COURTNEY ATHENA's POV
"I'm all ears when you need some, Paul."
My heart began rapidly speeding up as I overheard Kayzee and Aiden's conversation in the kitchen. Their voices, usually so light and playful, took on a different tone that made my pulse quicken. Isinandal ko ang likod sa pader para hindi nila ako mapansing gising pa kahit na nakagawa ako ng malakas na ingay kanina.
There was a brief, almost palpable silence after Kayzee's words. Parang ngayon ko lang narinig at makitang nag-uusap sa pribadong lugar ang dalawa.
I shifted slightly, trying to get a better angle, but the creak of the wooden floor beneath me made me freeze.
Aiden finally broke the silence, his voice coming out soft and tinged with a hint of nervousness. "Thanks," he said awkwardly. It was a single word, but it
