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Synopsis: Frustrated by Jakeâs constant attempts to repair their friendship, Drew decides to burn the broken bridge for good.
A/N: Welcome back to another episode of âDrew does something stupid or mean, and ends up feeling sorry for himself.â Today, Drew REALLY fucks things up. (Heâs my favorite boy-failure.) Also, Drew mightâve won the battle, but Jake wins the war. (No oneâs gonna get this lmao.)
Contains Swearing, Violence, Mild Death-Threats(?)
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The sound of a blaring alarm awoke Drew from his fitful sleep, and slowly, he opened his eyes. He sat up groggily, rubbing at his eye with his palm as he struggled to keep them open.
âThen⊠Can I stay the night?â The voice echoed in his mind almost immediately, bringing him back to the events that had transpired a few nights ago. Liam had practically barged into his house, uninvited, and just⊠held him.
Drewâs hand lingered above his waist, just above where Liamâs had once been. His touch had been so warm, yet⊠Drew couldnât find any comfort the memory. There was something that didnât add up.
Why had Liam gone out of his way to help him that night? Why had he held him so carefully? Drew hadnât offered him anything for it. Hell, he could barely remember thanking him for it.
Was Liam trying to make up for the fact he protected Zoeyâs secrets? Or was there more that he was hiding, and this was all just a way to cover it up?
What if Liam had known Jake was going to leave? What if he knew of someone else who planned to hurt him? What if Liam was only trying to get closer to him so that he could hurt him as well? What if he was only using him as well? And how much of this was Henry in on?
Drew groaned, dragging his hand down his face. He was being dramatic again. Liam⊠probably wouldnât do that to himâŠ
He shoved the thoughts to the back of his mind, and forced himself to stand, dragging himself to his closet to finally start getting ready for the day.
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The moment Drew stepped foot on campus, his earbuds went in, and the world faded out. And while his body was stuck going through the motions, his mind was able to wander freely.
And for a while, Drew allowed himself to forget. To pretend nothing existed. To pretend⊠he didnât exist.
It was a comforting thoughtâŠ
But it didnât last as long as he wouldâve liked, because reality always found a way to pull him back downâŠ
And it happened when he noticed Jake in the cafeteria⊠with Hailey.
The two were only visible for a few moments, and disappeared in the crowds the next, but Drewâs eyes couldnât leave them for a second.
He could feel a white-hot flame ignite in his chest as he stared. And even after lunch had ended, he could still feel it burning. He tried his best to cover it, but the sparks refused to fade.
By the end of the day, Drew could still feel it, burning away at his insides. It guided his movements, and his hand slammed his locker closed with a loud bang.
The sound alone was enough to surprise him, and he forced himself to take a breath. He really needed to calm down. Maybe he could take a shower when he got home. Go to bed early and-
Drew flinched when he felt someone tap his shoulder, and quickly, he turned around, taking out an earbud to realize-
Jake was standing right there.
âDonât fucking touch me.â Drew snapped. He turned to leave, but-
âDrew, wait-â The sound of Jakeâs voice was enough to stop him in his tracks. âPlease, will you just listen to me for a minute?â Drew refused to turn around.
âGo away.â He whispered, only to hear Jake take a step closer.
âDrew, please. I-I just⊠I want to apologize.â
Heâs lying.
âI didnât mean to hurt you, Drew.â
Donât trust him.
âI just want-â
Drewâs body was moving on its own as he turned on his heel, and without a second thought, he backhanded Jake in the face.
The blonde stumbled back, eyes growing wide as he took in a sharp breath. He blinked a few times, his shaking fingertips grazing the reddened mark forming on his face.
âWhat part of âIâm done with youâ do you not understand?!â Drew shouted. âYouâre not getting a second chance from me, and nothing is going to change that! You chose your side, and you made it abundantly clear who your real friends are! I couldnât give a single fuck about you, or your excuses now! Hell, you could turn up dead tomorrow and I wouldnât give a shit! Itâs what you and all those other freaks deserve!â Jakeâs eyebrows narrowed. Drew mustâve struck a nerve thereâŠ
âLeave them out of this!â Jakeâs voice raised slightly, and Drew could feel a smirk tug at his lips.
