Childhood Friends Turn Into Sweethearts?

((Sure.))

I was wearing a red blouse with a black skirt and black flats. I curled my hair and did nice makeup. I grabbed my purse and went downstairs. "Why are you dressed all nice?" My dad asked, a beer in his hand. I looked around. Richard must have went out.. Shit. "I'm going on a date." I told him, crossing my arms over my chest. "Oh, no you're not." He said and he threw the bottle at me. I didn't duck in time and it shattered on my head. I fell to the ground, glass cutting my skin. I got on my hands and knees and tried to crawl to the door. I grabbed my keys and pressed the alarm button, in hope that someone would find me. I felt large hands grab my hair and yank me down, where I was beaten to near death for hours and hours..

I looked down at my phone, an hour and a half went by. And an annoying car alarm was going off in the distance.. I set the roses down, and calmly walked out.. I didn't know what to feel.. Maybe she forgot? Was she alright?... I called her. No answer... I texted her... No answer..I then got in my car and drove to her plaCE, seeing her car alarm was on. I quickly ran to the front door.. Something was wrong. I noticed it was unlocked so I walked in, I heard yelling, and someone crying... There was broken glass on the floor. "Annabelle?!" I yelled, worried sick now.. I ran to where the noises were coming from, and I saw Anna.. On the ground, bleeding from her head, all bruised.. I saw a man, he had brass knuckles and was about to punch her, I ran to him, and threw him off her. He swang his fist at me, it colliding with my cheek. Ouch.. I shoved him away and punched him as hard as I could in the face, then he was knocked out, on the floor. I looked down at Anna, and quickly picked her up, and I rushed out to my car, setting her in the passengers seat.. I was frantic.. Scared.... I wouldn't talk for a few days after this... I rushed her to the hospital..

I was unconscious, but I could still feel pain. Please don't hate me Liam.. I thought to myself as I felt my body being lifted. There were loud noises and yelling. Where am I? I felt something like a needle pressing into my skin and I felt no more pain. I passed out. I don't know how much time had passed, but I opened my eyes, my vision blurry. I felt numb and it was bright. I blinked a few times and the room slowly began to become clear. A hospital?

My head was resting on the side of her bed, I was just dozing off a bit.. She was out for a week... She was beat really bad. I felt movement on the bed, and I slowly sat up, seeing she had finally opened her eyes. I took her hand and gave it a squeeze as I pressed the nurse button... I had gone back to not talking...

I felt pressure on my hand and I turned my head to see Liam. "Liam?" I asked, my voice hoarse. "What happened? How long was I out?" A nurse came in and have me a friendly smile. "It's good to see you're finally awake." She gave me some more painkillers and water. "The doctor will see you shortly." She said, then she walked out.

"Your dad... And a week..." I mouthed, and I slowly looked up into her eyes, watching as she took her medicine and drank water. I was so glad she finally woke up.. I was worried sick, and I'm sure you could see by the look in my eyes.. I thought I would lose someone I Cared about...

I looked up into his eyes which were filled with worry. "Why aren't you talking?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. Please don't tell me he turned silent again..

I looked at her, seeing worry in her eyes also.. "I... Don't know.." I whispered, and I rubbed my eyes, and I looked back up at her. "Do you remember anything?.. That happened?" I asked her.

I looked away from him, frowning at the wall. "I remember trying to leave.. And then a beer bottle was thrown at my head.." I whispered, tears welling in my eyes.

"That's all you remember?.." I asked, wiping a tear away from her eye.. "He is in jail now.. Waiting for his trial.." I said, and I looked down.

I looked up into his eyes. "I am so sorry.... You must have been so angry that I didn't show up.." I whispered sadly.

"No, no... I wasn't angry. I was worried... I drove to your house to see if you were alright. And I walked in to find you beaten... And then I took you to the hospital
.. They thought you were going to die, Anna..." I said, sighing and I looked down..

I gently took his hand and kissed it. "I'm alive Liam. Because of you." I whispered, tilting his chin up to look into his beautiful blue eyes.

I couldn't stop myself... I slowly leaned in and pressed my lips to hers... I didn't care that her lips were chapped, I just knew that I was falling for her... Hard....

---------- Post added at 04:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:18 PM ----------

(Brb)

I was surprised. I froze for a moment, then I slowly relaxed and began to kiss him back, my hand resting on the back of his neck. It was shy and sweet.

I slowly pulled away and looked into her eyes.. "I... uh... sorry.." I said softly, wondering what she would do after..

I smiled and stroked his hair gently. "Don't apologize." I whispered, looking into his eyes, a blush on my face.

