Sophie's POV

I ran into our room "Karen, oh my god! I just go off the phone with your Mom's friend Liz and she saw the picture of me and Liam you posted online. Your Mom told her that I'm hoping to go to the Olympics and she wants to do a story on me."

We both began screaming and jumping up and down. "That's why my Mom wanted your phone number. This is amazing! Have you told Liam yet? He's going to shit a brick!"

"No, I just got off the phone with her minutes ago. He's still at practice. I can't believe it! I have to call coach and see if he thinks it's a good idea first." I headed outside to make the phone call. Coach was all for it. He said anything to support the sport is great and he thinks it will be a good opportunity for future endorsements. This could help me with money so that I can focus of training instead of working this summer. Do I call Dad first or wait for Liam? They want to do it as soon as possible. I can't believe this is happening to me. I went back up to our room and packed a bag. "I'll see you tomorrow Karen. I'm going to go to Liam's and wait for him."

"Congratulations Sophie, you deserve this."

"Thanks Karen" she gave me a hug and I walked to Liam's apartment with my head in the clouds. I was surprised when I got to the apartment and found Liam there with five other guys. I recognized a few of them. I kind of felt like I interrupted something because when I walked in they all got really quiet and started leaving. It was weird.

"Hey Babe, I thought you were at practice." I gave him a sweet kiss.

"I was earlier."

"Who were those guys?"

"We're just working on a project together. They were just taking off. I wasn't expecting to see you tonight. Is something going on?"

"Yes! I have big news! You need to sit down." I showed him over to the sofa.

"You're making me nervous Peach. Are you okay?" I gave him a peck on the nose.

"I'm fine. No. I'm great. I got a surprise phone call today from Liz Sapphire with Sports Illustrated, she's a friend of Karen's Mom and she wants to offer me a spread in the magazine."

"That's amazing. Are you sure you want that kind of exposure?" He didn't seem that excited.

"Liam I talked to Coach Avila and he said it was a great opportunity. Do you not want me to do it?"

"Have you talked to your Dad?"

"No, I wanted to talk to you first. What's going through your head?" He needs to tell me what he's thinking "I won't do it if you don't want me to."

"It's a great opportunity. I'm just being jealous. I'll get over it. You can have my Mom look at the contract. She's a pro she'll get you a great package."

"I swear Babe you'll be proud of the photos. I want you with me at the shoot."

"I'm already proud of you Angel. I just don't want to think about men all over the world doing god knows what with your picture. Call your Dad and see what he thinks."

Liam's POV

Thank god Sophie showed up when she did. If she had walked in a few minutes earlier the surprise could have been ruined. I'll need to be more careful and meet the guys somewhere else from now on.

No way will Jason Taylor go for this. He won't want his princess scantily clad circulating all over the world. Jason can put an end to it and then I can be the hero boyfriend that supported her. I'll just hold her hand and be here for her when he tells her that it's not going to happen.

What the fuck just happened? He said it was okay if that is what she wanted and if I was alright with it. That bastard, he's good. He knows I won't like this and he's hoping we will get in a fight over this maybe even break up over it. He will use it against me. Tell her that I'm not being supportive of her dream. This is total bullshit. He knows he's running out of time, and maybe he's realized that the odds aren't in his favor as much as he thought. Is this how he wants to play? Fine! Game on Jason Taylor, I'm going to be the most supportive boyfriend ever. You're being an asshole Liam. You should be the most supportive boyfriend ever. Look at her, she's happy, really happy and Avila is right this could be a really good opportunity for her and the archery team.

"Congratulation Sophie" I gave her a hug and a kiss "call Liz and have her e-mail you a copy of the contract so that my Mom can look it over."

"Babe thank you for not getting crazy jealous about this. I love you" if only she knew what was really going through my mind right now.

Mom was really great handling the contract and got Sophie a really good deal. Today is the photo shoot. I really have a lot to do to get ready for the Sigma Nu party next weekend, but no way am I not going to be with her today.

"Liz this is my boyfriend Liam Grey."

"Nice to meet you Liam. You're a lucky guy. We need to get Sophie into hair and make-up so you can wait over there." She pointed me to a table with some food and chairs. I kissed Sophie and she was whisked away.

Sophie's POV

"'Wow Sophie your boyfriend is a hunk and his name sounds familiar is he an athlete?"

"Thanks. He's the captain of the water polo team at UCLA"

"You make a very attractive couple. Do I know him from somewhere else?"

"Uhm, his family is fairly well known in the Seattle area."

"Grey, as in Christian Grey?"

"Christian is his Uncle."

"You should hold on to that one. He's got looks, money, and a hot body."

"Thank you Liz. I plan on holding on to him but not for his last name. Liam is smart, and kind, and has the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known. All that plus that ass." We all began to laugh including the hair and make-up team.

The photo shoot was fun, although the wardrobe was not my usual fair. They were going for the warrior princess kind of vibe. The photographer was great and made me feel very comfortable, and having Liam there made me feel strong, beautiful, and sexy. Once the photographer had what he needed I sat down with a journalist to be interviewed. Liam was right by my side holding my hand the whole time. I was so glad to have him with me. I was exhausted by the end of the day. I don't even remember getting back to the apartment. I woke up in the morning in Liam's bed with him stoking my hair and smiling at me. God I love this amazing man.