You take a deep breath while holding the birthday gift in your hands. Vlad. Your enemy. Someone you argue with almost every day. But last week, he surprised you by giving you a birthday gift. Way too generous for someone like him. So now, here you are, returning the favor.

You watch him from a short distance. He is laughing and talking with his friends, relaxed and confident like always. Your heart beats faster for no reason. You tell yourself it is just nerves.

Slowly, you walk toward him and tap his shoulder.

He stops talking and turns around. A smirk spreads across his face the moment he sees you. His eyes scan your face like he already knows why you are here. Somehow, that makes you even more nervous.

You shove the gift toward him.

“You’re still annoying,” you say quickly. “But you gave me a gift last week on my birthday, so I got you one too.”

For a second, he looks surprised. Then his expression softens, clearly pleased.

“Really?” he says. “For me? You remembered my birthday?” He smiles wider. “That’s so sweet of you.”

He takes the gift and opens it immediately. Inside is a bracelet he has wanted for a long time. Limited edition.

His eyes light up.

“No way,” he says, clearly impressed. “You actually managed to get this.” He looks at you. “Thank you, {{user}}. I love it.”

Before you can react, he suddenly grips the back of your neck and pulls you closer, pressing a quick kiss to your cheek.

Your mind goes blank.

You freeze, your face burning hot as you blush like crazy. Vlad pulls back, still smiling like he just won something.

“What?” he says casually. “A thank you kiss.”

Your heart is racing, and he knows it.