Monica recalled her time in England, with her old boyfriend. They loved each other, high school sweethearts as everyone would put it, but it was more. They loved each other. They never broke up, just live on two completely different continents.
xXxXxX
"Hey Monica, so have you talked to your boyfriend yet, the one so far off in England?" Some girls teased.
"What was his name again?" Margret snickered.
"Fuck off, Margret," Monica snarled.
"Someone's getting feisty." Margret giggled.
"Face it, you're a liar, you have never ever dated anyone, especially a hot POPULAR guy in England." Then Margret pushed her against the lockers and skipped off with her crew.
LIAM'S POV
"We're here," The cab driver said.
"This is America?" Niell questioned.
"Yes, this is America." Liam has been here before with his girlfriend while visiting her family.
"So this is where she is?" Liam nodded. It was way different then their school in England, it was dingy and raggedy while in England it was always clean and painted every month.
"Come on, let's set up."
MARGRET'S POV
"That little Monica is such a liar," I groaned plucking at my cuticle.
"I know, that lie she made about having a boyfriend in England is so last year," My friends agreed.
"She may be from England, but that doesn't mean anything. Lies are all she has to offer anyone."
"I agree,"
"Margret, can you show these nice young boys to the stage please?" The principle asked. I turned around and there stood One Direction. Damn, Liam is so hot.
"Gladly," I said keeping calm.
"Right this way," I motioned.
"Thanks you," Oh my god that accent!
"So what brings you to this raggedy Ann school?" I questioned.
"We are performing for Liam's special someone!" Louis joked, hopefully.
"Special someone?" I questioned.
"Would you shut up Louis?" He yelled.
"Yes well, here you go, the stage," They ran off, but I grabbed Liam. "If this special someone doesn't work out," I put something in his pocket. "Here's my number." Before he could say anything I galloped off.
MONICA'S POV
"Come on Monica, it's almost your turn, you have to get back stage." Adrienne pushed me up. I wore my black and white mask with my black dress. I looked around at the other contestants, none of them looking as nervous as I.
I looked over to see… LIAM? I quickly looked away. I was happy to be wearing a mask for once, this way he can't tell it was me. What would I say to him anyways?
"Next up," I walked on stage, breathing through my mouth, I grasped the mike in my hands. The music began and the lights were blinding.
I threw a wish in the well,
Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell,
And now you're in my way
I trade my soul for a wish,
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn't looking for this,
But now you're in my way
Your stare was holdin',
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby?
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe?
It's hard to look right,
At you baby,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe?
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe?
And all the other boys,
Try to chase me,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe?
You took your time with the call,
I took no time with the fall
You gave me nothing at all,
But still, you're in my way
I beg, and borrow and steal
Have foresight and it's real
I didn't know I would feel it,
But it's in my way
Your stare was holdin',
Ripped jeans, skin was showin'
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby?
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe?
It's hard to look right,
At you baby,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe?
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe?
And all the other boys,
Try to chase me,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe?
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so, so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that
I missed you so, so bad
It's hard to look right,
At you baby,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe?
Hey, I just met you,
And this is crazy,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe?
And all the other boys,
Try to chase me,
But here's my number,
So call me, maybe?
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so so bad
Before you came into my life
I missed you so bad
And you should know that
So call me, maybe?
Then the music ended and I raced off the stage.
"That was amazing," Adrienne hugged me.
"That is the end of the show and we have a very special treat, One Direction!" Then the crowd went absolutely crazy.
"Thank you," Harry begun once the cheers died down. "My good friend Liam here is looking for a special girl, she hasn't called him in quite some time and when he calls she doesn't pick up."
"I was hoping, maybe after she hears how strong I feel about her, she'll take me back hopefully."
The music started.
[Liam]
Girl I see it in your eyes you're disappointed
'Cause I'm the foolish one that you anointed with your heart
I tore it apart
And girl what a mess I made upon your innocence
And no woman in the world deserves this
But here I am, asking you for one more chance
[Harry]
Can we fall, one more time?
