The evening unfolded like a carefully choreographed dance. Theo and you laughed at inside jokes, and even stole a few shy touches that sent a jolt of electricity through you both.

As the night drew to a close, both of you found yourselves lingering on the porch. Inside, the hum of conversation and clinking plates provided a backdrop to the duo's performance.

"So, how convincing were we back there?" he teased with a hint of a smirk, his voice laced with a hint of amusement.