Alice’s POV I wasn’t mad at Liam for the way he kept telling Brian anytime I was nearby. At first, I actually liked the idea — I was like, "In your face, bossy guy." But I didn’t want to be caught in the middle of their drama. Even though my original intention was to befriend Liam just to get under Brian’s skin, I now realize how childish that was. Watching someone act that way made me realize I was doing the same. “I think it’s time we leave,” I said, grabbing my purse and nudging Leah. “Yeah, right. We’re going now,” she replied, setting her half-eaten pizza back on the plate, wiping her hands clean, and standing up. “Thanks for accommodating us,” Leah added politely. I stood up beside her, and Liam followed, escorting us to the door. Maybe Brian saw the picture Liam sent him an

