New Boy (Liam Payne Fanfic) /discontinued/

Chapter 10

ALYSSA'S POV

"Lyss," Bella says, running up to me. "I have a major problem."

"What's up?" I ask. Bella looks really freaked out. Something must be wrong. Her hands have paint all over them. She must've just got done painting. That's odd. B is usually so happy once she finally completes another "master piece". I start to worry. Did she really make a work of art she doesn't like?

"If I tell you, promise me to never tell anyone else," she begs.

I roll my eyes. "Of course I won't. B, you can trust me," I say, hurt that she even has to ask.

B takes a deep breath and says, "Okay. So you know how I've been drawing and painting a lot lately? Well, do you know what I've been painting?"

"No. You haven't shown me then, yet. Why, what are they? Have you lost your amazing touch?"

"No, nothing like that. I'm still good. It's not the painting that's wrong. It's what the painting is of."

"Which is...?"

"Harry," she mumbles. I stare at her, shocked. Is she serious? Harry Styles. As in our friend Harry?! She only draws thing she has a fascination with. Does that mean she holds a secret fascination for Hazza? Oh my God. What is up with all these secret crushes on each other? Next thing I know, Zayn's gonna like Niall! Oh gosh... I hope that isn't actually true.

"Really? Does that mean you...like him? Like that?" I ask, trying to keep calm.

"Maybe. Oh, Lyss. He's just so easy to draw and I. Feel so drawn to him. I can't really explain it. Please don't tell anyone."

"Of course I won't tell anyone."

"Thanks Alyssa. You're the best," she gushes.

I smile. "Yeah, I know I am. No need to remind me," I tease.

B tilts her head back and lets out a laugh. "So conceited. Geez."

"I learn from the best." I poke her belly to remind her who I'm talking about. She playfully pushes me away.

"Shut up. You're such a brat!" She shakes her head. "And don't you dare say you learned from the best! Because I will tell Louis on you."

I burst into laugher. Poor Louis. He's always getting teased by Bella. Poor Louis... That reminds me of... Ugh. Now I feel like crap. Louis has liked me all these years and I did nothing about it. I totally broke his heart by going out with Liam.

Sure I didn't know that I would be hurting Lou. So really it's his fault for not telling me sooner. Maybe I could've prevented all this heartbreak. No, I can't blame him. This isn't his fault. He can't help his feelings, just like how I can't help mine.

Grrr. This is just a mess of love. I liked it when it was simple. When I didn't like anyone and no one liked me. Or at least I didn't know anyone liked me. Poor Louis.

"Hey, B?" I say hesitantly.

"Yeah?" she asks.

"Louis told me yesterday," I tell her.

"Told you what?"

"He confessed that he loves me."

"Whoa! What?! He finally told you? it's about time!"

"Yeah, but B, I like Liam. I'm dating Liam. It'll never happen with Louis," I remind her.

"Oh yeah... Damn it. I'm sorry Lyssa. That idiot should've told you a lot sooner though."

"You should take this as advice," I say to her. I'm only half-joking.

"Take what as advice?" she asks me. I look at her. She honestly doesn't know what I'm taking about.

"Louis not telling me his feelings sooner. You should take that as advice. Don't waste any time keeping secrets when you could let them know right away."

"What are you trying to get at?" She eyes me suspiciously.

I shrug. "I think you should tell Harry about you painting him and possibly liking him. I mean you have to know if he likes you back, right?"

"Well I know for a fact that he doesn't. And plus I'm dating Niall. I can't tell Harry or anyone that I'm drawing him."

"You told me," I remind her.

"But that's different. I can trust you. Please? Let me deal with this on my own."

"What about Niall? You can't do this to him Bella. If you think you have feelings for someone else, he deserves to know."

"I know," she sighs in defeat.

"Talk to him," I encourage.

She nods glumly as we walk up to the others. I run up to Liam and he holds me in a tight hug. He kisses the top of my head as my arms are wrapped around his waist.

"It's nice to see you too," Liam chuckles. I let go and blush. I look away so he doesn't notice my res cheeks. "Aweeee. Is someone blushing?"

"Shut up!" I yell, getting redder. Liam laughs and hugs me from behind.

"Nah. I don't think I will," he whispers into my ear. I giggle as he kisses right below my ear. I turn my head to face him. His lips gently meet mine in a simple kiss.

"Get a room you two!" Zayn yells at us. I stick my tongue out at him and Liam just shakes his head.

"You're just jealous because you're single!" I tease him.

"Actually, I found someone. So I won't be single anymore. So ha!" he says.

"Wait! You found someone? Who?!" I ask quickly. I'm so happy for Zayn!!

"Her name is Grace. She's really pretty and sweet. You guys would like her," Zayn says as a huge smile spreads across his face.

Louis walks up to us. He gives Zayn one look and sighs. "Did he look in the mirror and fall in love again?" Louis asks.

I laugh as do the others. Except Zayn. He pouts. "No, he found an actual girl!" B says, still laughing.

"Good job Zayn! It's about time! It looks like Haz and I are the only single lads here," Lou says.

"Maybe you two should date so we all have someone we love," Niall suggests. This is why I love Nialler. He's funny and adorable. I look at Bella. She's slightly staring at Harry. Oh my god girl!

"Ha-ha. So very funny!" Harry shoots back sarcastically.

"It's a knee slapper! Hardy har har!" Louis chimes in.

Niall fake cries about no one thinking his joke was funny. "Don't worry Nialler I like your joke," Liam says. Awe.

"Yeah. Larry shall now be official!" Zayn shouts. Oh goodness. Look what Niall started.

"Larry?" everyone asks simultaneously.

"Yeah. Harry and Louis. Larry... Stylinson. Cool ship name huh?"

Everyone but Larry themself agree. Poor Louis and Harry. Oh well I think they'd make an adorable couple. I poke Harry's cheek. "Show those dimples, Stylea. You just got shipped!"

Bella shakes Louis. "Yeah! C'mon Lou. No sulking. You're getting married soon!" she giggles.

"Okay we're done here!" Harry shouts and walks away. We burst into laughter as we watch him stomp off.

"C'mon. We gotta get to class. Montgomery will kill us," Liam says taking my hand in his. We head to our lockers and then to class. I love my friends. Like a lot. A lot a lot. I'm so happy to have them.

I just feel to guilty about Louis. I need to get him a girlfriend. And poor Harry. He's all single and stuff. I know Bella likes him but she's dating Niall. Gawd, why is this such a mess?!