Short and sweet... Things might be a little fast paced 😉but enjoy the story!

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Today marks the 15th year of my parents' anniversary. Every year they go on a cruise which leaves us alone at the house.

Which usually means one thing....PARTY!  I'm not a party person but who's to say you can't have a party with netflix? 

We had just come back from school, after all that drama from the Howards, especially Mason my brain has been on overwork. I just kept asking myself, "Why is he still on my mind?"

Mom and Dad had told us yesterday they were leaving for the cruise this morning, and had also told Liam's parents to check in on us periodically, and that we could even stay in their house if we don't want to stay alone.

I began packing small amounts of clothes since Liam's house wasn't that far away and I can easily come back to get more if I needed it. I also packed for Bryan just in case he needed any extra clothes.

"Bry Bry," I shouted, "Time to go!"

"I'm coming!" he replied.

Ushering Bryan out the door I locked it with the key hidden under the flower pot then put it into the pocket of my purse. 

Taking one last glance at our house I climbed into Liam's car, Bryan already inside, and we took off.

******

"Hey, what's wrong, you're awfully quiet" Liam asked concerningly.

I let out a sigh, "It's nothing."

"What do you mean by nothing? Is something wrong" he said confusingly

Then a flicker of realization crossed over his face, "Is it a boy?", his eyes which were narrowed and scrutinizing my every move watched me carefully for an answer.

"No it's not a boy," I let out a sigh before continuing, "I said it's nothing." Pushing open the car door I grabbed my purse and the clothing I had stored in my backpack and went to stand at the door of Liam's residence before ringing the bell.

I could feel Liam's gaze on me as I stood there deciding to ignore his stare and instead found interest in the colorful arrange of flowers in front of the door.

The door opened, and Liam's mom came and greeted me.

"Hey honey," she said pulling me into a hug, "How are you?"

"Good." I said letting a smile slip onto my face.

"That's great, please come inside we already set up the guest room for you and your brother, you remember the way right?" she asked.

"Yes ma'am." I said climbing up the rows of stairs leading upstairs.

Liam then conversed with his mom before following me up the stairs.

Sitting down on the bed I pulled out the clothes from my backpack and arranged them into the drawer that was by the door to the restroom.

"Are you sure you are ok?" Liam standing to a stop behind me.

"Yes I'm fine." I said letting an annoyed sigh.

I tried to step out of his way but to my dismay he blocked me and pushed me against the wall his burning gaze tearing through my soul.

"I know something is wrong with you, and if you don't tell me what it is, believe me cupcake, I'm going to find out myself." he seethed.

I involuntary shivered as I felt his breath fan my face, and then he stalked out of the room with a angry look on his face slamming his door shut.

Sitting down on my bed I cradled my phone in my hand.

Oh Bella, what have you done? 

******         

My hand hovered over Vic's message, it read: U up?  

I haven't texted her in at least 2 days by now and ever since seeing the message at my house, before Liam picked me up, I've been in internal conflict of what my reply should be, if i decide to reply.

But I didn't want to tell Liam because he might overreact and do something he will regret and I don't want that to happen.

Sighing I texted back a quick,Yes, tossing my phone down onto the bed to go meet up with Liam.

"Hey-" The words died in my mouth as I watched Liam and Bry Bry playing Halo. It was a sight to see. Bry Bry was smiling almost like a cheshire cat because he won against Liam for the first time and Liam was groaning from embarrassment, with a hint of a smile as he covered his face with his hands.

"It was about time for you to take an L, Liam" Bry Bry said, then just now noticing me, ran over to me and said, "I beat Liam!"

"That's great," I said, taking a quick glance at Liam, his eyes averted as soon as I did so, "Do you mind if I talk to Liam for a minute?" I asked Bryan, his eyes crinkled as he replied, "Yeah, sure, I'll be in my room"

"LOSER!" Bryan said running out of the room shutting the door behind me, I let out a small chuckle but was rewarded with awkward silence.

Wringing my hands together I sat on the opposite couch that wasn't close to Liam with my eyes on the floor.

