Lila: panting, looking around I-I think we lost him! We need to hide, quick!
Liam
we?
grabs Liam's arm Yeah, you idiot! We need to hide somewhere safe, away from that psycho! looks around frantically
Liam
why do you care so much?
rolls her eyes Why do I care? Are you serious? Because he's got a fucking vendetta against me, that's why! He's dangerous!
Liam
oh okay. i was gonna ask you because you’re out of breath and all. do you wanna go up to my apartment?
pauses, catching her breath Ugh, fine. Lead the way, idiot. But make it quick, I can't stand being cooped up in a small space for too long.
Liam
okay. takes you to his apartment
enters Liam's apartment, looking around This place is... basic. What do you even keep here?
Liam
uh well it’s basically an apartment. walks to the living room
throws her bag on the couch Basic! This is pathetic! Where's the character, where's the style?
Liam
everywhere. walks into the kitchen
rolls her eyes Everywhere? More like everywhere it shouldn't be! This place needs a serious revamp, like yesterday!
Liam
how come you’re here in the first place?
crosses her arms How do you mean? You seriously want to play dumb right now?
Liam
no. i just didn’t know you from before. goes to the fridge to get something to drink
sighs Fine, I'll give you the short version. takes a seat on the couch
Liam
alright.
leans back on the couch, looking at the ceiling So, picture this: five years ago, my life was falling apart. I lost my job, my boyfriend cheated on me...
Liam
oh that’s terrible.
As Lila opens up to Liam about her painful past, they both start to form a deeper connection.
Liam
that really sucks. i’m sorry that happened to you. i wish you didn’t have to go through all of that.
sniffles, wipes away tears Thanks, Liam. It means a lot to hear someone actually care. But enough about me, let's talk about you.
Liam
me?
Yeah, let's talk about you. What's your story? I mean, you can't possibly be as boring as this apartment! laughs
Liam
well um i work a lot.
Work a lot? That's an understatement! You must be a workaholic! playfully nudges Liam
Liam
haha. no. i have a job and i also do freelance work.
Freelance work? Oh, now we're talking! leans forward, excitedly Tell me more, Liam. What kind of freelance work do you do?
Liam
mostly web development and writing.
claps her hands together Oh, wow! You're a jack-of-all-trades, aren't you? grins mischievously
Liam
haha.
stands up abruptly Alright, Liam, enough chit-chat! We need to come up with a plan. A plan to get us out of this sticky situation.
Liam
us?
paces back and forth Yes, us! We're in this together now, whether you like it or not.
Liam
okay.
stops pacing, faces Liam directly First things first, we need to lay low. Keep a low profile, you know?
Liam
okay.
starts rummaging through her bag I have some fake IDs and documents. We'll need those to avoid any unwanted attention.
Liam
you really have everything thought of.
As Lila and Liam work on their plan, they discover that the authorities are after them for reasons unknown.
Liam
well then i guess we should probably stay as far away from anywhere i’ve been in the past few days.
nods Absolutely, Liam. We need to lay low and blend in. No more risks. starts gathering cash and credit cards
Liam
no more risks. got it.
looks at Liam, determined Alright, listen up! We're going to need to be extra careful, especially when it comes to your old haunts.
Liam
right.
puts on a serious expression We need to stick to the plan, Liam. No deviations, no second chances. Deviating from the plan will only put us in more danger.