No Control (Liam Payne)

Chapter 23

We lay in bed for awhile before we get ready to go on our walk.

It's so amazing outside; everywhere you turn is a flawless view. Liam takes my hand and we head out to explore at least some of the many acres. The property even has it's own 19th century English park with a Palladian temple. We make our way there, then take our time strolling through the park. Liam takes so many pictures. Of the beautiful landscape, of me, and of us together. We walk in silence for a bit in this peaceful setting. I look over at Liam, he appears to be deep in thought, every so often squeezing my hand. I'm not even sure if he's aware he's doing it. I wrestle with my own thoughts and feelings. Ever since we've arrived here, my feelings have had the audacity to keep popping up. Until now, I've done so well at keeping them buried. Each time I look at Liam, I feel like my heart does a flip. I refuse to deal with this right now. I'm in this beautiful location, with this amazing man. I need to relax and enjoy this time light heartedly. I'm sure these feelings will be here to deal with later.

Deciding it's time to lighten the mood, I tell Liam. "Let's have a race."

He looks a bit surprised, but smiles and agrees.

"We'll race to those olive trees over there. Here's the starting line." I point to the ground. "Count to three." As Liam starts counting, I push him back and start running without him.

I can hear him laughing. I'm sure with his long legs it won't take him much time to catch up to me. I feel his hands on my waist and we are falling to the ground. He makes sure that I am on top of him when we hit the ground though, so he takes the brunt of the fall. I make sure he's alright, and after he assures me he is, I kiss him.

He smiles, rolling us so that I am laying on the grass. He is laying beside me, facing me, leaning on his elbow. He looks at me for a moment before saying anything.

"Sometimes, it takes my breath away just how beautiful you are." Liam says sweetly.

I can't look away from his stunning eyes. "You take my breath away quite often too Liam."

Leaning down, he kisses me. We lay there, kissing, in this beautiful setting for awhile before we start our walk back to the house.