Liam
As the applause from the audience began to fade, a new sound filled the hall—a chorus of voices, chanting in unison. "Kiss! Kiss!" The word echoed off the grand walls, growing louder with each passing second.
I could feel Olivia stiffen where she stood, her nervousness radiating like a tangible force. Her wide eyes darted to mine, pleading silently for a way out. I could see the faint tremor in her hands, the way she pressed her lips together as though trying to disappear into the floor.
The crowd wouldn’t relent. The chants grew louder, more persistent. I knew this moment would come—it was inevitable. And Olivia? She clearly hadn’t prepared herself for it.
Without a word, I caught her hand in mine, firm but gentle, pulling her closer to me. Her breath hitched as she stumbled slig
