Oliver hadn't noticed Liam was inside the room until Sophie asked him to join them. When he heard Liam's name, his body froze on the spot and he sat still. He had refused to turn his head to look at him. Not even once.
He looked at the person sitting across him. Rachel. He noticed she has been staring at him since sat down there. She was another person he hadn't expected to be in the room until she was asked to join them. Remembering what happened in class earlier today, he felt a strong urge to apologize to her. Maybe it wouldn't matter to some people, but it was him, Oliver. He sent her a small smile and saw the surprise on her face before she returned his smile.
That was quite easy!
"So everybody! We are going to play a gam—"
The door opened, sending all their heads to the people who had just entered.
