It had been two weeks since Mitchell had taken me from my own home, and I was doing much better than I thought I would have been. Though, Liam had been acting strange ever since he got me back. He barely ever touched me.

Not sexually touching (God knows there’s been no more of that), but just… physical contact in general. He wouldn’t even hold my hand while we would watch movies on the couch. Quin’s even began to notice when her and Niall would come over. Thanks to Liam, they were now… I don’t even know what they were. ‘Fooling around’ would be the most appropriate term in their situation, I suppose.

“Why don’t we go to the park?” Niall suggested one day when we were all at Liam’s for lunch. “I heard the fair’s there this weekend.”

“Sounds fun.” I chimed in, looking over at Liam. “We should go.” I encouraged.

“I don’t know, man. Do you really want to expose these two to the crazy part of not being able to go out in public?” Liam shrugged. “I don’t want Melody to get hurt.”

“Melody’s right here and she can take care of herself.” I rolled my eyes.

“Let’s go!” Quin piped up. “It could be fun!”

“Do you want to go?” Liam asked me and nodded with a smile on my face.

“I’ve never been to a fair. It could be fun.”

~*~

I was wrong. Very, very wrong. The second we got out of the car, all four of us were mobbed by the paparazzi. I had never seen so many flashes of light in my life. Liam reached out for my hand, intertwining our fingers. “Are you sure you want to do this?” He said in my ear. I nodded and he squeezed my hand in encouragement. “Alright. Just stay close to me.” I wrapped my free arm around his arm and stayed as close as I possibly could to him. “Keep your head down.” Liam said, kissing the top of my head as we walked to the entrance of the park. I did as ordered and kept by Liam’s side as he pulled me alongside him, trying to keep me as safe as he could manage. As soon as we were in the gates, Liam pulled me off to the side.

“What?” I asked as he smiled down at me.

“You did good.” He praised and kissed the top of my head. “Most girls would have freaked a bit.”

“There was inner freaking.” I giggled as Niall and Quin walked over to us with their arms interlocked.

“That was so much fun!” Quin said as she unhooked her arm from Niall’s. A flash of disappointment moved over his face, but was gone as quickly as it came. “Come on! Let’s ride some rides!” Quin grabbed my hand and pulled me away from Liam. “I’ll bring her back!” I laughed as I was dragged halfway across the park to the Ferris wheel. “Is everything okay with you and Liam?” How did I know that’s what she was going to ask?

“Yeah,” I shrugged. “Why do you ask?”

“I don’t know… you guys just seem on edge about something. Did you two have a fight?”

“Two weeks ago.” I rolled my eyes. “I thought we were past it, but I guess not. It was just a simple misunderstanding on my part.” I saw the look on her face. “I’m not blaming myself, Quin. I just walked in on the wrong part of a conversation and thought he was going to break up with me. I got over emotional and he explained everything. Honest to God, a misunderstanding on my part.”

“Liam leave you? He would much rather break his own two legs.” I nodded as we got in line. Quin pulled out her mobile and opened her Twitter app.

“Twitter.” I rolled my eyes. Twitter had never appealed to me. I just never felt the need to tell the world what I was doing in one-hundred and forty characters (or less).

“You should get one. Liam’s got one.” I rolled me eyes.

“Just because he has one doesn’t mean I’m going to get one.”

“But he tweets about you a lot.”

“What?” I took the mobile from her and noticed that my name was in almost every other tweet on his feed.

“Give me my cell back.” Quin said and snatched the device from my hand. “Well, Sugarscape definitely seems to like you.”

“What’s a Sugarscape?” I asked, looking over her shoulder.

“It’s a gossip article.” She said and pulled up an article on her phone. “Read it.”

JUST WHEN WE THOUGHT MELODY WAS AN IMAGINARYFRIEND, THE PAYNIS FILLS OUR LITTLE HEART WITH JOY ONCE AGAIN

Hold onto your knickers ladies, Mr. Paynis is off the market once again!

Not that we haven’t known about this for, like, weeks or anything due to the incredible amount of times we’ve come across the name “Melody” on Liam’s twitter profile or anything. Seeing as pictures of the lovely couple just happened to show up on our Twitter timeline and we took the liberty of looking at the gorgeous gal.

Below was a picture of Liam and I walking into the park with our hands interlocked and smiles on both of our faces.

And we mean gorgeous. Can you share her, Liam!?

Back on topic; the two were spotted headed into a park where a huge fair is being held, and we’re currently forming a prayer circle that she leaves with a giant stuffed animal that the Paynis has won for her because that’d just be totes adorbs.

