Tangled. || L.P ||

Chapter 26 - She's Almost Perfect

*Author's Note : so sorry I updated super late if you have read my previous note then you'll know why anyway here's a new chapter. (finally!!!!) lol

DEDICATED to all those people who commented and gave me suggestions in the note that I had posted. =D *

*Emma’s POV*

“Emma! Wait up” I turned around to find Liam struggling to reach me through the crowd, I patiently waited for him.

“Here ya go” he said handing me over the complete project model that was due today.

“OH MY GOD! DID YOU DO THIS? BUT HOW?” I was literally jumping up and down by now. I couldn’t believe it, my project was right in front of me and that too a much sleeker version of it.

“Not me, I gave your blueprints to my stage manager and a few of his crew members help build it” I kept the model aside and hugged him as tightly as I could. I kissed and bid him goodbye.

“See you tonight?”

“Maybe” I screamed back as I headed to my class.

“Only two of you will be chosen. And if those two can find a very reasonable job in about a week this college will fund your travel and living expenses and help you take a huge step in your career. We hope you become very respectable representatives of our organisation.” I listened keenly, I was dying to be one of those two people.

I handed over my model to Prof. Henrie he examined it and kept it aside.

“No doubt this has to qualify for the shortlist. You may take your seat Miss.Rosewood . I must say this is a remarkable performance on your behalf, I’ll be looking forward to talking to you soon” He gently patted my shoulder and I headed back to my seat. I immediately took out my phone and sent my dad an e-mail of my latest achievement.

“What are you doing?” I called out at Liam as he struggled with the skateboard. He fell down as he looked up to face me making both Louis and I burst out laughing.

“uhh…..nothing, I was just you know…..”

“You can’t skate?” I asked him a little shocked. About a year ago or so there were videos of Zayn and Louis skateboarding I had simply assumed Liam could do it too. He blushed and tried to look away. This had to be the most adorable thing ever.

“I can teach you if you like…” I offered. I placed one foot on my skateboard waiting for a reply.

He shook his head in denial.

“Oh no, it’s all right I was just goofing around.”

“C’mon, Axl and I don’t bite!" I pleaded.

“Axl?”

“My skateboard!” He rolled his eyes, yes he actually rolled his eyes.

“What kind of person names their skateboard?”

“A person who owns one!” I snapped back.

“Balance yourself” I screamed at him as he tried to keep up with me. He caught up and held my hand we were now racing downhill.

“Watch out”

“YEAH” his voice clearly stated that he was freaking out.

“How do you stop?” He asked.

“You just do” I replied not knowing how to explain the actual process.

“WHAT IF I DIE BEFORE THAT?”

“THAT MEANS YOU DID IT WRONG” I was laughing I hadn’t seen Liam this scared about anything before.

I stopped as the hill ended and we were on a flat road. Louis stopped a little ahead of me we both looked back to check on Liam. He had stumbled and fallen down. We ran to him and to make sure he was alright. He had scratches all over his hands.

“Maybe next time you can practise on a flat road” Louis giggled I joined him and so did Liam. We took our skateboards and sat on the rocks.

“Liam, remember when you had dropped your wallet and I found it?” after about 2-3 months I had finally decided to confess.

“Yeah” He replied dusting off the dirt on his clothes.

“And you had like five hundred pounds in it and when you got it back it wasn’t there”

“Uh-huh”

“right, about that……well I mean you ditched me in the park that day and I was a little pissed off with you so i…..”

“So you what Emma?” Louis encouraged me to continue.

“SO I SPENT THAT 500 POUNDS ON THIS SKATEBOARD” I blurted out closing my eyes.

“You what—“ Louis was laughing way too loud.

“I’m so sorry, it’s just that….”

“Its fine” Liam told me kissing me on my cheek.

“I would’ve have bought It if you would’ve asked.” He put his arm around me a pulled me closer.

“That’s cheeky, I’ll do it next time I have the opportunity of doing so” Louis added continuing the conversation. We soon headed back to where we came from and went out for some snacks.

“I’m taking you out tonight” Liam whispered in my ears.

“But….we’re already out” I replied, confused.

“No silly, on a date, out first date.” He placed a soft kiss on my cheek leaving me red. I was blushing at the thought that Liam was actually my boyfriend.

He waited for me outside my room as I changed and dressed. Making a really good effort to look pretty for him, after all this was our first official date as a couple. I wore a red dress and a black jacket.

“You look so beautiful” he said as he curled his arms around my waist and led me to the door.

The cameras’ flashes were blinding, people were screaming out loud and Liam just held my hand making his way through the busy crowd and helped me get into the restaurant. I realized that I had to get use to this ‘cause things were different now, I wasn’t just a friend I was more than that. Cupid had a heart and made Liam fall for me. I hadn’t thanked my lucky stars enough; it still was so much to take in.

“May I have your Jacket ma’am?” I removed it and looked at the dude dressed up in the uncomfortable uniform. He was obviously not being paid enough to wear that.

“Here ya go” I handed him my jacket and so did Liam. He held my hand again and we headed to the receptionist.

“Table under Liam Payne” he enquired. I leaned into the side of the wall as we waited for someone to guide us to our reserved seats.

“This way Sir, Ma’am” As if her voice being my cue I realized my dress had got stuck to a tiny nail attached to the wall. So I tugged on it so it would let go of my material. Liam saw me struggling and tried to help, he tried untangling the strands of my dress but it was taking too long.

“That won’t help Liam, just pull it maybe…” I suggested foolishly. But he continued to try doing what he was doing with steady hands. Great, I was on my first date with him and stuck to a bloody wall. I forced him to stop trying and tried as hard I as could to pull away from it. A stupid decision after another, but I just wanted to rush to our date. So I grabbed a handful of my dress and tugged on it hard.

Once.

Twice.

And thrice.

Till the whole stitching of one side tore apart. Liam quickly grabbed the separated two ends and tightened it around me and began laughing.