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CHAPTER THIRTY
"Come in."
Liam ushered him in, ignoring his previous words. He had only walked halfway into the living room when Steve held his arm.
"Why are you mad at me?"
Liam turned, Steve's grip still on his arm. "I'm not mad at you."
"Don't lie to me," Steve replied him. "You've been acting different."
"Doesn't mean I'm mad at you."
"Then what is it, Liam?"
He held Steve's hand. "Regarding the text messages, I'm sorry I didn't reply them. I was wrapped up with different things I didn't notice," he said. He was never going to admit the truth to him. "And I really really wanted to ask how you were. I wanted to know how you were fairing. If you and your dad had made up or not. I really wanted to but I know I didn't. I'm sorry."
"It's fine," Steve squeezed his hands. "I'm sorry too. About you and Miley-"
"Hone
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"Did you get home late yesterday?""No not really," Jasmine replied Liam, taking out books from her locker. "You could have texted to ask if you were curious.""I would have but I got all," he stopped to think. "Busy?""Busy? Cleaning up or what?""Nah," he watched her slam her locker shut. "More like emotionally busy.""I don't get you.""I told my mum, Jasmine."Jasmine stopped in her tracks. "You did what?""I told her," he bit his lip. "About me and Steve. No, don't freak out. Not the whole details but point is, she knows I like him.""Damn," Jasmine was obviously surprised. "I did not see that coming. What did she say?"She was cool," Liam replied, remembering. "She told me not to let go of someone I like so easily.""And?"
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