Authour's Pov

Ever since Liam left, The Dumping Ground had not been the same. No one could hide the atmosphere in every room. So okay, it wasn't like somebody had died but there was nothing much to talk about. No Liam to help cheer up the mood when things were bad. Everything was now serious and dull a bit like Burneywood. There was no smiled or laughter just small talk.

It was just plain awkward. Carmen, Lily and Tee got into quite a few catfights and because there wasn't any Liam to joke about and help them, things got worse between the three friends as Lily was always either with Carmen or Tee which made the other two annoyed.

Johnny and Tyler were at each other's heads again and again only managing to agree that Liam leaving was a total disaster for the Dumping Ground.

Rick and Frank were also awkward between each other since it had always been Liam that had connected them. They spoke very little especially Frank who would usually would be seen going through old photographs of him and Liam.

Harry and Jeff never had anyone happy enough to play with so Harry became more addicted to staying in his room.

Gus couldn't find anything else to write about other than the constant fights and gave up on writing and started playing pool and video games for entertainment. He was often seen talking to Tyler and Johnny this time not about personal details but about normal boyish stuff, revealing his personality a bit more to the others.

And Elektra, was still mainly the same except a bit more quieter than usual, still giving sarcastic remarks to Lily for being such a bitch and telling Tyler and Johnny to stop acting like wild cats. But now in her spare time she was seen staring out the window and sighing, thinking about the certain boy that made all this happen.

Mike, Gina and Tracy were still as sweet as ever but even them could feel the sadness Liam left behind. Despite all their stupid plans to make the kids happier, (by going bowling of course) nothing seemed to work.

Of course this may sound like I'm exaggerating the fact that Liam left but life in the Dumping Ground had always been interesting and exciting that when Liam left none of these things could be properly satisfied. He was the Dumping Ground leader, and without a leader who were the kids gonna look up to?

That was the problem.

Someone had to step up and take the role, but who?

Who could replace Liam and bring back the colour to the Dumping Ground?

Yours sincerely,

Avril Nightingale :)

Elektra Pov

Liam. For the first few days after he left nothing was the same. Nothing. I don't think any of us saw this coming. No not Liam leaving but what effect it would have. I mean we all knew we would miss him a bit and then it would be over..right? Wrong.

I don't even think a tape recording of Liam making random jokes at lunch would have made things better. Secretly everyone had looked up to him even Tyler and Rick and that's saying something since they came here a few months ago. I know what you're thinking.. what about me? Did I look up to him? No. Okay I might be jealous of his power over the Dumping Ground and how he could get away with most tricks but I reckoned I was better.

Even if I did like him..a bit.

But these days I couldn't stop thinking about him. I had dreams where I was dancing with him (weird I know but..) and I'd end up snogging his face off. And there were other not so nice dreams where I saw him behind bars, going to commit suicide and I couldn't stop him and I'd end up bashing my head on the head board.

But the main question in my head was whether I should have liked him or not. Was I right to block him from getting closer to me? Or had I lost my chance?

The door opened and in came Frank and Sapphire. Neither of them were smiling.

"Elektra, you alright you've been a bit quiet lately.." Sapphire asked sitting beside me on my window ledge.

I nodded my gaze not breaking off the window.

I heard Frank sit down on my bed.

"It's Liam isn't it?" Frank spoke all of a sudden.

I turned to look at him with surprise. Was I that obvious?!

"Y'know I can't stop thinking about him either. But I realized I needed to move on.. that's what you need to do Elektra. You can't spend your life thinking about him. He promised he'd call didn't he?"

"He hasn't called for the last 5 days, or come to school" I stated remembering how his mates came and asked me about him and how even Stella took time to find out what was going on.

"Maybe he just needs time to fit in with his brother.." Sapphire said thoughtfully and it seemed quite a sensible idea.

"Liam won't leave us hanging like that" she said quietly and I knew how this affected her as well. Liam had been like her little brother here, the one Liam had looked up to when he was growing up.

Frank took my hand suddenly and so did Sapphire. "You're not alone Elektra, you've got us" Frank said "We're your mates as well y'know.."

I shook my head smiling at him. "No Frank. I don't have mates. I don't think I ever did" I said calmly.

"Don't be stupid! I might not have liked you as much when you came here but you're actually quite nice Elektra. You've just been through a lot and I respect you for that.." Sapphire admitted.

