The Unknown - ON HIATUS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Chapter Eleven: The Pressure is On

"Oh hey Liam, uh h-how's it going," I mentally cursed myself for stumbling.

"Fine, I was just looking for you actually. I have something I've been meaning to say to you," he says looking in my eyes.

"Really, so do I. What is it?" I asked in a daze as I looked in his beautiful orbs of swirling blues with some greens mixed in, pulling me in under his trance, like a spell.

"I wanted to know if you..."

       It felt like the whole world stopped and it was just me and him in that busy hallway. No one else to bother us or ruin the moment. This was exactly what I could have ever wanted and it's actually going to happen. Liam Steele is about to ask me on a date and I couldn't be more ecstatic.

"Mmmhmm, go on" I said dreamily.

"Wanted to..."

"Yeah?"

"Help me finish some math homework?" 

"Yeah of course, I'd love to-wait what did you just say?" I say finally breaking out of my little reverie.

"I asked if you wanted to help me with some of my math homework, you know since you're really good in that subject and I'm just not," he said laughing a little bit after, awkwardly and blushing ever so slightly.

"Oh- y-yeah I guess I could help you umm would you want to meet at my place or?" I asked even though all my hopes and dreams had just been swatted down like a pesky gnat. Even in the place of total distress, I still couldn't help but say yes even though I feel like locking myself in my room and never coming out. I guess that's just the type of person I am. It's truly a blessing and a curse all at the same time.

"Yeah sounds good, I'll text you the details and you can tell me where you live."

"Sure, yeah uh so I've gotta go. I'll see you then. Bye." I said without much enthusiasm and hurriedly left the premises.

Liam's POV- 

        What was I thinking? Jeez I seriously wish I could just go back in time and forget that ever happened. That was supposed to be the moment I confessed my feelings to Brooke like I've wanted to for years, but no. I had to go and be a big wuss infront of her. I had this moment planned and I was looking for her like crazy, when suddenly she was just right there and I felt so unprepared.  I could have said it all right then and there, but for some reason the words just wouldn't come out of my mouth no matter how much I tried to force it. I ended up making some lame excuse about homework just so I could still see her. I swear when I told her I saw some ounce of disappointment in her chocolaty eyes and it gave me some hope that maybe, just maybe she might actually like me back. I just hope when I next see her I can get the words out of my mouth properly.  Before it too it's late.

     I continued to think about Brooke for a few more minutes until my phone rang. I was still at the school so I quickly ran into an abandoned janitor's closet and opened the call. Dad. Great.

"Hello father"

"Liam have you done what I've asked of you?" he asks in his thick British accent.

"I'm working on it. You gotta remember I still need to get close to her before I go and start blabbing my mouth to her. She needs to feel safe and secure, remember?"

"Yes I remember, but do you remember that if anything happens to that girl were all screwed, right? Not just us, but all of Wellbourne got that?" No pressure.

"Yes I understand I'll try a little harder," I said feeling stressed as I ran a hand through my hair.

"Just keep an eye on her. You know, make sure she doesn't get into any trouble. OK Liam?"He said more comfortingly.

"Yeah got it dad"

"Alright well talk to you soon and be careful Liam. Remember I love you"

"I will and I love you too," I said as I ended the call.

    I stared at my phone for a few minutes in that closet, even though the air had a dusty tinge to it. I didn't mind because I was so lost in my own world, just thinking about everything. My dad. My job. My life. Brooke. I sighed. Brooke. It always comes back to her, now doesn't it. I turn my phone back on and bring up her contact. I send a quick message saying to meet at her place tomorrow after school. All I hope for now is that she'll like me back, regardless of what she doesn't know. I know it makes me selfish because I know she would do so much better without me, but I can't just let her go. I just hope she says yes.