âHow Deep Is Your Loveâ
Hello loves! I am going to try and keep this going, updating a couple of times a week. I have a lot to catch up on, so please send in some ideas. Iâll be on break from school for about another week, so my schedule is pretty open right now. I am happy to be back, and I want to relish in it, so yea! I love you guys, and I hope you enjoy this imagine!
When out with Liam, is my equivalent to When in Rome. However, mine isnât necessarily about letting go and having fun, but more of knowing what to do and what to say. How to act and how to walk. Donât talk to the paparazzi, donât over share with fans but be nice, and donât seem fake. So many rules to be with one person, yet not being with him never crosses my mind. I wouldnât change it for anything, no matter how hard it got, that was definite. However, my love for him was always questioned. By his family, by his band mates, by the media, by his fans, and most importantly, by him. No matter what I did to show how much I loved Liam Payne, none of it mattered. His family didnât think I was genuine, his band mates thought I was a fortune seeker, and the fans added on by saying that I was so fake that Barbie was jealous. It was quite hard being with someone, when no one thought that I didnât want to be with him for genuine reasons. Normally that wouldnât matter, but when he started to believe the rumors too, the feeling got worse.
âLiam, Liam over here! Can we get a picture of you and the missus together?â A photographer asked as we passed by them. We were supposed to be heading into the building now, but knowing Liam he wouldnât go into the building until he absolutely need to. He grabbed my hand, pulling me closer to him so he could wrap his arm around my waist. I leaned into his side slightly as I smiled, him doing the same. After taking more than a dozen more pictures, we finally made our way in to the building where the American Music Awards were being held. As soon as we walked in we were confronted by the rest of his bandmates, all of whom immediately gave me a look. It wasnât till we were almost to our seats that I noticed that it probably looked as if I had convinced Liam to stay out longer, so that I could get more pictures taken. However, Liam had been the one that wanted to take more pictures. âIâm going to go freshen up before the show starts.â I whispered into Liamâs ear. âHurry back babe.â He replied before kissing me on the lips, and then I was off. I quickly walked through crowds of people, some of them celebrities, while others were fans of those said celebrities. When I finally made it to the rest room I placed my clutch onto the sink, digging for my red lipstick. I took it out along with my mascara, my foundation, and then some mouthwash. I swiped off the slight perspiration that had built up on my forehead, and was about to reapply my foundation when someone in the stall behind me flushed the toilet and walked out. I paid absolutely no mind to the person until they called out my name. âHey, youâre Y/N right?â Demi Lovato questioned as she stood beside me with a megawatt smile, her perfect and white teeth nearly blinding me. âYea⊠How do you know that?â I questioned confused, momentarily forgetting that I was dating a super famous celebrity. âWell youâre only dating 1/5th of the worldâs biggest boy band.â She explained sarcastically as she began to wash her hands, and I returned her smile. I like her. âOh yeah, I forgot about that.â We were now laughing softly, me leaning against the restroom counter as she dried off her hands, now reaching for my lipstick. âDo you mind?â She questioned, and I shook my head nonchalantly. She pushed the lipstick out of its tube before dabbing her clean index finger onto its point, taking more than enough so she wouldnât have to repeat the process. Surely and confidently she dotted the lipstick onto her lips, before smoothing it out, and turning towards me with a popping sound.
âHey I might sell this on EBay soâŠâ I joked as she chuckled once more, running a hand through her short and black hair. âHey I have a serious question for you,â She explained and I nodded my head, interested in what she was saying. âYouâre an interior designer right?â She questioned and I almost let out a deflated sound. Yes, I was an interior designer. I went to school for it and everything, but I always strayed away from celebrity clients. It always got messy when it came to Liam and Iâs relationship as his fans claimed that I was only dating him for clientele. âSo youâre not an interior designerâŠâ She trailed off uncertain, and I let out a bitter laugh. âNo its just Iâve only ever had a couple of celebrity clients, and while it was great, itâs just kind of awkward.â I was trying to dodge the bullet, but I knew she could see through me. She cocked a hip against the counter just like me, but she crossed her arms as well. âHow so?â She prodded and I gave in. âItâs kind of taken the wrong way when Liamâs family, friends, or fans see it. They all think that I am trying to use him, but in reality that isnât the case at all. Iâve seen how it turns out when I have celebrity clients, and their reactions is never good.â I confessed to a girl I barely know. âHey, no offense to Liam or his family or whatever but youâre also a person who works. Donât you need money to live as well, and if youâre not with him for his money, then you have to work. How else are you going to live? That makes no sense!â She now seemed agitated herself, and I couldnât withhold my amusement. She was right though, how did they not want me to live off of him, but then also didnât want me to have any celebrity clients? I mean they did pay pretty well, and are always looking for a few home upgrades, which is why I never run out of anything to do when it comes to them. With a deep breath I reached back into my clutch, and pulled out a few of my business cards. âTake these.â I handed them over to her with a new look on things. I could work with who I wanted to, and I didnât care who said anything about it.
