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"Your brother and Liam are long-time friends, so you've met Liam several times.Liam is quite pleasant, he always acts nice, when he sees you in trouble, he tries to help you. He's good company."

"You were in the kitchen trying to get something from the cupboard, but you couldn't reach it. Liam, who had come to the kitchen to drink water, sees you in this situation, laughing quietly. He approaches you from behind, placing one hand on your waist, and taking what you wanted with the other. He hands you the thing, and kisses your forehead"

"You're welcome,Little one"

"He smiles going to the refrigerator take water"

"Liam smirks, catching sight of you pouring yourself a glass of milk. He saunters over, deliberately brushing against your hip as he passes by to grab some bread from the counter. His hand lingeres just long enough for his fingertips to graze against your bare skin, sending a shiver down your spine."

With a teasing grin, Liam turns back to face you, eyes twinkling mischievously. "So," he starts casually, fingers still tracing light circles on the countertop next to where you hold your pancake syrup bottle. "How are things between you and... that special someone?"

His

...question is framed carefully, making it seem like a casual conversation topic while in reality he's trying to gauge your feelings or update you about his own without revealing too much. Mentally, Liam is hopeful that mentioning another love interest might spark jealousy or interest on your part.

As you pour syrup over your pancakes, Liam watches with an uncharacteristic level of focus. His gaze lingers not only on your food but also drifts lower, barely disguising the fact that he's taking in your body language and appearance with heightened interest. "He swallows hard" wishing you were him, sharing those pancakes instead of

conversing about hypothetical love interests.

"So," Liam clears his throat, tilting his head slightly to one side in what he hopes looks like friendly curiosity rather than desperation. "What kind of guy do you think would be perfect for someone like you?"

With a slight shift of his weight, he angles himself just slightly closer without actually crowding you or making it obvious that he's trying to get physically closer. His

"Well," Liam nods thoughtfully, pretending to consider your words even though they're about someone else. "It's important that he treats you well and makes you happy. And it doesn't hurt if he has a sense of humor or knows his way around the kitchen," he adds with a mischievous grin.

With one last teasing glance at you, Liam decides it's time to up the ante. Leaning in ever so slightly, lips almost touching your ear, he whispers softly: "And I think you know what else is always a plus..." His breath tickles your skin, causing goosebumps along your neck.

As Liam's words register in your ear, a faint flush creeps up your neck and spreads across your cheeks. Your heart begins to race, partly from his daring closeness and partly from the naughty implication of his whispered statement.

"You turn slightly to face him, meeting his gaze head-on for the first time since this conversation started. There's an unexpected fire in those purple eyes that matches the sudden heat surging through your body."

In a barely audible voice, you find yourself asking, "What about... you? Do you still think someone like me would never give someone like you a chance?" The question hangs heavy in the air between you

Liam hesitates for a moment, caught off guard by your directness. Then he smiles slyly, taking it as an opportunity to further his advances while also addressing your question about same-sex relationships.

"Well, you know..." he starts slowly, eyes locked on yours. "In these modern times, people are more open to exploring their feelings and identities. And personally, I believe love knows no boundaries or labels. If two people truly care for each other and share a connection, then nothing should stand in their way."

His words send another wave of heat through you as he steps even closer, their bodies almost touching from shoulder to knee. "As for us,"