Timing is Everything (Liam Payne)

I am awakened by the smell of turkey cooking and the spices in the dressing floating in the air. I get dressed and head down stairs to help. Not long after I arrive in the kitchen Harry peaks in. He's nosing around looking at everything, picking up things and smelling them, getting things on his finger and tasting them. He stands and watches my mom put the ingredients together for the dressing, making faces. Before it is cooked it does not look good, but after it is cooked, it is to die for. He goes around taking off lids and looking at different foods. I stop what I am doing and watch him, so inquisitive.
"Do you want to help? I'll give you something to do." My mom asks him.
"Sure"
She hands him a colander and motions for him to go to the sink. She opens a bag of turnip greens and shows him how to wash them and to make sure he gets any and all grit off of them. When he gets finished with that he can cut up the turnips. She comes up behind him and puts an apron on him, complete with ruffles. I snap a picture.
Liam comes in next and sees Harry helping and acts jealous that he doesn't have a job. He is given the job of shelling boiled eggs, and is instructed that he better not mess up her eggs. Mom finds another frilly apron and puts it on him.
Niall comes down looking kind of rough. He comes in looks around and goes into the living room and talks with the other men. Liam informs us he has been three days with out any beer or alcohol. It's not that we don't allow it, its just not sitting out. All he had to do was ask for it. My mom is worried for him because the detox is really rough and leaves the kitchen to check on him. She brings him back in the kitchen and fixes him a tea concoction she says will help him. He thanks my mom and takes it back in the den.
There are other people coming to Thanksgiving than just my family. There are a couple of families that we have all grown up with and we are all like family. They will be bringing food also. The table will be extended and another table brought in. The kids can eat outside on the porches.
Everyone starts arriving and introductions are made. Kids are running all over the yard with the dogs, swinging in the tire swing hanging from the big oak in the front yard and running in and out wondering when it will be time to eat. After the last guest arrives and all the food is out, everyone gathers inside for the blessing. My Dad, being the head of the hosting house leads in prayer. As soon as the Amen is said, everyone heads to the food table.
"I don't think I have ever seen anything like this" Liam whispers to me at the table "Its great!"
"I'm glad you got to come and experience my family with me."
I look around the table to see what Harry and Niall are doing. Harry is talking with a neighbor and eating. Niall is eating like he hasn't eaten in days. He catches me looking at him and winks, his way of saying thanks. I smile back. Days and gatherings like this make my heart full.
After eating there are yard games outside for those who want to play and football on the TV. I pull Liam over to the corn hole game and are challenged by some cousins. We accept the challenge and start the game. We are all quite competitive so the game comes down to the last toss by my cousin, and the bean bags slides in. We loose. Liam acts like it is detrimental, and puts on quite the show. We walk around the house to watch Niall playing in a badminton game, his team wins and you would think they won Wimbledon. Harry is playing volley ball and all the girls are standing around with great admiration, giggling.
Closer to dinner the food is warmed up and put back out so everyone can eat when they want. Everything starts winding down and people start heading home. It has been a very busy and fun day. We all retire to the den and relax. I cuddle up to Liam on the couch and believe I could go to sleep sitting up. we all head to bed exhausted.
As I lay in my bed winding down, Liam texts me.
One of the best days ever
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for coming.
Thank you for inviting me.
The texting stops and we go to sleep.
The next day is clean up. My sisters go shopping to get all the "Day after Thanksgiving Sales". My dad is very grateful for Liam, Harry and Niall being there to help with the big stuff. We have everything cleaned up a little after lunch.
Jeff will be picking them up this evening to head back to Atlanta. I go to the barn and saddle up the horses for Liam and me to go for a ride around some of the property. He doesn't seem very sure of it but says he'll become an expert if it means he gets to see me in tight jeans and cowboy boots every day. We ride for an hour to a corner of the property. We get off the horses and I jump into his arms, wrapping my legs around him. We collapse on the tall grass and lay there holding one another and kissing.
"So, will we be discovered here?"
"Kind of doubt it" I grin as I start unbuttoning my pants. He follows my lead.
I get up and grab the blanket I brought from off the horse and spread it out. This is what romance books are written about, making love in a field of tall grass, no one to see or hear you. He's slow and loving. No roughness, only sweet light kisses. My hands feeling his chest or running down his arms, placing my hands on his waist feeling every push. We come together, his head on my collar bone, my hand in his hair, my back arched trying to feel all of him in me. He lays down beside me and looks into the sky.
"I guess its back to reality tomorrow"
"Yep, that it is"
"Were going to be extremely busy this next month, I might not be able to get away."
"I understand. It will be hard but we can do it. I'm coming to see you this time."
"And I am happy that you are" as he leans in and kisses me.
We get up and get dressed, and head back to the house.
They start loading their things into the back of Jeff's truck. Liam kisses me goodbye. A big hug from Niall and Harry with thank you's for inviting us. They hug my mom and shake my dads hand and are told to come back anytime. They get in and pull away. We wave good bye. I'm sad but I'm all right. I'm set to leave in the morning so I can get back to my norm. A tear slips out.
One month.

Notes

So.... I hear they boys are somewhere shooting the video for Steal My Girl. What are y'alls thoughts on the song. I like it. Even though the beginning sounds like Faithfully by Journey, its still good :)