Unpredictable.

I woke up to my alarm, bright and early... Or not really consider rehearsal was before the sun rose. As I got up, I pulled my hair into a messy bun, and did light make up. I slipped into yoga pants, and a sweatshirt over my tank top.
Today I was a back up dancer for X-Factor. I was nothing less than excited as I walked in the doors to see the stage being set up. I smiled shyly as cute boys walked by. My smile quickly fell when I heard a familiar voice yelling.
Danielle was fighting with Liam... Again. I had never gotten into a deep conversation with the kid, but he seemed too nice to put up with this. They've been dating for a couple years now, and well... The chemistry was fading out.
"It's over!" Danielle shouted.
Well today is gonna be a ray of sunshine... I thought to myself. I watched Liam's face turn red and his eyes started welling with tears. I rushed over to him and pulled him into a hug as I walked him to a dressing room. Liam cried on my shoulder for a while, but finally pulled away.
"Kat?" he asked, hoarsely.
"Yeah Liam?"
"Thank you." he replied, returning the hug I'd been holding him in for quite the time.
I tightened my grip and replied, "You're welcome."
"I gotta get to rehearsal, I'll check on you before the show, okay?" I asked. He nodded. I slowly let out the hug, and walked to the stage.
I heard Danielle ranting to the rest of the dance group.
"There you are." she spoke, almost sourly.
"Sorry. I had an emergency." I replied, shyly.
Secretly, Dani scared the crap out of me, but I tried not letting it show.
"I got dumped this morning, and still showed up on time." she replied.
"Sorry." I said, in an angry tone.
She got dumped? I clearly heard her say it was over. Twat.

Once rehearsals finished for both Liam and I, I had a few minutes before hair and makeup, so I went to his dressing room. He half smiled.
"Doing better?" I asked.
"Now that you're here, yes." he smiled, coming in for a hug.
His words filled me with happiness, and I smiled as my reply.
"We both have to get to hair and makeup, but text me? I know the feeling, and... I know you may need a friend." I spoke softly, handing him my phone to put in his number.
He smiled, typed, and handed me the phone back.
"Thanks, Kat. And... I'm sorry for crying." he replied.
"Don't be." I smiled, then ran for my room.


Me- Hey
Liam- Hey. How's hair and makeup?
Me- Oh. You know. SO much fun xD
Liam- Tell me about it. They have to put eye makeup on me for once.
Me- Oh :( You just have to look super pretty for your "Kiss You" performance.
Liam- You're pretty enough for both of us. They'll be watching you, I shouldn't even have to show up ;)
Me- Yes. The millions of teen girls, in love with Liam Payne (and the rest of 1D) want to watch me.
Liam- Absolutely. Wanna get food after? Or maybe some coffee?
Me- Deal! :)

I replied quickly to Liam once I heard "Show Time!" from back stage.
Liam- It's a date then.
I smiled stupidly at my phone before turning it off. A date? I want that date... I don't want to be the rebound...

"You did great." I smiled at Liam as we got in his car after the show.
"You made me look great." he smiled.
"Don't flirt with me Payne, you barely know me." I said, trying to put my wall up.
"Flirting? No. Just stating facts, love." he smiled, even blushed a bit.
We finally got to this little cafe about 20 minutes from the venue, and sat in a booth for two. Liam and I talked for hours as if we had known each other for years. He was the easiest person to talk to and trust. Trust wasn't easy for me, but with Liam... It was nothing.
"Hey Liam?" I started, he nodded me to go on. "You called this a date earlier... Tell me I wouldn't be a rebound..." I finished.
Liam's face frowned, and he took a minute, but replied, "I promise you won't be my rebound. I'm nowhere near ready to even attempt a rebound. You are however, my best friend."
I smiled at his response.
"What about the boys?" I asked.
"I never cry in front of them... I cried to you... In all reality, you just know too much now, and if I don't hold you captive as my best friend... I'd have to kill you."
We both paused, then burst into laughter.
"I'd say the same to you." I smiled after finally catching my breath.
"Then it's settled." he smiled.
"What is?"
"We're best friends." Liam replied.

My heart skipped at the thought that Liam Payne, of all people, called me his best friend. I don't know how long it'll last, but hey, I'm not complaining.

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