What do you think of Liam’s new ‘boo thang’? Let us know in the comments!

I shook my head and handed the device back to Quin. “See? You’re gonna be liked, I can tell.” I sighed as we finally reached the front of the line.

“Just because one article said that they like me doesn’t mean everyone will.” I shrugged. I didn’t really care if anyone liked me. It’s not like I could see if they did or not. I knew not everyone would like me, especially since I’m now dating someone in the spotlight. He was sure to have thousands, if not millions, of girls who claimed they were in love with him and would bite off the head of any girl he dated before they got a chance in a heartbeat.

“The comments on the article are pretty nice, too.” Quin said as we got into the seat and were slowly raised off the ground. “People like you and you’re just gonna have to get used to it.” I rolled my eyes and tried to enjoy the rest of the ride.

The rest of the night was filled with girl stopping Liam and Niall to ask for picture and autographs and loads of funnel cakes. By the end of the night, we had ridden as many rides as possible, nearly gotten sick due to the incredible amount of sugar we had consumed, and I left with a giant stuffed bear and a huge sock monkey, both which Liam had won me. “That was a lot more fun that I thought it would be.” Liam said as he casually draped his free arm (the other currently carrying the giant stuffed bear) over my shoulders as we walked back to his and Niall’s cars. I silently nodded in agreement as I hugged the huge green sock monkey as tightly as I could.

“I’m glad I suggested this.” Niall smiled proudly and Quin leaned over and whispered something in his ear. “We’re gonna head back to my place. I’ll see you two later.” I chuckled as they practically ran the rest of the way to his car. Quin gave me a thumbs up before they drove off.

The paparazzi weren’t as pushy as they were before since it was late and there weren’t as many, but there were definitely just as many flashes as before. I wasn’t sure how they managed that. But it made it easier to get back to Liam’s car than I thought it would.

“Thanks for tonight.” I smiled as he pulled out of the parking lot and moved in the direction of his house. “I had a lot of fun.”

“Me too.” Liam smiled and gently placed his hand on my knee. I sighed and looked out the window as he drove the ten minute journey.

~*~

We went to Liam’s since Quin was with Niall and he still wasn’t okay with me being home alone. As Liam flipped on lights I found my way to the couch in the dark. Or I tried to find my way, but I actually ended up tripping over something as the lights came on. Liam rushed over catching my arm and pulling me to my feet.

“Are you okay?” He asked clearly trying to fight laughter. I nodded and he immediately let go. “Why didn’t you just wait until the lights were on?” Because you were being a dick. I thought to myself while shrugging my shoulders and slumping down on the couch. Liam plopped down as well leaving plenty of space between. Seriously, a sumo wrestler could have sat there. “Let’s see what’s on the tele.” He murmured while picking up the remote.

“I’m cold.” I said as I attempted to move closer to him. He stood faster than lightening murmuring something about finding me a blanket. My eyes rolled as he left the room. Seconds later he was back with a throw blanket I swear he knitted, because I had never seen it before. He handed it to me and took a seat in the chair AWAY from me. “Thanks.” My voice was laced with attitude that he either didn’t notice or chose to ignore.

An hour later Liam and I were literally sitting in silence as he watched a sports match and I sat curled underneath the blanket. We had hardly spoken and of course the perfect opportunity for some much needed cuddling was being passed up on. Eventually I got tired of the silence and stood.

“I’m going to lay down.” I grumbled walking out of the living room when a thought occurred to me. Turning around I walked back to Liam.

“Forget something?” He asked looking up at me. I stood at the side of the chair.

“Just a good night kiss.” I shrugged casually and bent down expectantly. When I saw that he was moving forwards, I closed my eyes. I was seriously disappointed when the familiar soft lips touched my cheek. A loud groan escaped my lips. “Really?” I growled.

“What?” Liam looked at me with a dumbfounded expression.

My arms folded across my chest. “What was that?”

“A kiss good night.”

“Yeah maybe for your grandma!” I threw my hands in the air and stormed out of the living room. Heavy steps could be heard as Liam called after me.

“Babe wait,” he stuck his foot in the bedroom door keeping me from shutting it in his face. “I don’t understand. Why are you upset?”

“Are you seriously asking me that?” I spat turning to look out of the window. Looking at his unbelievable handsome face made me weak.

“I… I don’t… Melody please.” He was nearly begging.

Turning back to look at him I sighed. “Why won’t you touch!?” I demanded looking him dead in the eyes. It was quiet. Liam looked like a deer caught in headlights before a heavy sigh left his lips and he ran a hand over his chin.

