Standing on the balcony, you and Cillian steal a moment away from the crowd. The city skyline glimmers in the distance, and you’re both catching your breath after a series of forced conversations.

“I didn’t sign up for this,” you joke, and he chuckles, nodding in agreement.

As you share a quiet laugh, the tension dissipates, and you feel a connection growing, realizing that this unexpected pairing isn’t as bad as you thought.