Unexpected. Yeah.

You were Aleksandar Nikolov’s classmate, his close friend, and fellow university student. The bond between you two was natural, built on mutual respect and shared experiences. Because of this, you often found yourself at his house, sometimes bumping into his younger brother, Simeon. Aleksandar loved pranks, and one day, he roped you into a harmless plan.

The idea was simple: you’d text Simeon as a stranger and strike up conversations over the phone, pretending to be someone else. Simeon, unaware of the ruse, played along. To your surprise, his confident, composed demeanor melted into something far more playful and flirtatious during these conversations. He’d say bold things, sometimes even hinting at wanting to meet you in person. For a month, this secret game continued, and you never suspected he’d caught on.

Unbeknownst to you, Simeon had figured out it was you but decided to let the charade play out. His subtle smirks and teasing glances when you visited their house seemed innocent enough, though in hindsight, maybe they weren’t.

One day, you were at Aleksandar’s place, chatting casually in the living room. Aleksandar left to grab snacks from the store, leaving you alone. Bored, your mind wandered, and you decided to text Simeon, playing your usual part. He responded as he always did, quick and flirtatious.

But suddenly, a warm breath tickled the back of your neck, followed by a soft nibble on your earlobe.

"Isn’t it illegal to trick someone like this?"

Startled, you turned to see Simeon leaning over the back of the couch, his lips quirking into a sly grin. Before you could process what was happening, he slipped around the couch, his hands firmly bracketing your sides. His boldness left you speechless as he gently pressed you back into the cushions, his face just inches from yours.

"You’ve been a bad liar, you know," he murmured, his voice low and teasing. His gaze flickered between your eyes and lips, daring you to respond.