I looked down a lump in my throat. Sapphire and Frank honestly didn't have to be this nice to me, I could manage y'know!

What, like you managed without Kali to look after you? A small voice said in my head.

"Liam liked you. A lot. He won't leave you" Sapphire said grinning.

"Sapphire's right. Liam's gone out with a lot of girls but he's different around you. He's himself, he doesn't hide anything from you" Frank agreed.

"Thanks Frank but it's not Liam that's the problem.." I told them.

"Then what is it?" Sapphire asked curiously.

I sighed. "Ever since I found out that Liam liked me well.. I.. I thought I couldn't like him back.."

"What do you mean by 'couldn't'?" Frank asked.

"Look there's something you guys should know. As a Cobra I was put through a lot, Kali was the only person who tried to protect me from getting picked on by the other members. The others hated me for being Kali's sidekick.. y' always made out I was the same age as her. When she left, I was more vulnerable. I wasn't as confident as she made out. People got fed up of me after a while, for being upset about Kali. I should have moved on by then but I didn't. My boyfriend got angry with me for being upset over her, I don't blame him. He wanted me to return to myself. Then one day he asked if.. if I'd let him have sex with me.." I said but got stopped by Sapphire.

"Elektra you're too young!"

"Yeah I know that's why I said no. He'd had enough of being nice to me now. He started abusing me, and beating me up and then one day he got all his mates around to rape me.." I said trying not to cry since Sapphire had already turned on the waterworks.

"I wouldn't let him. I didn't want to. If I'd said yes then everything would have been fine. But I'm 13 you know.. and he's.. he's well 16. And I wasn't ready for all this. They took me out to a forest where no one would see them. He tried to weaken me but y'see I still had enough strength in me to kick him and sprint off. My friend had to pick up my clothes after they left. That's why I didn't want Liam. Because I was too weak for him, and I wasn't ready to trust anyone.."

Sapphire hugged me as well as Frank and I cried into them. After a long while we pulled apart.

"No one should have had to go through that! Does anyone know about this?"

"Liam does but I haven't told anyone else apart from Kali and a few other friends.."

"Look I know Liam, and I think you should like him.. if you think about you two are sorta made for each other.."

"Yeah I've heard it all before.. we both like a good prank etc. etc." I whined as Frank started laughing.

"You are really funny you know!" he said, "I see why Liam liked you"

I watched him with a confused face as he walked out to Rick's calls to him.

"He's right though. Liam has good reason to like you.." Saph added.

"Only because of my sad life!"

"No because you're pretty and funny, and you're not like most girls around here"

"Yeah cos I'm from London..?" I said in a 'duh' voice.

"I didn't mean it like that! Most girls would be all over Liam but you aren't, and I bet he likes that you don't bother about him.. that much.." Sapphire said smiling.

I smiled too.

"See you do like Liam!" Sapphire said noticing my sudden smile.

"No, I'm smiling cos you said I was pretty.." I grinned giving her a hug while she laughed "Made me feel much better thanks!"

"It'll make you feel even better when you admit your feelings for him" Sapphire said walking out my room.

I realized that maybe I had proper feelings for Liam. I guess all it needed was for him to disappear and tell me what I missed out on. I liked Liam. I liked him a lot.

I spent the rest of that day staring at my reflection in the mirror. I tried to think what Liam saw in me, and took what Sapphire said.

Was I pretty? Mmm.. I wasn't exactly some fairy goddess but I did look sort of..different. In my leather jacket and boots I guess I looked quite tomboyish.. and was immediately reminded of those sly heroines in films that ride motorbikes and save the day. You know those ones that say they're not interested but all the heroes go after them anyway. I grinned quietly to myself.

Was I funny? I suppose I was funny in a kind of daft way, cos I was always looking after number one and never getting what the others were laughing at. Like at Liam's failed attempt to flirt with me because I thought he was just being plain annoying.

Was I different? I wasn't stereotypical I knew that but I guess I was different and had more to hide than most people.

I saw why Liam liked me from the start and found myself mentally face palming myself. I thought all those pranks were to annoy me but he was only doing it to get me to turn around and understand that he liked me.

It was so obvious. Anyone would have known. But I was too busy getting over Josh to realize someone was in love with me. With me! And I liked Liam back.

I sighed. Oh well.. like Frank said I had to move on. I did actually like Liam but what use is that now?

I heard someone barge into my room panting holding the phone. Tyler.

