Chapter 4-TMA

Chapter 4: Liam Payne

 

Anger was flooding through my veins. My mouth tasted like metallic, like blood. “Get away from her.” I growled. The man smirked. “Nah, this one’s a keeper.” Marie whimpered, as he slid his hand down her sides and gripped her hips. I clenched my jaw and stared at him. “Liam…” Flashbacks swarmed through my mind, until it settled on the first time I met her. “Hi.”

 

My eyes snapped opened, adjusting to the darkness that was surrounding my room. I patted my mattress, looking for my phone to check the time. 6:15. I sighed and started getting up. Why not get up now? I would have to get up in fifteen minutes anyways, along with the constant pounding of my moms’ hand colliding with the door. I pushed the covers off my body, swung my legs out, and sighed. I walked over to my dresser and grabbed some simple clothing for the day. I flopped them over my forearm and lazily sashayed to the bathroom. I pulled off my sweatpants and boxers. I adjusted the water temperature until I was satisfied, before getting in.
 

I slipped on my clothing for the day, grabbed my phone, and then retreated downstairs. Dad was sitting at the counter, flipping through the newspaper. “Morning.” He grumbled. I nodded back, and got myself a bowl of cereal. “I’m taking you to school and then going back to bed. I have to go to Aunt Jakie’s house. She’s not feeling well.” I touched his shoulder in comforting way. Dad and Aunt Jakie have always been close. They were like, best friends, and also, siblings. Whenever Jakie needed something, Dad was always there. I finished eating my Coco Puffs, and set it in the sink.

 

“Thanks for the ride.” I stepped out of the car, and swung my backpack over my shoulder. I began walking towards the school, until I felt something hit the side of my head. It was freezing cold. I could feel the anger start to formulate in the pit of my stomach. I balled my fists up and turned to the victim. He looked to be a year younger, and also freighted. Good. I noticed that everyone around me had stopped what they were doing. They were weary of my next actions. I heard a car door slam, and a sweet voice say, ‘I love you Mom.’ My mind processed the voice, and it soon came to the exact one from yesterday. Marie. A smile began to tug at the ends of my lips. “It’s alright bud, just be cautions of the others around you.” I said. The kid nodded and went back to playing. I turned around, almost bumping into person I wanted to see. “Hi.” I said. A light tint of red appeared on her cheeks. “Can I walk you to class?” I asked softly. She demurred a nod.

 

“So, what’s your favorite color?” I asked, while opening the door. “B-Blue.” She said shakily. “Great color. Mine’s green.” She looked over at me, green emeralds wide, with that same tint of red engulfing her cheeks. A comfortable silence over took us as we made it to Mr. Browns’ classroom. “Alright, we’re here.” I smiled at her, and ushered her to go in. A few people were watching us, and giving me ‘the look’. I just shrugged it off.

 

“Y-you’re so pa-pa-thetic.” I frowned, wondering what was going on. I set my books in my locker and shut it. Around the corner, there was girl. She was beautiful. She had smooth skin, gorgeous red hair, and big blue eyes. “You’ll never amount to anything. Especially with that stutter.“ I couldn’t quite see the person she was talking to, until I stepped fully out into view. My eyes widened. I could feel the anger start to boil in my stomach again. “You don’t deserve to talk to Li- Liam!” She shrieked. My eyes narrowed. She skipped over to me, and clenched onto my arm. I shifted my gaze down to Marie, who was shaking and crying lightly on the floor. My fists balled up. I ripped my arm away from her. “Go away.” I snapped. She looked hurt, but substituted it with a laugh. “Oh, you’re so funny.” My breath caught in my throat. “I said, go the F**K AWAY!” She jumped back, and ran away. My breathing was still heavy, as I knelt down beside Marie. “Come here.” I opened my arms. She lifted her head out of her hands and turned to me.  I watched her intently as she slowly shuffled towards me. She cried softly on my shoulder. “Don’t worry babe. They won’t bother you ever again.” I meant every word I had said.

 

We were the first to class, since we left before the bell even rang. Ms. Jones’ was there, grading projects some students did for extra credit. “Oh, hey guys. Today is going to be a bit different. I’m going to be saying random words, and everybody’s going to draw what they see in their mind. Easy enough right?”  We took our seats and got everything out. I sat in my regular seat, giving Marie a little space. The bell rang finally, and a flood of students came in. Ms. Jones explained what today’s objectives were and we got to work. During the middle of the period, I heard a chair slide across the floor. I was too focused on my paper to see who it was. I figured it out when the scent of cherries swarmed the air. I smiled and just kept working on my homework.

:)  So Cuteee