Liam's

gender of your choice)
You had a lot of friends, and Liam was one of them. You met in fifth grade. One day, you were walking home from school and saw a beaten boy quietly crying on the wet pavement after the rain. You felt sorry for the boy and bought him a lollipop, thinking it would cheer him up, and from that moment on, you became friends. Liam had a stepfather who periodically beat him, and you wanted to help him somehow, but he always refused. One night, Liam called you.
“You called because you have nowhere to sleep,” you said, interrupting Liam, who was chatting about school, etc.
“Oh, what are you saying?” he mumbled.
“Don’t beat around the bush, just ask,” you said in a clear and slightly harsh tone.
“Isn’t that too difficult?” he asked quietly. “Can I spend the night at your place?” he asked a little timidly.
“Yes, you can,” you said confidently and clearly.