Her Unknown World

Chapter 5

What on earth am I think? My mind is completely confused. I know deep down that I can trust Liam, but I also barley know him. Now, we’re walking in the middle of a forest that I, in all honesty, have zero clue where we actually are.

The birds are carrying on with melodious songs as the warm toned leaves fall to start blanketing the forest floor. Everything about this place was beautiful except for the conversation I was about to have with Liam.

The light coming through the trees in front of us gave a hint that there was a clearing up ahead. Walking past the final brush, my suspicions were confirmed, but the clearing itself held a beautiful secret. A crystal clear mountain lake was nestled in the middle of it. I couldn’t help but let out a stunned gasp.

“Do you like it?” He had a knowing smile upon his face.

“It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever been.” Damn it. Why did he have to bring me here when I’m upset with him? It’s such a beautiful place and it’s about to have an ugly conversation in it.

I took a couple steps towards the water. You could see clearly all the way to the bottom of the lake. Pebbles littered it’s floor for as far as I could see into it.

“Legend says that the stones at the very bottom of the lake have crystals inside of them.” His husky voice traveled to my ear, I could hear him coming towards me. Taking a deep breath, I turned on my heels to face him head on.

“Why did you use me?” I didn’t see the point in beating around the bush. I might as well get this over with.

Liam c****d his eyebrow up, “What are you talking about, Cecily?”

“Just call me Cec, everyone else does.” I told him, but I wasn’t going to let him side step the question. “Last night, you used me against Kristin.”

I could tell by the look on his face that I was confusing him even more.

“First thing, I won’t call you Cec, because I don’t want to be like everyone else to you.” I’m pretty sure I physically felt my heart skip a beat just then. “I’ll have to think of my own name for you. Secondly, why do you think I used you against Kristin?”

I closed my eyes, taking another deep breath. “I know that you broke up with Kristin and you dancing with me last night was just to make her upset.” I couldn’t believe my ears, he was laughing. It was the most amazing sound in the whole world, but right now it was the last thing I wanted to hear.

I turned away from him and walked closer to face the lake. ‘Keep it together, Cecily. Don’t get upset.’

“Cecily, wait.” He said, stopping his laugher and walking up behind me. I was filled with his scent of fresh balsam fir and snow. I could lean into his chest and smell that scent forever, it’s that intoxicating.

“Please don’t be upset or think that me dancing with you last night had anything to do with Kristin.” I could feel the heat radiating off his chest. I knew that if I was to turn around, I would bump right into him.

Liam rested his hands upon my shoulders, slowly starting to rub them up and down my arms. The sparks filled my whole body. I caught myself before allowing my head to fall back and rest on his chest. I was trying desperately to keep a clear mind.

“Then, why did you dance with me?” I asked, barely able to get the words out. He came down to rest his lips to my ear.

“Isn’t it obvious? I like you.” His breath leaving goosebumps across my skin. There’s no way that could be true. Liam Moran wouldn’t like someone plain like me.

“This isn’t a joke, Liam. I don’t know what you’re playing at, but I don’t want any part of it.” I pushed away from him. I wasn’t going to let myself get hurt and have him make me look like a fool. I turn to see his expression show he’s a bit hurt by my action.

“I’m not joking. I do like you, Cecily.” I do trust Liam, but I don’t know if I’m willing to trust him with my heart. None of this makes any sense to me.

“Why did you and Kristin breakup?” I knew that it was a personal question and I didn’t have the right to ask him, but I need to know.

“That part was because of you.” He paused, closing in the gap between us. “When I met you on the track after practice, I knew I couldn’t be with Kristin anymore.”

I just shook my head back and forth, not allowing myself to believe what he was tell me. We didn’t even have a conversation. It was merely an accidental encounter. My mind couldn’t grasp the idea that one interaction would cause him to breakup with his girlfriend of over two years.

“When is your birthday?” He caught me off guard, guess it’s his turn to ask a personal question.

“It’s in a couple weeks. Why do you ask?”Was he trying to change the subject?

“And you’ll be 18?” His eyes never breaking their lock on mine.

“Yes, but what does that have to do with any on this?” I was frustrated. I felt like we were getting no where. I still felt used and a part of his joke, that I’m sure he has going on with his buddies.

“Please Cecily, give me the chance to show you that I’m serious about you.” He stepped forward, grabbing ahold of my hands in his. I closed my eyes, relishing in the sparks traveling through my body. I like this feeling I constantly get when he touches me. I never want it to go away.

“I know you must be nervous about how this has all come about,” he lifted my chin to look him in the eyes, “but I will prove this to you. I want there to be an us.” His eyes bore into mine, trying to show the seriousness of his words. Then, to my surprise, he leaned down and softly kissed my cheek. The warm sensation lingering as he pulled his lips back. I couldn’t help but wish that it had been my lips that he had kissed.

“Let’s get you back to April’s.” I could only nod my head at his words, his kiss rendering me speechless. I can’t imagine what it would be like after he kisses my lips. I smile at the thought of maybe I would get to feel his lips upon mine.

Liam opens my door to his car and only lets go of my hand long enough for him to go around and get into his seat. The ride back was silent, but Liam rubbed his thumb against my hand the whole way back.

After he dropped me off, I waved bye to him as he drove off down the street. Oh, dear lord, please help me. What have I gotten myself into.

I couldn’t help but rethinking what just happened? Was Liam serious? Does he really want to be serious with me? I hope that he does, but I just don’t know. With all these questions running around in my mind, I can only wait and see what is to come of it all.