I sighed, this was the price of being a drama queen.
Limmy ! I want to go on the swings ! I turned to see an adorable little girl bound up the hill and towards the playground, giggling a shrieking with delight. I couldn’t help but smile as she ran towards the swing set, her arms flailing. I looked around for someone else- a parent or sibling. Seeing no one there, I frowned, turning back just as she tripped, hitting the ground hard.
Oh no ! i gasped, running over to her, picking up speed as her sobs rang out. I quickly, kneeled down, lifting her slightly so that she was in a sitting position.
Honey, are you okay ? I asked, wiping the dirt off her arms, checking for any scratches or cuts.
Where’s Limmy ? She wailed, standing up. I quickly stood up, looking around once more.
Who’s Limmy ?
M-my uncle ! Where did he go ? She asked, holding onto my leg as she sobbed. My maternal instinct kicked in, and I picked her up, holding her to my side. She wrapped her arms around my neck as she continued to cry.
Lily ! Lily, come back here ! The little girl stopped crying and pushed away from me, causing me to nearly drop her. I set her on the ground as she ran towards another running figure.
Limmy ! She cried out, hugging the guy around his legs. He lifted up the little girl, holding her as I did just moments before.
Never run away again, okay ? He scolded her, holding her close. She nodded, burying her face into his neck. The guy looked up at me, finally giving me a clear view of his face.
Thank y- Bella ? My eyes widened as he stared at me, disbelief covering his face. I looked from Lily to Liam, completely confused.
Limmy ! Swings ! Lily said. Liam quickly put her on the ground, allowing her to run to the swing set, slowing down to make sure she wouldn’t fall again.
Kick you’re legs back and forth like I taught you ! Liam called out as she hopped onto the swing, kicking like a professional.
So… Limmy ? I asked, amusement shining in my eyes. Liam almost smiled back- keyword almost.
I should go… He said, about to walk past me. I panicked and grabbed his arm, forcing him to stop. I felt him stiffen, a hardened expression.
Wait please… I whispered, moving so that I was standing directly in front of him. He frowned and looked down at me.
Bella-
I’m so sorry. I blurted out, grasping onto his hands in an attempt to force him not to leave. I was wasted and I know, I know that’s not an excuse, I rushed out, but I-I’m so sorry ! Liam looked away from me before speaking.
I get it, you didn’t mean what you said. It’s fine, whatever. His voice was cold and emotionless, causing me to flinch back.
Liam, I am so-
Sorry. Yeah, I heard you. He roughly grabbed his arms away, about to side step me. Tears were pricking the corners of my eyes, but I willed them to stay away.
I hate myself for what I did to you. I can’t forgive myself and you shouldn’t either. This is all my fault. My voice cracked at the end, causing me to stare at the ground to let my hair shield me. A warm hand gripped my chin firmly, forcing me to look up at him.
So you remember then. Everything.
Y-yes.
Do you know what I was about to say ? He asked, leaning down so that his face was mere inches away from mine.
I-I don’t know. I whispered, trying to pull away. His grip tightened, not enough to hurt, but enough to let me know I wouldn’t be able to get away.
What do you think I was about to say ?
I don’t know ! I cried out, pushing his hand off my face. He reacted quickly, wrapping his arms around my waist.
You shouldn’t drink. He stated, his eyes searching my face.
It’s pretty safe to say that I’m a stubborn bitch, and I don’t like people telling me what to do.
Why not ? Why do you care so much ? I snapped, placing my hands on his chest, trying to push him away. His grip tightened around me, causing my body to press up against his. His expression was one of : hurt, anger, and pain.
Because I can’t lose you. I dropped my hands and stared at him in shock. He pulled away, taking a couple steps back.
What-
My sister’s friends were wasted and tried to make her drink. She didn’t want to so she left the party to go home, where she got in a car crash and was killed on the spot by a drunken driver. My throat tightened and I took a step forward.
Is Lily…
Her daughter. She was twenty-six when she was killed. Lily is five years old, almost six. He said. I wrapped my arms around his neck, giving him a hug.
You’re an amazing person… Looking out for me and that. I whispered, pulling away slightly to look him in his eyes.
Maybe it was the moment- how right it felt to be in his arms.
I kissed him.
Limmy ? We broke apart, me blushing furiously while Liam grinned as if he had just won the lottery. Lily was standing only two feet away from us, her head tilted to the side in confusion.
Lily-
Can we get ice cream ? She asked excitedly, clapping her hands as and ice cream truck drove up. Liam smiled and grabbed her hand along with mine, leading us to the truck. I grinned and looked up at Liam as he handed the guy the money, laughing as Lily pretty much dunked her face in the ice cream.
I giggled as he turned around, handing me the vanilla cone.
You didn’t-
I wanted to.
3 hours later
I pulled away, breathing heavily.
Thank you for taking me home. I whispered, staring up into his eyes. He grinned and pulled away, walking off the porch.
My pleasure.
Opening the front door and quickly closing it behind me, I touched my lips lightly, enjoying the tingling sensation that was still there.
Bella ? I looked up in shock to see Jess standing in my living room.
Jess ? Oh I’m so sorry for-
I did something bad. Really bad.