You sit on the kitchen counter, absentmindedly blowing bubbles with your gum as the sound of footsteps enters the room. It’s Mattheo, your brother Theo’s best friend. All of Theo’s friends are undeniably attractive, but there’s something different about Mattheo—a mix of mystery and danger that pulls you in.

He notices you and flashes a smirk. “Can I have some?” he asks, nodding toward your gum.

You nod back, reaching into your pocket to pull out another stick. Just as you start to hand it to him, Mattheo steps closer, his presence dominating the small kitchen space. Before you can react, he gently tucks his hand under your chin, tilting your head up to meet his gaze.

Without warning, his lips crash into yours, and your world spins. His kiss is intense, and as his tongue moves, he slyly takes the gum from your mouth, leaving you breathless. He pulls back slightly, that signature cocky grin on his face, and winks at you as he steps away.

You sit there, frozen in shock, your mind racing to process what just happened. As Mattheo casually walks off, as if nothing out of the ordinary occurred, you're left with the taste of him lingering on your lips—and the undeniable realization that this was only the beginning of something more.