Always & Forever (A Niall Horan Love Story)

7. Secrets

I. Am. Pumped~!

Cliffie. Watchout! :P

Ummmm... yeshhshshs. That's all, my loverlies! :)

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 Updated as of 10-19-12 

Chapter 7- Secrets

            There were cheers and breaths of 'thank yous' to God for waking little Bethany up. Lizzy promised that we all could visit her sister right after work tomorrow. "Okay. So to celebrate, Mawmaw and I bought pizza and drinks. Help yourselves!" She ushered the company into her kitchen and came back to meet me. 

            "I've really gotta get going, Lizzy. I have to work tomorrow," I explained. 

            "Well, I’ll be at the hospital all day. My sister needs me." Lizzy grinned. I knew that she was overjoyed at her sister's miraculous recovery. "And that's a little important right now."

            "I understand." I ran a hand through my hair and started for the front door. My mom would be here in a few minutes to pick me up. I looked behind me and saw Lizzy following, her eyes trailing around.

            Lizzy exited the house with me. The air outside was refreshing; spring had taken its toll on the trees and flowers, allowing for a beautiful arrangement of pinks and yellows from Lizzy's trees. Even in the evening darkness, her front yard seemed breathtaking from the porch. Her Grandpa's somewhat unfamiliar voice flooded from the kitchen; he was expressing his clear excitement at The Lord waking up his daughter. I smiled, clearly thankful for His blessing. 

            "Leah!" Lizzy hissed playfully. "Why are you clamming up now?"

            I blinked at her. "What? I'm sorry. I'm just..." The happy tears threatened my eyes again. "I'm just really happy she's okay."

            "I asked you a question, girl!" Lizzy ranted. She had apparently asked me something of dire importance. It reminded me of my ignorance at Josh’s questions earlier today. I internally scolded myself for thinking about him yet again.

            "You did." It was a statement rather than a question. "I'm sorry. I missed it."

            "Wake up! How'd the date with Josh go? You know, other than me... You know, interrupting?" Thanks, Lizzy, for helping me forget about him for a while, I thought sarcastically. ‘Preciate it.

            Despite my annoyance, I laughed. "Yeah, it was great up until that. I'm not sure what he wants yet."

            Lizzy snorted, a look of sheer contempt glossing her features. "What's that supposed to mean?"

            How could she not get what I was saying? "I mean..." I began, dragging my words out. "I mean... I mean..." I stuttered, trying to find the words to describe Josh and failing. It wasn't that I would be bad mouthing him; it was just the simple fact that Lizzy might take things the wrong way… that was what prevented me from speaking.

            "On with it, woman!"

            We both broke out into friendly laughter. "I mean that I'm not sure what this guy wants from me... A relationship, or just... Well, I just don't want him to think I'm 'that kinda girl'. Cause I'm not."

            "Ooooooh." Lizzy paused thoughtfully. "I get it."

            I just nodded, glad I didn’t have to explain myself. “What about you? You got anyone special?” I nudged Lizzy with my elbow.