Ready to Run Part 2

Chapter 4

Liam

The next morning I wake up not to an alarm, but to the sun leaking through the ridiculously heavy curtains of the hotel room. I guess morning isn't the right word. I notice it's after 1 pm when I look at the clock. It makes sense considering Liv and I were awake talking until after 4 am. She's still sleeping soundly on the pillow next to me with her arm draped over my chest. Not wanting to wake her I get up slowly and make my way into the bathroom to take a shower and get ready for the day. I stand under the hot water for a long time, trying to think of something fun we can do today since we have a few days off before our next show. We've never been to South Africa so I want to take in as much of it as I can. Twenty minutes later I wrap a towel around my waist and open the bathroom door slowly. I see that Olivia has turned to face me and has a sleepy smile on her face. Clearly she just woke up a few moments ago.

"Did we really sleep past 1?" She asks around a yawn.

"I guess that's what happens when you keep me up all night." I joke as I sit down on the edge of the bed.

"Hey! Don't blame me. You're the one who wouldn't shut up." She counters.

"Ok we're both at fault." I concede. "So what do you say to doing some exploring today? I wanted to see about a Safari but I think it's too late in the day for that."

"Yeah we probably shouldn't stay in bed all day. We should take in some culture and all that. Do I have time to shower?"

"Of course. I'll get dressed and order some food. Unless you want some company?" I ask suggestively.

"Liam James Payne. Are you suggesting what I think you are? I am shocked!" She says in her best appalled tone.

"So that's a no?" I ask while giving the puppy dog face.

"Well, I would probably be able to resist if you weren't sitting here in just a towel, naked. But you are, so I'm powerless. Follow me." She says as she takes my hand and leads me into the bathroom.

I wait as patiently as I can while she wanders around the bathroom. She turns the water on, testing it first before walking over to the sink to gather some towels. While she's perusing the assortment of shampoos and soaps provided by the hotel I find I can't take it anymore. When she's not looking I grab her by the waist and start kissing her neck. She moans softly before turning around to meet my lips. While we kiss I trail my hands up under my t-shirt that she's wearing and she counters by playing at the top of my towel. We are leaning against the outside wall of the shower at this point so quickly, before she knows what I'm doing I spin her around so she's standing in the shower, under the water.

"Hey! What'd you do that for? I wasn't ready!" She yells, wiping water from her eyes.

"Sorry love. I just couldn't waste an opportunity." I say coolly. She's trying to stay mad but I can tell she's suppressing a smile.

"Well now your shirt is all wet. It's completely stuck to me." She complains.

"Oh, I can help you with that." I say with a wink. I quickly remove my towel and walk into the shower. Eagerly she raises her arms above her head and I pull the soaking shirt from her and toss it to the side before I resume kissing her.

Several minutes later, I'm getting some "attention" from Liv when I hear a noise outside the door. The water is loud and we are otherwise occupied so I assume it's probably nothing. We don't hear Niall until he's right outside the bathroom door and it's too late.

"You in here Payno? It's almost 2. Time to wake up buddy. Everybody is in our room. Holy shit!" He says as he opens the door.

"Dude GET OUT!" I yell, shielding Liv with my body.