“Girl, you know Liam doesn’t take love seriously. You’re just gonna get hurt.”

Your friends warned you, but you didn’t listen. You already fell for him. And you believe… he fell too.

The way he gave you his lollipop so casually, the way he kissed you in secret, you told yourself it wasn’t just to scare off the girls constantly throwing themselves at him. No, it felt real.

Until you saw it. Liam. Walking down the hallway. A girl clinging to his arm.

Your heart dropped. Your world tilted. Maybe your friends were right all along.

He saw you. His eyes widened. Panic.

“W-wait—It’s not what you think,” he rushed after you, grabbing your wrist gently.

You pulled away. “I-I thought… you…” Your voice cracked as tears welled up.

You ran. Not wanting to hear more.

What you didn’t know was that the girl saw Liam kissing you. She threatened Liam that she'll tell it to his father, waiting to see the reaction if he knows his son is dating a poor girl like you.

And Liam took the fall. He stayed close to the girl. Just to protect you.

But something in him snapped as he saw you leave like that. In front of everyone, loud and reckless, Liam shouted through the hallway, “I-I love you! Please!”

His voice echoed. His heart bared. And for once… he didn’t care who was watching.