Chapter 301 - Blooming of unknown feelings (1/2)

Come on,Liam. You act like you're so undesirable,” she replied pointedly.

Liam's eyes briefly flickered down to her lips, which gleamed from her usual burgundy lipstick. He would be lying if he claimed to have never thought about saying ”screw it” and kissing her. He knew that she tasted sweet, from their previous kisses but he was just a little less prevalent than his fear of ruining what they shared together now.

”I guess I just don't think of myself that way,” Liam admitted. The only girl that he was interested in captivating was her, and it didn't seem like he had that effect on her. Regardless, he was just happy that they were close. Things could be worse.

Without her, he'd probably be locked up in his apartment most of the time without much drive but to work and survive. She encouraged him to get out of the house and have some fun every once in awhile, which he was grateful for. He hated that he needed that extra push just to put himself out there, but it was nice of her to always encourage him.

”You're humble. You know… Dong Yishan was interested in you at a time,” Ying Sheng commented, her eyes shifting to the porch quickly, like she had shared a secret that she wasn't supposed to tell.

Liam's eyes widened in shock, not expecting to hear that from her. He didn't feel like he was really Dong Yishan's type, which seemed to be louder, wilder party boys. She was pretty and funny, but she wasn't entirely his type either.

”At a time?” He chuckled, wondering what eventually turned her away. Was it his refusal to drink more than five shots in a night or his social awkwardness?

Ying Sheng lightly pressed her teeth into her bottom lip as she shrugged.

”Until we became roommates,” she replied before unraveling herself from his arm. She turned to him with a small smile, her eyes seeming to search his.

”Oh, yeah. Probably would be weird if we got together or something,” Liam chuckled lightly, figuring that was what she was meaning.

Ying Sheng's small smile seemed to wilt a little, but she laughed instead.

”Right… totally weird,” She murmured beneath her breath as she clasped her hands together behind her back.

Liam didn't know why she was acting so strange. Had he said something to upset her? He took a step closer to her, offering her a small smile.

”You good?” He asked her, feeling nervous to ask, but he cared too much about her to not ask. He didn't want her to be upset over anything.

Ying Sheng parted her lips to reply, but she paused, a weak smile crossing her lips instead. She nodded and reached out to take his arm again.

”I'm fine. I could use another drink, though. How about you?” She asked him, her eyelashes batting slowly as she gazed up at him.

Liam had a feeling she was avoiding saying what was on her mind, but he wasn't going to push her. Whenever she was ready to talk, she knew where to find him. He was always close by.

”Sounds good,” Liam replied as he led her back to the house.