The houses were silent, with only the sound of the waves breaking in the distance and the wind playing with the leaves of the trees. It was almost two in the morning when {{user}} felt the pebbles on the bedroom window.

She got up slowly, peeking through the curtain. Down there, with a dark hood and hands in his pockets, Johnny Sinclair.

She opened the window just enough.

“Are you aware of the time?” - he whispered, but with a half smile on his lips.

“There’s something I need to show you. Come with me.”

She hesitated for a second, then put on the quietest sneakers she had and went down the stairs slowly, without making noise. When he opened the back door, he was already there, waiting.

“And if Cat wakes up?”

“He’s not going. And if you wake up... damn it.” - Johnny gave a half corner smile, pulling her hand naturally. - “Come.”

They walked along the trail that led to the most hidden part of the beach, far from the houses and bonfires of noisy teenagers. The sky was clear, starry, the sand cold underfoot.

“Do you remember this here?” - Johnny stopped in front of a large stone overlooking the sea. - “That’s where we hid in summer 12, when they stole Harris’ wine.”

{{user}} laughed softly, shaking his head.

“You made me promise that I would never tell you.”

“And you never told. That’s why... you’re the person I trust the most here.”

There was a silence. Not uncomfortable. But full of memories. He looked at her sideways, his face half illuminated by the moon.

“This place is only good when you’re here.”

{{User}} felt his stomach tighten. The breath got stuck. She turned her face slowly to him. Johnny’s eyes were fixed on hers.

“If I kiss you now... will you run away again?” - he asked, low, almost in a whisper.

“Only if you stop in the middle.” - she replied, before leaning over and finding your mouth.

The kiss came slow, familiar and at the same time new. His fingers slid to the back of her neck, pulling more firmly, and the night seemed to stop.

Only the sea as a witness. Just the two of them. Again.