"It's.. Liam!" he panted heavily.

What a coincidence.

I carefully took the phone from him and spoke.

"Hello?" I asked sort of shyly.

"Hi Elektra" Liam voice came.

"Err... hi"

"So what are you doing these days?" he asked.

"Nothing much..you?"

"Err.. settling in with Jack. You know.."

"Mmm.." I replied back.

"You seem quiet today.." Liam said.

"Actually she's been like this everyday!" Tyler said taking the phone from me and shouting into it. It was on speaker. I turned the speaker off and nudged Tyler out of the room.

"Sorry.. it was on speaker. Should have known.." I said.

"Yeah.. is Tyler right though about you being quiet..?" Liam asked.

"Uh..mm yeah.." I said blushing.

I didn't receive any immediate answer and realized Liam must be thinking.

".. I miss you.." I whispered suddenly it all coming out of me. I tried hard not to end up crying.

"Elektra.. don't cry. I miss you too. I can't stop thinking about you..I feel so bad for going!" Liam said suddenly sounding all soothing.

"Don't regret going with Jack, Liam. It was for the best"

"Yeah I know.. but I miss seeing you everyday, even you having a go at me. I know its only 5 days but I feel so down y'know.."

"The Dumping Ground's changed without you. Carmen,Tee and Lily keep fighting over useless stuff, Johnny and Tyler are always being weird. Gus has put down his notebook.. it's so weird..."

"And what about you?"

"I.. just miss you..I'm sorry Liam.."

"Sorry for what?"

"Sorry for not realizing that I liked you. A lot"

"Hey no need to be.. hang on. You like me? You like me back?!" Liam asked incredulously.

"I guess you leaving made me change my mind, I guess I need you.." I said calmly.

"Yes! Get in there!" Liam yelled making me smile "Oh ahem.. sorry"

"It's alright.."

"Umm Elektra.. err do you mind just getting a burger sometime at Charlie's.."

"Yeah I'll ask Frank.. err what time?"

"Is today around 2 okay for you? And err don't bring Frank.."

"Yeah today's fine. And why can't I bring Frank?"

"Cos I want it to be just me and you..together.."

"You're asking me out?" I asked trying to hold in my excitement.

"Yeah.. if that's okay with you.. I mean.."

"Yep that's fine"

"Ok cool. Err..well.."

"Never seen Liam get shy around girls!" I teased

"Shut up. I'm only shy around you.." he muttered.

I giggled a little blushing, "Ok see you then.."

"Yep bye.."

I put down the phone and thought. Liam's just asked me out. Liam's just asked me out!

I opened the door to go out and headed towards the living room. I sat down and everyone stared at me still depressed about Liam leaving.

"Why are you so happy then?" Lily sneered "Last time I saw you, you were staring out of windows"

"At least I wasn't being a messed up depressed bitch like you," I said and received a pillow thrown to my head which I dodged successfully.

The room was silent. And awkward. I couldn't hold it in anymore.

"Right you lot" I said jumping off the couch receiving some mutters.

"If you are gonna continue to be depressed like this then what good are you doing to yourselves? Okay Liam's left, but he hasn't died!"

"Yeah but Liam was our leader, our brother" Tee said quietly.

"Yeah and he still will be, but Liam won't like it if you act like this.." I told them.

"Why do you care what Liam thinks?" Johnny asked.

"Because its the only thing that'll liven you lot up. And the only excuse I could find.." as everyone started muttering.

"Look still it's not the same without Liam, I mean we need someone to look up to..!" Carmen said "Y'know one of us that we can go to for help! That sorta thing!"

"Well we could have a vote or.. maybe we could all start being our own leader! You choose!"

"Mmm.. maybe the second choice.. it'll be good to start being independent!" Rick said.

"Yeah see! Being depressed is not an option!" I said smiling as everyone agreed.

"Yeah I guess you're right.. I mean Liam would just laugh if he saw our faces now.. we just have to move on" Lily slowly agreed.

"Elektra, will you play with Jeff and me?" Harry asked and I nodded walking out with him trying my very best not to laugh at the shocked faces behind me.

I played with Harry for a bit, and no offence but I can't stand playing hide and seek for an entire day. Harry caught on and said that I could go rest while he plays with Jeff. And before he left there was a slight twinkle in his eye and he whispered a thank you. Something that I didn't know was possible from stubborn little Harry.

I flopped myself on my bed as Sapphire walked in.