Stop the tape and rewind
Oh and if you walk away I know I'll fade
'Cause there is nobody else
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's got to be you
Oh, Only you
[Liam]
Now girl I hear it in your voice and how it trembles
When you speak to me I don't resemble, who I was
You've almost had enough
And your actions speak louder than words
And you're about to break from all you've heard
Don't be scared, I ain't going no where
[Zayn]
I'll be here, by your side
No more fears, no more crying
But if you walk away
I know I'll fade
'Cause there is nobody else
[All, Harry leading voice]
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's got to be you
Oh, Only you
[Zayn]
Oh girl, can we try one more, one more time?
One more, one more, can we try?
One more, one more time
I'll make it better
[All, Zayn leading voice]
One more, one more, can we try?
One more, one more,
Can we try one more time to make it all better?
[All, Harry leading voice]
'Cause it's gotta be you
Its gotta be you
Only you
Oh, Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's got to be you
Oh, Only you
"Now, if you're here, I would really like it if you would call me just one last time?" Liam begged through the mike.
He waited a couple minutes, and nothing happened. I took a deep breath and pressed the button.
"Wait," He told the guys as they walked off to leave. "She's calling, Hello?"
"Hi, Liam," I said, my voice rang through the mike as well.
"I've missed you,"
"I've missed you too; do you think you could ask one of my tech teachers to hook the phone up to a speaker?" I asked. A teacher came out and plugged it in.
Well it's good to hear your voice
I hope your doing fine
And if you ever wonder,
I'm lonely here tonight
Lost here in this moment and time keeps slipping by
And if I could have just one wish
I'd have you by my side
Oooh, oh I miss you
Oooh, oh I need you
And I love you more than I did before
And if today I don't see your face
Nothing's changed, no one can take your place
It gets harder everyday
I walked on to the stage.
Say you love me more than you did before
And I'm sorry it's this way
But I'm coming home, I'll be coming home
And if you ask me I will stay, I will stay
Well I try to live without you
The tears fall from my eyes
I'm alone and I feel empty
God I'm torn apart inside
Liam looked at me, and made his way to me.
I look up at the stars
Hoping your doing the same
Somehow I feel closer and I can hear you say
Oooh, oh I miss you
Oooh, oh I need you
He grasped my mask and I nodded as he slowly slid it off.
And I love you more than I did before
And if today I don't see your face
Nothing's changed, no one can take your place
It gets harder everyday
Say you love me more than you did before
And I'm sorry that it's this way
But I'm coming home, I'll be coming home
And if you ask me I will stay, I will stay
Always stay
I never wanna lose you
And if I had to I would choose you
So stay, please always stay
You're the one that I hold onto
'Cause my heart would stop without you
Everyone gasped, it was nice, for people to want to be me for once.
And I love you more than I did before
And if today I don't see your face
Nothing's changed no one can take your place
It gets harder everyday
Say you love me more than you did before
And I'm sorry that it's this way
But I'm coming home, I'll be coming home
And if you ask me I will stay, I will stay
I'll always stay
And I love you more than I did before
And I'm sorry that it's this way
But I'm coming home I'll be coming home
And if you ask I will stay, I will stay
I will stay
"Liam, I'm sorry-" He pushed our lips together and the girls whimpered wishing it was them.
"It doesn't matter, you're here now and that is all that matters to me." Then he hugged me.
"Monica, how could you be that special someone?" Margret squealed.
"I never lied to you, Margret." I huffed.
"It isn't natural!" She yelled before stomping off.
MARGRET'S POV
How could she be that special someone? It's not normal!
I will get him, because I'm Margret and I'm prettier, smarter, and better then that damn Monica.
Monica's POV
"You should really come home with us," Liam begged me.
"These last two days have been great, but I don't know, I still have school."
"You can go to school in England,"
"What school?"
"Anubis, I already made reservations for you; all you have to do is show up,"
"I love you," I smiled and kissed him.
ON THE PLANE
"Louis, stop we are in public," Harry laughed.
"You have no idea how much girls love your bromance." I giggled.
"Bromance? Harry, you told me this was real!" Louis joked.
"Monica?" Margret exclaimed, taking the seat next to us.
"Margret, what are you doing here?" I asked my eyebrow arched.
"I'm transferring to Anubis school in England, hi Liam," She waved seductively.
"Hi, Margret," He waved awkwardly.
"What a coincidence, so is Monica," Zayn said.
"Damn it Zayn," I hit his arm.
"Monica," Liam questioned. All the boys looked at me as if I was an alien.
"What?" I questioned.
