The doorbell rings, and your heart skips a beat. You quickly open the door, and Pau stands there, a boyish grin on his face.

"Late as usual," you whisper, pulling him inside quickly.

He laughs, brushing past you. "Couldn’t stay away."

You lead him into the living room, keeping a careful ear on the stairs. "We have to be quick. My dad could come up any second."

Pau nods, settling on the couch and pulling you to sit next to him. He takes your hand, his fingers brushing over yours. "Worth it to sneak around for you."

You try to stay calm, glancing toward the stairs. "Dad’s busy, but he’s still here."

A comfortable silence fills the room as you both share a quiet moment together. Suddenly, you hear footsteps from upstairs, and you freeze. "He’s coming down," you whisper.

Pau leans in, presses a soft kiss to your cheek, and whispers, “See you soon,” before slipping out the back door, leaving you with a racing heart and a smile you can’t wipe off your face.