"Elektra, you alright?" she asked. I sighed dramatically.

"Yeah course I'm alright I've just spent my whole sad life looking for a stuffed giraffe!" I said sarcastically as she chuckled.

"Yeah.. now you know how it feels to be me." She sat carefully on the edge of my bed looking like she was trying to think of something to say.

"So.. what did you want?" I asked curious by her quiet behaviour.

"Mm nothing.." she said.

"Don't give me that.. just spit it out!" I told her.

"Okay.. fine I have a confession to make.." she said reluctantly.

"What? You've finally come to your senses and decided to sell some of your paintings to pay for a better flat?" I asked.

"No! I've been eavesdropping on you and Liam..sorry.." she mumbled out pathetically.

"How much did you hear?" I asked hoping she didn't hear Liam asking me out..

"Not much.. just the end part.. about Liam asking you out.."

My eyes widened. "Shit. I'm done for aren't I?"

"What d'ya mean?"

"You've told everyone haven't you!" I said suddenly.

"No!"

"Then why are you here? Why didn't you just keep it to yourself?"

"Cos I'm gonna help you"

"I don't need any help Saph!" I protested but Sapphire stood up cutting me off.

"Err I think you do. This is Liam O'Donovon we're talking about here!"

"So what? He's just a boy.."

"Yeah but he has different expectations. He doesn't like girls going all over him, or girls that yak on about nothing, or girls that don't even talk!"

"How's that supposed to help? Not my fault he's such a stubborn little.." I replied getting caught off by Sapphire's icy cold glare. That girl gets well angry when people interrupt her!

"..Sorry.." I mumbled sheepishly.

"Honestly Elektra! He's just asked you out and all you do is complain about him? You're weird.." she said and suddenly smiled "And Liam likes weird.. I think we're finally getting somewhere Elektra!" she said receiving a blank stare from me as I had not been listening to her talk to herself.

"Right well, I better get to work. What are you gonna wear?" she asked.

"Umm.. this!" I said doing jazz hands in front of my casual clothes at which Saph sighed at and immediately went to raid my cupboard. There was only one way to describe it. Hell.

Sapphire pushed me inside with a whole bunch of clothes that had been at the back of my cupboard and some old clothes from her that didn't fit her anymore; a navy tight short sleeved top that only just made it past my belly button, and grey army jeans and a black jacket 3/4 sleeve jacket that was an old favourite of Sapphires. Thing is, it was a bit thin and I reckoned that I'd get a cold soon enough.

"Well Liam'll lend you one of his hoodies.." said Sapphire as I told her this, earning a small little punch from me.

"You look lovely!" Sapphire said grinning at me and said that she'd created yet another work of art while I slumped miserably trying to get Sapphire to put me back in my usual clothes.

"Elektra, you have to make an effort on a date!"

"You just made me look more tomboyish than usual" I commented back.

"Yeah well if you want to make that much of an effort I've got a few minidresses.."

"NO!" I shouted while Saph raised her eyebrows at me, "I don't like dresses..or skirts.. it's a bit personal.." I mumbled quickly.

"I'm not forcing you to wear anything you don't like. If you hate something just say so now.."

"Well the shirt's too small!" I told her.

"It fits perfectly, don't be so fussy. It's a crop top what did you expect?" she said as I realized.

"Can't I wear anything not revealing..?" I asked her as she went to look through my cupboard again sighing. She chucked one of my usual plain white shirts at me and I threw it back.

"It's fine I'll wear this..and see how it goes.." I mumbled as Saph brightened up immediately "I mean it's not that revealing is it..?" I said taking one look at Saph's face and trying to suppress a smile.

"Ooh Elektra! Trying to impress Liam now?" she asked and pulled me over to get started on my hair and make-up. I had a few black bangles on and Sapphire gave me a plain silver chain that she'd got off one of her boyfriend. I managed to get away with wearing my trademark DM's before Saph could say anything.

I wore some black studs and she sprayed my hair so it looked spiky and wacky. For my make-up all she did was some winged eyeliner and some lip balm. She handed me some mints and showed me to my mirror.

My eyes widened, just like that. I looked amazing to be honest. I couldn't even recognize myself at first. I looked really cool. Weird, but cool. My face looked so white beneath all that make-up and although it was my natural skin tone the dark make-up made it look whiter but healthier.

