" Uh Liam... I think I need some help." I say, looking down at the minor flames that have possessed my precious eggs.

" Where are you?"

With my phone still pressed against my ear I reach over for an empty glass near me. Replacing my shoulder with my hand to hold the phone against my ear I walk over to the sink and full the glass with water.

" I'm at my sister's house."

I walk back over to what once used to be my breakfast before throwing the water over the growing flames. It doesn't seem to calm down the flames as more smoke appears in my sight.

" I'm on my way."

Maybe I should just let the flames be and wait for Liam to get here...

" Oh and Liam."

" Yes Everly?"

" Bring a fire extinguisher." I say and end the call.

I look back at the flames. This is truly pure talent. From scrambled eggs to flames. How did I do it?

Alexa and Luke left for work about an hour ago. I didn't go to school because I have some serious morning sickness. Which is strange because usually morning sickness eases at 12 weeks of pregnancy and I'm nearly 12 weeks.

Before you get confused let me explain.

Yes, It has been a month since Liam shared a huge part of his life with me. Nothing has really changed to be honest. Liam and I have been growing closer and Liam has grown more protective over me for some odd reason. He has demanded that I sit with them during lunch because it's " unsafe" for me to wonder around alone during lunch.

It's been hard you know. Trying to be friends with the rest of the D&D's and trying to get people off my back. It has become easier seeing as people know that I'm socialized with the D&D's. I guess they know that their lives are resting in Liam's hand.

So far I'm 11 weeks and 5 days pregnant. I've been starting to show and that worries me because now I have to go buy new clothes. Soon enough, I'll be able to compete against a whale.

"Everly?!" I hear Liam yell as loud knocks follow after his words.

" Uh - I'm on my way." I reply before averting my gaze from the fire.

Skipping over to the front door I open it and with a bolt of energy Liam shoots into the house.

" Where's the fire?! Are you hurt?! Is the baby okay?!"

Cute. He's panicking and I can't contain the chuckle that's threatening to burst out.

" Why the fuck are you laughing?!?!"

I point towards the kitchen and he rushes towards it. I follow behind him.

" H-how do you even- never mind. I called the fire department. They are on their way."

" It's only a few flames Liam. Can't you make it go away? "

" Make it go away?! Everly your stove is fucking on fire. I can't just make it go away."

As if on cue a few firemen burst through the door and rush towards us.

They look confused when they see that my stove is on fire.

" How? " one of the firemen questions.

" I don't even know man. " Liam answers and moves us out of the way.

The firemen quickly extinguish the flames. After giving me a speech they make their way back to their jobs.

" You rushed me out of school just for this?" Liam questions.

" As if you were even paying attention."

" You have a point."

I walk back into the kitchen. It's a mess. A huge mess. If Alexa and Luke come home and it looks like this then I'm surely getting kicked out. Again.

I have started working as a waitress at a nearby diner and with the money I earn I give back to Alexa. I would feel too guilty to live in their house rent free. I know I won't be able to work after a few months but until then I plan on saving up as much as I can. Even with the money I have saved up these past few weeks, I don't think it will be enough to replace the damaged furniture in the kitchen. Even the ceiling needs a new coat of paint seeing as the flames did its job in making it a dark brown - black - ish color now.

" What's wrong?" Liam questions.

" The kitchen is a total disaster. I don't know how I'm going to clean it up and replace the damaged furniture before Alexa and Luke get back. Oh God this is bad."

Liam quirks his left eyebrow and I do the same, just to add a little emphasis.

" I got it under control."

Wait what.

" No. I can't let you go through all that trouble. Really I'm just being dramatic. I'm sure it won't be that much of a pain in my ass. I just have to start now and hopefully - " I stop talking once I realize I'm just ranting. Looking at the burned marks from the flames on the counter I cringe a little bit before averting my gaze away from the damage.

When I turn back I realize I've been talking to a ghost. Liam is standing in the corner with his phone pressed to his ear.

" They are on their way. " Liam says and grabs his car keys.

" Who are they?" I question as I walk towards him.

" The people who are going to clean your kitchen."

" What?"

Liam rolls his eyes.