âOr what?â He taunted, taking a step towards the blonde and savoring the way he tensed up at the movement. âYou gonna write a whiny little song about it? Is Hailey gonna run away crying again?â Drewâs cruel smile faded as he leaned back a bit. âYou seriously think Iâm gonna leave those freaks out of this when theyâre the problem?!â
âIf anyoneâs the problem here, itâs you!â Jake suddenly snapped, and before Drew could even process it, Jake had shoved him back. âYou made me feel like shit about myself, for years, all because of something that had absolutely nothing to do with you! And not only that, you go out of your fucking way to bully other people for the same fucking reason. All you know how to do is hurt people!! Yet Iâm somehow the one apologizing!â
âOh, donât you dare try to make me look like the bad guy here!â
âYou think bullying people for their interests makes you a good guy?!â
âYou think lying to your best friend is any better?!â Drew was struggling to keep his voice steady as he took a step towards him.
âI lied because you made me feel like I couldnât trust you! And if you werenât so wrapped up in your own head, youâd realize that! You never think about anyone else but yourself you selfish, spoiled asshole!!â
Drewâs fist was moving before he could think, punching Jake in the face. The blonde wasted no time returning the gesture.
Pain flooded Drewâs senses, yet only seemed to fuel the burning flame in his chest.
The fire blinded him, painting his world a deep, blood red. His punches were aimless, and each hit he took was nothing more than a dull pulse to march along with his ever-growing heartbeat. He didnât care what was going on anymore. He just wanted Jake Sterling to suffer.
He was only partially aware of the crowd surrounding them, their murmurs and chants nothing but a muffled whisper.
Yet the sound of Jakeâs heavy breaths and winces rang loudly in his ears.
He was quick to note every subtle change in his posture. Every move he made. And the very moment heâd tossed his jacket to the ground, revealing arms reddened from bruises.
Jake suddenly lunged forward, grabbing Drew by his collar and pinning him to the lockers. Drewâs head jerked, the air forced from his lungs in a choked exhale.
And for a moment, Drew couldnât breathe. His mind was spinning. He had to do something, but-
His eyes met Jakeâs for a moment, yet there was no longer any life in eyes.
Suddenly, a blunt force hit Drewâs stomach, causing him to gag. He had to escape, but he knew he wouldnât be able to get enough power for another punch from his position. So he did the next thing he thought of: he dug his nails into Jakeâs skin, scratching him just above his brow. The blonde winced, his grip loosening for a second as he stumbled back, and Drew seized the opportunity to break away from him, placing a hand on his chest as he struggled to catch his breath.
And the second he finally did so, he was running at Jake once again, swinging at him again and hitting his eye. But Jake only faltered for a moment before grabbing Drewâs shoulders, slamming him to the floor.
Stars flooded his vision when his head smacked against the ground, his surroundings blurring together into a mess of dull colors.
Drew could feel Jakeâs legs straddle his waist, preventing him from moving. He wasnât strong enough to force Jake off of him either, no matter how much he fought against him.
There wasnât anything Drew could do as he watched Jake draw his fist back, and-
âŠDrew couldâve sworn he heard something snap.
Pain erupted in the center of his face, and even something as simple as a breath burned.
He could feel blood dripping from his nose. He noticed some of it coating Jakeâs knuckle.
Jake was about to punch him again when Drew noticed a pair of hands grab Jake by the arms, dragging him off as loud whistles began to blow. Another person, a security guard most likely, grabbed Drew as well.
Drew let out a wordless yell, struggling against the guards hold, desperate to get back to the fight.
But Drew noticed a flicker of light in Jakeâs eyes for a moment, and Drewâs shaking breaths began to slow. His movements halted, and he allowed himself to just⊠stare. And take in the damage heâd done.
Jakeâs eye was swollen, his arms and cheeks littered with bruises. Small scratches ran along his brow, bleeding ever so slightly.
Yet his eyes were no longer cold. Theyâd gone⊠almost glossy. And Drew couldnât understand why.
âJake!â
The familiar voice dragged Drew back to reality, and he tore his gaze from the blonde to see a familiar figure forcing her way through the crowds.
Her black eyes were wide, worry etched in her features as she tried to get to Jake.
And Drew could recall when he had once been in her place.
When he was the one who mattered.
When it was him, not herâŠ
Not Hailey.
âŠBefore he knew it, he was screaming again. An incoherent string of profanities and insults. Tearing into Jakeâs insecurities, anything that would give him the last word in the fight.
The words burned on his tongue, but he couldnât stop them for escaping.
