Childhood Friends Turn Into Sweethearts?

I parked on the curb in front of his house and I got out, smiling at him. I slung my bag over my shoulder and I locked the car as I approached him.

I walked inside with her and smiled at my grandmother who slowly stood up. "William? Why didnt you tell me we would have someone over? I could have baked cookies." She said, and I grinned. "This is Anna." I said in sign language. She wasnt good at reading lips, so thats what I did instead. "Anna? What a beautiful name.. Im Hazel." She greeted her. She was a sweet lady. "We will be upstairs." I signed. "Oh okay dear, ill be up with a snack.." zhe said and walkrd to the kitchen. I walked into my room, grinning at her. I kept my room clean, I had posters of bands all over my room and I hsd a large desk with MacBook on it. "Lets get started?" I mouthed

I nodded. "Sure." I replied softly, sitting beside him. He helped me work out the problems but I kept getting distracted, wondering what his voice sounded like. And I kept looking at his scars, wondering if has having the urges I have every day. I scratched at my scars at the though, my eyes absentmindedly staring at the paper.

I looked at her, seeing how she looked at my arm at times. "Would.. it help if I talked..?" I spoke softly. I was surprised I had gained enough curage up to talk to her. I just felt that I could trust her.. she was spectacular, so why not speak to her?

My eyes widened when he actually spoke to me. It was the most beautiful sound I have ever heard. I scooted closer to him and gently took his arm, looking down at his scars. "Why are you hurting so much?" I asked.

I looked into her eyes, seeing the concern, and worry in her eyes. "My parents.. I... I feel it was my fault.. three years ago , on their anniversary I wanted that day to be special for them, in the middle of the night I went in to see if they were asleep, and I saw that their alarm was still on. They never get to sleep in.. so I unplugged the clock and I went to bed and set my alarm so I could make them breakfast.. I got up the next morning, and my alarm woke me up just in time to see that there was smoke everywhere.. I got up and I ran to wake my parents up, but it was their bedrooms that were in fire.. I.. saw themm burned..." I had to pause to wipe my tears. "The fire started an hour after their alarm would have gone off.. if I didnt unplug it, they would be alive.. I have so much guilt for that.."
I said, holding my head in my hands.. trying to calm myself..

I rubbed his back slowly, tears filling my eyes at his story. "It's not your fault Liam.. You didn't know that was going to happen.. Things happen.. But it's not your fault." I whispered. I lifted his chin up and moved his bangs from his face, gently wiping away his tears. I gently grabbed his arms and leaned my head down, kissing his scars. "You're really brave, you know that?"

"T..Thank you..." I whispered, and I Didnt know what else to say. I pulled her into a warm hug.. God.. I needed someone like her in my life.. I let her go slowly, and I looked down at her arms. "And... You, are strong.." I said, Running my fingertips over her scars gently. I heard a knock on the door, then my grandma walked in with a plate of cookies.. She set them on the table. "Enjoy kids." she said and I thanked her.. I picked up a cookie and took a bite.

I took a small bite of one and I looked at him and smiled. "Your grandmother makes really good cookies." I said with a grin. I put up the homework I finished and I yawned, my hand over my mouth. I slowly stood up. "I should really get going..."

"Her own recipe.." I said, and I stood, and nodded. "Oh.. Alright, well.. Since there's no school tomorrow would you be up for hanging out?" I asked, looking at the time. Wow.. We were here for a while.. I looked into her eyes, admiring her beauty for a moment or two.

I smiled and nodded. "Yeah, sure. Call me." I hugged him gently and kissed his cheek before I left and went home.

Later that night, I began to have my guilt slowly start to guilt and wash over me and make me feel terrible. I honestly felt like cutting or something to make me feel better.. I haven't cut myself for two years. I took my phone out and sent Anna a text. You still up?

My phone dinged and I looked up. I grabbed a towel and wrapped it around my wrist, picking up my phone. I couldn't feel the pain of my wounds.. I took a lot of painkillers.. Yeah. What's up? I sent him.

Can't sleep worth a shit.. I feel like cutting. I sent, and I rubbed my eyes and sat up in the bed. I tried to think of other things, going on Facebook and other sites on my phone.

I sighed and yawned. Everything will be okay... Just plug in some earphones and listen to peaceful music.

Okay.. Thanks. Will do.. I sent and I put my headphones in and listened to my favorite band, and I ended up falling asleep listening to them. I woke up the next morning, and already smelled breakfast. I got up slowly and took my headphones out and headed downstairs. "Morning Liam." Grandma said, grinning. "Here you go." She said and handed me a plate. Hash brown, sausage and bacon. "Thank you.." I mouthed and sat down and began to eat.

