I should have known better. I really should. But of course, when it comes to Liam logic goes out the window and I remain skeptical about things.
It all started with a text. Again. This time, from Liam.
Can we talk?it's Important.
Important. That word alone made my heart race like it it's training for a race,I had no idea what he wanted to talk about, but I knew it wasn't going to be simple. Nothing with him ever is.
I met him at the park near my apartment our usual spot, the one with the old wooden bench under the big oak tree. He was already there, pacing around like a storm was brewing inside him.
Hey, I said, trying to sound casual and it Failed..
Kaya…" he started, running a hand through his hair, "there's something I need to tell you.
I nodded, bracing myself. Here it comes. Secrets. Complications. Probably something that would make me want to run and hide forever.
I… um… might have…He paused.Stared at his shoes like the world was ending. "I might have given the wrong impression yesterday.
My stomach did that stupid twisty thing. Wrong impression? About what?
I… I wasn't hanging out with her,he said, like reading my mind. She's… she's just a friend. Really. I didn't want you thinking about that.
Thinking what? I asked, voice sharper than I meant. Because of course, my brain decided now was the perfect time to be insecure.
That I… he paused. I don't know. That I like her or that I'm not serious about us.
I rolled my eyes . My heart. My stupid, ridiculous heart. I wanted to punch him. And hug him. And scream at him. And cry. All at once.
You… you're serious? I whispered, because words weren't coming out properly.
Very,he said, finally looking at me. His eyes those damn eyes were so sincere it hurt. Kaya you're the one I want. The one I've been thinking about. Forever, if you'll have me.
And just like that all my doubts, all my fears, all the stupid little insecurities melted.
I laughed, a little breathless, a little nervous. Forever, huh? I asked
Yeah,he said, smirking that infuriating smirk. Between us… forever,it's you I want
I rolled my eyes, but my heart wasn't listening. You're ridiculous.
Maybe, he said, leaning closer. But you love it."
I wanted to deny it. But I couldn't. Because between us it was already too late.i also want him.
And somehow, I knew no misunderstanding, no chaos, no storm could ever change that.