A Name Between The Raindrops

The next day began like all the others — a grey sky, the whisper of rain, and the same quiet ache in Emily’s chest. But something was different now.

She walked through the school hallways no longer completely invisible.

Someone had seen her.

Not just glanced. Seen.

And even if she didn’t know who he was… that message from last night still echoed in her head like music left playing after the song ends.

> “I’ve seen you. You’re always helping people, even when they don’t deserve it…”

Who was he?

She sat in her usual spot during English class — third row from the back, beside the window. The teacher droned on about Shakespearean tragedy, but Emily wasn’t listening. Her eyes drifted toward the window, rain leaving streaks across the glass like tears the sky refused to hide.

And then, suddenly, her phone buzzed.

A new message.

> “You like the window seat, don’t you?”

Her heart jolted. She glanced up quickly. Who was watching her?

Another message came instantly:

> “Don’t worry. I’m not a stalker. Just… observant.”

She swallowed hard, fingers trembling slightly as she typed:

> “You sit in this class?”

The reply took only five seconds.

> “Two rows behind. You never noticed.”

Her breath hitched. Slowly, nervously, she turned her head — just enough to peek back.

And there he was.

The same boy from the hallway. Messy dark hair. Dressed in black. A quiet intensity in his eyes as he looked straight ahead like nothing had happened.

Her pulse quickened.

How long had he been noticing her?

Why?

She texted again:

> “Why are you doing this?”

He replied instantly:

> “Because I remember what it’s like to feel like no one cares. I thought maybe… you do too.”

Emily didn’t know what to say. No one had ever put it into words before. Not like that.

The bell rang — pulling her from the moment. Students flooded the hallway, voices rising, lockers slamming. She packed up slowly, unsure of whether to turn around and say something… or just walk out.

But before she could decide, she felt a soft tap on her shoulder.

She turned.

He was standing there — not smiling, not nervous. Just real.

Up close, he looked even calmer than she’d imagined. Like someone who had been through storms and come out quietly changed.

“Hi,” he said.

His voice was low, soft — like velvet wrapped in rain.

She opened her mouth, but no words came.

“I’m Liam, by the way,” he added, slipping his hands into his jacket pockets.

She blinked. “I… I’m Emily.”

“I know,” he said. Then gave her a small, almost shy smile. “It’s nice to finally say it out loud.”

She felt something shift inside her. A weight lifting — slowly, carefully.

And just like that, the world felt… lighter.

That night, she lay in bed replaying the moment.

Liam.

Now he had a name.

A voice.

A place in her story.

And for the first time in what felt like forever…

Emily fell asleep with a smile.

✨ End of Episode 3

Tomorrow in Episode 4, Emily and Liam’s connection will grow — but secrets will begin to surface too. What is Liam hiding behind that calm exterior? And what happens when someone from Emily’s past return?

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