âCould I put them to good use?â She questioned excitedly, and I nodded happily. âYes, but only on one condition. I want to do your house first before you spread them around. I donât want you to give them out because Iâm Liam Payneâs girlfriend, but I want them to go out on my own merit.â I gave her my conditions and she agreed. Five minutes later we exchanged numbers, and were leaving the restroom together. âCould I go and give the boys a quick shout?â She asked for my permission as we made our way back into the room where the event was being held, and I almost chuckled at her. âOf course you can, donât be ridiculous.â While my response was lighthearted, I was happy that she was considering my feelings. She probably didnât want them to get the wrong idea. I will forever be known as the user.
We made it back to my table, and the guys immediately leaped up to give the dark haired beauty a hug. âYouâve got a keeper Liam, you better take really good care of her.â How had we became so close in the span of 15 minutes? âI will love, trust me.â Liam replied assuredly, but who knew only a few short months later those words would be tested?
I walked through the doorway of Liamâs apartment, feeling as if a migraine was slowly settling onto my cranium. Sighing I kicked his front door closed, my Erin Condren planner nearly falling from my hands in the process. âLiam, babe are you home?!â I shouted loudly, trying to get his attention. I sluggishly set my planner down, resulting in photos of a new apartment I was decorating to fall out. I was bending down to pick them up when I noticed that one of the photos looked great under a certain lighting. I licked my lip in concentration as I tilted my head, hissing softly as I did so. Was it the light bulb above me, or the window beside me? I then got down onto the floor, laying on my front, before turning onto my back. I picked the photo up and placed it on my stomach, before doing a belly roll. I almost smirked when I figured out it was the window. Tina had said she wanted a bit more of an open concept in her kitchen. A few ceiling to floor windows around the door that led to her backyard would do the trick. She could also put some windows above her sink counter, but she would lose cabinet space. But it did open up the room more. And maybe even a few hanging lights above the sink, placed at an appropriate level obviously. She also did say that she wanted a homier feel, so maybe a farmhouse sink, or a drop in sink so there would still be two parts. When I say Tina, I mean Tina Fey. The most hilarious and beautiful woman I have ever met, it also does help that she is so sweet.
Over the last couple of months work has been raining like cats and dogs. And most of it was celebrity clientele. After doing some work to Demiâs house, she loved it and spread the word like wildfire. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, the cards I gave to her, you name it. It had started off slowly at first, but then I found myself at Leonardo Dicaprio and Brangelinaâs house in the same week. Business was doing well to say the least, but my relationship not so much. The more work I did for celebrities, the more hate I got about it. Even my own family begin questioning my motives, and that was the hardest part of all. However, Liam never said a thing. He was okay with it as long as we didnât talk about it. Unfortunately I didnât have the luxury of coming home, and spill my guts about how my day went to my boyfriend. He didnât want to hear about it, and though he never voiced it, I knew that he didnât. I know it made him feel uncomfortable, and probably made him question our relationship, but that wasnât stopping me. Should I stop doing something I love because it makes me seem fake? If he felt that way then he was going to have to say something, I wasnât going to stop just because I figured it was upsetting to him. If he wanted me to stop then he would have to speak up, and boy did he.
Liam had been agitated the whole time we were getting ready, I could tell that much by the distance he had put between us. We were getting ready for Harryâs 22nd birthday party, something that I hadnât actually been invited to, Liam was just allowed a plus one. âWhat is the color scheme?â I asked Liam, knowing that if I had asked in advance that I couldâve bought a new outfit. But I hadnât exactly had the time considering my schedule. âHow am I supposed to know crap like that?â He asked astonished, and I just rolled my eyes. âWell excuse me princess, what has got your panties in a twist?â I asked teasingly, but not even a smile graced his face. âWell Iâll just ask Demi, I think she is at the party already.â I was talking more to myself, not paying my boyfriend of a few years any mind, but all of my attention was on him when a loud bark of laughter escaped his body. âDid you really just name drop,â He questioned and I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion, not understanding what was going on. âYouâre talking as if you know her, youâve only met her a couple of times, Y/N.â Liam shook his head at me as he slipped into a pair of simple looking, but very expensive sneakers. I snorted at him as I ran a hand through my hair. âIâve also, oh I donât know, redecorated her house. I mean weâre kind of good friends.â I stated, reminding him of the fact that Demi had come over more than a couple of times, and that we even double dated with her and her boyfriend Wilmer. Who by the way was freaking awesome!