"Did you just?" Louis leaned over the seat to look at Monica.
"Did I just what?"
"You just said 'damn'." Liam gasped.
"And?"
"You never cuss in public."
"Really, she's the bad girl at our old school, she cussed like, every few words." Margret said, trying to make things worse.
"Shut the hell up, and Liam, it's been a year, thing's change." I shrugged.
"It's sexy,"
"Well in that case," I smiled.
"That really hurt," Zayn rubbed his arm.
"Yeah, I took Martial arts too," I confessed.
"Damn, you keep getting better," Liam took boxing when he was 12, he told me the whole story.
"Thank you, so how are you feeling? You had a lot to drink at the airport," I asked.
"Why are you always worried about me?" Liam asked with a smirk.
"When you seem to only have one working kidney, I worry." I said at a whisper.
"Mommy, look, it's One Direction," A little girl said.
"Yes, I see them, but we have to leave them alone." Her mom said, the little girl got sad really fast.
"I'll be right back," I told Liam then got up and walked over to them.
"Hi," I told the little girl, "Ello," I told the women.
"Hi," The girl said. "You're British," She smiled.
"Yes I am, so I'm sitting next to One Direction," I began.
"I know, I saw, my name is Rachael." This girl was so cute, no older then maybe 7.
"I was wondering if you would like to meet my boyfriend, Liam, and my friends, Niell, Zayn, Harry, and Louis?"
She nodded.
"Is that okay with you?" I asked her mom.
"If it isn't a bother then by all means, go have fun." Her mom nodded. I picked her up and carried her over, "Guys, this is Rachael," I introduced.
"Hi Rachael, I'm Harry, this is Liam, Louis, Zayn and Niell." Harry said. We talked for half the plane ride before she fell asleep on my chest.
"How are you so good with kids?" Liam asked.
"I honestly don't know, I'm going to take her to her mom," And I did just that, only to return with Margret in my seat.
"Excuse me," I began, but she put her finger in my face as Liam continued to tell her about his time on X-Factor, a time I've heard plenty about. I took her finger and bit down on it.
"Ow, are you crazy?" She squealed.
"I little bit," I snickered, she got up and glared at me, I took my seat back and Liam's hand in mine,
"What would have happened if you didn't come?" I questioned.
"Torture, possible death," He joked.
"Seriously,"
"I would have come anyways, I can't live without you Monica," Then he kissed me sweetly.
We have landed in London, England, I hope you had a great time flying UK Airways and will be joining us soon, the lady said, we all got out.
"So where are you taking me first, I don't remember UK that much," I confessed.
"I think we should take you to your school first, yeah?" Liam said, he always worried about my school life.
"You mind if I join, yeah?" Margret said, faking a British accent.
"Sure, if you want," Why the hell does Neill have to be so nice?
"Fine, come on," I rolled my luggage out, my other hand holding Liam's.
"So Liam, you never finished your story, you were at the part where you-"
"He'll have to finish late, no more room in the cab," I said, closing the door. She grunted and called up the next cab.
"So, are you and Margret like best friends?" Harry asked. I busted out in a fit of laughter.
"I guess not," Liam chuckled.
As we rode down the streets of London people lined up against the car peering in.
"I really hate the fact you guys are guys," I groaned.
"But if we weren't then we wouldn't know each other." Liam pointed out.
"I know, but all these girls are gawking over you." I whimpered.
"But I only see you," Liam kissed my forehead.
"Ugh, you guys are so gross," Harry snickered.
"Aww Harry, so sorry," Louis said and kissed his forehead.
"I feel so much better," Harry smiled.
"Here is your school, now we have to go to the studio and rehearse, I will be right back here to pick you up tomorrow night and we'll go out for dinner and a show yeah?" Liam said, I nodded and planted one more kiss on his lips.
i grasped the brass doorknobs and pushed it open, not a peep.
"Hello?" I called.
"Hello," A woman called. "My name is Trudy, the house mother. You must be Monica, your friend Margret just got here, she's in the living room meeting the rest of the house right now." She said I thanked her and walked in I had a lot to say to her.
"Margret," I pushed open the doors with all my might.
"Monica, sweetie, how are you?" She got up and was going to hug me, but I pushed her away.
"Don't, who the hell gave you the idea to try and get in the middle of me and my boyfriend?" I shouted.
