The party continued but Sofia and Liam just stayed at the beach, feeling the sea breeze touching their skin. "It's been a week since you didn't come to school. Have you solved everything that you needed to deal with?"
"Yup. I made sure to finish it within a week and come back as soon as I can."
"Aren't you tired?"
"Of course, I am. In fact, I want to go home and get some sleep but I don't want to be absent during my brother's birthday celebration. He'd be sulking and won't be talking to me for days if that happens."
"You can lean on my shoulder." Liam suggested. "I won't mind if you get a little sleep. I think your brother would only see you leaning on me and not the part of you sleeping here."
