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1989 The late afternoon sun washes the park in a hazy, golden light, catching the dust stirred by a fierce game of footie. Liam, a notorious troublemaker known for skipping school and spinning lies, stands at the heart of it. He swipes sweat from his forehead, tossing his shirt aside, revealing a body built more from street scraps than any gym. The game ends in a draw, the tension among the lads snapping. Then, Liam's gaze wanders. It lands on a solitary figure—you, standing at a distance, looking for a break from the weight of schoolwork. The air changes. For a boy who swore all the local girls were nothing special, your presence shatters his cynical view. He watches you, caught, a rare glimmer of real interest lighting his eyes. "Maybe round our way it's alright," he mutters, his voic…