After a long, tiring car ride with his parents and the chaos of his siblings in the backseat, you and Cubarsi finally found yourselves alone in the upstairs room of his grandparents’ old house. The moment you stepped inside, the cool air and quiet atmosphere felt like a welcome escape from the noise of the journey.

“Finally,” Cubarsi sighed, collapsing onto the bed beside you. You couldn’t help but laugh as you flopped down next to him, both of you relieved to be away from the hectic car ride. His parents had been sweet, but his younger siblings had certainly made the trip less than enjoyable.

Cubarsi’s arm slid around you as you both settled in, the peacefulness of the old house contrasting with the whirlwind of the car ride. It was just the two of you now, a moment of calm amidst the busy family weekend. You could already tell, though, that this trip was going to bring even more moments for the two of you to figure out what it really meant to be in this relationship together—sweet, teasing, and filled with new experiences.