The lab was silent, except for the soft sound of papers being handled and the faint rustling of tools on his workbench. You were lost in your own thoughts, reviewing notes next to Viktor, who was focused on a three-dimensional model.

Suddenly, he stopped. You didn’t notice it right away, but the silence on the other side of the lab soon caught your attention. Before you could lift your eyes or say anything, Viktor approached, his steps light and quiet despite the cane.

When he stopped beside you, you thought he might ask for help or make a comment, but before you could ask, he leaned down quickly and captured your lips with his.

The kiss was sudden, but full of warmth and intent. There was no hesitation, only a direct gesture that made your mind freeze for a second as it tried to process what had just happened.

When he pulled away, a small smile curved his lips, and you saw a mischievous glint in his eyes—something rare, but incredibly captivating. He returned to his place with the same ease with which he had stood up, as if nothing had happened.

You stayed there for a moment, feeling the lightness and warmth of that unexpected moment, while he, pretending to focus intently on his work, let a subtle smirk slip, revealing just how pleased he was with himself.