This can't keep on going on forever, I told myself. Letting out a nervous sigh I said, "I'm sorry-Liam, if I hurt you in anyway, I know-you were hurt-," I swallowed the lump in my throat before continuing, "Erm, and yeah, I hope you can forgive me"

Before he could say anything I quickly jumped out of the chair and sped to the door for escape. But before I could get there, Liam stopped me.

"Cupcake," he said, "Cupcake," he said more firmly, "Look at me."

Grabbing my chin he lifted my face so we were eye level, "It's ok I forgive you." 

"Ok." I said letting out a shaky breath averting my eyes quickly because of Liam piercing gaze.

Slowly he leaned in, eyes still opened and kissed the top of my nose.  Rubbing my cheek softly he leaned in again and kissing my forehead, his lips lingering for a moment and pulling me closer to him so we were hugging.

Then pulling me away from him he said sincerely, "Don't ever think I can be angry at you Cupcake, you're the most important person to me, and that's never going to change." 

Smiling softly at him I pulled him into another hug before tackling him into the couch.

I was about to push my body away from his before he grabbed my waist and said, "Stay there, I like this position." He waggled his eyebrows for emphasis a small smirk appearing on his lips.

I rolled my eyes and firmly pushed my body away from Liam to sit beside him.

"I want to play COD" I said.

"Ok." he said shrugging his shoulders and getting off the couch to put it in.

Sitting back down as the game loaded he pulled me onto his lap.

I groaned in annoyance, "Liam!"

"Come on, please?" he said pleadingly but then a small smirk grew onto his face, "It's the least you can do anyways." One of his eyebrows lifted up as if to say, 'you know what I'm talking about.'

"Fine whatever" I said still in sitting position, while he was laying back, my body awkwardly hanging off his.

"Relax" he said grabbing my sides to pull me back into his chest, "I don't bite."

Then he said huskily in my ear, "Unless you want me too."

Relaxing back into his solid chest, I decided to ignore his comment, his hands coming to rest on my thighs, making small circles in the process.

All thoughts of Vic and Mason flew out of my mind as he continued making small circles, moving closer to my hips at times then moving back down.

"Li-Liam what are you doing?" I asked stuttering.

"Shhh, it's making you relax isn't it, sheesh stop trying to ruin the moment Cupcake."

Turning my attention back to the screen I let my body relax a bit further into Liam, because it was indeed helping me relax. I soon felt his mouth breathing on my ear and I involuntary shivered.

The game was about to start and I realized that I didn't have a controller.  It was lying on the floor so I bent down to grab it, quickly leaning into Liam as the game started.

To my dismay Liam quickly paused the game grabbing my hips firmly as his lips brushed my ear and he said, "Fuck, Cupcake, stop moving" he growled.

Then and there I was so glad that the lights were not on because I was blushing so hard.

Unpausing the game we both played long into the night.

******

We had finished playing a long time ago and ate dinner. Dinner wasn't really eventful I was just ready to head back to bed and get some sleep before school tomorrow.

"You know, you never asked me what was bothering me after I apologized." I asked while we were heading up the stairs.

Liam gave me a soft smile before replying, "Because I trust you enough that whatever it was you would tell me when you were ready."

Giving him a side hug I made my way to my room and found Bryan already sound asleep his body taking half of the bed.

Going into the bathroom I changed into some pajama shorts and a nice yellow top from Romwe.

I came out of the bathroom to find my pillow being suffocated by Brian. I groaned inwardly, how was I supposed to sleep! I grabbed my house slippers which were discarded near the bed I was supposed to sleep in.

Trudging to Liam's room I knocked softly, when he opened his door he was in only a towel, it barely hanging off his v-line and  droplets of water cascading down his nice chiseled abs, blinding my view. 

"What are you doing here? I thought you went to bed." he said his eyebrows furrowing.

"Well, Bryan kind of took over the whole bed, so I don't really have a place to sleep."

"Oh," he said letting a smile onto his face, "Come inside."

I entered his room sitting down on the bed as he went into the bathroom to finish cleaning up.

As I heard the door close, I sat up and did my nightly routine. Sitting on the carpeted floor I stretched my legs onto the floor giving both a long stretch before standing back up and fully stretching the rest of my body. Letting out a tireless yawn I felt my shirt ride up to my belly button and quickly pulled it back down before Liam could see.

Unfortunately he did see because there was a faint blush on his cheeks as he went to grab his pajama clothes.