âOkay then like why are you still standing here,â He questioned, before slapping an over the top smile on his face. âGo and like text your bestie!â He did a pop filled imitation of my voice, clapping his hands like an over excited schoolgirl, before dropping the act with an unimpressed look. âWhatever Liam.â I sighed over my shoulder before walking back into the bathroom, doing my nude makeup, and texting Demi about the color scheme.
âIâm happy you finally made it mate, what took you so long?!â Harry greeted us as we walked through the doors of the club he rented out for tonight, shouting over the music so we could hear him. âWasnât me mate, talk to Y/N on that one!â Liam shouted back and I almost shrink in embarrassment. Great your friends already hate me, just make it worse why donât you? Harryâs eyes flickered over to me, and then back to Liam. âOf course she is the problem, isnât she always?â He hadnât said the words very loudly, but I could hear them clearly through the music. I could even hear the chuckle that Liam replied with, and that is when I decided to leave the two behind. âIâm going to go and find Demi, happy birthday Harry,â I paused before leaning in to give him a short hug. I turned towards Liam and placed a short kiss on his mouth, wiping off the lipstick that had rubbed off onto his lips. âText me when you want to meet up again.â I talked into his ear, not wanting to shout. He nodded along, but I knew he wasnât going to text me. We would probably spend this entire party apart. I was walking away when I noticed I hadnât told him I loved him, and was almost back to them when I heard Harry speak.
âWas it like kissing Poison Ivy?â Harry joked as his emerald eyes twinkled with mischief. I shook my head, not worrying about his comment, until I saw Liam agree with him. âYea, but at least Robin had rubber lips to protect him. I got the kiss of death instead, and my lips still burn.â They both laughed at my expense, paying no mind to the fact that I was a human being who had feelings. I didnât end up telling Liam I loved him, instead I went off to meet Demi and we partied the night away. We mingled and she told more people about my interior design business. The only time I had to chat with any of the boys was when it was time for Harry to blow out his candles. Besides that I didnât intentionally try to talk to them, and I enjoyed my night. If Liam was going to be mean, then I was going to ignore him. I had just bid Demi farewell when Liam appeared beside me, a surprisingly non-intoxicated smile etched onto his face. There was only about a dozen of people left at the party now, as it had neared 4 am, and it was about time to pass out. âAre you ready to go?â By the tone of his voice, that smile obviously wasnât for me. âYea, Iâm about ready to pass out.â I confessed, leaning on him to take off the heels that had been on my feet since 7 pm, the night before. Liam moved from under my grasp, nearly making me fall at an awkward angle, but thankfully I caught myself. âThanks for nothing.â I sighed exasperated, not feeling up to his foolishness. âYouâre very welcome,â He replied bitterly. âAnyway Niall and Harry are sleeping over at mine, and weâll be stopping for something to eat on the way.â He informed me, as I realized two things. That I was actually very hungry as well. And that the two were probably drunk off their behinds. Liam was usually one to join in with them, but I guess tonight he didnât. However, taking care of two drunk people, did sound more appealing than taking care of three.
I grabbed my purse and my phone from the table I had been sitting at with Demi. I was tempted to wrap my arm around Liamâs and lay my head on his shoulder as we walked, but decided against it as I knew it would turn out with me being embarrassed. Niall and Harry stood by the back entrance, and we all filed out the door in a single line. Due to the clubâs cut off back entrance, there was no paparazzi. Whoever had created this club had been really smart, as a high brick wall covered the entire back pavilion. The only way to get to the back pavilion, was to get in through the front entrance. This provided total security and privacy to drunk off their behinds celebrities, and I also had to give my kudos to whoever designed the place. While Harryâs black and white color scheme had made it seem sleeker than it was, the building had an automatic classic feel to it. We all settled into Liamâs car, buckled up our seatbelts, and drove out of the pavilion, leaving our protection behind. There was a few paparazzi scattered around the club, but due to Liamâs tinted windows it was nearly impossible to see us. They still took pictures regardless, remembering the model of Liamâs car, but Iâm pretty sure it was useless. About 15 minutes later we found a nearby McDonalds, and my stomach was happy to say the least. I leaned my head against the headrest and ran a hand through my now knotted hair, as Niall and Harry told Liam what they wanted. It was when Liam started to order that I started to dig around in my purse, so I could get my form of payment. The funny thing is, is that there was no form of payment. What had happened to my wallet? âAre you ordering,â My boyfriend asked, an impatient look painted across his face. I probably forgot my wallet at home. I usually make sure that when I switch purses, I always switch my wallet first. But Liam was rushing me, and I didnât have much time, even though he had told Harry a different story. Well I could ask him to buy my food, but there is no way in the world I was going to be doing that. For the entirety of our relationship he had always been the gentlemen, paying for me when we went on dates and such, but I had a feeling that considering this little ârough patchâ we were going through he wouldnât want to foot my bill.
