Run With Me Again

Chapter 8

Everyday I watched the X-Factor just for Liam. I didn't really pay attention to it, and I only watched to see glimpses of Liam. It's been a while now, and he made it to Simon's house. Everybody at school was either bothering me or Mikey to ask us about Liam and how he was doing at X-Factor.

"Did Liam say it was fun there?!"

"Did Liam get to meet any famous people?"

"When is Liam going to come back?"

"Will you tell Liam I said good luck?"

All these people all of a sudden had an interest to talk to me about Liam and Liam only. They didn't want to talk about running or movies, or anything regular. They wanted to talk about Liam and get information about him. I honestly wanted to yell at their faces. Leave me alone, I'm just his best friend.

Mikey however, was serious about hanging out with me. He actually sits next to me at lunch and talks to me about subjects not relating to Liam. You could say he was a normal friend. He wasn't awkward or anything, but he was actually kind of funny and nice to hang around. I don't know why he's more confident and open when Liam isn't around.

"You know, you're a lot easier to talk to when Liam isn't around." Mikey said while we ate lunch.

"What do you mean? You don't even talk to me when Liam's around." I said after I finished swallowing my chicken strips.

"Cause, whenever Liam's around, you guys always talk about things I don't know about, so I don't say anything."

"Why don't you say anything?"

"I don't want to sound stupid or whatever. Never mind." Mikey said and nodded his head and went back to sipping his chocolate milk.

"I wonder how Liam's doing." I said as I wiped my hands on a napkin.

"I don't know. Are you almost done with Mrs. Reese's project?" Mikey asked, clearly trying to change the subject.

"Yeah, I just have to write my review that's all." I said and dumped my tray.

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I still ran, but I only ran after school and it was only four miles. Running wasn't really that fun now that I didn't have Liam to run with me again. Mikey wasn't much of a runner and I didn't want him to know about the pathway. It was like Liam and I's little secret.

After I finished my four miles I went back home for a shower and dinner. My mom and dad wanted to watch tv while we ate so we could watch Liam continue on the X-Factor. They would root and gasp every time they saw a glimpse of Liam. It was weird cause they kind of over reacted. They were kind of a little too supportive. (Or maybe I'm just jealous) There we sat and watched while we ate our mashed potatoes and roast beef.

"That girl should have made it! She sang wonderful!" my mom said as we watched a girl talk about how sad she was she didn't make it past Simon's house.

"That's good! Less competition for Liam!" said dad after he took a sip of his coke.

"Oh it's his turn!! SHHH!" we were all silent and we stopped eating to watch Liam sing once again in front of Simon. It was his last performance before the current stay at Barbados.

(A/N: I didn't get to watch the whole Liam Payne 2008 clips so these aren't as accurate. I tried my best to research all of em! I had to make some changes as you can see)

"I hope Liam makes it! I would vote for him continuously just so he could win." my dad said as we watched Simon go through deciding which boys to pick for the top twelve.

"Oh he'll make it! I have faith!"

"You act like he's your favorite son." I muttered under my breath. Seeing my parents talk about Liam was bothersome. I always felt like I couldn't compare to him, and I wasn't a good enough of a daughter. Look at Liam! Liam is such a great singer! He's talented, that's for sure. Aw, he looks so cute right now. I was just their daughter who ran, and writes random things.

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"SIMON IS LUDICROUS!" My parents were ranting about Simon's decision and letting Liam go as they both washed the dishes together. I was kind of happy on the inside but I kept quiet about it as I helped them and put up the food.

"How could he not pick him! His performance was perfect!"

"He even said that Liam would be a perfect pop-star!"

"I get my best friend back." I said softly to myself and smiled at the thought.

"Ade! How could you say that?! That's selfish of you!" My mom scolded me and both of my parents gave me disapproving looks. I instantly stopped smiling.

"How is it selfish that I miss Liam?" I frowned at Mom's comment.

"You should want the best for him!" my dad said as he finished towel drying the dishes. This was getting out of control. They were my parents, not Liam's.

"Well he can be famous another way!" I argued back.

"Honey, he was crying on national television and you are happy that you get to see him again. That sounds very selfish." said Mom.

"I'm sorry for saying that." I managed to say without turning into flames.

"It's okay." One of them said and I went upstairs to my bedroom to lay down.

I'm supposed to want the best for Liam? Why should I want the best for him when it's the worst for me? I'm glad he's back, now life can be way it was before and my parents can stop talking about him.