Liam groaned, “He is going to kill me.”

”No, don’t be dramatic. I’m sure uncle would understand.” Ying Sheng laughed clutching her stomach.

Liam stared at her and his lips curved into a smile. As long as she was happy that was the most important thing.

When she had asked him to stay, he agreed. After all, he wouldn’t let the opportunity to get closer to her slip by. Also, he didn’t want to leave her alone. Not when she was in a bad mood.

Ying Sheng had ordered eight bottles of the most expensive wine and currently they were on the seventh one playing truth or dare.

”Okay, your turn.” Liam smiled as he said. He was completely wasted and no more the shy guy he was.

Ying Sheng pouted, “Eh truth.”

Liam licked his lips before asking, “What is the most terrifying thing for you.”

A sad smile spilled from Ying Sheng’s lips.

”Hmm…being happy….it’s the most terrifying thing in the universe.”

Liam furrowed his brows, “Why?”

Ying Sheng snorted and gulped down her wine. “Because…once you’re happy it can be taken away from you. Whomp! Like that. Then your heart will hurt and your soul will bleed. Pathetic right?!”

Liam moved closer to her and tucked her hair that was on her face behind her ear. Because of the alcohol it was like he was possessed. He slided the tips of his fingers down her neck, gently like feathers.

”No, being happy isn’t terrifying. You just need to find the right person to make you happy. Trust me Red, happiness is a nice feeling.”

Ying Sheng just sat there, his words ringing in her head. She felt her heart starting to race in her chest.

Trying to hide her emotions, Ying Sheng pushed him a little and chuckled.

”Are you trying to flirt with me Liam? Also Red? Seriously?”

Liam grinned and nodded, “Is it working?”

Ying Sheng widened her eyes, “Geez alcohol what have you done to my Cutie?!” She exclaimed.

Liam chortled at her words, “I’m a man Baddie, not a saint.”

Liam changed the nicky when he realized she hated the Red endearment.

”Oh” Ying Sheng’s eyes gleamed with mischievousness.

She liked this bold version of her good boy. She leaned against his body.

Feeling the muscles she didn’t know he had. Her hands sneaked under his shirt tracing patterns with her fingers.

”Do you have any idea how sexy you look tonight.”

Ying Sheng whispered, staring into his eyes. For some odd reason she felt her heart racing in her chest.

His gaze was like he was looking at the most precious thing in the world.

”Tell me Cutie, do you like me touching you?” Ying Sheng purred as she licked Liam’s earlobes.

Liam felt his body buzzing at her closeness. A torrent of emotions welled up but he kept them at Bay. His trousers were suddenly getting tighter.

He stared at her for a few long seconds before he grabbed her wrist and gave her a small smile.

”It’s time for bed, Baddie. Let’s get you up.”

Ying Sheng pouted, “Baddie is that my new nicky?”

Liam grinned and nodded, “You call me Cutie so I call you Baddie. It kinda rhymes.”

Ying Sheng rolled her eyes. Liam chuckled as he helped her up and pulled her towards the bed.

Once they reached the bed, Ying Sheng pulled him and he fell on top of her on the bed.

Liam’s breath hitched, he gently stroked her cheeks with her thumb as he looked into her eyes.

Her eyes darken with lust as she gazed into his eyes.

Why didn’t she notice how handsome he was all this while? He was the nicest person she has ever met and he was always there when she needed him. Why didn’t she notice how amazing he was all this while?

’Because you were busy obsessing about someone who doesn’t want you.’

Her mind replied to her questions.

Ying Sheng licked her lips and she felt his gaze fall on her lips.

Before Liam could say anything he felt her lips on his. He widened his eyes as shock rocked through him.

His heartbeat was erratic. He didn’t know what to do or how to even deep kiss but he trusted his instincts.

Liam opened his mouth and Ying Sheng slipped her tongue inside.

”Liam…” she breathed his name as she wrapped her hands around his neck pulling him more closer.

Hearing his name made him hard, damn! He savored the taste and softness of her lips.

Liam had no idea how long they kissed but he pulled away and rested his forehead against hers. Their breathing ragged and heavy.

”Liam…” Ying Sheng’s eyes met his and Liam saw different emotions flashed in her beautiful eyes.

Suddenly Liam pulled away from her and he stood up.

”Sorry..”

A trace of hurt flashed through Ying Sheng’s eyes. He was rejecting her. Even he doesn’t want her. Nobody does! She felt her heart shattering inside of her and there was nothing she could do to stop the pain.

Suddenly she busted into a sob as she cupped her face with her hands.

Liam widened his eyes in panic, “Ying Sheng, why are you crying? Did I hurt you? Sorry. I-I”

”You don’t want me. Nobody-no wants me.”

Liam widened his eyes at her words. His strong arms wrapped around her in a tight grip as her sobs filled the room.

”No, it’s not like that. We are both drunk and I don’t want us to do anything we will regret later. “

Ying Sheng’s emotions broke out and she couldn’t hold back. Her mother’s slap, her parents indifference to everything she did. Her fears and her loneliness finally broke out.

Liam just rocked her slowly in his arms with her face buried in the crook of his neck.

Every tear felt like a knife piercing through his heart. He felt helpless as her tears soaked through his shirt.

He didn’t know his actions would hurt her. Even though he was pretty sure she wouldn’t remember any of this once she gets sober.

He stayed with her wrapped in his arms until she fell asleep.