-Sam

Shelving books isn't the ideal thing to be doing on a Friday night, but if i don't work tonight i won't have a job tomorrow. I've taken so many days off dealing with Harry and going places i barely have any money.

"Alright Sam my dear, I'm heading out and ill see you in the morning." Tom waved and headed for the door.

"Wait! Tom, who's locking up?" Tom laughed, "I'm sorry, Liam will be in any minute and he'll be locking up with you."

"Okay, is he new?"

"Yes, very sweet boy too, he's been here for about two or three weeks now."

"Okay, have a safe trip home!"

"You too." With that Tom walked out the door and moments later the bell went off signaling the door opening.

I walk to the front of the store speaking, "Hello, my name is Sam, can i help you find anything tonight?"

As i round the corner i see Liam standing by the register putting his name tag on.

He looks at me a nods his head, "Sam."

"I-i-i Liam? What. You? You are Liam?" When Tom said the new person was Liam i never put two and two together and realized he was talking about the Liam Payne.

He laughed and patted his chest, "I'm pretty sure my name is Liam. Surprised?"

"If i said a little bit it would be an understatement i believe."

He let out a slight couch and tilted his head,"Yeah, could you do me a favor and not mention it to anyone that i work here?"

"Sure, why not though? It's just a job?" I question curiously.

"Well, to be completely honest. I am the only one out of Harry, Louis, Niall and Zayne that have an actual job. I'm also the only one that is still in school."

"Woah. How do the other boys not know all of this?"

"Every time i leave they think i am going to fuck some bitch or that i'm fighting, or at some bar but most of the time i'm here or studying at the library."

I send a warm hearted smile his way, " Good for you Liam."

"Thanks" His smile makes my own grow wider and i look at the ground to avoid the awkwardness.

"So, It looks like we have a long festive night of book shelving."

I laugh, "I guess so."

---

I yawn as i stand waiting for Liam to unlock the store door, its 7 in the morning and we closed shop at 10:30 last night.

After we closed Liam came over to my house and worked on some of his homework assignments and i did some online work. Long story short Liam stayed the night.

It was strange. The last time Liam was over at my house he raped me and enjoyed it. But that night was long gone and drowned by the drugs i took that night. I was over it and i kind of forgot with everything that has been happening i haven't had time to focus on the past things.

I was at work until 2:00 and then i was going out to lunch with my dad. Or whatever he is to me. I didn't want to go alone, but i didn't think Harry would be up to go with me. I ponder the thought of giving him a call, it couldn't hurt to try.

I walk to the back after ringing up a woman with a little boy.

I find Harry's number and call him. It went to voicemail, i try a few more times and i get nothing. I start to get worried about him, but he could easily be at some sluts house. I let out a breath of air and go back to the front of the store.

"Hey Liam?"

"Yea? I'm over in the 'A' section"

I laugh, "That narrows it down, books or music."

"Music crazy, you wont catch me in the books."

"Sure, sure," I say as I approach him from behind. "So, question."

Liam turns around and smiles, "Shoot."

"Well, i am going to lunch with my dad today, at two or so, and well i was wondering if you would like to come with me?"

"Yeah.- I mean yes i would. Sorry."

"It's fine, and if its an inconvenience to your day you could totally say no."

"It isn't, and besides i would like to meet the man who made this lovely thing standing in front of me."

My cheeks heat up and i smile, "I appreciate it. I really didn't want to go alone."

"Yeah i get it, but why didn't you ask Harry?"

"I called him a few times, but he didn't pick up."

"Ah, i see. Sounds just like Harry."

We laugh at the same time and i look towards the door.

A boy around our age walks in and starts looking around.

I look back to Liam, "Well i better go help."

He nods and turns back to shelving music.

"Hello, my name is Sam, can i help you find anything?"

"I was looking for children's books, like for little girls."

"Okay well those would be over here." I lead him to the corner of the book store and he grabs a few books.

"These will do. Thanks." He smiled at me and i almost had a heart attack.

His smile was perfect. He was also very polite. Polite. Something Harry can't seem to grasp.

Stop.

Not everything can be about Harry i tell myself. I have got to get over him.

I check the boys books out, "Here you go."

"Thanks again and ill see you around sometime right?"

"Definitely."

He waves and walks out the door.

---

After a few more hours of shelving and un-packing new things me and Liam are ready to go.

We head to my house so we can freshen up before we go to see the fancy man in the flesh.

"Alright Sam. You ready?"

"Ready as i'll ever be."

Liam closes my front door and we walk to my car, i smile as he closes my door for me and he walks to the passenger side of the car.

I start the car and look at Liam, "Thanks again. Really."

"Anytime. Let's go get 'em tiger."

Notes

thanks for reading
l.b.

** so Liam and Sam are getting close. ** not edited.