Their Future What?!

Chapter 7

"Remind me again why I'm being forced to stay at your house?" Liam asked as I wheeled him down to my car from his hospital room.

"Because Payno, you're on bed rest. That means you're only allowed up to use the bathroom and shower. You can't be trusted to do that alone in your flat. And I'm the only one who works from home so I have the time to take care of you," I reminded him. He rolled his eyes and I giggled. I had actually spent quite a bit of time at the hospital the past couple days. Luckily as long as I brought my laptop I could work from Liam's hospital room. We reached my car and helped him in gently. Once I was in and we were both buckled I started to drive. "Want to drive through somewhere and grab food? I'm sure that you're tired of hospital food. I'd cook but I have to go to the store. But I'll go later today and cook dinner for us." Liam chuckled softly beside me.

"Thanks but I'm not hungry right now. And you don't have to cook for me Kris."

"You think we're eating take away for a month? You got it wrong mister. I have to eat at least mostly healthy since I'm a dancer."

"Oh since I'm staying with you does this mean I'll get to watch you dance?" I glanced over at him and he had a huge grin on his face.

"Calm yourself payno. I don't just dance around my flat. And I film my dance videos in a studio. And no I won't dance for you on request." I see Liam pouting out of the corner of my eye.

"But I'm injured," he tried.

"Nice try still not gonna happen," I reply as I pull into a Starbucks drive through. "I'm getting a coffee would you like anything?"

"Medium iced coffee please." I nodded and ordered our coffees. As I pulled up to the next window Liam tried to hand me money for the coffee. "Here."

"I got it Liam. You don't have to give me money." He sighed softly.

"Take the money Kristin. Must you argue about everything?" I rolled my eyes but gave in and took the money. If we started fighting now it would just make the next few weeks feel much longer. After getting the coffees I drove home and helped Liam up to my flat. I got him situated in my guest room and then went to the kitchen to make a list of what groceries I needed. After a little I heard Liam calling my name.

"Yes Liam?" I asked, walking into his room.

"I'm bored. Come hang out with me."

"I can't I'm making a grocery list."

"But I'm lonely," he said pouting. I rolled my eyes.

"You're like a child sometimes Liam."

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2 WEEKS LATER
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I walked into Liam's room with his lunch and saw him trying to get out bed.

"What are you doing?" I asked, one hand on my waist.

"Going to the bathroom?" he said although it came out as a question which meant he was lying.

"Back in bed Payne. You know you're still on bed rest." I walked over to help him back into bed. But instead he grabbed my waist and looked up at me. He said my name softly as he used my body as leverage to stand up. I ignored it and tried to get him back in bed. "Get back into bed Liam," I said softly.

"Only if you join me," he replied, looking into my eyes. I looked away, avoiding his close gaze. "I still love you and I can tell you feel the same."

"Please stop Liam," I replied, still not looking at him. He tried to get me to look at him but I moved away from him. "Get back into bed."

"No. Say something about what I just said Kristin."

"Don't make me ask again Liam. Get back into bed. I will call your mother if I have to," I replied, ignoring his words. I needed to get out of this room and quickly. He sighed and gave in. Once I made sure he was back in bed I quickly made my way to my room. Liam and I had gotten close again over the past couple weeks. And I'll admit it brought up old feelings. But hearing him say he still loved me just brought me back to how I felt when he first said he wanted a real relationship. I grabbed my phone to text Andy.

Hey Andy. Are you free? Could you come hang with Liam for a bit? I need to get out and I don't trust him to stay in bed -Kristin

Hey. Yeah I can come over. Give me like 20 minutes -Andy

Thanks so much Andy -Kristin

I changed my clothes and got ready to go out. I didn't know what I was gonna do but I just needed to get out. Twenty minutes later there was a knock at the door meaning Andy was here. I let him in and smiled at him.

"Thanks for coming."

"No problem. Everything okay?"

"Uh yeah. Just going a little stir crazy and I found Liam trying get out of bed earlier. So I don't trust him to stay in bed," I lied. He gave me a knowing look but didn't say anything.

"Alright. Well take your time." I nodded and grabbed my purse and phone.

"Going out Liam! Andy is here!" I called and left before he could say anything. I did a little shopping for a couple dance videos I had planned and just procrastinated in town. I was avoiding Liam even though I knew we'd have to talk eventually. A couple hours later I made my way home. "Home!" I called out to the guys. I set my bags down and went to Liam's room. He was laying in bed alone watching a movie. He looked up and smiled weakly. "Where's Andy?" I asked curiously.

"Work thing came up. He left about twenty minutes ago. Don't worry. I've stayed in bed since he left. I promise. I told him not to tell you he had to go. You've been here with me pretty much 24/7 for the past couple weeks. You deserved a couple hours out." I nodded and went over to his bed. I went to speak but he stopped me. "Also I'm sorry for earlier. I like that you're back in my life. I'd rather have you as a friend than not have you at all."

"I like that you're back in my life as well Liam."

"So we're good?" He asked.

"Yeah we're good." I nodded. "What are you watching?"

"Toy Story. Want to join me?" I nodded and moved so I was properly sitting next to him on the bed.

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Kind of a filler chapter. Hope you all enjoy it though!