Lahat ng Kabanata ng Unwanted Nerd: Chased By The B-Ball Stars: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

Deborah’s POV With a downcasted look, I walked into Liam's room with Liam right behind me. My big-rimmed glasses had slipped down my nose from all the stress, and I pushed them back up with a trembling finger. The familiar weight of them felt comforting somehow, like they were holding pieces of me together.Unlike when I had entered his room the last time, which in retrospect was also because of Olivia, I actually looked around his room properly instead of just rushing through like I had during our first fake date lesson. The space was bigger than I remembered, with cream-colored walls that made everything feel warm and inviting. His bed was just a little bit messy with a dark blue comforter that looked incredibly soft. Basketball posters covered one wall, showing his favorite NBA players in action shots that seemed to capture pure athleticism and grace. On his desk sat a laptop that was clearly well-cared for, nothing like the shattered remains of mine back in my destroyed room.Th

Deborah’s POV"The bathroom's just through there," Liam said, pointing toward a door near his closet. I clutched the clothes he'd given me against my chest, feeling the soft cotton material bunch up under my fingers. The jersey smelled like fabric softener mixed with something that was distinctly him—clean and masculine and comforting. The shorts were clearly going to be too big for me, but they looked comfortable and warm."Thanks," I said, my voice still shaky from everything that had happened. "I'll just be a few minutes.""Take your time," Liam replied, settling back onto his bed. "I'm not going anywhere."I made my way to the bathroom, grateful for the privacy. The door closed behind me with a soft click, and I flipped the lock before leaning against the cool wood for a moment, trying to collect myself.The bathroom was surprisingly spacious for a dorm, with cream-colored tiles that felt cold under my bare feet. Everything was meticulously clean—the white porcelain sink gleamed

Deborah’s POV With the sound of birds chirping coming from the slightly open window, my eyes fluttered open to see it was already morning. The cheerful twitter of what sounded like sparrows mixed with the distant hum of early traffic, creating a gentle symphony that pulled me from sleep. Pale golden sunlight streamed through the gap in the curtains, casting soft patterns across the navy bedsheets and warming my face with its gentle touch.As the cobwebs of sleep cleared from my eyes, I wondered where I was at first, my vision still hazy and unfocused without my glasses. The room smelled different from my dorm, with that familiar scent of cologne and fabric softener I'd grown used to. Then my eyes widened as right in front of my eyes, was Liam's toned chest.The sight hit me like a splash of cold water. His skin looked golden in the morning light, and I could see the steady rise and fall of his breathing. The small tattoo near his collarbone was more visible now, and I found myself s

Deborah’s POV "Hey, what's up?" The voice called, just before the knock sounded on Liam's door and Caleb walked in comfortably in a way that was clear that this wasn't his first time in Liam's room. His voice carried that easy confidence I'd grown used to hearing in the hallways, bright and cheerful like he didn't have a care in the world. The knock had been brief, more of a courtesy than a real request for permission to enter. I froze in the bathroom, my hand still gripping the door handle as I heard the familiar sound of Caleb's footsteps on the carpet. My heart jumped into my throat, and I pressed myself closer to the door, grateful that I'd already changed back into my wrinkled clothes from yesterday. The fabric felt stiff and uncomfortable against my skin, a stark contrast to the softness of Liam's jersey that I'd reluctantly given up. "What's up, dude?" Liam greeted as he picked up the blanket that had remained on the floor since the night before and folded it carefully. T

Deborah's POV The unexpected punch from Liam to Caleb made me gasp as my eyes widened. The sound escaped my throat like air from a popped balloon, sharp and involuntary. My heart jumped into my throat, beating so hard I could feel the pulse in my neck. The bundle of clothes slipped from my suddenly numb fingers, falling to the carpet with a soft thud that seemed impossibly loud in the charged silence.Caleb stood up with both his fists clenched and ready for an all out fight between he and Liam. The chair he'd been sitting in rolled backward from the force of his movement, hitting the wall with a dull thunk. Blood was still streaming from his nose, creating dark red drops on his shirt and the carpet below. His face was flushed with anger and pain, his perfect features twisted into something I'd never seen before. The golden boy image was completely shattered, replaced by someone who looked almost feral.Liam was still standing in the same spot, his chest rising and falling rapidly li