Fate: A Larry Stylinson, Niall AU, and Liam AU fanfic

Chapter 7

***MISTY’S POV****

  I watched my older sister leave the room, before I walked over to the mirror, and looked at myself. Meliza had done a good job with the coverup, you could barely tell the bruise was there. I touched my cheek, wincing slightly. That bastard, as much as I hated him, had left his mark this time for sure. I still didn’t understand why Liam would put himself at risk for me. I was a nobody. He was famous. This wasn’t what I had expected from him at all. I went over to my bed and lifted up the bear he had won for me and hugged it. I smiled a little. Maybe he really did care. I certainly hoped so, because he had gotten me to care about him. Either way I wasn’t worth him putting himself in danger. I wasn’t anything special. Besides, Liam was perfect. I was just a girl with a bruise. I felt fake wearing the makeup on my face to hide the bruise. I bit my lip, before pulling out a makeup remover wipe thing, and rubbing it off, wincing as I did so. They always told me to be myself. This was me right now. I wasn’t going to go out looking fine. It was worse than they had told me.

   My sister took her long hair out of it’s ponytail and got a towel, she’d choose her outfit once she got out. She wasn’t going to be happy with me. The rubbing to get the makeup off had made my skin raw on the bruise, and it stung. I’d get over it, Matthew had certainly done worse to me. The time he almost took everything from me Meliza walked in and almost killed him. I was very grateful for my overprotective sister. Pulling out a nice outfit, I rolled my eyes as she shook her head, noticing the makeup gone but didn’t say anything to me. I got dressed quickly, and chose a necklace, which earned me another look because I didn't ever wear jewelry. She went to take her shower, shrugging.

  Once she left, I curled up on my bed, my face buried in the bear, it smelled like Liam, and I let out my emotions. I can’t break down in front of Liam again, he will see me as weak. I wonder if that’s the only reason he cares, and I break down. What if all I am is another to pity, and nothing more to him? I decide not to tell him, and plaster on a smile, hoping that when they get here he won’t be able to see the emotions in my eyes. Soon Meliza was out of the shower and she came back in the room. I didn’t acknowledge her, praying she wouldn’t hear me crying.

 She knew though, of course she did. Wrapped in a towel, she sat on my bed. “Mist, what’s wrong Boo?” I looked up, and sniffling I smiled weakly, and managed a, “Nothing... I’m fine Mel, don’t worry.” I knew she wouldn’t believe me, but it didn’t hurt to try. “Don’t lie to me sweetie, come on spill” Biting my lip and taking a deep breath I said quietly, “What if the only thing Liam sees me as is someone who can’t defend herself, someone to pity. What if after he helps me stand back on my own, he leaves? Doesn’t care anymore.” I looked down, thinking I sounded stupid. Who the hell would think like this besides me? Meliza bit her lip. “He loves you sis, trust me I’ve seen how he looks at you. His pupils pretty much turn to hearts.”She smiled and kissed my forehead “Trust me, I know love when I see it” I nod slightly, still worried that my fear was true. “Trust me, he’s not leaving anytime soon.” I just nod again. I hope she’s right.

END OF POV

In Liam and Niall’s hotel room.......

  “So what are these lyrics you were talking about?” Niall asked after they were ready. Liam grinned “It was when I was comforting Misty. I said “You’re perfect to me”, and I dunno it just sorta... flowed. I have the chorus done, and a verse.” “Show me then,” Niall said, pulling out his guitar. Liam sang the chorus and the verse he had picked out. Within minutes, Niall was playing the notes and lines perfectly. Liam smiled, and soon they had the whole song written. “You are a very talented person.” Liam shrugged “When I have inspiration I s’ppose.”

  Niall laughed “Of course, your head is full of dreams up in the clouds, what’s the most recent one?” Liam shrugged “Nothing, I just thought them up when I was helping Misty.” “Is that all she is Li? When this restoration progress is over are you done?” Niall raised an eyebrow. Liam’s eyes went wide “What? No!” he said, looking almost offended. “I’m falling for her Ni, and I’m falling hard.” Niall laughed “Just checking mate, you know I needed to. What’s it about her?” “I don’t know” Liam admitted. “She’s just... Perfect.” Niall chuckled. “Spill, my friend. You can babble. I’m your best mate.” “That’s the thing though. I don’t know what it is about her. She’s just... She’s down to earth, she’s beautiful, isn’t in it for the money, she is just perfect.” Niall grinned, “Come on then, don’t want to be late, they’re expecting us.” Liam nodded and sprayed just a little cologne on before walking out with Niall .