I woke up the next morning, not really in the mood to eat. I just felt really drowsy. I took a shower and got dressed. I walked downstairs and ducked just in time as a beer bottle came flying my way. It was my crazy father, as usual.

I was soon done and I hopped in the shower, and was done in a half an hour. I stepped out then got dressed and brushed my hair so my bangs were in my face. I needed a trim. I was glad it was a three day weekend. One less day of school I don't have to deal with. Hey, want to meet up at Connoly park? You pick the time, anything works.

1 will be fine. I sent shortly afterwards. I looked at the clock. That's around half an hour. I wore a jacket to hide my arms and I got in my car and drove to the park.

I grabbed my skateboard and headed to the park. It was nice, I loved fall. Wasn't to cold, wasn't too hot, I was soon at the park, and I sat on a bench, and glanced around, seeing if I could see Anna.

I made it to the park and I parked under a shady tree. I got out and locked the door, looking around. I finally spotted Liam and I grinned, walking over to him. "Hey." I said with a small smile.

I stood as I saw her, and I walked over to her smiling. "Hey.." I said softly, and I gave her a nice warm hug. "How are you doing?" I asked. And I sat down on the bench under a shady tree.

I sat down next to him and shrugged. "I'm alright, how about you?" I asked, crossing one leg over the other.

"I'm just fi-.. Hey, you're bleeding." I said, noticing a bit of blood on her palm. Did she cut recently?

I looked down at the blood ad wiped it off of my pant leg. "Huh. I wonder why." I said nonchalantly.

"Anna... I'm not stupid.." I said softly, looking up into her eyes. I took her hand softly and then rolled her sleeve up gently, to see a few fresh cuts.. "Why didn't you call me?.. I mean... This is dangerous..." I said.

I sighed and closed my eyes. "I didn't even think about it. I was too numb to think." I pulled my sleeve down. "Don't worry about me, okay?"

"Well.. I'm going to worry.. Because what you're doing now, all,most killed me three years ago.. I'm just looking out for you, alright?" I said softly. "And with your dad.. You're more than welcome to come over whenever you want. My grandma is always happy to make cookies.." I said, and chuckled softly towards the end of my sentence

I sighed and looked down at my lap, the painkillers wearing off so now I could actually feel my scars. I rubbed at them tentatively, my eyes closing. "Thank you." I said softly.

I hugged her softly. "Now.. How about we go out for a meal or something? A late lunch if you will.." I said, hoping to get her mind off a few things.

I nodded. "Yeah.. Sure.. I brought my car." I said as I noticed his skateboard. "Where do you wanna go?" I asked.

"Subway?" I suggested. "Or wherever you would like." I added, standing. God.. She was beautiful today.. Well, she always is.

I stood up as well and smiled. "Yeah, Subway is fine." I replied. We walked to my car and I unlocked it, getting in and buckling my seatbelt. I waited until he did the same before I took off.

When we got to subway, there was no one, pretty just workers. I guess that was fine, just her and I. We ordered and then got our sandwiches and sat down. "So.. How are you liking the town?" I asked. And mentally kicked myself, lame Liam.. Lame..

I shrugged and took a tiny bite of my sandwich. "It's alright I guess. I haven't seen much yet."

"Yeah.. The school is great, isn't it?" I said sarcastically. I hated that school, lots of rude ghetto people. I wonder when I would gain enough courage to ask her out.. But.. Would she really want to date a guy like me? Someone who's been so broken,

I chuckled softly. "Oh yes, the school is wonderful." I replied just as sarcastically. I sipped my drink and looked around, studying the mini resturant.

"Indeed." I said, chuckling. "And.. I want to ask you something.." I said. Just go for it, Liam.. "Tomorrow night, I was wondering, if you're not busy.. If you would like to.. Uh. Go on a date.. With. Me?.." I said, clearly nervous... God. Embarrasing.

I stared at him for a moment. He is so extreamly adorable all nervous.. I grinned and nodded. "Yeah, sure. What time?" I asked, my heart pounding.

(Or maybe instead of her overdosing, maybe her dad beats her?... Because he sees she's dressed all fancy.)

"Uh, 8? Maybe we could meet there. I mean at the new restrant down the road?" I said, and when she agreed, I felt great. She said yes!
The rest of the day, her and I just hung out, told each other more things about each other and it was very nice... The next day, her and I just texted until it was time to meet up at the new food place. I was dressed all nice, a blue button up shirt, and black jeans and my nice vans. I even got some roses for her, when I arrived at the place, I asked for our table I had reserved. I sat down and waited.. And waited.... And waited...