Some Things Just Happen (Liam Payne)

Chapter Twelve

*Gracie’s POV*

It had been nearly a week since Liam had let me stay at his place and we still chatted daily. We hadn’t gotten the chance to meet in person though, mainly because no matter how secretive we were, the paps always found a way to make it look as if we were dating. At this point we were in a sort of flirtationship. We both knew that we cared about each other more than friends but we weren’t close enough to be dating.  

I sat in my tiny apartment, sitting on my couch with my laptop balanced on my crossed legs. I had been chatting with Liam. He was on youtube, laughing at something. 

“What are you laughing at?” I said, allowing myself to giggle at his amazing smile. 

“This  video. It’s Moves like Jagger by Maroon 5 and Christina just keeps winking at the camera.” I shook my head, trying to visualize. He winked at me and then turned away and repeated the process. I couldn’t help but laugh at him. “It looks absolutely mental.”

“You’re right it does.” I replied, smiling like an idiot. 

“Well I need to get off to bed, concert tomorrow.” I nodded, slightly disappointed that he had to stop talking to me. “Speaking of which, would you like to come? Eleanor is going and wants some company. I think Perrie might be going as well.” 

“I would love to. Sounds like fun.”

“Brilliant. I’ll come by and get you around noonish and you can watch us rehearse and what not.” I nodded.

“Alright see you then. Night Li.”

“Night, love.” He hung up but not without winking. I smiled and ran to my closet. Usually I wouldn’t bother picking out an outfit in advance but I was just too excited not to. 

By the time the clock had struck midnight, I had managed to pick out a Hollister green and white, half-sleeve shirt and a pair of dark denim  shorts. I flopped onto my bed and fell asleep, with a huge grin on my face. 

*

I woke up far earlier than I had to and got to work. First on my list was a hot shower with my bath and body works soap and my best smelling shampoo.  Once I got out, I blow dried my hair and put on the outfit I had picked out last night. I decided to do my makeup in a way that said I’m amazing but didn’t say I’m a whore. 

I stared at myself in the mirror, it was 11:30 and I couldn’t decide what to do with my hair. Naturally, my hair was slightly wavy but frizzy. “You can do this. Just breath, everything will be fine.” I calmly heated up my flat iron and twiddled my thumbs until it was hot enough to work with.

I was only halfway done when the doorbell rang. I silently cursed and jogged to the door. I peered through the peephole to see two girls standing there talking. I opened the door. 

“Are you Gracie?” said the one with pink dyed hair. I nodded.

“I’m Eleanor.” said the other girl, who was too pretty to not envy.

“Perrie.” The pink haired girl said. “Are you ready to go?” I opened the door wider and invited them in. “Oh my. Honey. Let me finish your hair. You poor thing.” Perrie led me into the bathroom where my flatiron was already heated up and waiting and began straightening the rest of my head. Eleanor took a seat on the bathroom counter and watched patiently. 

“So Liam huh. He’s such a sweet guy.” Eleanor said as Perrie pinned my bangs to the back of my head. She nodded in agreement as she put hairspray in my hair. 

“Has he asked you out yet?” Perrie said.

“No. We’re just friends.” I replied. “You are really good with hair.” I said changing the subject.

“My mum is a stylist. Let’s go ladies.” 

*

Eleanor, Perrie, and I drove to the stadium that the boys would be preforming at. Once we got there, security led us backstage to hang out. The concert itself wouldn’t start for a few hours, so the boys would practice until then. 

“Babe!” Louis yelled when he saw Eleanor and scooped her into his arms, smiling as he kissed her. Zayn did the same with Perrie. 

“Gracie! I’m so glad you made it!” Liam said after he had jogged over to me. He wrapped his arms around my waist. I smiled and wrapped mine around his neck. He squeezed me gently before letting me go. 

“Breaks over guys! Get to work!” A burly guy said. 

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