Their Innocence✓ [UNEDITED]

Seventy Seven

London has just had a go at me and the guys for ignoring Liam. Apparently he's devastated and she called us homophobic. But, he likes us all and that makes me uncomfortable. I mean the guys seen all of us naked in the past

Now i dont know how to feel

"Maybe we should put our friendship on pause until we figure it out"

Oliver suggested as i hung up the phone

"We need to have a face to face chat with him. That way there's no miscommunication over text"

Milo suggested and I nodded in agreement. I texted him with a sigh before we waited

Liam we need to talk.
Come to the woods

I texted. The read bubbled popped up shortly after and the typing bubbles came up

I'm so sorry about my actions...they were inappropriate and wrong of me. Ill be there soon I'm just with our girl.

His text read and i nodded. He's not stopped apologising which makes me feel an emotion deep down. But surface level i am still annoyed at him.

I don't know why. I have no problems with London and Aisley, so why is it different? Is it because he likes me? Is it because he's seen me naked countless times and hasn't said anything about it...I mean why is he even attracted to us.

I'm just confused

Eventually footsteps were heard. He brought London along with him

Great. Just what i need. My little sister getting involved in my love life.

"Hi"

He spoke gently as if we'd run off if he spoke too loud

He looked broken. This is the first time I've seen him properly since we've stopped talking and he's different

He looks ten times mentally weaker than the other day

And im willing to bet it was our reactions that caused it

"Liam-"

James smiled to him and he frowned

"I'm sorry guys..i really am-"

He spoke to us and I couldn't help but speak up

"You're sorry? Really?"

I said judgementally.

"I really am Ryan. I regret it so much... Please. I can't lose you guys"

He pleaded

If he was looking for sympathy he's talking to the wrong person

"Sure. We need to talk"

Oliver took over the conversation

"We can't just go on ignoring each other. What we think all of us needs is a friendship break-"

"What? Because he kissed a guy?"

London scoffed unbelievably

"No. Because he kissed me and has admitted to liking all of us. Not to mention the fact he's seen us naked countless times and hasn't said anything. Do you have any idea how uncomfortable we all feel"

I told London and she rolled her eyes

"And you felt comfortable being naked around him?"

"Used to"

We all mumbled

"So you're not all innocent. Look at the poor soul. I mean- you're really going to ruin a friendship as good as yours all because of someone's sexuality"

London told us and i glared at her

"London we aren't gay. Look. All we need is time apart and then we can come back together-"

"Don't say gay like that. Theres nothing wrong with being gay and Liam isn't even gay. And plus, what about trinny?? She's going to start asking questions"

London told me and i sighed. What does she even mean Liam isn't gay?

"Look. I'm sorry. I really am"

Liam said and looked into my eyes. His eyes full of heartbreak

"Liam stop. You kissed me. You crossed a boundary. We need time to think this over. We will deal with our girl when it's time. But not now-"

I started before I heard a muffled sob behind us

Shit... I'd know that sob anywhere

"Sweetheart?"

Liam called and she came over, knowing that running from us was pointless

"How much did you hear of that"

Liam asked her, worriedly as she went and sat on Milos lap. Milo had been silent during the whole conversation

"You kissed Ryan?"

She cried as she looked at him

"And you- you all aren't talking to him because of it?"

She looked at all of us as more tears escaped..fuck i just want her in my arms

"Do you even still love me"

She asked Liam and he nodded

"Of course I do. I couldn't stop loving you if I tried."

He admitted with tears brewing in his already red eyes

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Posted: 16.12.2022

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