You Found Me

Chapter 18 - Carter

"What do you want for your birthday?" Liam asked as we stood in the kitchen, eating sandwiches. Rehearsals lasted until 10 because the boys kept goofing off and they had to record a bit. By the time we got home, Liam and I were too tired to cook dinner and we didn't want take out so we decided on sandwiches.

"I don't know" I shrugged. I'm not used to getting presents. I mean, Jade gets me something small every year, that's about it. I don't really want anything. Liam is the best thing to happen to me. He has brought happiness back into my life and he's breaking me out of my shell. He's the only gift I need. Plus, my birthday is two days away so it's not like I'm going to ask for anything now.

"Well, do you have anything idea as to what you want to do for your birthday? You'll be 18, legal drinking age." he smirked, earning a slight laugh from me. I think it'd be loads of fun to celebrate with Liam. But, ever since my mum passed, I haven't had an actual birthday. I didn't want to celebrate my birthday anyways. Birthdays used to be a special thing for me and my mum. Celebrating them now makes me feel like I'm doing something I shouldn't.

"I don't really want to go out. That didn't go so well last time." My stomach felt uneasy as I remembered what happened when Liam and I went to the club.

"Maybe the boys could come over, along with Jade and the other girls."

"Other girls?" I gave him a questioning look, having no idea what he meant.

"Amelia and Perrie. Amelia is Louis' girlfriend, Perrie is Zayn's girlfriend. They're cool."

"Ah, okay. Sure."

"You okay, love?" Liam made his way over to me. He lifted my chin up so I would look him in the eye. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing" I shook my head and swatted at his hand. Instead of removing it, he cupped my face with both hands.

"You're lying"

"It's nothing." I lied again. Thinking about my mum and my birthday just makes me really upset. For the past 5 years, I would just lock myself in my room and cry. I cried everyday while at my dad's because I missed her. I still get upset sometimes, but I now have Liam to make me happy.

"Please tell me." He pleaded.

"It's...I always get upset around my birthday. Birthdays were a special thing for me and my mum." by that point, tears were threatening to stream down my face. Liam didn't say anything, he just removed his hands from my face and pulled me into his chest. I wrapped my arms around him, fisting his t-shirt.

"I love you, Carter. I really, really love you." he murmured.

I pulled back and smiled at him, despite the few years streaming down my face, "I love you, Liam." I stood on the tips of my toes and pulled his face down to mine, so I could kiss him. Once I connected our lips, Liam slid his hands down to the back of my thighs, pressing on them signaling for me to hop up. Once I did, he set me down on the counter, making it much easier for the both of us. The kiss was much more passionate than any other kiss we've shared. Liam swiped his tongue across my lips, immediately being granted access. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pressed my chest against his. As much as I hate to admit it, I had completely forgotten why I was upset. Liam just had that effect on me.

"I really love you." I murmured against his lips. He didn't reply, instead, he lifted me up and carried me to our room. He laid me down on the bed and crawled over so he was hovering over me. After looking at me adoringly, he gently locked our lips together. I find it sweet how even in an intense moment like this, he can be so gentle. I reached for the hem of his shirt, quickly pulling it over his head. He quickly went for the hem of my shirt but stopped, looking at me to make sure it was okay. I sat up and took my shirt off, carelessly throwing it to the floor. But once it was off, my insecurities instantly flooded my mind. Liam smiled and gently pushed on my shoulder so I would lay down. I tried covering my stomach but he stopped me.