Liam looked down and I think my words finally got to him because I saw his blue eyes soften. "My secret is that last night was the most wonderful moment of my life," Liam said. I'd thought he was angry or ashamed. I realized he was scared. Overwhelmed the same way I was. I squeezed his arm tighter and not because the ride was speeding up. "I don't want to lose you, Melanie."

"Don't do that," I said. Liam looked legitimately hurt by my words. "Don't call me that. You've done it a few times now and it freaks me out. I've always been Lemony, your little Lemon, and if...