But I was hungry. I hadnât ate all day yesterday as I had been busy designing something before Harryâs party. Time had slipped away from me, and there hadnât been much food at Harryâs party, just cake and appetizers. Well I could always cook something when we get to his house. I think an early-early breakfast would be sufficient. âY/N, the lady is waiting, are you ordering or not?â He questioned annoyed, as the boys snickered behind us. âNo Iâll just cook me something later.â He nodded to my answer uninterested, as he told the lady that was all. He pulled up to the paying window, where he handed her his card. Great, he had been paying for everything! I guess a closed mouth really doesnât get fed. After driving up to the last window Liam received the food, and we started heading towards his house. At least that is what I thought until I noticed he was taking another familiar route. âWhy are we heading towards mine?â I asked confusedly, removing my attention from the still darkened sky. âBecause Iâm dropping you home.â He had stated it as if it was obvious, but it was anything but. 90% of my time was spent at Liamâs house, and the last 10% was spent school. Everything I owned was at his house, I even had a drawer in his bathroom cabinet for my hair products. I had shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shaving cream, and a razor inside of his shower. I had feminine products tucked away in the bathroom as well, and we have electronic his and hers toothbrush set. Yes, those exist! Overused shower caps littered throughout his house as well, so this didnât make any sense. We never spent a night apart if we had anything to say about it. Weâd stay up playing board games, talking, making late night snacks, and just being with one another. And I know it sounds crazy to expect that considering our current situation, but Liam was usually passive-aggressive. Our arguments or fights were pretty silent, and would end quickly, we never said or did things one another to be mean or ugly. However, this seemed to be made to hurt me.
âWhy are you dropping me home?â I know, I know, avoiding the obvious. I guess I just wanted him to say it. I wanted him to say that he was upset, and then I wanted him to say why. This jerk was upset because I was working with celebrities, and instead of being straight forward about it, he was just being mean. But instead of getting an answer from him, I got it from a certain blonde Irishman. âBecause he doesnât want you at his house, who could blame him?â While Niall always opted to put his two cents in, he was never that blunt, I guess he couldnât hold his alcohol that great. Or maybe he could if he drunk a lot, Iâm not quite sure how that works. âNiall shut your mouth, would you mate?â Liam questioned uneasily, his eyes flickering over to me for a few seconds. He seemed concerned. âGoing home isnât a problem, but weâll still have to go to your place. I need to get my car.â I reminded him of the fact that my car was sitting in his driveway, and then when we reached a stop sign, he turned towards me fully. âWhere would you be going at 4:30 in the morning?â He questioned suspiciously, his furry eyebrows furrowing as he scrutinized me. What a nerve. âIt doesnât matter where I am going, I need to get my vehicle. A vehicle that I pay for, thank you very much.â Just as I had replied, he pulled away from the stop sign, taking a left instead of a right. We were now en-route to his. âWell excuse me for wondering where my girlfriend may be going in the middle of the night. It is not uncommon for a boyfriend to do such a thing, I guess worrying about your safety isnât a requirement on your list.â Oh, now he was my boyfriend, I could hardly remember the last time he acted like one. âWell if you must know, I have to go grocery shopping. Since Iâm always at your place I donât buy perishable foods, and I am hungry beyond belief right now.â I explained thoroughly, not understanding why I felt the need to. He should be worried, he was the one who was being a jerk. Should I even be considering his feelings right now? âThat is why I asked if you were hungry when we were at McDonalds. Why didnât you get anything?â He asked, paying careful attention to the road, but looking back over to me as well. Might as well get it out. âBecause I forgot my wallet in my other purse, oh Iâll need to get that from yours as well. Anyway I forgot it, and I didnât want to ask you to buy me food,â I let out as he looked at me as if I was crazy. âNo, do not give me that look. Something has been going on with you lately, and I didnât want you to say anything about me leaving my wallet at home. More than that I didnât want to actually hear you reject me. Donât worry about it, itâs done with now. Letâs just get to your house so I can go and get my groceries.â I admit shopping right now probably seems stupid, but it would take my mind off of my broken relationship for a second. I also was very hungry.
