Belle Fawn
I stared down at my half eaten food that I had really lost my appetite for. I had been listening to my dad and Liam talk about business until I caught Gracie's green eyes. It was just in time as she flung a piece of peas at my forehead. I couldn't help but, laugh at the action which inevitably caused her to laugh. My mother though caught the whole thing and gave Gracie a glare from beside her.
"Gracie, you're an adult you shouldn't be playing with your food." she scolded her pointedly and Gracie as always was snapping back just as hard.
"And Belle's an adult you shouldn't still be controlling her life." she smiled like she didn't just completely tell my mother off in front of Liam.
I sat there with raised eyebrows and no movement, too in shock, "Gracie.." I trailed off not even sure what to say at this point.
"You shouldn't be talking to Linda like that in our own home Gracie." My dad grounded out with shame on his face, "Are you just going to allow your friend to speak to your mother that way Belle?" he questioned me with expectantly.
Oh god, I hated when they pulled this card it was definitely there go to. In my eyes it took two to tango. My leg was bouncing up and down out of anxiousness. And Gracie looked at me with raised eyebrows almost as if to tell me 'I told you so'. No matter what though I always ended up in the middle of them.
I coughed awkwardly, "Um, dad there always like this you know that." I muttered, eyeing my plate that I suddenly wished I didn't eat in fear it might come up.
In all honesty I was embarrassed by the whole thing. Just knowing Liam was here to witness one of the many arguments between my parents and Gracie. Was enough to make me want to again dig my grave early.
"So it's okay for her to disrespect me?" My mother questioned, leaving me in a very tight space here.
"I didn't say that I just-"
"Fuck it, I'm out." Gracie pipped up as she stood up from her seat, her chair scrapping against the wood floor.
I finally looked up upon her voice and was met with her disappointed eyes locked with mine, "I'll see you at home."
My eyes were wide with concern now, "Gracie." I stood up as she turned around to leave.
"Belle sit, we're having dinner you'll see her at your apartment." My dad spoke calmly which made me want to tear my hair out.
Did they not see what just happened, how could they be so set in their ways? When I turned around Liam was sat with a watchful face. He didn't seem to say a word through all of that just watching, observing. If only I knew what he was thinking right now, probably how much of a golden child I am. I'd certainly hope not I'd hated that label all my life but, it's what I've come to be.
With a sigh I went back to my chair and sat back down, "See this is why I say to leave that girl alone she's nothing but, bad fortune." My mom suddenly spoke in a snobby tone, continuing to eat peacefully.
"I agree, so sorry about that Liam she can be quite disrespectful." Now it was my dad's turn to speak down on Gracie.
Liam cleared his throat, "It's no problem." hearing his voice sent butterflies in my stomach and weirdly calmed me.
"We didn't know Belle would invite her troublemaker over." Mom insulted Gracie once again and I wasn't going to listen to it.
"Okay." I stood up shifting my eyes over to my mom, "I'm not feeling too well so I think I'll catch a cab." By now I was already walking to the kitchen door calling out behind me, "Thanks for dinner."
"Belle." I heard her call me in an urgent tone but I was already letting the kitchen door slam behind me.
I briskly walked away feeling a slight headache coming on. Once I reached the front door I opened it and let that one slam behind me as well. Before I started allowing the fresh air to invade my nostrils. I sighed in content afterwards when wind blew onto my skin.
This dinner could not have went any worse.
Gracie is probably mad at me for thinking I chose my parents over her which I didn't I just got stuck. I'd never choose anyone over her. My parents are probably going to talk my ear off about how much there disappointed in me for walking out at dinner like that and for bringing Gracie. Liam, gosh what does he think? he's probably laughing to himself about how much of a mess that was. When I walked down the few steps my wrist was grabbed and I was turned around to be met with the devil himself.
Handsome devil at least.
"Forget to say goodbye?" he questioned, tilting his head with a smirk tugging at his lips, the front porch light reflecting light onto him making him look so perfect.
I noticed he was still holding my wrist and nerves filled my stomach, "Um bye." I muttered, making a quick move to go.
As I did he gripped my wrist more firmly, "Wait." The simple word sent my whole body into shivers at the command behind it, "I'm driving you home." he stated more than asked.
