The book thief - Broken hearts and jealousy

The lilac dress

But what Rudy didn't know was that all along, Liesel loved him, too scared to show how she felt, she kept it hidden.
LIESEL POV:
I can't believe that saurkel! Not only did he break my heart, he blames me for Emilie not liking me. I ran upstairs into my bed and cried. I couldn't help but cry after everything. I woke up in a tear stained mess and papa sitting beside me, stroking my hair smiling his usual stupid grin. I sat up and hugged him. Silent tears dropped from my eyes. "I love you papa."
"I love you too Liesel." I smiled and got up as papa went downstairs when mama called him, rolling his eyes as he did so. I giggled and decided to fix my self up. There was a pretty lilac dress,hanging on my closet door. It was a gift from mama and papa when I first arrived. I slipped it on,falling smoothly into place. Undoing my hair ties, I brushed my hair and decided to leave it down for a change. My little box sat on my beside table, I unlocked it and pulled out a locket ,the chain short and dusty. I wiped the dust off and put it over my neck. Perfect. Somehow I felt better and more cheerful. I felt slightly hungry so I stomped down the stairs to the kitchen. I reached out for a piece of bread .
"Hands off , you filthy saurkerl!" Mama screeched, slapping my hand. "In half an hour , we are going over to the Steiner's house for dinner." My heart nearly stopped. Oh no! This means I have to be with Rudy the entire evening. "Can I go on a short walk mama? I'll be back in time for dinner, I promise."
"Fine and if you're are a second late.." Mama warned.
"Yes mama," I said running out of the house. I walked down to the river and sat there, watching the birds splashing through the water, as the sun slowly crept downwards through the sky, inching it's way towards the trees.