The Little Things
~Chapter 11~
I jump as I sit on the couch as the front door slams open. "Mom?" I shout, nervous. Then, Liam's face appears and I relax. "Oh, Liam," I sigh. He sits next to me, grabbing my hands tightly. The warmth radiates from his skin and I have the urge to snuggle up close to him. "Was it all true? Everyone you sang in 'Where'd You Go?'" He asks, searching my eyes for an answer before my mouth can produce one. I just nod, words failing me. Liam drops my hands and takes my face instead, bringing it to his, kissing me with too much force before finally becoming gentler. My hands wrap around his neck, keeping his lips on mine. When we finally pull away, I smile up at his face. My smile widens as I see he's smiling too.

"Liam, I don't want to leave," I whimper. I'm leaving for my first tour and I'm beyond terrified of living on a bus and in hotels. And without my boyfriend. Liam Payne. Sigh, I love saying it, even if it's in my head. "You'll be great, don't worry," He brushes hair out of my face and kisses my forehead. "I'm scared," I mumble, leaning into his chest. He rubs my head, "Everything will be fine. Call me whenever, okay?" He says. I nod, hugging him tighter. "You neea go now, love," He mumbles. He kisses my lips before letting me go. I stare at his face for a few seconds before letting go. I grab my carry on bag and get in the big tour bus. Since I'm by myself, Mr. Manson said it'd be okay to have my mom come with me. But only this once. I hold her hand the whole ride, long after I've fallen asleep, listening to One Direction's new album.
I go through my last minute calming stratigies before walking on stage. I look at all the faces in the crowd and smile. But most of the time, I just see Liam. I blink once and they go back to being a million people I've never met before. A million people who paid to see me perform. I shout greetings into the microphone, finding it easy to talk to them. As if we've known eachother for years. Then the band comes out and they start to play, signaling the start of my performance. I sing and dance and laugh and joke for three hours before finally leaving the stage and finding my way to Mom backstage.
"You were perfect," She says, tears in her eyes, hugging my tightly. "Thanks Mom," I say as Mr. Manson hugs me. I grab my phone from my moms bag, and to my surprise, the text I see makes me impossibly happier.
"I've never watched anything so beautiful in my entire life. You exceed the meaning of perfect. I love you. Liam xx" I smile at the phone, missing him already.

I fall asleep quickly, knowing I need all the sleep I can get before my next show. I dream about Liam, about Liam watching my show, and the other guys, what they thought. I wonder if they thought I was as good as Liam did, if Liam is just biased. I dream sweet and happy dreams, content with my life.
I'm shaken awake far to soon by Mom, "C'mon, gotta get ready baby girl," And even though I've never been a morning person.. I can't help but smile, knowing I get to relive last night all over again.
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Hey! So they're dating! What do you guys think?! Last chapter for tonight ! More tomorrow. Love you all so much <3