And in the end, Drew cherished the broken look in Jakeâs eyes as the words left his bleeding lips.
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Drew winced as his fingertips grazed his nose again. Despite the nurseâs exasperated comments, Drew knew it mustâve been broken. Yet all he was given was some tissues and a measly ice pack before she left to tend to Jake.
The two had been dragged to the nurses office, and while Drew was left in the waiting room, Jake was taken to the infirmary room. Hailey had insisted on following, but she was eventually sent away.
Drew glanced down at his feet, despite the nurse telling him numerous times to keep his head elevated to stop the bleeding.
The fight replayed in his head over and over again. And even still, Drew couldnât get over the lifeless look in his old friendâs eyes.
It was strange to think that a month ago, those same eyes wouldâve looked at him with such warmth and careâŠ
Drew glanced up when he heard Jakeâs door open, and when the blonde walked past him, he noticed how red his eyes had gotten. They looked almost⊠watery. Drew averted his gaze, keeping it fixed the tiled flooring as he listened to Jakeâs footsteps slowly fade. But before Drew could hear the door open, Jake paused.
âI think Iâm done with you, too.â He whispered, his voice oddly unsteady. Drew glanced up at him, but the blonde was already gone. Leaving Drew alone in silence.
The words repeated in his mind. Then again, and again, and-
Drew realized he finally did it.
He finally burned the bridge between him and Jake. Thereâd be no going back now.
Heâd gotten what he wantedâŠ
So⊠why could feel his heart stop for a moment. Why was his throat growing tighter. Why couldnât he breathe?
Drew finally tilted his head up, blinking a few times as he struggled to take in an even breath of air.
Why was this happening? This is what he wanted, wasnât it?
Jake was finally goneâŠ
â€ïžBridges (Pt. 1)đ€
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Synopsis: Drew spends most of his time suspended ignoring phone calls and withering away on the floor, until a certain someone decides to show up at his doorstep in hopes of changing that.
A/N: It has been a hot minute since Iâve posted a Drew fic, so for anyone whoâs kinda forgotten the timeline: Drew and Jake got into a fight resulting in the both of them being suspended. Drew keeps ignoring Liam anytime he tries to help and is only spiraling further. And fun fact! This is arguably the softer of the two fics! (I hope I portrayed Drewâs worries properly.)
Contains Swearing, Arguments.
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Unsurprisingly, Drew received a two-week suspension from school for his fight with Jake. Which honestly seemed more like a blessing than anything. He wouldnât have to deal with anyone for a full week. He could finally just⊠do nothing.
Countless messages remained unanswered. Nights passed without an ounce of sleep. And it feltâŠ
Well, he wanted to say nice, but it was hard to feel anything anymore. Anything positive, at least. All he felt was exhaustion.
He found himself on the floor one quiet evening, once again ignoring Liamâs messages as he watched a video someone had taken of his fight with Jake. He didnât know who had posted it, nor did he bother to check how long itâd been up for. But, he found himself drawn to it, watching it over and over again, focusing on the same part every time: the moment heâd snapped.
His own voice rang through the phone, sounding almost scratchy due to the poor audio quality. But that wasnât something he found himself paying much attention to.
Instead, his eyes were drawn to Jake, soaking in every detail of the blondeâs expression. The subtle twitch of his brow, the slight tremble of his bottom lip, the faint red hue tainting his eyes as they began to grow watery.
It didnât make sense⊠Why did he look so hurt?
He deserved this⊠he deserved to hurt. He deserved to feel this betrayal⊠to feel even a fraction of Drewâs pain.
Yet Drew could feel knives digging deep into his chest, piercing his heart, his lungs. It was hard to breathe. It was hard to want to stay aliveâŠ
And every time he rewound the video, the knives twisted further. Yet some sick part of him wanted to keep watching⊠to keep enduring the painâŠ
He deserves this⊠He deserves this⊠Stop feeling guiltyâŠ
Itâs not your fault.
Suddenly, Drewâs phone began to ring, and the sound startled him so badly he nearly dropped it on his face.
He took a breath to compose himself, before glancing up at his phone screen to find Liamâs contact photo staring back at him.
With another breath, Drew hit declined. He wasnât sure how many times Liam had tried to reach out to him, yet Drew made sure he never got through.
You think he wouldâve figured out I donât want to talk to him right now. Drew thought, almost instinctively declining Liamâs second call.
