At that Time, I Thought that True Love was Invincible

Lying in bed, I watched Liam towel-drying his hair after his shower. His long fingers brushed through his hair, and the butterfly tattoo on his finger fluttered with his movements.

"Are you staring at me because you can't get enough of my good looks?"

I didn't respond, just blankly stared at the butterfly tattoo. "Liam, I remember you didn't use to like wearing blue scarves."

His expression flickered for a second. He rubbed his hands together and chuckled awkwardly.

"People need to try new things, right? If you don't like it, I won't wear it."

He gently urged, "Nina, you're hurt. Go to sleep, okay?"

I watched him fidget the way he always did when he was lying, but I didn't call him out. I just replied bitterly.

"Okay, let's sleep."

In the middle of the night, Liam softly called my name, "Nina, are you asleep?"

He used such a gentle tone. After confirming several times that I was asleep, he tucked me in and quietly got up to go to the living room.

"My little princess, I've booked our tickets to Brittonia."

"Of course, just the two of us. Don't worry, my girlfriend won't mind."

"I love you."

I stood at the door, listening as Liam whispered sweet nothings to another girl just a few steps away. He must have forgotten that this apartment didn't have very good soundproofing, or maybe he forgot that Brittonia was the place I had always dreamed of going.

I turned on the lights, and the dim living room instantly became brightly lit. Liam sat on the couch, surrounded by a cloud of smoke. Hearing the noise, he turned to look at me, his voice still soft.

"What's wrong? Can't sleep?"

I stared at him for a moment, my voice hoarse. "Liam, who are you going to Brittonia with?"