Checking my phone that I had brang with me, I saw I had 1 recent message from Mason, and none from Victoria.

Opening Mason's message, it read: Hey, just checking up on you. Hope you had a good day. Goodnight Princess 😊

Letting a smile onto my face I quickly sent a reply back, Goodnight Mase 😝

"Who are you texting?" Liam asked curiously.

"Oh, just someone." I said letting smile grace my lips.

Liam rolled his eyes as he replied, "Yeah, a someone that is a boy."

"Whatever." Not really answering his question, Liam let out a weird groan as I turned to put my phone on the bedside table.

"What's wrong?" I asked turning to him.

"Huh-erm-me? Nothing to worry about" His eyes flickering everywhere except at me.

I noticed then he was wearing boxers and no shirt.

"Liam," I shrieked, "Put some clothes on!"

"What? Why? This is how I sleep?" he asked

"But-But-you're practically naked!" I shrieked again.

"Calm down you've seen me in lesser clothes before." he said smirking.

"Yeah but that was when we were younger, this is different!" I said in a small voice.

"Goodnight Cupcake," he said reaching over me to turn off the light and getting into the covers.

"Goodnight" I mumbled back turning away from him.

Letting my eyes slowly drift close, I was still conscious when Liam pulled me to him and pressed a kiss on my cheek, settling his hand over my stomach.

Letting my eyes fully close, I faintly smiled before finally falling asleep.

******

As I arose from my heavy slumber I am first aware that there was a arm laying heavily on my stomach. As well as something very hard prodding into my lower back. Trying to shift out of his grasp I slowly inched away from him only to be pulled back towards him, mumbling something.

I took a quick look at the clock that was placed in the middle of his room. 

5:49 a.m.

I quickly relaxed I had more than enough time to get ready for school. Which also ensued Liam pulling me even tighter against him. Oh jesus how am I supposed to get out of this?

 Internally I groaned and tried to shift my body away but once again he pulled me back. 

As if things were to get any better I felt a sudden prodding on my backside. Shifting I shuffled away from Liam bringing his limp arm to his side, yet again to no avail.

A sudden thought came to me, I could climb over him!

Sliding my leg over his I attempted to silently sneak off the bed and into the bathroom. Successfully getting the leg across I was hovering over him I was about to move the other when the alarm on his phone rang.

BEEEEEEP BEEEEEEP BEEEEEEP

He sat up all signs of slumber gone from his face and my legs gave out from the split position I was in I fell onto his lap. His arms immediately went around me to secure me in place.

Startled I was at loss of words starting doe-eyed at him. Then as if really seeing me a wave of confusion crossed his face.

"What-How did this happen?" He asked

"Um well," I stammered, "I was trying to get to the bathroom um but your arm was um in the way so I thought, um that I should go over you but you um woke up and yeah..."

Did I ever mention I say um a lot, especially when I'm nervous? 

Well know you know!

"Ok." he chuckled laughing at my embarrassment.

A sudden thought came to me all of a sudden, "Hey, did you bring anything to bed with you? I felt something large," a smirk made way onto his lips, did he not believe me? Giving him a look I continued "really it was huge and hard and it kept poking me"

He bit his lip turning away from me then looks back at me his eyes shining with something I can't place.

"What?" I asked questioningly.

"Cupcake," a lopsided smile appeared on his lips, pulling me infinitely closer to his chest he brang his lips to my ear and whispered, "that was my di-"

"DON'T FINISH THAT SENTENCE!" I warned scrambling off his lap and running into the bathroom securely locking it behind me before going to stand in front of the mirror.

I had a faint blush coating my cheeks and as much as I willed it to go away, it never did.

******

I was going to meet Liam at school deciding to take a nice walk to school, he would probably think that I was ignoring him, but that was the least of my worries.

I still had to talk to Victoria, and she still hasn't replied.

Entering the school building I made my way to my locker, checking it one last time for a message. 

There was none.

I brushed it aside, she will talk to me sooner or later anyways, putting my phone into my back pocket I met Liam standing by my locker.

As soon as we met eye contact, I looked away spinning the combination to my locker.

I could practically feel Liam's smirk as I opened my locker, effectively blocking him from view. I closed it making my way to first period when Liam grabbed my wrist to stop me.

