How To Love (A Liam Payne Love Story)

So My name is Brantlee. Brantlee Tomlinson to be exact. I know you're all thinking "Oh my god! She's related to Louis Tomlinson!". Well, I am indeed. I'm his cousin. Yup, you heard me.. his cousin. Strange huh? My whole life was never easy, but I'm just an ordinary girl. I'm only nineteen years old. So lou is older than me by one year and three months.. So it's never been easy. I've always been put into his shadow by my parents.. Before you ask I'm an only child, my parents are both dead. My parents left everything to me and my house was spotless and I liked it that way. I was raised by Louis' mother and I think she did a pretty good job. i have a part-time job, volunteer at the local animal & homeless shelters, and go to college full time. I've got a pretty busy schedule. Had two boyfriends and both of them were assholes. Lou always protected me from other guys. I wish he was still around. I had a terribly busy morning that morning; i had school twice, plus volunteer work, and regular work. I made just enough coffee to fill up my thermose and take it with me to school. I mean it was seven in the morning, noone in their right minds would go out without something warm to drink. Not to mention it was like fifty-three degrees outside. I was comfortable. Thank goodness it was only about a thirty minute walk from my house to the school. I walked through the door and saw everyone I hung out with. They actually hung out with me for who I was. Not just because of Lou. I mean I loved my cousin to death but sometimes it got a little annoying for people to say, "You're related to Louis Tomlinson from One Direction, aren't you?". That really got on my nerves. Everyone just pushed my buttons in their own way.

"So guess who is here to see you?" My best friend, Grant, practically screeched in my ear.

"Who?" I asked; secretly hoping it was Lou.

"David."

"Oh.. That's great. Can you get rid of him for me? I really need to concentrate on my class."

"You know what he wants?"

"He wants us to hook up. Just like I'm his personal skank or something."

We walked into my class room laughing like we always did; when a popular scum named Candy and her boyfriend Jack walked up to us.

"Well, if it isn't little miss I think I'm related to Louis Tomlinson and her person." Candy prissed

"I am related to him you ignorant embisile." I snapped

She looked confused.

"I'd tap you in a heartbeat." Jack said; eying me.

"Keep dreaming, jack wagon."

i walked down to my seat; Grant next to me.

"I swear if they were to die. I'd be glad." I smiled

"Me too, girl. But, that isn't nice."

The teacher walked in.

"Everyone take your seats." Mrs. Cole said.

Everyone did and we began class like always; roll call, taking up homework, getting lectures, and getting new homework. The bell rang and We gathered our stuff and left.

"Is it just me or does she seem to give more homework then the night before?" Grant said

"I think she gives us way more homework. You should so come over later. I could use the company." I told her

"I thought you had class tonight."

"I just have to pick up my work then I'm free."

She laughed her high pitched laugh.

"You are so crazy, Gran. But I gotta go drop this stuff by the house then head to work. What a fun event that will be!" 

"I seriously hope you're joking?" She asked

"Of course I am. Work bores me but it's a job. I'm not complaining."

"I heard that. Maybe you should get me a job."

"We do have openings."

"i was kidding but seriously?"

"Yeah, we're hiring. Let me talk to my boss and see what I can do."

"You're like the bestest friend in the history of best friends."

"I know."

We said our goodbyes and I headed home. Work was never a fun event but the good thing is I could wear the same outfit I wore to school. I worked at the local library so it was a great thing. I loved to read and everything so it was the best job for me. The hours were ridiculous I'll admit, but as i said; a job is a job. I managed to drop my books off, turn my phone on vibrate, and get to work in twenty minutes. Man, my timing was amazing. Work went by slower than before, for some reason I have no idea why. It was just a slow day. I was on my way home when Grant texted me.

Grant- Hey, can't come over. mom is sick, gotta help her. Sorry xx, Gran

Me- Nah, it's cool. and manger said if you come in tomorrow you can get hired asap! xo

G- Really?

M- Yes. But got homework so talk to you later babe, love you.

G- love you too.