The Sitter

Chapter: 10

I stood in in mirror making sure everything was perfect. My mom made me dress up for this little dinner she was having tonight.

I wore a black lace bra, with a green suit. I wore my hair down and put on a little make-up.

This dinner was going to be a disaster. I could feel it.

Liam went home to change so when the bell rung, I assumed it was him but it was Chris.

"Hi" I said as he came in for a hug.

He work black slacks with his shirt tucked in and a blazer to match.

"You look amazing" he said to me.

"Thanks" I smiled.

My mom was in the kitchen finishing up. My Dad was upstairs getting dressed and Chris and I were setting the table.

"I start school on Monday"

"Thats great" I smiled "I hope we actually get to see each other"

"Me too."

We both heard a knock at the door and I went to go get it. I fixed my hair thinking it would be Liam but instead it was Liv.

"Liv? What are you doing here?"

"Your Mom invited me last minute" she said.

I gave her a huge hug. "I really need you tonight"

"Why?"

"Come with me" I said leading her to my room.

"Liam told me that he's developing these strong feelings for me"

"Really? Are you guys a thing? Fill me in. I feel like we havent spoken in so long"

"Well not officially but we went on a date and something happened" I said turning my face.

"What? What happened?"

"Something that shouldn't happen at the movies"

"Oh.My.Gosh. Did you have sex with him?" She grinned.

"No,no he did something to me" I said wiggling my index and middle fingers in front of her face.

"Ohh you dirty girl" she laughed "how was it?"

"It was amazing" I said covering my face.

"So basically Liam likes you and you like Liam. Whats the problem?"

"Chris is the problem. Its so awkward having them in the same room together. My mom loves Chris and she wants us to get back together. She is gonna say something to make it weird"

"How can your Mom love him after what he did to you?"

"I didn't tell her"

"What?"

"I only told her that he had to move."

"Why?"

"I didn't want her to hate him. He apologized this week. It was actually sincere"

"Don't tell me your falling for him again"

Before I could answer my mom called us down.

Liam had just arrived and everyone was siting.

I sat down and Chris sat next to me. I looked at Liam and could see a hint of annoy on his face. He sat next to Liv while my parents sat at opposite ends of the table. My mom pulled a tall chair next to her for Sam.

"Chris I hope you still like Peach Cobbler"

"Of course. Even though you gave my mom the recipe she still can not make it as good as you"

She smiled.

"Did you meet Liam?" my father asked.

"Yea"

"He's been really amazing with Sam. Right Sam?"

He was too busy stuffing mashed potatoes all over his face.

"So what colleges are you all planning on going to?" asked my mom.

"I haven't decided if I want to go out of state or stay in New York. It depends" he said looking at me and smiling.

Did it depend on me?

"And what are the two options?" my Dad asked.

"For out of state, Syracuse and for in state SUNY Albany"

"Great schools. What about you Liam?"

"I'm debating between Brockport and Boston University" he said.

"You took a gap year right?" Chris asked.

"Yea"

"Man I don't know how you did it. Im planning on going through school without stopping"

"Well it depends on the situation" I butted in

"I guess so" he shrugged.

"Liv I know Cynthia is trying to send you to California" she smiled.

"Yea but I don't want to go that far. Im thinking about Florida"

"Thats good" said my mom. "Salad anyone?" She asked passing around the bowl.

"So prom is coming" said my Dad. "I know Mel is going alone, what about you Liv?"

"If we last by June, then Hyde" she joked.

"I have a great idea. Why don't you take Mel to prom Chris"

I almost choked on my salad.

"I have to use the bathroom" Liam said getting up.

"Well you are the only boy I trust to take Mel to prom" said my father.

"Well believe it or not a lot of boys want to take Mel, shouldn't we give them a fair chance" said Liv trying to help.

"Yea but their strangers" said my Mom. "We know Chris, and they have history together so its perfect" she smiled.

"That's true. What do you think Mel. Will you go to prom with me?" he said reaching out his hand.

"Sure" I said holding his hand.

I hope Liam didn't hear any of this.