Derek’s pov
As the sun spilled its golden rays into Liam's room, I found myself locked in a mission to lift his spirits. "You can tell me wherever you'd like to go today; I'll make sure we get there," I assured Liam, my voice a gentle balm aimed at soothing his evident distress. But his silence persisted, his downcast eyes refusing to meet mine. "Come on, buddy, let's not let the blues define our day," I coaxed, my tone a steady stream of comfort. Yet, his mood seemed impervious to my efforts, an unyielding cloud that hung over him.
"Are you truly going to take me anywhere?" his voice emerged in a quiet murmur, laden with doubt.
"Absolutely, pal. Wherever you want to go, I promise we'll have a blast," I responded with an encouraging smile, my hopes of brightening his day unfaltering.
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