My Brother's Best Friend Is My Mate

I follow Liam as he leads me to a dark hallway and try not to let my imagination clog my head with scenarios that will definitely not happen. "I don't think you should go to school tomorrow." Liam says, getting straight to the point. I scrunch up my face in confusion again for the third time tonight. Color me confused. "What?" I ask. Liam clears his throat and shifts uncomfortably again. "I said, I don't think you should go to school tomorrow, it's not-" Liam says again but unfortunately for him I interrupt before he can finish. "I heard what you said when you said it the first time." I shake my head. "I meant, why shouldn't I go to school?" I ask. Even though I'm not exactly thrilled about going to school, it's extremely important that I'm punctual. I'm in my senior year and I don't want to mess up any of the plans I have for this year and in the future. " Emerald." Liam says my name again and a shiver works its way down my spine. "I want you to be safe, and sending you to school tomorrow when there are people after you is not safe at all." He finishes. I narrow my eyes at Liam. I get that he wants me to be safe but I don't like the idea that he thinks I'll do whatever he says, whenever he says. "Do I have a say in this?" I ask Liam. I don't understand why Liam won't allow me to go to school; I'm not going to just stop going to school because some stupid people are after me. It is a public place so nothing entirely bad will happen, right? Anyways, I'll need a scholarship to go to college because of the career path I'm choosing and as we all know I'm not as rich as Liam. "Yes." Liam answers just as a idea pops up into my head. "Fine. I'll ask Spencer to be my body guard. That way anyone after me will think twice before doing anything stupid to hurt me." I explain to Liam just as Spencer appears on the scene. "Sarah told me to give you two some space but I had to see what's up with you guys." Spencer says as she stands next to me. I briefly explain to my best friend her position in my plan for school

then. " Spencer says. She turns to me. " Emerald, Sarah wanted to speak with you in the kitchen. I'll catch up with you, I just need to speak to Liam about something." Spencer finishes and I nod and leave. In the kitchen, I don't find Sarah so I get a cup of water to drink and take a breath of fresh air. The past few days have been so excessive, I haven't had a chance to sit and take a breath without being interrupted with a new issue, it's getting tiring. "Hello." A familiar voice says and I soon