Faking It AU

Get it together Raudenfeld; this is important, I think to myself as I stare at my reflection in the mirror. Beside me Shane fixes his hair in the mirror and at that moment it looks like he is about to start making out with his own reflection. Noticing my fidgeting he sighs and looks over at me, "You look great sweetie; Liam's parents are going to love you I promise."

I give my best friend a hesitant smile and he reaches up to fix a stray section of my hair. Shane returns my smile with a sweet one of his own and grabs my hand before twirling me a little. I can't help but smile as I spin and once I am standing still again I check my phone and see a message from Liam.

'Don't stress, I know you will look absolutely gorgeous and if my parents don't love you then they are idiots'

I smile at the message before responding, 'Shane is having a field day dressing me up tonight, so even if dinner is a colossal failure at least one of us had fun'.

'Speaking of Shane, tell him that I am forever in his debt for introducing me to the most amazing girlfriend ever, and if he is interested Lucas from my art class mentioned that he is free tonight.'

I show Shane the message and he lights up at the prospect, 'To put it lightly, Shane seems to be interested'.

'Awesome, I'll let Lucas know. Anyway, I'll be over in ten to pick you up babe'.

'See you soon, and please, I beg you, just wait outside so we can avoid the impromptu photo shoot my mother will no doubt spring upon us if she catches sight of you.'

'As much as I love your mother it is probably for the best if I do wait outside.'

I can't help but look at my reflection once again and inspect my outfit. Hoping to make a good impression I sprung for a dress tonight, though I am wearing tights underneath. Shane all but threatened to burn my favourite boots if I even thought about wearing them so I had to settle for some flats. Much to Shane's delight I allowed him to style my hair and given the opportunity he somewhat painstakingly styled my blonde hair in an up do that let a few strands of hair hang down to frame my face. My makeup however was my choice and I tried for a natural but still presentable look; a little bit of mascara and some lip gloss that I am not ashamed to admit tasted way too good to be artificial.

Gathering my phone and a cardigan to go over my dress I begin to leave and Shane admires his reflection one more time before following after me. Once we leave my house I see Liam is leaning against his car waiting for me. A smile appears on his face when he sees me and as I approach him he steps forward and places a kiss on my cheek.

"You look beautiful," Liam says once he has pulled back.

"If you two will excuse me, I have a brooding artist I need to seduce. Don't worry I'm not talking about you big guy," Shane shoots Liam a wink before blowing me a kiss and climbing into his car before driving away.

Liam smiles and remarks, "That boy really is something"

I can't help but agree as I respond, "He's a goofball, but I love him". Nodding his head Liam opens the passenger door for me before walking around to his side of the car.

After a few somewhat awkward greetings and unexpected business calls on Liam's parents' side we seated in the Booker's extravagant dining room and have finally gotten underway with dinner. The food is delicious but I notice that there is a fifth place setting on the other side of where I am sitting. Noticing my gaze Liam leans over and informs me, "That seat is for my hippy dippy sister, if she decides to join us of course."

My brow furrows a little at the new piece of information I just received, Liam and I have been dating for a little over two months now but I hadn't heard a word about a sister. Shrugging it off I return my attention back to my food, relieved that Liam mentioned my peanut allergy to the chef so that I don't have to worry about what I am eating. Having a severe allergic reaction at the dinner table would not have been a very good first impression. Just before dinner is served we are interrupted by someone yelling from around the corner, "Sorry I'm late guys, I was Skype calling with Oliver. He just got accepted for a scholarship at his first choice college".

The owner of the voice finally stepped into view and whatever else she had been about to say decided it didn't want to be spoken once she spotted me. I was just as speechless, this girl was beautiful. Her long auburn hair fell in curls that went to just above her waist, I caught sight of her brilliant eyes even from this distance and it was easy to see a fire burned in them.

"Oh, I didn't realise we had a guest," the girl blurted and headed over with a hand already outstretched. In her haste she managed to bump a side table holding a very expensive looking vase. The vase in question toppled off the table and the girl spun and less than gracefully caught it before it fell to the floor. Setting it back on the table she turned with an apologetic smile on her face. From across the table I hear Liam's mother let out a sign before addressing the girl, "Karma dear, we have had that vase for years now, you'd think you would remember it was there and not knock it over every time you walk past."