Yeah no, last time it was so intense and suffocating I couldn't go through that again.
I shook my head no, "Oh that's okay I'll just.." I trailed off as his eyes narrowed slightly and I stopped talking feeling his thumb stroke the inside of my wrist.
My breathing slowed from the contact and his eyes met mine with his alluring gaze, "I don't want you in a car with some random guy."
Out of habit I bit my lip and my heart warmed up at the thought of him caring for my safety. But, he couldn't he was probably just being nice, he's my dad's friend after all. He was also just my boss and that would be weird, right?
"Okay." I whispered, giving into something that seemed irrefutable.
After that he released my wrist and started to walk to his car and I once again followed him like a lost puppy. Once we were sat in the car he backed out and I tried not to but, I stared. A lot, Liam was really really attractive it was kind of unfair. Seeing him drive had to be one of the most perfect sights besides him working. Okay I better look away before he catches me, I turned my head to look out of the window now.
"How long have you been friend's with Gracie?" his question, caused me to look back over to him.
I was hoping he wouldn't bring up anything about dinner but that seemed inevitable, "Almost three years."
"She goes to the same college as you?" he glanced over to me quickly before back to the road.
"Yeah when I go back it'll be my last year but, she still has two more." I pushed some hair behind my ear thinking of how my last year of college would be like for me.
Liam hummed in response and the car started rolling to a stop at a bright red light, "Your parents don't seem to like her very much." I looked down at my hands in my lap at his words.
"Yeah sorry you had to be around for all of that." I managed to say glancing up at him to see him connect his eyes with mine.
The way he looked at me sent heat to my cheeks, especially when his tongue darted out to run over his bottom lip, "That's alright." he rolled his lip into his mouth, biting the flesh before letting go and focusing back on the road.
After that the rest of the car ride was silent until we got to my apartment. Not going to lie I stole a couple glances at him but, I couldn't help myself. Liam pulled up in front of my apartment and I looked at him for a moment.
"Thank you for the ride." I said above a whisper turning to face him.
"No problem." he replied, staring forward until he turned his head to meet my eyes, "I'll see you tomorrow, yeah?" he questioned.
I nodded my head with a smile watching his eyes grow a shade darker and in a quick motion. Liam brought his hand up to grip my jaw firmly and my lips parted at the sudden action. My heart rate increasing at the mere fact that he's touching me.
"I need a verbal response from you, do you understand me?" he spoke in a demanding tone, his voice octaves deeper than ever.
The grip he had on my jaw sent a wave of butterflies in my stomach, this was different. I was so confused, what is he doing? My mouth ran dry and I couldn't find any words, all I could do was stare at him dumbly. As my breathes came out in slow pants, his grip softened. I felt my stomach twist even more with nerves plus excitement at his touch.
"Yes." I heard myself breathe and his eyes narrowed slightly before he slowly released my jaw.
I have no idea what just happened and it appears he doesn't either. The way his expression turned lost and angry the next made me feel like he was frustrated. Did I make him frustrated, I should get out of his car now.
"Goodnight." I muttered to him, opening my door to get out.
Not even once looking back, I walked up the stairs to my door. Using my key to unlock the door and jetting inside. I leaned against it as soon as I shut it and placed my hand on my chest trying to control my rapid heart beat.
"Woah, your face is flushed dude." I looked up and met Gracie's eyes, "I take it my plan worked." she smiled mischievously, crossing her arms.
I was baffled by her sudden statement and I tried to talk but no words would come out.
"I knew if I left there was a fifty fifty chance he'd give you a ride and he did, didn't he?" she asked and my eyes widen.
"S-so your not mad at me?" I asked breathlessly.
"What no never, I just had to play the part so my best friend could get some dick." If possible my eyes widen even more at her statement and I pushed myself from the door, "So tell me what the hell happened that had you looking like two tomatoes fucked and had a baby."
I groaned, basically running upstairs past her standing figure, "Not saying." I yelled, on my way up.
She was right on my trail though before she could reach me I slammed my door shut behind me and locked it in a hurry. Gracie will certainly be the death of me.
Especially Liam Black.
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Hey everyone, I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Things are now starting to spice up a bit between Belle and Liam. More and spicer is definitely still to come.
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