I was so lost in thoughts that I didn't even realize that Florian had left his seat till he was right in front of me, his hand lightly resting on my thigh, his fingers intertwining with mine.
I looked down at him, my lips slowly parting as I took in the swirling colours of his eyes. They were like the aurora against the beautiful night sky, and for a short moment, I forgot all of the chaos I had been feeling inside.
"Don't let it bother you," he whispered, bringing my hand to his lips. I watched as he kissed my hand, his eyes closing briefly.
I felt tears well up in my eyes that I had been so oblivious while he had been putting everything on the line for me.
"I hate that your parents could have blamed you for my father's refusal to pay back."
He smiled against my hand, his eyes still