"Well honey, he may be your boyfriend now, but let's face it, he just met a much better girl, a.k.a, me." Margret grinned.
"I am going to kick your ass," I put a finger in her face.
"No you will not," A man walked in, I'm guessing the principle. "I am Mr. Sweet, the principle, just wanted to welcome you," Told you.
"Thanks for the introduction, but I don't know how long I'll be staying here so it's no point," I spat before leaving.
"Excuse me, Trudy, which room will I be in?" I asked.
"You'll be rooming with us," A girl said.
"I'm Patricia and that is Joy." She pointed to a brown haired girl who was glaring at another girl.
"Monica, nice to meet you, so can you show me to your room?" I asked.
"Yeah," I followed her up the stairs and to the room where an extra bed laid.
"So Margret is trying to steal your boyfriend?" Patricia asked.
"Yup, crazy right?" I smirked.
"Sounds a lot like Joy, so nothing really new and yeah, a lot crazy." Patricia snickered.
"Yeah, well it's late and I should head to bed." I nodded.
"It's a weekend though, come meet the rest of the house. We're playing truth or dare," Patricia dragged me down.
"Everyone this is Monica, Monica, everyone." She said.
I just waved as everyone introduced each other.
"Okay, so as I was saying, Fabian, truth or dare?" Jerome asked.
"Truth," He said.
"Okay, let me think," The blonde ran his fingers through his hair then looked at us. "Margret or Monica?"
Fabian thought an awful lot.
"Monica, Margret reminds me of Joy to much,"
I could feel myself blush.
"Okay, Patricia, truth or dare?"
"Dare,"
"I dare you to take off your top," And this is just what she did to reveal her black bra.
"It's my turn," Cheered Joy. "Monica, truth or dare?"
"Truth," I said quickly.
"Who is your celeb crush?"
I heard Margret laugh hard.
"Liam Payne," I said without thinking.
"Ooh I would totally tap that," Amber said, all the girls agreed.
"Monica already has," Margret sang.
"What, how?" Amber freaked.
"I don't know what she's talking about," I denied getting up. I almost left when someone pulled me down.
"Have you fucked Liam Payne?" Nina asked me.
"Let go of me," I warned.
"She has, but how?" Amber squealed.
"Shut up and let go," I pulled away and went to bed.
THE NEXT MORNING
I went on my normal run and when I got home everyone was finally up.
"Where were you?" Patricia asked.
"Went for a run, do you guys know any gyms around here?" I asked.
"Yeah, we're actually about to go," Jerome, Mick, and Fabian walked in wearing sweats.
"Sweet, think I can tag along?" They nodded.
"Great, let's get going." We all got in the car.
"So where are you from?" Jerome asked me.
"America," I said.
"But you have an English Accent?" Fabian questioned.
"Well I moved from Wales about a year ago and just got back." I clarified.
"Oh, why'd you leave?" Mick asked.
"I don't remember."
"So this is the gym, you can start on the right, that's where all the girls start," Jerome said.
"Then you better get your ass over there," I challenged, walking to the left. The boys watched me as I set the weights to 230.
"Don't hurt yourself now," A guy called. I huffed and pulled down the weight, it wasn't the easiest, but wasn't hard either.
"Little girls got some big muscles." Fabian laughed. We worked out for about 3 hours. Then went home.
"Hey Monica," Mick asked in the car.
"What?" I said.
"Can you flex for us?' He asked awkwardly.
"Fine," I laughed. I pulled up my sleeve and flexed.
"God damn, I have never ever seen a girl with that much muscle."
"Martial arts," I explained. They oohed.
I checked my watch; it's 3 hours before I have to go on my date.
"I have to go get ready," I said, getting out of the car.
"For what?" Jerome asked.
"I have date with my boyfriend, thanks by the way," I said going up the stairs. It took me an hour just to figure out what to wear, I know that it sound conceded, but I want to look good for Liam, this is the first date that I'll be going out with him for over a year, and I don't want him to be seen with someone who looks like a bag lady. I decided on a pink baggy shirt, my leather jacket, jean shorts, and owl necklace, and I put my red hair's first layer back and held it down with a clip.
I walked down the steps.
"Going to see Liam Payne?" Margret shouted.
"Liam Payne?" All the girl said running into the room just as someone knocked on the door.
