CHAPTER FIFTY FOUR

ELLA'S POV

We were sitting in the cafeteria during lunch period when Susan abruptly dropped her fork, letting it clatter loudly against her tray. She stared down at her food, methodically jabbing a wilted lettuce leaf with a plastic fork.

"Susan?" I reached over and touched her arm gently. "Are you okay?"

Before she could respond, a voice suddenly rang out across the cafeteria.

"Can I have everyone's attention please!"

Susan and I both whipped our heads around. Liam was standing on a chair, hand-in-hand with Dolly beside him. They shared a meaningful look before Liam cleared his throat again.

"We have an announcement to make."

I felt Susan stiffen beside me as all eyes turned toward the two boys. I gave Liam an encouraging nod and a small smile.

Taking a deep breath, Liam leaned forward and pulled Dolly into a fervent kiss. A collective gasp rose from the students followed by stunned silence. After a heated moment, they finally broke apart, both slightly flushed.

Liam lifted his chin