I suddenly looked taller and maybe even quite attractive. I blushed because of myself and tried my best not to picture Liam's expression. Sapphire noticed this and smiled.

"You like it?"

I nodded, "I look different..".

"Is that good or bad?"

"Good. Very good. Thanks Saph"

"No problem. Now stop slouching and let's see if we can get you outta here without anyone wondering if a superstar just walked in"

"Doubt that Saph. I really doubt that" I said just as Mike called out for lunch. I cannot tell you how relieved I was. At least I won't get stampeded by the entire Elm Tree House now.

Once I was sure the coast was clear Saph and I walked carefully down the stairs. Everyone seemed to be at lunch. Well I say seemed to be because Carmen and Lily were walking along to lunch talking quietly and Saph's attempts to hide me failed.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" Carmen asked "By the way love your style!"

"Sapphire get your friend outta here or I'll call Mike!" Lily said "Not another one of your pervy friends is she?"

I lost it. "Hey I am NOT pervy!"

"Wait.. hang on Elektra?" Lily asked in awe as Sapphire reluctantly moved away from hiding me.

They recognized me and Carmen was the first to step out of shock.

"OMG! Why are you all dressed up? I have to show everyone!" and before I could even protest I was pushed into the kitchen where everyone had to take one look at me and all the cutlery clattered onto the table.

I turned to Carmen who was beaming behind me.

"Carmen you'll pay for this!" I threatened her as she curtsied politely.

"Elektra? Why are you so dressed up?" Johnny asked and immediately everyone started talking.

"Right calm down. Elektra sit down and eat and we'll talk about this later" Mike said reasonably. But I so obviously couldn't. Because I had to get going for my date with Liam. I looked to Sapphire for help.

"Um Mike she can't" Sapphire said.

"Why not?" Mike asked getting annoyed.

"I'm going out.." I said weakly.

"Well grab some lunch first then!" Gina said rolling her eyes.

"No.. she's going out.. you know.." Sapphire said trying to make them understand.

"Look I'm going out with someone okay?" I blurted out in frustration.

A simple wolf-whistle was all it took to break the silence over everyone and soon they were asking who the 'unlucky' one was.

The adults just looked uncomfortable until Gina shouted "SILENCE!" in the only way she can pull off successfully and everyone was quiet.

"Look Elektra you can go but you should have run it through with me earlier" Mike said.

"Yeah I'm sorry.." I mumbled.

"Who is it then? How come you're so dressed up for him then?" Rick asked looking a little hurt? Sapphire immediately defended me and herself.

"Don't insult my choice of clothing!" she told him as he shrugged and went back to his meal.

"Well.. tell us who it is then" Tracy said looking a little bit to excited for a careworker.

"No.."

"Awh go on don't be so secretive! We won't tease you! Much!" Johnny spoke laughing.

"No!"

"Look it's not Adam is it?" Rick asked.

"No. Why would I go out with him?" I asked him annoyed.

"Well who is it then? Why are you making such a big deal out of not telling us?!" Rick suddenly burst out angry.

All heads turned to me.

Sapphire nudged me obviously expecting me to tell them.

"I can't" I mouthed to her.

"I'll tell them for you then!" she whispered opening her mouth before I dug her in the ribs to stop her and faced the others still staring.

"Go on.. we won't laugh!" Mike said cheerily and I felt guilty for not saying so earlier.

"It's.. mmLiam." I said quickly and quietly sighing hoping they didn't hear..

"Liam? You don't mean.. Liam O'Donovon do you?" Tracy said chuckling while the others muttered amongst themselves. I looked down to the floor.

"Do you?" she asked more seriously as the house suddenly got quiet.

I looked away from her gaze trying to force myself to lie but the words wouldn't couldn't come out.

"Elektra?!" Carmen asked suddenly.

"It makes sense, that's why you and Liam were on the phone for so long, I thought you were arguing!" Tyler said suddenly.

Everyone started whistling; well everyone apart from Rick and Lily who weren't so keen on Liam and me going out.

I nudged Saph and she pulled me out. "Have a nice date!" Tracy called out as I walked out through the corridor. Sapphire stopped me and flung some stuff into my hands and walked off.

Black lipstick? There was a note attached to it. "Present from me for being my first customer!" it read.

I rolled my eyes before checking the time on my phone. I was gonna be late if I didn't run. I slipped my phone back in my black bag that matched with my nails and hurried out the door.

