First Meet
Lia (fl)
Library’s finally closing. My brain’s fried
Lia (fl)
Ugh, why did I agree to this group project alone
Walking home… streetlights flicker.
A sound echoes from the alley
Lia (fl)
Hello? Is someone there?
She kneels, pulling a scarf from her bag, tying it around his arm
????
You shouldn’t… touch me
Lia (fl)
And you shouldn’t be losing this much blood.
His dark eyes lock onto hers. Even in pain, he looks dangerous.
Footsteps approach from the end of the alley — men in black coats.
She stumbles back, heart racing. Turns the corner and runs.
Lia (fl)
I can still hear his voice…
Lia (fl)
Another day, another cold breakfast.
Milly (lia's Mom)
You’re late again. Don’t embarrass us.
Lia (fl)
Morning to you too.
Lia leaves without finishing the toast.
????
Need help with those books?
????
(Smiles) You left without saying goodbye.
Lia (fl)
I didn’t know we were friends.
She hesitates — he’s wearing a black coat, no blood this time, but the same piercing gaze.
Lia (fl)
What’s your name?
Adrian (ml)
I brought it to you.
Adrian (ml)
Umbrella? It’s raining.
Lia (fl)
… How do you know where I am?
Adrian (ml)
I told you. I’m changing things.
** Lia's Family Group Chat**
Milly (lia's Mom)
Don’t come home late.
Liam (lia's dad)
And wear something decent for the fundraiser.
Milly (lia's Mom)
Ungrateful child.
Lia stares at the screen — deletes the chat.
Lia (fl)
Why do you keep helping me?
Adrian (ml)
Because no one else does.
Lia (fl)
That’s not a reason.
Adrian (ml)
It’s my reason.
Adrian (ml)
And because the first time I saw you, I decided I wouldn’t let you go.
Her heart skips. Somewhere deep inside, a piece of her, long ignored, feels warm for the first time.
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