“Melody I love you.” He began and I shook my head.

“You have a funny way of showing it.”

“I don’t want to hurt you.”

“How can you hurt me by holding my hand? I’m not made of glass. I’m not fragile Liam, gosh.”

“I know that,” Liam rolled his eyes as if my words made no sense. It was his behavior that didn’t make sense. “I just don’t want force you into anything.”

“You can’t force me into anything that I want to do.” I told him as I took a step forward. He stepped back and I groaned in frustration. “You’re acting like I’m trying to stab you or something.”

Liam cocked his head with a blank expression. “Mel…”

“I shouldn’t have to argue with my boyfriend just to get a kiss goodnight or even a hug for that matter.” My head continued to shake. “You know what, whatever, I’m not going to make you do something you don’t want to do. It’s clear you’re just not attracted to damaged goods.” I moved past him trying to leave.

Liam caught my wrist, “You’re not damaged goods Melody.” He said as he spun me around to face him. “You’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen and I can’t begin to understand why you would want to be with me. I love you.”

“I love you,” my voice was softer. “But you have to stop treating me like… Like…” I couldn’t think the right word. “You can’t treat me like-” Liam pressed his lips against mine making me instantly melt in his arms. Man I had missed this feeling. My arms snaked around his neck and his wrapped around my waist. The kiss was heated from the start. We both had missed each other.

My fingers combed through his growing hair as his lips moved to my neck. I pressed my body against his causing him to step back while keeping a hold of me. Our lips reconnected as Liam continued to walk backwards. My mind registered that we were falling when we landed on the plush bed. I was straddling his waist and smirked as I pulled away long enough to pull my shirt over my head. Liam’s eyes darkened as he took in the fact that my black lace bra was now exposed. My hands slid underneath his shirt wanting him to take it off.

“Someone’s feeling eager,” Liam joked as he sat up to pull the shirt off.

“Just a little,” I mumbled pushing his back onto the bed by his shoulders and kissing him. My lips moved from his lips to his neck and down his chest. Liam sucked in a breath as I fumbled with his pants.

“M-Mel…” He stuttered.

“Shh…” I shook my head. Quin may have told me not to do this again, but based on her stories, she and Niall were doing far worse.

“Shit,” Liam hissed after his pants and briefs hit the floor. His palms were pressing down on the bed. A string of words left his lips. My name was in the mix. Without warning he pulled me away flipping our positions so that I was laying on the bed. One of his hands went to my back skillfully unhooking my bra as the other slipped into my pants. I bit my lip as he palmed over the sensitive area.

“Liam,” I moaned. He chuckled sliding the jeans down my legs leaving me in my panties. His fingers skimmed over me as his lips moved to my neck. He pushed aside the thin material causing me to hiss. Boy oh boy had I missed this feeling. Yet it wasn’t enough. I wanted to be closer to him. I wanted to feel him. To actually feel him. “Liam please,” I begged as his lips found mine effectively shushing me. He blindly reached over to his night table pulling out a condom. He pulled away looking down at me.

“Are you sure you want to do this?” He asked holding the foil packet in his hand with an unsure expression. I nodded. “I need to hear you say it babe.”

“I want to,” I breathed finding that this was the first time those words left my mouth in this situation. Liam sighed slowly opening the packet. His eyes stayed on mine. There was a burning desire in them that I’m sure was in mine as well. My legs were parted and my body waited. He took in a deep breath aligning himself. His hands held my hips holding me in place as he suddenly pushed into me. I gasped as my eyes rolled back. Liam gave me time to get use to the feeling. When my eyes opened he was smiling down at me. “What?” I asked cocking my head.

“You’re so beautiful.” He spoke softly before making the first move. He went at a slow and steady pace that gradually increased as time went by and we explored each other. My back arched off the bed and my nails clawed his back. “Shit, shit, shit.” Liam repeated as he quickened his thrusts and slid his hands up my body. His name was moaned from my lips as my eyes closed and my head rolled back. This was indescribable. We just seemed to fit each other. He was tentative. After reaching his high he gave hard thrusts making sure I reached mine as well. His body sagged onto the bed beside me as he pulled me into his arms. There was a goofy smile on both of our lips.

“I seriously love you.” I panted. Liam chuckled kissing my forehead and pulling down the covers. With our naked bodies glistening with sweat we fell asleep in each other’s arms. A smile on both of our faces.

Notes

Yay! New Chapter! Please let me know what you think!
Lots of love!
Xx
Katie