" Grab your phone. We're leaving."

Bossy much. I can't just leave now. Those people who Liam apparently invited over to the house will be here shortly and I don't want to leave the house unattended. What if another fire breaks out and I'm not here to somehow stop it. Then Alexa will be even more pissed because I left the house with a bunch of strangers -

" I can't leave the house Liam. I have stuff to do and-"

" We are going shopping." he cuts me off before disappearing out of the house.

Maybe if I just don't follow him then he'll just get bored and leave?

But we're going shopping.

No I can't.

But it's shopping. I do need new clothes seeing as I'm already struggling to fit into some of my clothes.

No-

" Liam I'm not going to put that on."

" Yes you are. Just try it. "

" No. "

" Oh come on, why not? " he asks looking down the black lace underwear.

" Oh I don't know. Maybe because I'm pregnant! "

How can he possibly expect me to put lace underwear on when I'm growing a watermelon in my stomach.

" Just because your pregnant doesn't mean you wouldn't kill in this underwear."

My heart skips a beat as I struggle to contain the heat that's rushing up my cheeks. Damn you hormones.

" I'm flatered but no."

" Oh come on. The deal was that you can buy anything you want as long as I get to pick out one thing." he explains.

" Since when was that a deal?"

" Since 3 seconds ago. "

I roll my eyes and walk further on.

Since we are at the beginning of summer, I thought that wearing a lot of sundresses would make me feel more comfortable and relaxed. Liam has other opinions. He wants me to wear cropped tops and skinny jeans. His argument is that I shouldn't be ashamed to show off my belly.

" How about this?" I ask as my hand reaches out to a dress that caught my eye.

No answer.

" Liam?" I ask and turn around.

He's gone.

Really? Not again. Gosh he really needs to stop doing this to me.

Ignoring the fact that I'm alone I take out the rose gold sundress. The fabric feels so smooth when my hand travels over it. I would definitely feel like a goddess in this dress. I look down at the price tag. $400. I don't think so.

I know Liam said he'll pay, much to my dismay, but I'm not going to let him pay that kind of money for a dress.

Feeling my bladder fill up for the tenth time , thanks to the pregnancy, I decide to make my way to the bathroom. I still have no idea where Liam is. He left me, so he can't be mad when he doesn't find me.

I walk out of the shop while looking for a bathroom.

My eyes spot everything except a bathroom. There, at the corndog stand, is Liam. Not just Liam. Liam and a girl.

Liam is smirking while tucking the brown headed girl's hair behind her ear.

I know this isn't supposed to hurt me but I at least thought that he wouldn't ditch me for a hook up.

Feeling the urine inside me threatening to come out I make my way to the bathroom. Lucky me, the bathroom is just behind Liam and his girl toy.

Ignoring the ache in my heart I decide to ignore them as I walk past. Liam doesn't seem to recognize me but just as I pass him I hear him call out my name.

A little too late to give your attention to me.

God I sound so pathetic right now.

" Everly wait."

Don't turn around. Just head to the bathroom otherwise someone isn't going to be happy while cleaning up my mess.

" Everly!"

I stop in my tracks and turn around. Damn it. Bladder, please have mercy on me.

" I need to go to the bathroom." I simply say.

" You look upset."

Geez way to point out the obvious. My eyes dart around and focus on anything else besides Liam's God-like face. It would have been easier to be upset if he didn't look this good.

" I'm fine Liam. Go back to your friend. She seems lonely." I say, looking back at the said girl who is currently biting her lip.

Gross.

" It's not what it looks like." Liam tries to explain.

Ah the most famous line created and used by the male population.

" Like I said. I just want to go to the bathroom. "

As he reached out for my wrist I quickly turn around and make a bee line for the bathroom.

" Everly. "

I don't reply as I walk on.

It really hurts to see him with other girls. Even though we are just friends I can't help but feel a little jealous. I'm blaming it on pregnancy hormones. Yes that is what it is.

Just before I enter the bathroom I look back again. My heart breaks a little more when I see that Liam has returned to the girl. Only this time, his hands are on her waist.

I feel a tear roll down my cheek. I quickly wipe it away.

We are just friends.

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