Chapter 13: A Small Hurdle

Chapter 13: A Small Hurdle

The following week, Liam and Maya made plans to go bowling—something neither of them were particularly good at, but both found hilarious. Everything seemed perfect—until Chloe pulled Maya aside at lunch.

"So… you and Liam?" Chloe asked, raising an eyebrow.

Maya hesitated. "Yeah?"

Chloe sighed. "Look, I like Liam. He's sweet. But are you sure this is a good idea?"

Maya frowned. "What do you mean?"

"I just… I don't want you to get hurt. He's really shy, and sometimes those guys don't know what they want. I just don't want you wasting your time."

Maya's chest tightened. "Chloe, he's not like that."

"Maybe not. But just… be careful, okay?"

Maya nodded but couldn't shake the uneasy feeling. Later that night, when she met Liam at the bowling alley, she found herself watching him differently—wondering if Chloe was right