Liam sat beneath the large tree outside the school, the warm breeze rustling its green leaves overhead. The sun filtered through the branches, casting dappled shadows across his sharp features and broad shoulders. His duffle bag lay beside him, stuffed with everything he'd packed from his locker—school was over, truly over.
There was no going back now.
His gaze lingered on the school building, watching the students trickle out in groups—some laughing, others crying, taking photos, hugging their friends. But none of them mattered to him right now.
He was waiting for one person.
And five minutes later, there she was.
