at the end of a movie, they start the adventure? NO ITS NOT ENDING aha. Just a use of phrase. Thank you so much, readers! Ill start to post more when we get more than 30+reads!