Sapphire Pov

I didn't even get to wish her good luck! Oh well. I went back into the kitchen that was still buzzing and the care workers had left to think alone in the office.

There were some arguments now.

"That's just wrong!"

"No!" said some of the kids.

"Right what's going on?" I asked.

"Rick, Lily and Johnny think it's wrong that Elektra's going out with Liam but we don't!"

"Why do you think it's wrong?" I took one look at Rick and knew exactly why he didn't like it.

"Okay Rick I think I know exactly why you're so against it, but Lily? Johnny? Seriously?"

"We just think it's wrong for an ex care kid to go out with a care kid.. it doesn't make sense. I thought they hated each other!" Lily said sounding upset.

"Yeah and well now that they're a couple Liam would only come back here to visit Elektra!" Johnny added. The room turned to Frank who looked up at me.

"He wouldn't do that!" Frank said sorta upset.

"Now you've made Frank upset! Well done Johnny!" Tee cried out going over to Frank.

"Look Frank Liam won't abandon you.. or any of us round here! Stop exaggerating they're only going out! And Elektra and Liam don't seem like the type to make a big deal out of this. She wasn't keen on telling you about this in the first place!"

"Yeah I guess you're right. I just thought this might change Liam.. and I don't want that to happen. Ever" Johnny agreed relaxing a little.

"But still its weird!" Lily added.

"That's like saying you can't go out with that guy you have a crush on!" Gus said and Lily considered it blushing. "I guess.."

"The only wrong thing is being upset about two people liking each other. You shouldn't be like that! You should appreciate it even though it's them two.." Tyler sweetly.

Lily nodded, "Yeah you're right.. sorry guys!"

"At least you know how to except things the way they are!" I said looking right at Rick who was eating his meal.

"What?" he asked as every face went to him.

"It's obvious. You like Elektra, and that's why you're against it!" I told him angrily.

"No!" he said turning slowly into the shade of the red tomato he was eating.

"You had your chance ages ago, Rick. And now she's going out with someone else you're jealous. At least be a gentleman and be nice about it!" I told him.

"I did ask her but she doesn't like me does she?!" said Rick standing up as everyone that had started to tease him about it suddenly stopped.

"She likes Liam. No one likes me!" he burst out revealing his true emotions.

"Who's that girl you're going out with again?Sally, Sandra.."

"Sasha?"

"Yeah her.. look she likes you and you've agreed to going out with her.."

"I know but.. you're right I'm jealous cos well.. maybe even though Elektra isn't my type I thought I'd be more popular going out with her.. More popular than Liam.." he blushed.

"Liam is popular but we all are popular in our own ways. I like sewing, Sapphire is the big bossy sister and artist, Elektra.. writes poems, and you play the guitar" Tee said kindly.

"Tee's right. Just because we respect Liam, it doesn't mean he is the most popular person here! If anything it should be Tracy!" I grinned.

"You're right sorry.." Rick said getting up to go to his bedroom. But I had a feeling he was still a little jealous. But I decided to forget about it. For now.

If anything I ship Elektra and Liam and they would be really good together. It's so blatantly obvious. Now it's time for them to see it too..

Liam Pov

Elektra was late. 5 minutes 36 seconds and counting. No I hadn't turned into Gus I was just seriously nervous! What if all that was a wind up? What if she changed her mind?

By the time I had been convinced she wasn't coming I got up to go when someone plonked themselves onto the chair in front of me.

"Sorry.. I was.. late.. I.." she said out of breath. I was confused. Who was this girl?

She looked up at me still panting, her hair wild and brown, her eyes wide revealing the green-grey pupils, and her lips soft and tender. Wait hang on..Elektra?

"Elektra? Is that you?" I asked.

"Nah it's Lady Gaga, what d'ya think?!" she snapped. Yep, that was Elektra.

"You look.." I said struggling to find the word. Elektra looked up at me again.

"Nice" I quickly finished and she visibly flinched.

"I look stupid don't I.. Saph did this, should have known!" she replied sighing disappointed.

"No you don't look stupid, you look nice, I mean really nice.." I gabbled quickly earning a well deserved raised eyebrow from Elektra.

".. maybe even hot? Sexy?" I said blushing.

Elektra smiled and shook her head. "You're a funny guy.. nice one!"

"No I didn't mean.. never mind. So what do you want to order?"

"Err.. some spag bol would be nice.." Elektra said quickly checking the menu still out of breath. I gave her a look and she shrugged helplessly.

