Jessica Grayson has struggled with body dysmorphia and bullying for most of her life. And when she believes she has finally turned things around for herself, she is betrayed and made fun of by her boyfriend and close friends, which sends her into a...
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I wake up with a throbbing head and dread opening my eyes. Liam is still wrapped around me, breathing softly into the back of my neck. I resist the urge to snuggle back against him and fall back asleep. I slowly reach for my phone, so I don't wake him up. It's 6 A.M. Jeez, It's early. But I need to take a shower and go home to get my things, so I don't really have a lot of time to spare. My heart suddenly jolts, and warmth spreads across my chest when I recall what happened last night. The way Liam took care of me, the way he held and kissed me, the way he looked at me, the things he said.
I slowly turn around, so we are face to face, and I watch him sleep for a minute like a little creep. I study his features, my eyes roaming over his handsome face. He looks so peaceful, with plumped lips slightly parted and the messy morning hair. Last week this time, I thought I'd never be in his arms again. My heart momentarily aches as I recall the past few days and how much it hurt to be without him. I don't know how I will survive it if he hurts me like that again. Just the thought of it is terrifying.
I take a deep breath and decide to start the day on a positive note, pushing my doubts and fear under the rug for now. Before climbing out of bed, I can't help but softly press my lips against his.
"Baby?" He mumbles against my lips.
I instantly pull back, but he wraps his arms around me, pulling me tight against him. With the way we're pressed against each other, I can feel his steady heartbeat, and it somehow helps calm my nerves as I soak in his warmth.
"You okay?" He asks, his voice thick with sleep.
"Yeah. Just a little headache." I whisper, not wanting to fully awaken him. "I'm gonna go take a shower, okay?"
"Hmm." He kisses my forehead, and I hesitantly wiggle out of his hold.
In the shower, I take my time enjoying the hot stream of water. I briefly imagine what it would be like to take a shower with Liam and blush profusely under the water. My mind immediately goes to the day I spent a night here and the things he did to me with his tongue. And that is my cue to get out of the shower.
I warp a towel around my body and step into the bedroom. Liam is no longer in bed. I quickly change into my clothes, hating how much they reek of beer and cigarette smoke. So much for taking a shower.
I grab my phone before heading down and find a few missed calls and a voicemail from mom.
Shit! Didn't I say I was sleeping over at Steff's? I don't think I did. I take a calming breath before playing the voice.
