Semua Bab When The Sky Falls: Bab 11 - Bab 20

"Ehmm...", Tyler's gaze drifted to Lia, who was the only one not staring at him. He hesitated, feeling a familiar weight in the air. "...No, that was years ago. I've moved on," he said flatly, though he could sense the flicker of disappointment in Lia's eyes. As if sensing her gaze on him, he wished he could take back his words."Really? I swear I thought you two were making out or something," Harper chimed in, a hint of mischief in her voice, clearly intrigued by the tension."What? Of course not," Lia replied quickly, her voice betraying a tremor as she fought to mask the hurt that surged within her."Okayyy, next players," Tyler said, eager to ease the tension. He spun the bottle, its glass glinting under the overhead lights. It teetered before settling, it's head pointing to Chad while the tail pointed to Asher."Truth or dare?" Chad asked with a grin that hinted at his playful intentions."Dare," Asher replied, his tone lively."Finally..." Chad exclaimed, clearly excited. "I dar

"I am not going to make out with you," Tyler said firmly, his voice laced with frustration and guilt."But you did say you would do anything, right?" Bella asked, leaning back with an expression that masked disappointment. His rejection stung more than she expected."What you're asking is way too much. I'm trying to get Lia back, not cheat on her," Tyler replied, eyes darting to the floor as if avoiding the weight of her stare."It won't be cheating if she doesn't find out," Bella said, her tone convincing but her eyes searching his for any flicker of weakness."I can't do it. Is there something else I can do instead?" Tyler asked, desperation beginning to creep into his voice."Nope," Bella replied without hesitation, arms crossed tightly as if bracing herself against the answer."I’m sorry. I can’t do that. I have to leave," Tyler said as he stood, his decision clear.Bella exhaled slowly, realizing that no amount of seduction or manipulation would work on him, not this time. “Fine,

“Babe, are you sure everything is okay? You left in such a hurry last week,” Lia asked gently as they walked down the hallway, their fingers intertwined.Her voice carried a hint of concern, and though she tried to sound casual, Tyler could hear the weight behind the question.“Don’t worry yourself,” he said, offering a soft smile as he tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. “Everything’s going to be fine.”Lia’s brow furrowed slightly. “So everything’s not fine then?” she asked, catching the careful phrasing in his answer.Tyler stopped walking and gently pulled her closer. “Hey…” he said, placing his hand at the small of her back. “Everything is fine. I promise.”His tone was calm, but something about his eyes still held a shadow she couldn’t quite place. She didn’t want to push, not now.“Okay,” she nodded softly, even if her instincts whispered otherwise.“Come on,” he said with a brighter smile. “Let’s get to class..............Later that day, Lia sat in the cafeteria, h

"How am I supposed to pose?" Lia asked, a playful glint in her eyes as she struck different funny poses, her laughter ringing out made Tyler to chuckle.He stepped closer, pausing directly in front of her, and his expression shifted from amusement to focused intent. Gently, he placed his hands on her waist, guiding her to sit squarely in the center of the chair. Their eyes locked, intensifying the moment, and he carefully lifted her chin with one hand, brushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear with the other. A shiver ran down her spine, and he noticed the effect his touch had on her."Just like that," he murmured, his voice low and steady, leaving her breathless as he moved back to the easel. With a brush in hand, he began to paint, every stroke capturing the details of her well-sculpted features, the soft curve of her jaw, and the sparkle in her eyes.Lia spoke out of curiosity. "What drew you to art?" she asked, observing how completely absorbed he was in his work, each moveme

"Hey, would you put your phone aside for like one minute? You’ve been glued to that thing since you got here," Trudy complained, tugging gently at Lia’s arm as they stood by the entrance."I’m sorry, it’s just that Tyler hasn’t responded to my texts all day. He was supposed to be here an hour ago," Lia admitted, her voice laced with worry as her eyes stayed fixed on the glowing screen."I’m sure he’ll show up. And if he doesn’t, he’ll definitely call. C’mon, you’re going to miss all the fun," Trudy said, sticking out her bottom lip in a playful pout."Yeah, you’re right. It’s your fucking birthday, let’s have fun!" Lia finally cheered, slipping her phone into her bag."Yayyy!" Trudy squealed, her mood instantly lifting as she grabbed her best friend’s hand and pulled her into the lively house.The party carried on for hours, filled with music, laughter, and the faint buzz of alcohol. By the time the girls made their way out to the pool, both were a little tipsy especially Trudy, whose