"Sorry Mom," The girl, Karma, apologises though it is easy to see she isn't at all fazed by the near destruction of the vase. Continuing on her way over Karma reaches me and offers her hand for me to shake. "Hi, I'm Karma," she smiles and I am once again speechless, Karma has one of those smiles that lights up her entire face and leaves no question as to whether it is genuine.

"Karma, this is my girlfriend, Amy Raudenfeld. Amy, this is the sister I mentioned earlier," Liam speaks for me after a moment or two of me not being able to summon words. Karma smiles again and takes a seat beside me.

"Awesome, I made it just in time for dessert. Bring on the chocolate icing." Karma grins before grabbing a large bowl of what I now realised was in fact chocolate icing.

Looking at the bubbly girl beside me I ask in astonishment, "You like straight chocolate icing?"

Karma smiles at me and nods enthusiastically, "Yep, this stuff is amazeballs. It's like the best thing besides Netflix."

Rather than responding I simply just stare at the girl, feeling my fondness for her growing more by the second. Seeing me staring at her Karma offers me the bowl of icing in her hands, "Want some?"

Hesitantly I turn to look at Liam questioningly, he seems intrigued by the entire situation and seeing no reason to say no I pick up a spoon from beside my plate and take a generous scoop. Popping the icing into my mouth I let out a moan of delight that is verging on a little inappropriate for a dinner table.

After a while, and Karma and I have shared a large portion of the icing Liam's father speaks, "I hate to cut the meal short but I'm afraid we have some business to attend to, Amy it has been a pleasure meeting you. We hope to see more of you in the future." With that Mr and Mrs Booker rise from the table and walk out of the dining room. Karma mentions something about needing to Skype someone and soon leaves as well.

About an hour later Liam and I are in his room lying on the bed, Liam rolls over on his side to face me, playing with a strand of my hair and says, "I told you they would love you, you even hit it off with my sister. And believe me when I tell you she is not the easiest person to get along with."

I'm a little surprised by this and I respond, "Really? She seems nice."

Liam smiles a little and leans in to give me a light kiss on the lips, "You think everyone seems nice Aims," he says when he pulls back.

I scowl a little, but a smile breaks through, "I do not. Besides, as far as I am concerned, if a girl is willing to share her icing she is golden."

Liam rolls over and balances his wait on his elbows, trapping me beneath him but staying just that little bit away from my lips. Looking up into Liam's warm, brown eyes I can't help but smile, proud that I didn't accidently turn tonight into a disaster. Leaning up I bridge the gap between us I bring our lips together to kiss him. In order to deepen the kiss, Liam lowers himself just a little and his body warmth seeps into my skin. After enjoying the kiss for long enough I pull back and push him up gently.

"I really should get home, my mother will be starting the wonder where I am, and I definitely don't need her getting the neighbourhood watch to try and track me down again."

Liam laughs beside me and I sit up, "I'm just going to stop by the bathroom real quick and you are good to drop me off at home, right?"

Liam looks at me and sighs dramatically, "I suppose I can bring myself to do that," I punch him on the arm and he smiles, laying down on his bed, content to wait for me. I smile as I walk out of his room and head towards the bathroom, I stop before I get there though. Someone is playing guitar in the room beside me and after a moment I hear a voice singing along as well.

And if I tremble at the sight of you

It's not because I'm cold.

It's because I'm staring at

The girl I want to love me when I'm old.

I swear with all my heart

Every word I write for you is true

And I won't hesitate to give my all for you.

Even though I only met her tonight, I have no doubt that the beautiful voice drifting out of the room belongs to Karma. Realising that I look like a total creeper standing here I hurry down the massive hallway and go into the bathroom. Once I look presentable again I turn around and begin walking back towards Liam's room, I'm a little disappointed when I walk past Karma's room and hear silence but I just shake my head a little and continue walking.

After Liam dropped me off and kissed me on the cheek I make my way into my room. Deciding to jump in the shower I find myself singing the song I heard earlier and I stop myself. Once I am back in bed I lay there staring up at the glow in the dark stars on my ceiling that Shane and I stuck up when I revealed to him my fear of the dark.

Every time I close my eyes and try to sleep I find myself picturing Liam's auburn-haired, blue-eyed, 'hippy dippy' sister.

Sighing, I think to myself, It's going to be a long night.