But in typical Liam fashion, he called a third time, and a fourth time. And in typical Drew fashion, he declined every one, before eventually deciding to power off his phone all together, tossing it to the side and likely adding to the collection of cracks taking up his phone screen.
He let out a sigh, glancing up towards the sunroof to see a silver half-moon hanging high in the sky, partially obscured by dark grey clouds.
And as he watched them drift through the sky, he began to think back to the start of Junior Year. How different he was back then.
How he was once a person who couldnât stand the idea of being alone, terrified of the silence that came with it. How he used to do everything in his power to escape it, chasing distraction after distraction like the pathetic coward he was.
And how a distraction was what ended up hurting him the most in the endâŠ
âŠMaybe thatâs why he stopped running from the silence. Because it was the only thing that could never hurt him.
It was constant. It would never leave him, no matter how much he ran. At first, he thought it was a curse. But maybe it was more of a blessing. In one form or another, it always came backâŠ
And itâs not like I could ever hurt it eitherâŠ
Drew shoved the thought to the back of his mind. Damn Jake. Whyâd I let him put that stupid idea in my head?
Drew rolled onto his side, wondering if he should get off the floor now. He wasnât exactly sure how long heâd been down there. Probably too long.
But something didnât exactly feel right about sitting in bed right now either. It felt more⊠fitting, to stay here. On the cold, hard ground.
Drew nearly jumped when he heard the doorbell ring. What the hell?! Whoâd be at the door this time of night?!
The doorbell rang again, and again, over and over, so many times, and Drew didnât even need to get up to figure out who was at his door.
âChrist, Iâm gonna kill myself.â He mumbled to himself, dragging himself off the floor. He made his way downstairs, pulling the door open to reveal none other than Liam himself. Figures.
âHey-â Liamâs usual greeting was interrupted the moment Drew came into view, and his eyes briefly glanced him over. âDamn. How come you always look like shit when I come over?â Drew rolled his eyes, biting back a groan. Thanks for the reminder, idiot.
âI wasnât exactly expecting you.â He remarked. âWhat the hell are you doing here?â
âHave you even been outside? Like, at all?â Liam asked, completely ignoring Drewâs prior question.
âWhy the fuck would I go outside?â He grumbled, dragging a hand down his face.
âBecause itâs healthy? Or something like that?â
âYeah, I think Iâm good.â
âWell, what have you been doing?â Liam questioned, and Drew couldnât think of an honest answer that didnât sound insane.
âLiam, Iâm really not in the mood for this today. Leave me alone.â
âYouâre really just gonna send me away? After I drove all this way for you?â
âYou drove 10 minutes-â
â15, actually.â Liam corrected, and Drew rolled his eyes again. He was about to reach for the doorknob and close the door, but before he could, Liam grabbed his wrist.
âDrew, please.â The shorter man blinked, surprised by the sudden desperation in Liamâs voice. Liam seemed a little taken aback himself, and he was quick to mask it with a soft chuckle. âSeriously, IâŠâ He paused for a moment, as if unsure what to do. âItâs not healthy to stay in your room all day and not talk to anyone. Itâs- itâs gonna drive you insane.â
Why do you care? Drew wanted to ask. The words were on the tip of his tongue, yet his lips remained sealed.
He could feel Liamâs thumb rub his wrist gently, and his deep crimson eyes looked up to meet Drewâs.
âHow âbout we go on a walk?â He suggested, his voice regaining its usual cheerful tone.
âReally?â Liam nodded. âDo I get a choice?â
âNot at all! You go back inside, Iâll just throw rocks at your window, all Romeo and Juliet style.â
âOh, God, please donât.â Drew groaned, and Liam slid a little closer.
âIâll even recite some love poems too. Iâll be on my knees crying âOh Romeo! Where thou art Romeo?!â And make it look super gay.â Drew pulled his hand away.
âFucking gross.â
âThen put your shoes on! And- maybe grab a jacket, too. Itâs pretty cold.â
âFine. Give me like, 5 minutes.â Liam smiled, and settled himself down on the front step.
âAlright, Romeo!â
âFucking kill yourself.â Drew mumbled, closing the door behind him before letting out a low sigh. Why does he always pull shit like this? He wondered, throwing on the pair of shoe heâd left by the door.
And why do I always go along with it?