"Anna... will you go to homecoming with me?" I asked her.. will she say yes? I hope... if I got rejected, I dont know what I woukd do

I smiled and nodded. "I'd love to." I replied, bringing his hand to my lips and kissing it gently.

I grinned and I kissed her cheek softly. the doctor walked in, and gave her some medication. He recommended that she stayed at a friend's house, or other family members untill the dad thing was solved. He said that she was free to go whenever.

"Thanks doc." I mumbled. I sighed as he unplugged the machines and he changed my bandages. He got me a wheelchair because my legs and feet hurt really bad.

We took her out to my car and I helped her into the seat. "We will swing by your place and get your things.. youre staying with me okay?" I said, she had to be watchrd over for a few days.

I nodded. "Yeah okay..." I said softly. We made it to my house and I insisted on walking. It was slow and painful but I hate wheelchairs. I unlocked the door and I was engulfed in a huge hug by my brother. I explained to him the situation and Richard looked at Liam. "Take care of her okay?"

"Of course I will. Ill take good care of her.." I said and I shook his hand, and grinned slightly. He wasnt bad.. I thought he would be the big bad brother, but he wasnt that bad. But I dont want to make him mad. She soon had everything and I helped her out to the car. I hated seeing her in pain as she walked, so I took her in my arms and set her in the seat. "There." I said, grinning.

I smiled slightly at him. "Thanks." I replied. I'm a very independent girl so it annoyed me a little, but I could never be angry with Liam. He's too perfect. I got buckled in and I stared out the window as Liam drove.

I chuckled seeing she was annoyed, and I kissed her cheek. When we got to my house I yelled out, "Were home grandma." I said, and it worried me when I didnt get a response. I helped Anna in my room and I went to look around for her, and I found her in the kitchen, on the ground, motionless... she wasnt breathing... her skin was super pale... I was frozen...

I could sense something was wrong so I got up and painfully walked downstairs. I gasped when I saw his sweet grandmother on the ground. "Call 911. Now." I told Liam. I rushed to her side and checked her pulse. I began to perform CPR. I'm certified in it.

I felt numb, so filled with fear.. I picked up my phone and quickly dialed 911.. I could barley talk, giving them the adress. Did my grandmas cancer get to her.. the ambulance soon got there, and tried to revive her... a man pulled me aside and looked at me. "We're sorry... shes gone, son..."

I stood to the side watching, tears in my eyes. I watched as they covered her body and sent her away on a stretcher. Soon the paramedics left soon after. I slowly approached Liam and took him into my arms. "I'm so sorry I couldn't save her.." I whispered.

I wrapped my arms around her carefukly, and buried my face in her hair, and I cried... and cried... "No one could have saved her.." I said softly, and quietly. I pulled away slowly, and wiped my eyes.. "It was going to happen.. no one could have stopped it... it was just a matter of when.." I said, and I looked down... I didnt know how I felt.

I gently stroked his cheek, my forehead resting against his. I leaned in and gently kissed away his tears. "I know you're hurting Liam.... but you're not alone, okay? I'm here.. And I'll always be here for you." I whispered, blinking away my tears.

I nodded slowly, and I took her hand and squeezed it.. "Im going to go lay down... okay?" I said, and I kissed her gently before going to the stairs, and then to my room. I laid down in my bed, and stared blankly at the ceiling

I sighed as I watched him go and I looked around the house. I cleaned up little messes and then I laid on the couch, trying to relax my aching body.

After a while of laying down, I got up and took my stress medication. I then went downstairs to check on Anna. "How are you feeling?" I asked her, sitting at the foot of the couch.

I sat up and scooted close to him, gently taking his hand. "I'm fine. The question is, are you?" I asked, gently squeezing his hand. He's been through so much..

(Sorry, was busy.)

I looked up at her and I shrugged. "I guess I just need some time.. I know I'm not okay.. And I won't be for a little while." I said, being honest. "But.. I have you.. And.. I can't lose you..." I said, taking her hand and squeezing it.

"I'm not going anywhere okay?" I asked gently, taking his hand in both of mine, resting on my lap. "I'll be here for you every step of the way.."

(This is so depressing, heh )

"And I'm here for you..." I said, and I looked into her eyes, and I slowly pulled her onto my lap, and kissed her softly on the lips.

((Lol I know)

I wrapped my arms around his neck and closed my eyes, kissing him back gently. It was slow and sweet, almost sad. But reassuring.

I continued to kiss her, then I slowly pulled away and looked into her eyes. "We.. Should do something fun tomorrow... The fair is in town." I said.