Stand Out

Chapter Ten

Chapter 10

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"I hope to see you soon. We have to continue the tour. I wish we could take a break, but we don't have time until late next month. We have to go to Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas and Florida from here," Liam said sadly.

"It's ok. We can still see each other. I'll fly out whenever I can," I said hopefully. "Although I don't have enough money," I added under my breath.

"What did you say?" he asked curiously.

"Umm... didn't you hear? I said I would fly out to meet you," I replied cautiously.

"Not that. The last part. The part about the money. It's no problem. If you can't pay, I will," he stated.

"No. I can't let you do that. We haven't known each other that long, I mean, we only went on one date. And even though it was that best date of my life, I don't feel like we are truly a real couple. I'm not going to truly love and trust someone after just one date. I do like you, a lot. I just don't feel right taking money from you. I will earn the money myself. I have a job. I probably sound really harsh right now, but I'm just saying. Don't take it the wrong way. If I work for the money, then it will feel really worth it when I get to see you," I explained. He just stood there, looking at me with an understanding look.

"Ok," he replied. "I understand, and totally respect your opinion. I mean you're right. We have only known each other for a couple weeks. I don't want to make you feel useless. I was they same way, I always liked to earn things for myself. It just makes the end result that much better." He smiled at me. I smiled back.

"Thanks for understanding. And I really do like you. But I don't love you yet."

"It's fine. It takes time to truly love someone, I get it."

"I have to go now. My plane leaves in half an hour and I takes like 10 minutes to go through security. I'll miss you. Skype me when you can, but call me everyday." I winked.

He came over and hugged me.

"I'll miss you too. And I promise to call," he breathed into my ear. "See you eventually, love."

We broke the hug and I started walking towards security.

"Bye!" I yelled back to him as I walked away.

I was going to miss him. I just don't think I was going to miss him as much as he missed me. He seemed pretty clingy even though we only had one date, and we had only known each other for like 3 weeks.

Maybe he believes in love at first sight. I don't, but I do believe at attraction at first sight. I don't really think someone can fall in love that quickly. Can they?

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