"Are you seriously avoiding me?" Liam asked.

"No, why would you think that?" I asked back.

"No reason," he said putting an arm around my shoulder and walking me to class like he always did, before departing he gave me a chaste kiss to the forehead and was off to his first period.

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"Quiet down class, and sit in you seats. Now!" the teacher shouted.

Everyone quietly groaned and shuffled back to their seats.

"23....24....25" the teacher counted.

"Ok let's begin today's lesson, today we are going to learn about Colonial America during the time period of 1607 to 1754."

"BORING" someone shouted.

The teacher decided to ignore the person and continue on "2 weeks from now you will have a 5 page essay to type of how this changed the world and shaped America into what it is today."

We all groaned.

She rolled her eyes, still continuing, "1 week for research the other to start typing, I expect no late papers, I will not hesitate to put a 0 in the gradebook."

I stared blankly at her my eyelids already drooping.

"Chop chop start working!" the teacher clapped loudly snapping me out of my slumber.

I let out a long sigh, I knew there was a reason why I hate History.

As I was about to pull out a sheet of paper, several eraser shavings fell from my head.

What the hell?!

Combing my fingers through my head a little more fell out.

I turned to look around, everyone was either conversing or on there phones.

Turning back torwards my desk I saw one go over my head.

Whipping my head around furiously I found the culprit, eraser in hand smirking at me.

Parker.

"What is your problem?!" I asked angrily.

He shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly, "I was bored."

"Does it look like I care? Go find someone else to throw it at!" I fumed angrily at him.

"Damn, who took a piss in your cereal today?" he whispered.

"I didn't eat breakfast today for your information" I sneered, turning around.

His head tilted to the side, "You look cute when you're angry."

Finally having enough I grabbed the eraser held in his hands and threw it at him.

"YOU," the teacher screamed, "OUT OF MY CLASS!"

I pointed to myself in a questioning look.  All I got was a deadly glare with a finger pointed towards the door.

Throwing my backpack over my shoulder, I shot a withering glare towards Parker and trudged out of the classroom.

I went straight to my locker, putting my US History textbook back in my locker.

Heading to the bathroom to probably spend the next 10 minutes of 1st period, I was stopped by, the one and only, Parker.

"Hey, where are you going?" he questioned.

"None of your business." I said trying to push past him.

"What do you want now Parker?!" I said after several failed attempts.

"I'm bored." he nonchantly said.

"How is that my problem?!" I shouted, "LEAVE ME ALONE!"

"No can do baby doll."

With a salute and a wink he was gone and soon out of sight.

******

The rest of the day went by in a blur, Liam passed me a few occasional winks here and there, class was moving at a slow agonizing pace, and I made sure Parker had seen every glare I was to throw at him.

Liam went to go pick Bryan up from school and I decided to stay after school in the library to get a head start on my essay.

"Hello!" I warmly smiled.

"Isabella," the librarian warmly smiled back, "Glad to see you again! Do you need anything?"

"No, just doing some research on my essay" I relied back.

"Ok, then you get to it." she smiled.

"Yes ma'am." With a parting wave I went to the computer area, putting my backpack and US History textbook on the chair to claim the spot, even though there was barely anyone in the library. I then turned the computer on and while I wait, I may as well go check out some books while I'm not occupied.

I immediately headed to the romance section. My favorite genre as well as chick-lit. The first book that caught my eye was The Selection by Kiera Cass. 

 For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering crowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of Prince Maxon.

Wow looks like this might be a good book. Immediately skipping to the end this was what I was able to get out of:

America is awoken that night by Aspen. Aspen sees the penny America kept, and it warms his heart. He tells her that he still loves her and assumes he's got the game in the bag. Not so fast, says America. She tells Aspen that he "took away [her] dreams" and now expects her to run back to him as soon as he says so. It's not going to be that easy. Aspen thinks that America has chosen Maxon over him, but she explains that it's not so simple. She's not choosing either of them—she's choosing herself. Aspen doesn't give up, however—he says that this will only make him fight harder. He leaves the room. And then Maxon comes in, and he and America start making out. And then Aspen declares his love for America in front of the royal family. And then America picks up an electric guitar and starts shredding over the closing credits.

