Give me love like this

Codi's POV
Friday

I didn't sleep all night. Even a few hours is better then none. But I couldn't turn my brain off. I was thinking about everything. How my friends would react about my sudden twitter popularity, my students freaking out about me meeting Liam Payne and him calling me his best friend (they didn't need to know anymore), flying back tomorrow (flights always made me a little anxious), and what I was going to do when I graduated. I wanted to get out of Minnesota, even if it was just for a few years, get my Master's degree,have an adventure. And of course I thought of Liam. Not just him, but Ruth, Nicola, Karen, and Geoff, I really liked them all, I felt bad I didn't say goodbye to all of them.

I text Liam, I figured he was sleeping though when he didn't respond. It was kind of a long shot anyway.

I heard some shuffling from my parents room, I know my mom wouldn't be up yet. I opened the door to their room and knocked quietly. My dad answered right away.

“What are you doing up Cod?” He asked pushing up his glasses, I get my not so perfect vision from him.

“I can't sleep. You?” I ask crossing my arms and leaning against the door frame.

“Same. I called the front desk, a bus leaves at 2:30 for the airport, you want to go? I told your mom, she didn't care, she doesn't want to leave any earlier then she has to.”

“Yeah, I showered last night, I just have to change out of my jammies and I'll be ready. Meet you in the hall in 5?” I ask.

“See you then.” He responds as he closes the door.

I hurry to my suitcase and pull out a pair of yoga pants and a plain long sleeved red shirt. It's still cold in Minneapolis, I want to be a little bit prepared for it. I quick scratch a note to Maggie letter her know the plan and tell her I'll see her at the airport. Grab my bag and meet my dad in the hallway. I can't believe how fast this week went.

We stole some fruit from a display, careful not to let it all fall down and make our way to the front so we wouldn't miss the bus, not like another one isn't coming after this but still.

Once we check in at the airport, go through security, and find our gate we crash. I think the long night has finally gotten to us. My dad breaks the silence after about 20 minutes of just watching people.

“So what's the deal with you and Liam?” He asks looking past me out the windows.

“We're just friends dad.” I reply, it's true, right? That is what we decided.

“Lies. I see how you two were this week. Reminds me of me and your mother, and your sister and Michael.” He states finally looking at me.

“Yeah, well it doesn't matter dad. You and mom, Maggie and Michael don't have a geographical difference like Liam and I do. And I've had this conversation with Liam, his sisters, Karen, Mom, and Maggie all week. Can we just talk about something else, please.” I beg.

“I understand. But let me tell you something, relationships work with sacrifice. I get that he's an international pop star, but did you know that your mom and I almost broke up when her parents moved back to Rio?” He asks.

“No, wait, what?” I ask, I had no idea, they always said they met and the rest was history.

“Yep. You know when we were seniors in college we were already engaged, and her parents decided to move back to Rio. Your Papi missed Brazil, he had lived in the States for so long, and they had decided to raise the kids in the States, since everyone was off at school, and your aunt Luna was working, already graduated, they decided to move. As you know, Luna wanted to move with them, but your mom wanted to as well. We went through a big phase, we didn't know if we were together or not, she didn't know if she wanted to stay or not. I was already accepted into my program to get my Masters and I was on scholarship so I couldn't go with her. This phase lasted months, months of not knowing. Up until your grandparents packed up their house, I thought we were done. Then one day, your mom came to my apartment in tears, I thought it was over but she told me she could never leave me. She loved me too much and she wanted to be with me forever. I asked her a million times if she wanted to stay and you know what she said?”

I was getting teary eyed. All I could do was shake my head "no."

“She told me that our love is stronger then anything she's ever experienced, that if she moved to Rio she would never get over me, that she would never be happy and she couldn't live like that. We were married six months later, and you came a year after that. It was the best thing that had ever happened to me.”

“Thank you for telling this to me dad, but what does this have to do with Liam and I?” I ask, I really have no idea.

“Well, he lives in London. Sometimes love takes sacrifice. I know he can't move here, but you can move there if you want. Your mom and I will always support your decisions. You know that. They need teachers everywhere, and if you want to get your Masters in Ancient Civilizations, being closer to that area will help out. But it's up to you. Only you can decide.” He says as he pats my knee. “Want to find something greasy and bad for us to eat since your mom isn't here?” He smiles at me.

“Now you're talking dad.” I smile back at him and get up in search for food in the terminal.

When we come back to our gate, we notice mom and Maggie have arrived. I take the empty seat next to Maggie. I had been texting Liam while dad and I were eating our breakfast. I knew about the letter.

“I have a letter for you from Liam.” She says as she starts digging in her purse.

“I know, he told me, but keep it for now. He doesn't want me to read it till we're on the plane and if I get it now I'll read it now and I just don't want to deal with it right now.” I state. It is the truth. I get that letter I'll read it now and do something crazy stupid probably.

“Ok, if that's what you want.” She stops digging into her purse and looks at me. “But I'm giving it to you as soon as we start boarding. It's burning a hole in my purse.”

“Fine.” I reply. I don't mean to be short but I'm tired, and really tired of dealing with these emotions really.

After we board the plane, as promised, I already have Liam's letter in my hand, Maggie told me it was burning a hole in her purse, she couldn't wait to get rid of it.

Its in my hand. I'm dying to know what it says but I wait until I get seated, stow my bag, “listen” to the flight attendant make her speech, and our flight takes off. I finally summon up the courage to open the hotel stationary envelope. Maggie is already asleep, thankful for that or she'd be reading over my shoulder.

Codi,

I can't sleep. I'm hoping you are sleeping as I write this. I just wanted to tell you that this has been one of the best weeks of my life. And I'm not joking. You might think I'm not serious because I've met famous people, played almost all over the world, and even had books written about me but something about you is so different. I just don't know what to do about it.

I know that right now we can't be together, but I have my fingers crossed that one day, we will be. The rest of this holiday is going to suck without you. Ruth and Nicola can't build sandcastles as well as you can. :)

I know this letter is random, I'm trying to get it all out but I just don't now how to. I know if you were in front of me then I wouldn't be able to say any of this, you are very good at making me nervous and distracting me with your beauty, intelligence, and humor. You really are perfect. I will see you again. And again. And again. Don't let this distance thing get in the way of us.

Things will probably come between us, other then the distance. Rumors will fly, people will pull us apart, but we will come together in the end. We probably wont be together tomorrow, or maybe even next year, but one day Codi, you will be mine, and I will be yours. If you can't say it in a letter, then you'll never be able to say it. I'll always be yours. No matter what.

Always and forever.

Love,

Liam.

I have tears in my eyes. I fold the letter back up and press it to my chest as I look out over the ocean as the sun comes up. I'm in love with Liam Payne.

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