I hope, I Think, I know (An Oasis bandfiction)

Chapter Twenty-Six

You've already won me over in spite of me
And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet
And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are
I couldn't help it
It's all your fault 

-Head Over Feet  (Alanis Morissette)

I took a deep shaky breath and knocked on Peggy's door. Noel said Peggy was at work today and the Liam should be home. Last night Noel professed his love for me again....I wasn't making a decision until I saw Liam face to face again.

"Hang on." I heard Liam shout from the other side of the door. He was home. My heart was pounding. It had been two and a half years. Other than the brief moment last week.

The door opened to a shirtless Liam. My eyes darted to his bare chest. He had grown up a lot since the last time I really saw him. His boyish looks we're fading away. He sported a crew cut hair style. It made him look more grown up. He was growing into an incredibly handsome man. Emphasis on the handsome.

"Already making eyes at me, Rhi." Liam said with flirtation. I blushed at his remark.

"Um...I just came to say hi." Really smooth, I thought to myself.

"Decided to come back to Manchester I see?"

"Wait, how did you know?" I asked in disbelief.

"Tony, that twat can't keep his big mouth shut. I knew you wouldn't stay away from me for long. My brother being a bore?" Fucking Tony. I should have known that little rat would tell Liam. So much for a surprise. But, Liam wasn't exactly welcoming me with open arms. Two could play a game.

"Actually no, he's rather entertaining. We watched footie on the Telly last night."

"If he was so wonderful. Why didn't he take you to a game."

"You tell me Gallagher." I pointed with a grin.

"Tomorrow night, six p.m. Manc City. You and me at Etihad." A smile played across my lips.

"Got it babe." I said with wink as a I turned around back towards the sidewalk.

"Bring a jacket. Or else I'll make your wear my parka. It's supposed to be tits cold." Liam yells from the door.

"I'm totally wearing the parka." I yelled back. He grinned and shook his head as he shut the door. I smiled the whole way as I walked back to Noel's flat. I had no idea what to expect. But, based off that chemistry that we still had I knew it would be a good night.

Rhi's P.O.V

"Where are you off to. It is so cold out?" Noel asked as I pulled on my Chuck Taylor high tops. I bit my lip and hesitated. 

"Going to see Manc City at Etihad." I tried to hurry myself along. I didn't need Noel pressing for information. Plus I didn't want to tell him I was going with Liam. He would just go ahead and profess his love for me again. I didn't have time for it.

"Who are you going with?" He insisted. 

"Katy." I blurted.

"She hates footie." Damn, I was a shitty liar.

"Liam!" I shouted. He would have gotten it eventually.

"Well, enjoy the game then." He finished as he slapped the wall. I could hear the resentment in his voice. I rolled my eyes and walked out the door. Noels warning from the other day echoed in my mind. Did I need to deal with all of Liams baggage? Maybe me being back would straighten him out for a change? I could only hope. 

I found Liam standing by the entrance of the arena. I took him in before he saw me. His eyes were looking to the cloudy sky as he smoked a cigarette. He looked like a model, not a up and coming rock star. He traded his old ratty clothes for a parka and trainers. A odd look, but it suited him more than it suited Noel. Liam could wear a paper bag and he would still look like a God.

"Hey." I greeted as I lightly kicked his shoe to get his attention. He turned towards me and smiled, turning my insides to goo. God, I missed that smile. 

"You ready to see Manc city kick some arse?" He said with a nod.

"Sure." I smiled. 

"Lets go." He said with his hand outstretched. I grabbed his hand. I felt the familiar buzz that happened when he ever touched me. I never felt that with Eli or Noel. 

Manc City lost. Liam was totally bummed. But, in all honesty. I had a terrible time paying any attention to anything other than Liam. It was getting dark as we walked back to Liams house. Noels flat was closer, but he said nothing about taking me back there. 

"So, I gotta know. Why did you live with Noel at his flat? Mum really likes having you around? So do I." He admitted while he kicked a small rock as we walked along the sidewalk.

"Because. I just did." I didn't want to tell him the truth right now. I kept avoiding my feelings. I knew deep down I was still in love with him, but I didn't want to fall right back into the same trap as before. As Katy said I needed to acknowledge my feelings and just get it out of my system.

"That's not a good enough answer for me." He groaned. 

"Fine! You want to really know?" I exposed as I stopped dead in my tracks.

"That's all I want." He admitted.

 "From the moment I saw you three years ago I've been in love with you. It must be by some force of nature, because I tried to unlove you. I thought moving back to the states would fix all of that, but it didn't. Your brother loves me. If you hadn't already figured it out. I tried to live in denial. I kept telling myself you were just a phase, but you aren't, Liam. I was scared, and I still am. I am scared I'm going to get hurt. To be honest, I don't think I can survive it, if you hurt me. I'm using your brother as a shield. So, I'm hiding from the love I feel for you. It's all you fault. I couldn't help it." Tears fell as I spilled out my heart to Liam. 

"Fuck" Liam muttered. He Grabbed me by my arms and wrapped his strong arms around me.

"I wish I could tell you I was perfect, but I'm not. Your too good for me Rhiannon. Too damn good." 

"Whats that mean Liam?" I choked. I was confused.

"I'm saying I don't want to break your heart and that's exactly what I'll do." 

"No, I want you to break me."

"Then you've been warned." 

"Challenge accepted." I declared. I closed my eyes for a moment to fathom what just happened. Before I could open my eyes. I felt Liams warm lips covering mine. Sealing his deceleration.  

My song inspiration for this chapter is Head Over Feet by Alansis Morissette. I'm placing the video for my song inspirations, so my readers can listen if they don't know the song. I listen to a lot of various music, so expect a lot of different styles, and genres  I love a lot of her songs and I thought this song was perfect for Liam and Rhi. Plus Alansis looks a lot like my mom which is a little bit funny. She thinks she doesn't, but I think they could pass as twins. I quoted a little bit of the song when Rhi tells Liam that she still loves him. I am cutting out the last part of this book and re-writing the ending. Part two will be coming soon!!