Making his way over to the couch, Drew grabbed a jacket heâd left lying on the back, throwing it on and checking the pockets to find his keys still inside.
âŠLiam doesnât care. Heâs lying, remember? Itâs all a lieâŠ
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Before Drew knew it, he was out the door again.
Liam was in the same position Drew had left him in, and he glanced up when heâd heard the door creak.
âThat was fast.â The taller man commented. âSure you got everything?â
âYeah.â Drew replied, and Liam stood up.
âAwesome. Letâs go, then.â He said, motioning with his head for Drew to follow him.
âWhere are we going?â He asked once theyâd reached the sidewalk. Liam shrugged.
âDunno. Wherever, I guess?â What did I expect?
Drew didnât respond, instead following Liam down the street in relative silence.
And despite the time, the surroundings werenât all that dark. Street lamps lined the sidewalks, providing a gentle glow for the two to follow. The half-moon shined brightly overhead, with only a few clouds dotting the sky.
The breeze was cool and gentle, and it felt nice against Drewâs cheek. Everything was quiet. Peaceful, almost.
But Drew couldnât stop his mind from wandering.
Why is Liam doing this? After everything, he still wonât tell me what he wants. Does he⊠genuinely just want to help me?
âŠThatâs what Jake had said, too. But Jake liedâŠ
And Liam has Henry, so⊠why does he want me? If not to use me, too?
Drew shoved his hands in his pockets, his gaze drifting down to the sidewalk. And he suddenly realize Liam had yet to ask him about-
âSo⊠how's it been, being suspended and all?â There it is. Drew shrugged.
âFine, I guess? Itâs been a nice break from everything.â Liam nodded.
âHave your parents found out yet?â
âIf they have, they havenât said anything.â He mumbled. âAnd even if they're mad, what are they gonna do? Theyâre out of town for another week.â
âLucky.â Drew glanced up at him.
âWhat do you mean?â He asked.
âI mean, having your parents out of town all the time and being able to get away with whatever you want.â Drew bit the inside of his cheek.
âYeah.â
âIf I had that kind of power, Iâd-â Liam paused. âProbably get arrested, honestly.â
âThatâs because youâre an idiot.â Drew commented, and Liam elbowed him in his side.
âAss.â Drewâs lips twitched slightly, a soft hint of a smile appearing on his face.
Heâs lying. He doesnât care about you.
A familiar frown tugged at Drewâs lips, and the two fell silent once more.
ââŠYou picked a pretty good week to get suspended.â Liam said after a while. âPretty much nothingâs been happening at school. Just a bunch of review and shit.â Drew nodded.
âItâs like, the opposite of the whole âonly cool stuff happens when youâre absentâ thing. You know?â Liam added, and Drew shrugged.
âMaybe because Iâm suspended, not absent.â
âHeh, true.â
He doesnât care about you.
Liamâs pace slowed they passed beneath another street lamp, and he took a deep breath before coming to a halt.
âOkay, I canât keep ignoring this.â He mumbled, and glanced over his shoulder to look back at Drew. âCan we please talk about it now?â
ââŠTalk about what?â
âYou know what! The reason you were even suspended in the first place?â Drew blinked, before letting out a groan.
âThatâs none of your business, Liam.â He stated, brushing past him and leaving him alone in the light.
âIt absolutely is my business.â Liam claimed as he followed him. âYouâre my friend, and Jake- wellâŠâ He thought for a moment. âWhatever. Point is, I saw the video, and I want to know what happened. What- what led up to that?â Drew thought a moment before he spoke.
âThat freak thought he could try to use me again.â He answered. âHe got what he deserved.â
ââŠAre you serious?â Drew turned to face him. âYou canât actually think that. I mean, you got way too personal towards the end there. Hell, half the shit you said even Henry and I didnât know about. And now the whole schoolâs-
âOh, so heâs allowed to break my trust, but I canât break his?!â Drew snapped, taking note of the way Liam flinched. âHe hurt all of us with his lies! And now, heâs paying the price for that.â
âI⊠guess. But still, itâs just- I donât know.â
Liam slowed when the two came across a bridge, and he glanced down at the still waters below. He paused for a moment, before resting his arms along the railing.
âDonât tell me you still care about him?â Drew ventured, leaning against the railing beside him.
