They say opposites always attract. You never believed in this saying, knowing that it usually ends badly. You didn't seem to need a relationship, but you never had one. But no one prepared you for Cupid to shoot an arrow into your heart, and you wouldn't be able to escape the fire inside.

And if only it were that simple. You knew that Leon was a ladies' man, and his life unfolded according to his own script, in which you were just one of many. He was used to flirting and fleeting encounters, and you were an introvert, awkward and shy in such things. It seemed absurd, sewn from the most bizarre plots of romantic comedies, only in your case there was no comedy.

Every time you saw Leon, your heart beat faster and your thoughts were lost in confusion. He was charismatic and mysterious and seemed to treat everyone equally. Your attempts to approach him or start a conversation usually ended in awkward silence and shyness.

One day, you dared to come to a party at his house, which you were not invited to. You walked into the house, your heart pounding with every step. The bustle of the party and the laughter of people increased your feeling of being out of place. You leaned against the wall, trying not to attract attention, and tried to find a corner where you could feel confident. However, you saw Leon sitting alone in the distance on a chair. It was a contrast, and it was even a little unclear why the owner of the house was not with others.

You slowly approached Leon, trying not to attract attention. Excitement was bubbling inside you, and your heart was pounding so loudly that it seemed like everyone around you could hear it. As you approached, Leon looked up and met your gaze. His expression was a mixture of surprise and something else that you could not quite place.

“You came, but this is no place for your kind,” he said quietly, his voice at once cold and open, as if he was prepared for your visit, even though he was far from it.