{Violet’s POV} I mean, I expected Liam to be cocky and make cocky jokes, but the thing with this particular joke was that… it was real. He really was a good distraction for me. I could count the number of times I thought about Daniel or Ashley or my heartbreak. It’s really a rare occurrence because I’m around him. I successfully pushed my blush away and turned to him. “What’s your distraction then? You’re obviously here for something and not just the Volunteer Program.” I said, finally. Finally, I got to ask him. He shifted uncomfortably on the sofa and returned his gaze to mine. “You’re the first to ask me that.” He said. “Really?” “Yeah.” He muttered and studied my face for some seconds as if trying to decide if he would open up to me. “No one really asks me real questions.” He

