all i need // l.p {au}

chapter seven

I woke up with Liam's arms wrapped around my naked body. I remembered the events of the night before and for some unknown reason to me it brought a smile to my face. I slipped out of his strong grip and walked to the bathroom to shower. I had to work tonight, unlike yesterday. I spent longer than I should've under the warm water, feeling it calm my body. When I walked out with a white fluffy towel around me, I found Liam still softly snoring in my bed. He was lying on his stomach, one of his arms hanging off of the bed and his back muscles exposed. I stared at him for a few moments, enjoying this because I knew that it wasn't going to last. I didn't have relationships and I usually didn't let men sleep over.

I walked over to my closet to find something to wear. I picked out floral skinny jeans, a fitted white t-shirt and a light denim button up shirt. I rolled the sleeves up on the denim shirt, knowing it was going to be a warmer day. I slipped on some wedge heels and exited my room. I didn't bother leaving Liam a note as I exited my apartment and walked toward the coffee shop. I needed some caffeine and I didn't feel like speaking to Liam right the. I didn't think he would take or ruin anything, so it didn't bother me to leave him in my apartment. After ordering my usual vanilla latte, I found an empty table to sit.

My thoughts wandered to last night again and I remembered every slow kiss that Liam placed on my body. I couldn't believe I let him stay and actually fall asleep in his arms. I was getting weaker, letting him into my life. I wanted to be able to tell him that I didn't want this, that I wanted him to leave me alone, but I knew once I saw his deep eyes I wouldn't be able to. He had so much power over me without even realizing it.

"What are you doing up so early?" Tristan asked, finding me in the coffee shop. "You're usually barely awake when you get to work." He sat down at my table without being invited.

I rubbed my eyes a few times before answering him. "I just needed coffee," I shrugged.

"You wanna get together after work?" he asked bluntly.

"No. We can't do that any more, Tris. I'm sorry." I pushed out my chair and walked away before I could see the sad expression consuming his face. I didn't really want to go back to my apartment, but it was really the only place I could think of going.

As I entered, I heard noises in my kitchen. I prepared myself for what I was going to see as I took off my heels and walked inside. Liam was dressed in his boxers and the t-shirt he was wearing the night before, cooking hash browns on my stove. I cleared my throat loud enough for him to notice my presence.

"Oh, Logan. There you are," he walked over and placed a kiss on my lips.

"Um, excuse me, but what are you doing?" I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Cooking breakfast," he replied like it was the most normal thing in the world.

"But why are you doing it here? In my house?" I could already tell he wanted more out of this than just a one night stand. "I made a mistake calling you," I shook my head and stormed off to my room.

I heard him turn off the stove, it making a loud click noise. Then footsteps coming toward my bedroom. Liam hesitated in the doorframe before entering and sitting next to me on the bed.

"Logan," he whispered, his voice sounding extremely sexy. He lifted my head with a finger underneath my chin, so I would look at him. "What's wrong, baby?"

"Don't call me that."

"Why was it a mistake to call? Isn't what we did what you were looking for?"

I didn't want to tell him that I was more of a have sex and leave kind of girl. I wasn't one to have sleepovers and eat breakfast together kind of girl. I bit my lip, trying to think of what to say.

"Don't do that to me," he groaned.

"What?" I asked, oblivious to what he was talking about.

"Bite your lip like that. It's turning me on."

I felt my cheeks redden and I turned away from him. "Can I ask you something?" He nodded as a way of telling me to go on. "What did you want out of this?"

"Well, I did want a date but since you don't date I thought I would take what I could get. You're just too irresistible and I wanted more than just seeing you behind the bar."

"Am I just a rebound?"

Liam seemed startled by my question. "H-how do you know about that?" he stuttered.

"I heard you and Niall talking awhile back," I shrugged.

He sighed, seeming to shed his front. He seemed to become more vulnerable, his eyes turning sad. "I went through a very tough break-up," he whispered.

"I'm sorry, you don't need to tell me," I began to stand up, but he grabbed my wrist and pulled me back.

"No, let me. I want you to know that you're more than just a rebound to me. Sure, when I first saw you at the bar I thought you would be a good shag, but the more I watched you at work I wanted more than that. God, that makes me sound creepy," he chuckled, shaking his head.

I swallowed at his words, stunned. "Really," I pushed, "you don't need to explain."

"Logan, stop."

"No. I don't want to hear this," tears welled up in my eyes and I scooted away from him.

"What hurt you so badly that you won't let me in?" he asked, reaching for my hand.

"Just go," I told him and it surprised me when he stood up, found his jeans and left.

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