I quickly ordered a cheeseburger and waited patiently for our food to come. I looked at Elektra. She was busy on her phone and her wild hair fell over her shoulders. She was wearing a navy blue top, little cute black jacket and some grey army skinny jeans that I didn't know she owned. She didn't wear too much jewelry or make up but she looked stunning. Sapphire's winged eyeliner on Elektra really brought out Elektra's eyes. And I started to feel a little nervous as to how I managed to get a date with Elektra when she looked this pretty. I felt a little bad for not making as much effort as Elektra.

Elektra looked up from her phone and caught me staring. I immediately pretended I was watching the scenery behind her.. an old man walking his dog with his wife.. Elektra saw what I saw and grinned shyly. It was nice to see the elderly couple, as I realized maybe love was forever.

I turned back to Elektra as she put away her phone as we saw our food coming. We ate quietly sneaking glances at each other.. well it was mostly me doing the secret staring.. as we ate.

Elektra caught me looking a few times and then finally told me to stop staring as it was a bit creepy. I blushed and muttered a little apology and finished my meal.

We finished at vaguely the same time and I looked at Elektra grinning.

"What is it this time Liam..?" Elektra sighed like she was fed up of me already. But I saw the smile playing on her lips.

"Nothing.. you just look sexy today Elektra.." I said casually as Elektra kicked me under the table and told me to shut up.

I winced and saw Elektra's smile. I knew she was trying to get me to lose my nerve.. but that wasn't happening anytime soon.

"I've written a little poem for you.." I said clearing my throat.."Roses are red, Violet's are blue, Sugar is sweet, And so are.."

"Liam you so did not write that.." Elektra said.

"I did...see!" I said holding out a little bit of paper with the poem on it.

"Yeah but you didn't.. compose it did you?" Elektra said knowingly.

"Who cares?"

"Err me" Elektra said.

"Come on.. you gotta give me some gratitude for learning it okay!"

"Fine then.. but I'd have preferred a poem actually composed by you.. " Elektra said.

"You're such a fussypot!" I told her.

"I know.." she said smiling sweetly twirling a lock of her hair round her finger. I watched her and blushed under her intense gaze.

"Stop it Elektra.." I mumbled quietly.

"Stop what?"

"You know what I mean.."

"But I don't"

"Damn why do you have to be such a know it all!"

"I don't know it all.. I don't know what you mean" she said calmly.

"You so do"

"Don't"

"Do"

"Don't"

"Do times infinity and beyond no returns!"

Elektra opened her mouth then shut it knowing she'd been defeated and narrowing her eyes at my little smile.

"Fine Liam you win" she said eventually.

"No" I replied.

"What? Do you want me to buy you a prize or something to add to that?" Elektra said snappily.

"Nah.." I said taking her hand and holding it carefully "We both win"

Elektra's face softened and held back onto my hand. I picked up her hand and kissed the top of it watching her.

"Shit Liam! What if someone sees us?!" Elektra said suddenly looking around.

"Stella dumped me remember?"

"Yeah but.. won't it be a bit weird if one of her mates saw us together.."

"Hey I'll protect you from them" I said smiling.

"Don't need protecting.." Elektra said gruffly.

I suddenly caught sight of some guy with binoculars.. looking at us?!

Wait.. was that Tyler.. and Carmen and Johnny and Tee?

"Elektra.." I whispered.

"What?"

"Don't turn around okay.. The DG have seen us.."

"Shit I'll tell them fucking idiots to shove off!" Elektra said angrily.

"No.. we'll do it my way.." I said grinning as I picked up my glass of water and poured it down Elektra's top. Elektra gasped and picked up her glass and shoved it at me.

I grinned. Time to make an exit. I ran off out of the cafe with looks from all the customers.. leaving my cash on the table for the waiter to pick up as Elektra chased after me with a ketchup bottle in her hand. I ran past the church and the park and could hear Elektra's cursing from a mile away. I stopped as I realized I had reached my destination and turned around holding my hands up in surrender.

"What was that for?" Elektra asked angrily panting heavily.

"To make an exit, so that we could be alone for once.." I said as she grinned suddenly.

"Why? What are you thinking of doing?" Elektra asked.

"Mm nothing.." I lied and took Elektra's hand and led her into the old garage place.

It was dusty and drab but I took Elektra in anyway.

"Some place.. where are we?"