"I'll get it," Alfie said.
"NO!" I shouted running in.
"Hi Monica," Liam walked in and kissed my cheek.
"Ah, you're Liam Payne." Amber said, almost fainting.
"Ello," He said waving to them.
"Liam, these are my roommates, Amber, Nina, Mara, Joy, and Patricia, guys, this is Liam, my boyfriend."
"So this is how you screwed him?" Alfie laughed.
"Did you tell them?" Liam questioned, tapping my arm.
"I didn't tell them anything, honestly, they asked and I didn't answer." I threw my arms up in defense.
"He just did," Joy pointed.
"Hi Liam," Margret waved.
"Hello Margret," Liam looked down.
"So how do you guys know each other?" Patricia asked.
"I will tell you after my date, right now I really just want to spend quality time with you considering we haven't went on a date in over a year!" I said pushing him through the door.
"They seem interesting," Liam laughed, opening the door to his Mercedes.
"You have no idea," I laughed back, getting in.
AMBER'S POV
"Our new roommate is dating the Liam Payne! Do you think she can hook me up with Harry?" Mara asked.
"Oh we are going to be the best of friends," I sang.
"That spots taken, you can have her after I get to Liam," Margret said.
Monica's POV
"This place is amazing," I told Liam.
"Do you remember it?" He asked me, pulling out my chair like the gentlemen he is.
"Our first date, of course." I smiled at his beautiful face.
"Uh, Mr. Payne and Ms. Freeman," The manager came over. "I see you both are still going strong."
"Ello Mr. Marne." I said.
"Ello," He smiled at me.
"Yes we are going strong, and if you wouldn't mind giving us your special today," Liam reached across the table and grasped my hand.
"Right away Mr. Payne," Then he went into the kitchen.
"So how was your day?" He asked me.
"I went to the gym," I said.
"With who?" Liam knows I never, ever go to the gym alone, EVER.
"Just a couple of the guys." I shrugged.
"A couple of the guys?"
"Yeah, Jerome, Fabian, and Mick," I saw the worried look on his face. "But they only drove me, that's it, then they gawked at how strong I was, so how was your day?" I asked.
"The boys and I went to the studio and rehearsed a song,"
"What song?" I asked.
"It's a surprise, then we went and signed autographs for fans near the giant wheel." He explained.
"I'm glad you had fun, no girls touched you right?"
"Well," I arched an eyebrow. "It wasn't my fault, I didn't see it coming, and you can ask the guys."
"What happened?" I sighed.
"This girl tackled me and began to kiss me,"
"As long as you didn't make the move, then I forgive you." I gripped his hand across the table.
"This was great, I am so happy I decided to come, so there is a fair tomorrow." I begun.
"I heard One Direction is playing there," Liam smiled.
"I love them," I played.
"Yeah, they great, that Liam guy is a total hunk," Liam smirked.
"I guess, but I prefer Louis," I lied.
"Really?" A look of worry found its way on his face.
"No, you know you're the only guy for me, so this fair, maybe we can go, as a date, I mean, we've never really been out on a date in public."
"I would love that, you can bring your house mates."
"I will," I kissed him lightly. "Goodnight."
"Wait," He stopped me half way through the door. "Before you go, I got you something," He pulled out a long velvet box, when he opened it I saw a silver bracelet with individual charms, one of the Eiffel Tower; where we had our first kiss, a pizza for our first date, an airplane for when we parted, and a random one, it had something engraved.
"Monica, the love of my life." I read aloud.
"I love you," Liam smiled that smile that makes me just melt.
"I love you too," Then we kissed again.
"Goodbye," I smiled walking inside.
"Explained right now," Amber yelled pulling me up the stairs to her room.
"Okay, so it was ninth grade; January, I had no idea who the hell he was, but other people did. We were partners in every class, but one. A two to three weeks after we met he asked me out and I said yes, then around Easter I found out who he was. It was a drag to see all the girls push up on him and outside of school was worse. I couldn't be see with him because a publicity stunt his manager is making him do. He had to date that dancer, finally, I just couldn't take the fact that his manager would let us go on dates together and I moved to America after a year of us being together." I explained.
"Then how are you guys together now?" Nina asked.
"He surprised me at my school at America. He sang at our showcase to the whole student body and it was just so sweet." I blushed.