The next week, Amara and Liam worked together on a school event. They were decorating the auditorium, climbing ladders, and moving tables.
At one point, Amara lost her balance, and Liam caught her just in time.
"Careful," he said, steadying her.
"Thanks," she whispered, feeling her cheeks burn.
They held eye contact for a moment longer than necessary. For both of them, it was a small spark of connection—the first real one, beyond teasing or arguments.
As they finished, Maya waved from across the room. "Looks like you two are finally… cooperating!"
Amara glared playfully, but inside she smiled. Maybe this is the start of something…
And she knew one thing for sure: this was only the beginning of her story with Liam Hart.