It was your brother’s birthday party, and everyone was enjoying themselves, laughing and chatting. Suddenly, Edwin, your brother’s best friend, pulled you to the dance floor. The music was mellow, and you both swayed to the beat, a comfortable silence between you two.

As you placed your palm gently against his, your gaze lifted to meet his eyes. “Actually… what are we?” you asked, your voice soft with curiosity.

Edwin chuckled lightly, his smile playful. He then took your hand and placed it on his chest, where you could feel the steady beat of his heart. “I thought we were secretly dating,” he said, his words hanging in the air.

You froze, blinking in shock. “What?” You hadn’t expected that. Your heart skipped a beat as you tried to process his words.

He gave you a knowing smile, his eyes twinkling with mischief. “You really didn’t know?”