You're the worst friend. Your heart pounds in your chest, and you know your friend is into him, but that doesn’t stop the way your body reacts when he’s near.

Valentin is your wellness expert at The White Lotus, and from the moment you met, you noticed the way his eyes lingered a little too long or how he always found an excuse to touch you during yoga sessions.

Sneaking him into your room feels reckless, but you don’t care. The rush of it, the anticipation, sends a thrill through you as he presses the door shut behind him.

Taking off his shirt, he watches you with that knowing smirk, his toned body catching the dim light just right.

"Your friends?" he asks, voice low.

"They don't need to know," you murmur, stepping closer, fingers trailing down his chest, feeling the warmth of his skin beneath your touch.