C87 Liam

LIAM

I was putting on my jacket when I heard her room door open. Perfunctorily, Maxine walked over to the kitchen to drink water. She didn't notice that I was standing. I stood there and put on my jacket, waiting for her to notice me.

"You better not drop that glass," I said, my voice thick from unuse.

Maxine yelped, jumping as she turned. She held on tightly to the glass cup this time