(Liam pushes open the door violently, stepping into outside the house. His heart pounds, anger fueling every step as he approaches his car. He yanks the door open, throws himself inside, and slams it shut.)
(The car speeds down the empty road, headlights slicing through the darkness. Inside, LIAM grips the wheel tightly, his jaw clenched, his mind a storm of frustration and anger.)
(His father’s voice echoes in his head—)
Mr North
(serious, firm)
"This is your responsibility, Liam.
Liam North
(angry, rebellious)
"No. This is your responsibility. Your life. I won’t let it become mine!"
Liam North
( takes a deep breath, trying to push the memory aside. He grips the steering wheel tighter and presses down harder on the gas pedal.)
(Then—)
A FLASH OF MOVEMENT.
(A figure walks onto the road. It's a girl with dark hair. Just a moment too late, she sees the car coming toward her—her eyes go wide with fear.)
Liam North
(shouting)
Shit—!
(He yanks the steering wheel, tires SCREECHING on the road. The car SWERVES sharply. For a moment, everything is a blur—)
CRASH!
(The car crashes into a streetlight. The IMPACT is jarring. The world tilts. Glass SHATTERS. The airbag bursts into Liam’s face, pushing him back.)
A few beats of silence. Then—
(A knock on the driver’s side window. A blur of dark hair.)
(Through the cracked glass, LIAM sees her. The girl from campus. Up close for the first time. But her expression isn’t dreamy or soft—it’s a mix of shock and annoyance.)
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