Wow, that was a lot to take in. Definitely going to read this book!

Book in hand I returned back to my seat putting my book bag on the seat next to me. 

Who names there child America? I wondered as I began reading.

The computer chimed to let me now it was on. Putting the book down I opened chrome and word and started searching for topics for my essay.

I was extremely focused and had gotten 3 and a half pages done in a span of 2 hours.

And then someone just had to interrupt me.

"Excuse me can you move your book bag?" The person asked.

"Yeah, sure." I replied moving my book bag next to my seat.

"You look cute when you're focused" The person said sitting down in the seat that was previously occupied by my book bag.

I immediately snapped my head in the direction of the voice to find Parker, of all people, it had to be Parker.

"Hey baby doll," he smirked.

"I am not your baby doll," I grit out returning back to work.

"Whatever you say baby doll." he tauntingly said back.

Deciding to ignore him I finished the rest of the paper and decided to save it to my flash drive so I can edit it at home.

"Wow, finished your paper already, what a smart girl." he said.

"Whatever," I muttered heading back towards the place I was reading the book I had picked up.

I had picked up another book in the series immediately skipping to the good part. 

Oh frickity frick. 

I had ending up reading some kiss scene between Mason and America and let me tell you, it was HOT. I mean H-O-T, with a capital H.

Apparently Parker had followed me and had seen the blush that colored my whole face because he snatched the book out of my hand running off with it. 

I let him get away because I don't have time for pesky people. I started packing my stuff ready to go home. 

After that I went back to the selection to get the other copy of book 2 and check out book 3.

That was where I found Parker once again.

"I didn't know you like stuff like this" he said smirking coming towards me in a predatory way.

"You learn new things every day." I shrugged, taking a step back.

"That's true, baby doll" he said taking another step towards me.

"What are you doing" I asked curiously moving backwards again.

"What does it look like I'm doing baby doll?" he said taking another step towards me.

"Stop calling me that! I am not your baby doll!" I said angrily my back hitting the bookshelf behind me.

"Is that so?" Parker said his eyes narrowing and a mischievous grin on his face.

"Yeah" I stammered.

"Hmm" His face was millimeters from mine, breath fanning his face and his burning eyes raked through my face.

"I think i'll stick with baby doll." He said with a wink, he abruptly stepped back and was gone.

Watching him leave I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding and made my way to checkout my books.

******

"Hey, Cupcake" Liam said opening the door for me and pressing a kiss onto my forehead.

"Hey," I said stepping inside immediately going to the guest room. Liam, of course, followed me. 

"You got your homework done?" Liam, asked laying back on the bed.

"Yeah but I just need to edit and revise" I said.

Nodding his head he watched me as I put my backpack on the hook. Unzipping my jacket and pulling the hair tie out of my hair.

"You look cute today" Liam said breaking the silence in the air.

"Thanks." I said, flashing him a smile, I asked "Where's Bry Bry?"

"In the game room." Liam replied.

"He doesn't have homework?" I asked.

"Nope, not that I know of." Liam said.

"Ok, I'm going to go take a shower. I'll get back to you in a bit." I told him.

Nodding his head he gave me another kiss to the forehead and was out the door.

I kept the shower brief, I felt extremely tired for some reason. Wrapping the towel around me body, I exited the bathroom and went in search of my phone, that's what I usually do anyway, after I shower I play games on my phone, except this time my phone wasn't where I usually put it.

I'm so stupid, I must be in the pocket of my jeans.

Immediately I went to get my phone, and there it was, in my jeans.

Tossing it onto the bed, I grabbed some sweats and a plain t-shirt, and put them on.

As I was doing that my phone chimed.

Grabbing the phone and unlocking it I saw I had one new message. From the person I had been waiting for, all these days replied with something so simple, but my brain was going haywire. 

Victoria had texted me:

Bell, I need you.

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What do you think Vic wants? Especially now?

On another note....

HELLO! 

As you can see I updated faster than usual.

Can I get a HALLELUJAH.

No...ok.

Just in case you were wondering, I did not create the summary used for "The Selection by Kiera Cass" I got it from shmoop. 

That's the end of this author note, see you soon!

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Ciao

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