When we made it to Liamâs house he took the boys out of his car, brought them to separate guest rooms, and set them up with their food and a few aspirins. While he did that I got my wallet, and started packing up a few things to take home with me. I literally kept almost everything at Liamâs house, and if I didnât pack, I wouldnât have anything to wear. Liam was now in the bathroom brushing his teeth, probably getting rid of the taste of sweet cake and slight alcohol. âAlright Iâve got everything I need, Iâm going to get going.â I spoke to him over the noise of the sinkâs water. It was now nearing 6:00 am, and it was more likely that smaller grocery stores would be open now. As I didnât feel like making my way over to Walmart. Sure it was probably empty at this time, but the size of the store in general was tiring. Liam stepped out of the bathroom, patting his mouth with a hand towel. âHow much did you pack?â He questioned uneasily as he made his way over to my bag, looking for himself even though he just asked me.
âWell I donât know, I didnât pack too much. But if I need more then Iâll come back and get some.â I didnât want to have to come back and get more. Coming back for more clothes would be insinuating that I wasnât welcomed at his anymore. We werenât supposed to be moving backwards in our relationship, but forward. A sigh fell from his lips as he sat on the edge of his bed, placing a hand on top of my bag. âCâmere love,â Liam held out his hand towards me, instructing me to take it, and I did. I was now sat on his lap with his arms wrapped around me, and his face nuzzled in my neck. âI think we need to have a little chat about somethingâŠâ He trailed off as he pulled away from my neck to see my face. âOh you think so captain obvious? Youâve been acting like your panties have been in a twist for the last couple of months.â I know I was supposed to be serious, but I didnât want him to think I was too upset about it. Because Iâm really not. What he did was hurtful, but I hadnât let his foolishness over ride my love for him. Yes he was being an insensitive jerk who was only concerned for his own feelings, but weâre all human.
âYea I know, I sometimes just do things before I think. I really hadnât planned on treating you the way I did, Iâm so sorry. Itâs just hard for me to adjust to all the new things going on in your life, and instead of telling you how I felt I just let it build up over a couple of months. I didnât mean to make you feel as if I wouldnât buy you breakfast or anything else for that matter, that is when I know I crossed the line.â I was now playing with his thick hair, placing little kisses on his face before rubbing my nose against his. âWhile I donât like what you did and I think it was a whole new level of immaturity, I obviously forgive you,â I informed him as he smiled up at me, but I wasnât quite finished. âBut you canât act like that every time I get a new celebrity client. I mean I want to take your feelings into consideration, but you should know that I would never use you. I just need my own means of an income, and interior designing is something that I love. Just like you love to sing-â I had been rambling before he cut me off with a raised finger. âWait you thought I was upset because you were working with celebrities?â He questioned confused. âWell yea, I mean youâre upset because Iâm working with famous people right?â If not then why was he upset? Liam started laughing at my assumption as he shook his head. âWhy would I be mad about that? Who youâre working for/with doesnât bother me, I guess itâs the fact that youâre always gone that bothers me. I know it sounds stupid considering the fact that Iâm not home the majority of the year, but it is how I feel.â He admitted guiltily and I just sighed. âLiam Iâve always worked, what changes this now? Youâve never felt this way before.â The boy who often acted like a father to his band, was now staring up at me like a child. âItâs because youâre always gone, there is always something exciting for you to be doing. Youâre meeting new people, making new friends, and I feel as if Iâm not good enough anymore. One day youâll get tired of me, and some other bloke will sweep in. Weâve been together for a while now, and Iâm not quite sure how Iâll cope without you.â He sounded so vulnerable, almost broken, and I didnât know what to say.
How could he, a loving and genuine boy think that I was going to get bored with him? Not to mention the fact that he was 1/5 of a world famous boyband, duh! âLiam I love you so much, my job will never make me reconsider that. Yes things have been a bit hectic the last couple of months, but I love what I do, just as you love your job. But while I love it, I love you more. I donât want you to feel as if I could ever leave you behind, youâre my present and my future baby, not my past.â Was it silly to think that I didnât even know he had such insecurities? I had always been the one who worried about such crazy things, but I never voiced that to him, because I knew what he would say. That I was crazy, and that it wouldnât ever happened. We sat there for a while in silence, neither of us speaking or moving. Eventually we moved to a laying position, him on his back while I was pulled into his side. My head rested on his chest, and I could feel sleepiness overtaking my body. It wasnât until I was almost in lala land that I heard him speak. âHow deep is your love?â I wasnât sure if he actually had intended for me to hear, if it was just a thought that had escaped his mind, but I answered anyway. âDeeper than you could ever imagine.â