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Chapter 8

Chapter 8

"Liam? You alright? Come to bed babe..." He was sitting upright, his head in his hands. He was shaking like mad. "Li?" I put a hand on his back and rubbed it soothingly. "Hey..." He looked up for a split second before pulling me into his arms. I could've swore his eyes were red. "Liam, let me see." I leaned back and saw he had been crying. "Hey what's wrong??" He shook his head. "I k-killed s-someone...I f****** k-killed someone...I c-can see his face as I pulled the t-trigger...he's in my dreams..." I held him close to me and kissed his head. "It's okay baby...you had to...you had to protect yourself." "I could've j-just got the g-gun away and c-called the cops..." "Liam, it's fine. Nobody looks at you any differently. Especially me. Everyone knows it was in self defense." "I just feel so h-horrible. I took away s-someone's life..." I hugged him tighter. "Babe, be honest with me alright?" He nodded. "Was there any other chance to stop him?" He hesitantly shook his head. "Were you afraid you were going to die?" He nodded. "I was worried I wouldn't be able to protect you." "So that's how you took care of it. That was your only option. Okay?" He nodded. "Liam, lemme see." He lifted his head again and I wiped away the stray tears with my thumb. "C'mon lay down." He did so, wrapping his arms around me. "Thank you...I'm sorry." "You didn't do anything. You blame yourself too much. And you're welcome. I don't like seeing you upset." He kissed me sweetly. "I just-I feel just like all of those sick criminals in jail...I should be in there." "No you shouldn't babe. You did it in self defense. They did it because they're sick and evil. Besides, you have nothing in common with them. Are they sweet caring people? No-" "Neither am I. I killed a man for god's sake!" "In self defense babe. It's okay." I held him close to me. "You okay?" "Y-yeah. I think so." I kissed him for a second and laid back beside him. "Night Liam. Love you." "I love you too Amy...more than anything."

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I woke up and went downstairs to hear him in the kitchen. He was at the stove fixing something. I walked up behind him and out my arms around his waist. "Feeling any better?" "Yeah. Thanks for last night. Sorry for keeping you up." "It's okay babe. I didn't mind." I put my chin on his shoulder. He finished off the pancakes and put them on two plates. "Thanks Li." "You're welcome."

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"C'mon!!" I yelled, running around the house. I heard him chasing after me but I jumped into a spare bedroom and went into its bathroom. "Amy!!" "Liam!!" I copied. I heard him check the room next to this one and then check his own room. Soon he opened the bedroom door. I heard him checking the closet then the bed. Then the bathroom door opened. He smiled as he saw me, sitting on the counter. He walked over to me and put his hands on either side of me. "Hey." "Hi Li." "Wanna go out tonight?" "Um sure." He smiled. "Good. We'll go get you a dress today and go out tonight." "No, I won't let you do that." "Well, we can't go get your clothes." "Then we won't go out." "Oh yes we are. We're going out and I'm buying you a dress." I sighed. "You sure?" "Completely." "...alright." "Thank you. I feel like I haven't done enough for you." "That's all you've done babe. You always make sure I'm happy. 24/7." He smiled. "Well, that's what I want."

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"Done?" I nodded. "You sure?" "Completely...thank you Liam." "You're welcome babe." He swiped his credit card. "Once we get home, we can get changed and go out. Is that alright?" I nodded. "Of course." He leaned down and kissed me sweetly. "Have a nice day Mr.Payne." "You too miss-Elisabeth." As we were walking out, Liam grabbed my hand in his. "I can't wait to see you in that dress." I blushed. "Well, don't get your hopes up babe." "Oh c'mon. I'm sure you'll be beautiful." I leaned up and kissed him. "I love you." "I love you too."

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I finished curling my hair and slipped on my heels. I walked down the steps to see Liam on his phone. As he heard me approach, he looked up. He slipped his phone in his pocket. Mouth open, he walked over to me. "I-I'm speechless babe..." I smiled. "Thank you babe...you look really nice." I put my hands on his chest and leaned up, pressing our lips together. He locked our arms and guided me out to the car. He opened my door and I slipped in. Our hands found each other's and we both smiled happily. "I hope you like where we're going." "If you picked it out, I'm sure I will love it." He smiled wider as we pulled into a parking lot. "Liam, this place is beautiful." He laughed lightly. "Yeah...this is where I took my mum the first time we went on tour." "Awh, how sweet." I smiled. How sweet is he? As we walked in, all eyes went to us. He looked amazing. His scruff aligned his jaw perfectly and his simple white button up with black tie looked very nice. It complemented him very nicely. "Reservation for 2 under Liam Payne." "Ah yes. Right this way Mr. Payne." "How long have you been planning this exactly?" "Since...a week ago." "So the day after we met?" He nodded. I smiled. "How'd you know I'd agree?" "I hoped and prayed." "Here you go. We'll have a waitress with you shortly." "Alright. Thank you." I sat across from him and he looked up at me with a smile. "What?" "You just looking stunning love." "Oh, thanks babe." The waitress soon came over and smiled at Liam. "What would you two like?" "Some tea and the steak please." "Water and the chicken salad." "Alright. I'll be back." She said, winking at Liam. I don't blame her. He's good looking, but I don't like her winking at MY Liam. He reached across the table and grabbed my hand. "I'm all yours babe. No one else's." I smiled slightly. Show soon came back and gave us our drinks. "Thank you." I smiled at her but she was focused on Liam. "Here's your food." "Thank you ma'am." Once again, she ignored me. "Miss, my girlfriends trying to thank you." She looked embarrassed. "Oh sorry, Miss. You're welcome." As she walked off I looked up at Liam. "Thank you." "You're welcome." "Um, babe, I've got a question..." "Yeah?" "Would-will you move in with me?" "You sure?" He nodded. "I like waking up with you in my arms." I smiled. "I like it too...alright. I will." "Thank you soo much. They said they'd be done tomorrow so we can go get your stuff. I'll have the boys help." "Alright. Thank you Liam." He smiled, and leaned across the table, kissing me.