âI donât know, honestly. Henry keeps telling me how he thinks thereâs more Jake isnât telling us. Maybe thereâs a chance he still-â
âOf course Henryâs still trying to be optimistic about this whole thing.â Drew mumbled. âJake chose his side, heâs-â
âWhat is it with you and sides, Drew?â Drew stiffened at the question. âSeriously. Youâre always talking about them, and youâre always acting like someone canât have-â
âWould you want to be someoneâs second pick?â He asked, and Liam thought for a moment.
âBetter than third, right?â
âIâm being serious, Liam. If you're not first, youâre not important. Youâre⊠replaceable.â
Heâs gonna use this against youâŠ
âYouâll never mean as much to them as someone else does. And then all you can do is watch as they chase after that person, that somehow did everything better than you ever could.â
Shut up. Shut up.
Drewâs nails dug into the fabric of his sleeves, only to feel Liamâs hand rest against his shoulder.
âDid⊠you ever try talking about this with Jake?â He asked, and Drew could feel his shoulders tense.
âI- what?! Liam, this has nothing to do with Jake-!â
âOh, come on. This has everything to do with Jake! Itâs obvious you miss him, too!â
Drew fell silent, and that ever-familiar flame began to flicker in his chest. Quickly, he smacked Liamâs hand away.
âDonât assume shit about me!â He suddenly shouted, turning to face him. âI hate how you do that!â
âThen what am I supposed to do?!â Liam yelled back, which caught Drew off guard. âYou donât tell me anything, and you donât ask me for anything so Iâm left playing this stupid guessing game trying to figure out what you need! If you donât want me to assume, Drew, just talk to me! Tell me whatâs going on, or just- tell me what I can do to help! I want to help you!â
Liar. Liar. Liar. The smoke in his mind was growing heavy.
âI donât want your help! I donât want to talk to you about this! Iâm fine!â
âFor Luniâs sake, Drew! What are you so afraid of?!â He yelled. And Drew could feel his breath catch in his throat.
âŠWhat am I so afraid of..?
Drew took in a slow, shaky breath, his eyes finally meeting Liamâs.
âYou know what I need, Liam? I need you, to take a fucking hint for once in your life and leave me the hell alone!â
Liam took a step back, but Drew moved closer,
âYou think I like having my phone blown up 24/7?! You think I like it when you break into my house in the middle of the night and force me to go along with all your stupid ideas?! You keeping saying you want to help me, but all you do is drive me up a fucking wall!â
Crimson eyes glistened. Coffee eyes burned.
âAll you fucking do is lie to me! You think Iâm stupid or something?! You think I donât see through your bullshit?! You already lied to me about Zoey, you lied about having my back and I wouldnât be surprised if you lied about Jake this whole time, too! Because everyone fucking lies to me, and I know youâre no different. I know youâre nothing but a conniving little bitch whoâs gonna leave me the second you get what you want, just like everyone else!!â
âŠDrew could feel his throat tighten, his eyes stinging from⊠something.
âSo, if you want to something âhelpfulâ for once in your pathetic little life, youâll stop pretending like you care about me, and youâll finally leave me the fuck alone!!â
âŠDrew could barely breathe. His chest was heaving from how loudly he was yelling. Half the neighborhood mustâve been woken up from it. But Liam didnât say anything, and his gaze dropped to his feet.
âOhâŠâ He whispered after a while, only to choke out a laugh. âI see, so⊠everything I ever did to try and help you⊠that meant nothing to you?â
Drew could feel the corners of his lips curve into a twisted smile. His eyes darkening as he took another step closer.
âItâs about time you got the hint!â
âWow! Okay. Nice to know that-â He paused, and Drew finally caught glimpse of the tears forming in his eyes. âNice to know that Iâm nothing more than a âconniving bitchâ to you.â
And it felt as if a knife had pierced through his stomach, cutting through the flames and causing his heart to miss a beat.
âLiam-?â
âSorry for trying to help you too much!â The taller shouted, before storming off in the opposite direction.
âWhere do you think youâre going?!â Drew called, but Liam didnât look back.
âIâm leaving!â
âAnd youâre just gonna leave your momâs car in my driveway?!â
Liam stopped, before letting out a low sigh.
âFuck.â He whispered, before turning back around.
âDonât try to follow me.â He murmured as he passed Drew by, and the shorter scoffed.
âYouâve got to be insane if you think Iâd want to see you at all after this! Just get the hell out of here, and stay the hell out of my life!â
And Liam didnât respond.