PopularNovelWhen Blake was in middle school, Liam's , At the Horizons End, had been all the rage. Information about him was scarce, mostly a few interviews on his website. It had been his debut sensation.
The book had exploded in popularity, amassing over a million subscribers in weekly magazines when it reached a hundred thousand words, soon followed by a comic adaptation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLiam's had been a part of Blake's adolescence, a phenomenon that swept her school. Now, sitting across from her was the author she had idolized as a teenager, and he was her blind date! Blake felt like she was dreaming. She discreetly pinched herself under the table, confirming this was reality.
Blake burst with excitement and slid into the seat next to Liam. She whispered, "Liam, can | have your autograph? | promise to keep your secret.” Liam, a bit taken aback by Blake's closeness but not uncomfortable, replied, "Sure, I'll sign something for you next time." "No need to wait, how about now?" Blake suggested. She realized she had nothing for him to sign, so she quickly added, "Actually, wait here, I'll be right back!" Blake hurried to a nearby bookstore and soon returned, brandishing a copy of At the Horizon's End and a black marker. "Could you write, "To Blake, wishing you an early fortune?" "Okay," Liam complied, signing the book with the requested message.
Blake admired Liam's handwriting, which was as elegant as he was.
"Does this look alright?" he asked gently, his voice calm and reassuring.
"It's perfect, thank you!" Blake beamed, holding the book close.
"Your latest book must be doing well, right? But | noticed you haven't updated your website in over a month. Any plans for a new update?" she asked, curious.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I'll be updating it tonight,” Liam said.
Blake, now sitting close enough to notice the minute details of Liam's face, was mesmerized. His eyes, clear and honest, were unlike any she had encountered in her world of deceit and manipulation.
Blake realized she had cozied up to Liam like an excited fan. She chuckled awkwardly and returned to her seat, quietly resuming her meal.
"Sorry for getting so carried away. It's just... meeting the author I've admired for so long is incredible," Blake apologized.
Liam responded, "It's okay." "Do you use any messaging apps? Can we exchange contacts? | promise | won't bug you," Blake ventured.
"I'm kind of old-school. Just calls for me," Liam admitted.
"Oh, | see!" Blake said, a touch of disappointment in her voice. She worried she might have been too forward. "That's fine."
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