Sierra’s POV
“Hey,” Liam said again, his eyes studying mine with a curious, easy charm. “What are you doing here?”
I gave a small, awkward laugh. “School,” I replied, then immediately cringed at how obvious that sounded. “I mean, I just transferred here.”
Liam's smile widened, a playful glint in his eyes. “Right. Makes sense. I haven’t seen you around before, and I’m usually pretty good at noticing things… or people.” He tucked his hands into his pockets, leaning slightly closer. “What year are you in?”
“First,” I answered, shifting my weight nervously. His presence was… disarming, in a way that both intrigued and unsettled me. “How about you?”
“Third,” he replied, his tone carrying a hint of pride. “So if you need someone to show you around, I’m your guy.” He tilted his head slightl
