For years she was the one always overlooked, watching the people she loved choose someone else again and again. When she finally stops waiting to be chosen, the balance of every relationship in her life begins to shift.
Sebastian! You fucking ditched me again! You went out with Cecilia and left me alone with her! Seriously, why did she even come back? She makes everything so damn awkward.
I stop walking. The next second, Liam hangs up and turns around. The moment he looks up, his eyes meet mine. His angry face turns totally panicked and Before Liam can say anything, blinding headlights flash. A car is speeding right at him, and he has no idea. Pure instinct takes I lunge forward, grab his arm, and yank him back. The car honks as it speeds past, and I feel a sharp pain through my bad leg.
I let go immediately. I don't want to talk to Liam, so I turn to leave. Liam stumbles, then runs after me. Evelyn, thanks.
I just nod and keep walking. After fumbling for words, he suddenly strides in front of me, grabs my wrist, and looks almost Look, I was wrong. I shouldn't have said those things. You know I talk trash all the time. I don't actually want you to leave. I turn to look at the young man before me.
I heard you. Liam's eyes light up with hope.