The Firefighter (Liam Payne Fanfic)

Chapter 14

It takes us about an hour to stuff all my things into Carly's mom's van. I got back most of my clothes, my laptop, my extra pillow, my purse, a bit of my pocket money, my towel, my bed sheets and my favourite family picture. The picture was of my dad, my mom and me at the Bahamas. We went during the summer break. There was a bird that pooped on my dad's head, it rained during most our visit and during our flight back our plane flight was delayed for 3 hours, not to mention those annoying little kids that kick the back of my seat. Our vacation pretty much sucked, but I wish I could go back to it.  Our trip to the Bahamas was a lot better than what it is now. If I knew all this would happen, I would have enjoyed everything before it all ended. I really regret it.

Ashton and I walk down the stairs carrying the last bit of clothing.  Ashton stops at the end of the staircase and turns to face me. I clumsily bumped into him, not knowing he was going to stop. Ashton drops the clothes on to the ground.

"What the hell, Ashton," I say, annoyed.

"I have to tell you something," Ashton mumbles.

"What do you have to tell me?"

For once, Ashton has nothing to say. He just looks down at his feet.

"C'mon, you can tell me. I'm your best friend."

"That's exactly why I don't want to tell you."

"Fine, don't tell me. I see how it is," I say, dramatically.

Ashton lets out a small chuckle.

"No, I'm going to tell you. I have to. I can't keep it to myself any more. Umm... I'm sorry I left you when you needed me the most."

"No, you don't have to be sorry. I told you to go," I say.

"Wait, there's more. I don't know why I kept this to myself, I should have told you earlier. I guess, I didn't want to ruin our friendship. I think your the most sweetest girl and I really like you. All I could think about during the trip was you and I should have stayed here. I haven't realized I had feelings for you until, I was in the plane."

I didn't know what to think, I was so confused. I only thought of Ashton as a friend. Sure, he was cute but I would never date him. I mean, would I? Sure, there were a few times when we had a moment...and I did have a little, tiny crush on Ashton but, I couldn't and wouldn't date Carly's ex-boyfriend. To be honest, I really don't know what I feel for him.

Instead of talking it through with him, I get up, grab my clothes that Ashton dropped on to the ground and left. I got into the car. Carly asks "what's wrong and what happened" and I answer her with "nothing is wrong" and stayed quiet for the rest of the ride home, but I know Carly knows something happened while she was in the car with her mom. Carly always knew when something was wrong. Carly left me alone the whole way home. I assume she would just ask Ashton what happened. We carry my stuff into Carly's house and put it all into the guest's room that I have been sleeping in. Once we got everything in my room, Carly asks "if there was anything she could do for me," and I answer with a simple no. I needed time to think about everything that Ashton said. Carly leaves me alone and closes the door.

I hated Ashton for telling me his feelings, especially now. I liked Liam not Ashton. Me and Ashton are only friends, even if I have a crush on him. I can't ruin what I have with Liam. What I have with Liam is special and the friendship I have with Ashton is special. I don't want to ruin what I have with either of them. I'll have to tell Ashton, but how? I don't want to break his heart. Urgh, I'm over thinking now.  

I put my clothes away in the closet. There actually wasn't a lot that survived the fire, it was just mostly clothes. I guess I don't have to wear Carly's clothes anymore. I stuff my towels, bed sheets,  backpack,  beanies all into my closet. I placed my one and only family photo on to my desk. I decided to leave my laptop and my purse on my bed. I opened my purse to remind myself what I had in it. There was the keys to my burnt house, Nivea lip balm, concealer, mascara, my Bath and Body Works travel sized hand lotion and body spray, and my wallet. Inside my wallet, I had $24.78 and a picture of Carly, Ashton and I at a carnival. I have no money, great, now I have to remember not to go out to eat. I have to go back to my work shifts. I don't want to have to ask Carly's parents for money. I can't take any money from my bank account either, I need that for school.

I put my purse and wallet away and open my laptop. I'm so glad my laptop lasted in the fire. I check Twitter. My phone makes a loud, repetitive buzzing noise. I get up and check why it is vibrating. It was a text from Liam.

Hey babeeee

Hey, I had a fun time today :D Thanks for taking me out!

I had a fun time toooo !!!! :) I guess, that means u want to go out again sometime???

Yeah, of course!

Greattttt !!!! I'll have a special surprise planned out

I think today's date was already special :) It's a beautiful place you found. I can't even believe we have that beautiful waterfall in this boring town.

Yeaaah we do you just have to go out more & explore. and dont worry our next date will be more amazingggg !!

Really? Where are we going?

i cant tell u because it is a surprise.

Come on please?

Nope

Please?

No I really cant lol its such a surprise that I dont even know

lol no seriously

lol im serious I haven't planned it out yet. im still thinking.

lol tell me when you figure it out!

Kay I will. Sorry, I gtg :) byyeeeee !!!! <3

Bye Liam! <3

I throw my phone on to my bed, not really caring if it bounces off on to the floor and lay beside it, smiling. I'm so excited for the second date.