In Our Eyes

Prologue

Prologue

"Liam, be honest with me. Why do you love me?"

His expression is unrecognizable. A still, untamed expression as he stares into my eyes. He takes a hold of my hand and rubs his thumb over my knuckles gently.

We're standing in the middle of the parking lot, the rain beginning to take effect, but we could care less. I just wanted to know if he felt the same way I felt after all this time. Everything we've been through. Every fucked up incident and every fucked up conversation we had was all worth it, for me. I want to know if it was worth it for him too.

"You want to know what I think Anna?"

I nod my head in conformation., looking up at him.

He takes a deep breath in before speaking, " I think that no matter how much you fuck up, I'll always be here. No matter how many times you show up at my doorstep drunk or high, I'll always let you in. No matter how many times you yell at me or digress about something you like or dislike, digging your spoon into a tub of mint ice cream, I'll always listen. I want to be the face you wake up to every morning, so you know who loves you. I want to be the one who takes you out on dates whenever, wherever, so you know who cares about you. I want to be the one who touches every inch of your beautiful body, despite the fact it's covered in scars, because you know what? You're beautiful, and these scars and bruises show it." He rolled up my sleeve revealing my scars from my past. "I want to be the one to kiss away the pain, so you know who will always be here for you. I want to be the one to love you, that's it. That's what I think. I am so truly and irrevocably in love with you Anna."

My mouth was open in awe. Tears were threatening to spill so I closed my eyes. There was no alcohol in my system, and I hadn't had a blunt in two days, so I knew what I was hearing was the truth.

I was in love with this man. This successful, ingenious and incredibly talented man. The best part was, he was in love with me too.

And I never wanted to let this go.