chapter: 21,22,23,24,25..(combined chapter)

Chapter 21: "You're Mine"

The moment they were alone, Ethan sighed. “Liam, you didn’t have to—”

“Yes, I did,” Liam said firmly.

Ethan hesitated. “Why?”

Liam turned to him, gaze serious.

“Because you’re mine.”

Ethan’s heart skipped. “L-Liam—”

“I don’t care about the rumors. I don’t care about the jealous idiots. The only thing I care about is you.”

Ethan forgot how to breathe.

Then, before he could process it, Liam leaned in and kissed him.

Soft. Slow. Real.

Ethan melted.

Maybe… maybe all the rumors, drama, and chaos were worth it.

Because at the end of the day—

Liam was his.

And Ethan?

Ethan was completely in love.

Chapter 22: The Love That Won’t Stay Quiet

After Liam’s very public display of possessiveness, things at school changed—again.

For one, nobody dared to mess with Ethan anymore. Sophia transferred schools within a week.

Secondly, Liam seemed to enjoy showing off their relationship even more.

“Liam, we’re in the cafeteria,” Ethan muttered as Liam casually laced their fingers together.

“So?” Liam grinned. “People need reminders.”

“Reminders of what?”

“That you’re mine.”

Ethan turned red. “Can you stop saying that?!”

“Nope.”

Ethan groaned, but secretly?

He loved it.

Chapter 23: The Trouble With Parents

One day, after school, Liam randomly said, “My mom wants to meet you.”

Ethan nearly choked on his drink.

“…What?”

Liam smirked. “She says I talk about you too much, so now she’s curious.”

Ethan’s brain short-circuited. “I—WHAT—YOU—”

Liam laughed. “Relax. She’s cool.”

Ethan wasn’t convinced.

Because meeting the parents? That was a big deal.

And Ethan had no idea if he was ready for it.

Chapter 24: Meeting Mrs. Carter

The night before the meeting, Noah tried to calm him down.

“It’s not like you’re proposing,” Noah said, chewing on a chip.

Ethan groaned. “It feels like it.”

And when Ethan finally stood in front of Liam’s house the next evening, he nearly turned around and ran.

But then the door opened—

And Liam’s mom wasn’t what he expected.

She was beautiful, tall, and effortlessly elegant. But more importantly?

She smiled at Ethan like she already liked him.

“You’re Ethan?” she asked, amused.

Ethan nodded stiffly. “Y-Yes, ma’am.”

She chuckled. “Relax, sweetheart. I won’t bite.”

Liam snorted. “Yet.”

His mom smacked his arm. “Don’t tease the poor boy.”

Ethan exhaled. Maybe this wouldn’t be so bad.

Chapter 25: “Are You Staying Forever?”

Dinner went surprisingly well.

Until Liam’s mom suddenly asked:

“So, Ethan… are you planning to stay with Liam forever?”

Ethan nearly died.

Liam grinned. “Of course he is.”

Ethan panicked. “I—uh—”

Liam’s mom simply smirked.

“Oh, you’re adorable,” she said. “I approve.”

Ethan had never been more confused in his life.

But Liam?

Liam just looked at him and winked.

And suddenly, Ethan realized—

Maybe he wanted to stay forever, too.

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