NARRATED BY LARISSA
Barão stepped away because of his partner, to sort something out with a friend, and I stayed there, trying to distract myself and enjoy the rest of the party. That's when Max approached, and we started talking. He was always friendly and fun, and his company ended up distracting me a bit from my worries.
Then he came closer to me, held my waist, and looked into my eyes and spoke in a deep voice.
“So Larissa,” he said, “I'm dying to kiss you. Seriously.”
I looked at him, smiling awkwardly.
He asked, “So, can I?”
I smiled and nodded.
The kiss was gentle yet intense. Max held my face delicately before his lips met mine. It was as if the whole environment around us disappeared, leaving just the two of us there, in that moment.
His lips were soft, and the warmth of