"My secret hideout" I told her.

"Your what?"

The place was nothing special. It had a black sofa.. which I found.. and I few other bits and bobs including a small telly, a lamp, and a make shift bed.

"It's where I usually go to when.. I feel like running away.. y'know.." I mumbled "It's nothing special.. but it's special to me.. sorry" I said.

"You did all this.. even that TV there?" Elektra said amazed.

"Took me a while but yeah.. I did.." I said still a little sad.

"Impressive.. didn't know you were a builder Liam"

"I'm not.. but I had to fix it up.. so I did..not too hard just look at the manual.."

"Cool.." Elektra said and looked up at me, "Liam.. don't look so upset.. I do like it!"

"Really"

"Yeah honest.." she said leaning closer towards me.. I kissed her gently tasting her lips and trying to gain entry to her mouth. Elektra opened her mouth surprisingly as our tongues collided and mixed in each other's mouth. Elektra ran her fingers through my hair and I held on her waist lifting my hands to move underneath her shirt but realized there was no shirt... I pulled away and realized Elektra's navy blue top was a crop top.

"Oh..sorry.." I said as Elektra realized why I pulled away.

She looked at me for a second before peeling off the still wet black jacket leaving just her crop top which was also wet.

"Where were we..?" she muttered leaning in towards me and pecking my lips ever so gently as she moved my hands back to her bare waist and sliding my hand underneath her little tight crop top. I stroked her skin gently as I kissed her and pushed her back onto the sofa still kissing her. Elektra was breathing heavily and sighing. I pulled away and leaned in towards her neck breathing onto it and kissing it gently as Elektra continued to sigh wrapping her arms around my neck.

"Uh Liam stop it.." she muttered and I quickly pulled back apologizing quickly as Elektra's hand covered my mouth stopping me from saying anything.

She wrapped her leg around my waist and I slid my hands underneath her pulling her up into a sitting position with her sitting on her lap facing me.

Her top had rolled up even higher now showing her flat belly and her bellybutton. Her top was still wet from the water incident and one of her sleeves had slid down from her shoulder. Her hair was messed up even more now but she was smiling.

Elektra caught me staring at her body and grinned shyly.

"The scars seem to have faded now.." I said rubbing her tummy and stopped as I felt two little bumps at the top of her tummy. "Wha.." I said as I lifted up her top and realized she had abs. I couldn't stop staring.

I looked at her shocked.

"What? I can be just as fit as you are y'know.." she said sliding her hand under my own black shirt and running her hand over my four-pack.

"You knew about that?" I asked bewildered.

"A certain Stella told me.." she replied.

I looked up at Elektra. "You never told me about this!" I told her "You never told me you were fricken' fit! Literally!"

"Yeah I know.. but you didn't either so.. that makes us equal.."

I stared at Elektra for a moment. "What else did Stella say..?" I asked quietly. Elektra laughed.

"Dunno wasn't listening..."

"Oh so you only perked up when she said I had a four pack?"

"I wouldn't put it like that.. I already knew the other stuff she said, I already knew you were pretty good looking.."

I smiled at Elektra as she got off me and leaned against the drab wall. She looked really sexy.. In fact..

"So?" she asked interrupting my thoughts.

"So what?"

"What do we do?" she asked.

"You can come over to my place.. if ya like.."
"I like.." she replied.

I walked over to her and gently pulled down her top so it was just under her bellybutton. I looked back up at Elektra who was already staring at me.

"Let's go.." I said pulling her away.

Elektra Pov

Liam led me inside the flats. It looked really cool. There was a black leather sofa and wide screen telly. Wooden table and chairs. A blue beanbag. Liam led me inside his room. It looked just like how it was before except the walls were cream and it was a little bit more tidier.

"So what would ya like to do?" he asked.

"Dunno really.." I muttered.

"Well we could watch a movie.."

"Go on then.."

Liam's idea of a movie was watching Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. He made some popcorn and we were watching it quite peacefully until the front door opened. Jack.

"Err and who's this Liam?" Jack asked staring at me walking into the room.

"Elektra. She's my girlfriend" Liam said.

"Oh right.. sorry.."

"It's fine.. Liam I should get going.. Mike and Gina will be worried.. See ya!" I blurted out running out the flats but not before getting a passionate kiss from Liam. I looked into his eyes and hurried out into the rain.

But how was I to know that, I wouldn't get kissed for a long time till then..