No Control (Liam Payne)

Chapter 12

The next day I'm working at the stadium and I step outside to get some fresh air. Immediately I see that Liam is working out with Mark outside. I lean against the railing to watch him. I'm not sure how long I'm there, admiring the view, when I hear a noise beside me. Startled, I find Caroline standing beside me. "Oh hi, Caroline." I say, trying to sound normal.

"Hi, Liz. I see you were enjoying the view." She winks at me, leaning her head towards where Liam is working out.

I try not to stutter. "No, no I was just getting some fresh air."

I can tell by the way Caroline is smiling at me, she doesn't buy it.

"So, you two are just friends?" She asks.

"Yes." Again, she isn't believing me.

She leans in closer to me, saying quietly. "Just so you know, I have the hotel room next to yours."

Oh crap! I can feel the color drain from my face as the realization hits me. The several times I screamed out Liam's name last night.

Before I can say a word, she says. "Uh huh." With a grin.

"Look Caroline, it's not what you think." I try to explain.

"Liz, you are my friend. If this is a secret, then I will happily keep that secret for you. Don't stress, Love, I was just teasing you."

I smile. "Thanks, Caroline. You're the best."

She smiles. "Now, take a few more minutes to enjoy the view before getting back to work."

I smile as she walks away, then I return to enjoying the view. Liam takes a break to get some water. Spotting me, he smiles and waves me over. I start my way over to him, he meets me halfway.

"Hey, Beautiful, what are you doing?" Liam asks.

"Well, I was watching you work out, till Caroline caught me and told me that she has the hotel room next to mine." I give him a minute for it to sink in.

His eyebrows rise. "You mean she heard you last night?" Then he starts laughing.

I push on his sweaty chest. "Don't laugh."

He moves in close to me. "Come on, Babe, that's pretty funny."

I can't help it, I start laughing. "It's all your fault, Payne!"

Liam laughs. "Yes, I will take complete responsibility for your screaming." He winks at me.

I grin and roll my eyes at him. "I'm going back to work, Liam."