Shadows in the Rain
Lia (fl)
Morning rain again. Perfect mood for skipping class.
Lia (fl)
But nope… perfect attendance must be my curse.
Lia (fl)
*sigh* Group work again.
Lia (fl)
What are you doing here?
Lia (fl)
My umbrella broke.
Adrian (ml)
Exactly where you are.
Two minutes later, Adrian appears, holding a black umbrella. His coat is soaked, but his smirk is dry.
Adrian (ml)
Maybe. But you’re dry.
Milly (lia's Mom)
Don’t forget the gala tomorrow. Wear the dress your sister picked.
Milly (lia's Mom)
Don’t make a scene.
Liam (lia's dad)
You’ll only embarrass us again.
Lia sets the chat to Mute
Lia was walking in the park
Lia (fl)
You shouldn’t keep following me.
Lia (fl)
Because people will…
Adrian (ml)
People already talk. Let them.
Lia doesn't say anything and keeps walking with Adrian quietly walking behind her
Milly (lia's Mom)
We’re leaving without you.
She stays in her room, books open, pretending not to hear the car drive away.
Lia (fl)
I’m not answering—
Adrian (ml)
Then I’ll stand here all night.
She opens the door — he’s in a black suit, tie loose, hair damp from the drizzle outside.
Adrian (ml)
Like I should be taking you out
Lia (fl)
You didn’t tell me where we were going.
Adrian (ml)
Would you have said yes?
They stop at rooftop cafe
He sets a cup in front of her — warm chocolate, extra cream.
Lia (fl)
How did you know I like this?
Adrian (ml)
I watch. I listen.
They were peacefully having their coffee
Lia (fl)
I’m not special. My family made that clear.
Adrian (ml)
They’re wrong.
Lia (fl)
And you’re right?
Silence.
Rain patters against the glass. She takes a sip, hiding her smile.
Lia was walking home alone — street unusually quiet.
lia receives a phone call
She turns — sees Adrian leaning against his car, phone in hand.
Lia (fl)
You could’ve just waved.
Adrian (ml)
Could’ve. But someone was following you.
Her stomach knots. He glances over his shoulder — two men disappear into the shadows.
Adrian (ml)
People who shouldn’t exist near you.
Lia (fl)
That’s not an answer.
Adrian (ml)
It’s the only one for now.
Lia (fl)
You scare me sometimes.
Adrian (ml)
Good. That means you’ll listen when I tell you not to go somewhere.
Adrian (ml)
Then I’ll come get you.
Lia (fl)
Maybe I want to be.
Adrian (ml)
Want to be what?
Lia (fl)
.............. Yours.
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