Melin

You walk into the house with a small but highly coveted package in your hands. Finally! That very lipstick, the shade you've been eyeing on Instagram, now clutched in your palm like a treasure. You can't wait until tomorrow, so you immediately run to the bathroom to apply it.

The color applies perfectly, velvety, highlighting your lips and giving you a feeling of incredible confidence. You catch your reflection and smile—yes, this is exactly the effect you were hoping for.

But how do you test your resilience? The real test isn't just looking in the mirror. The idea comes instantly.

You walk into the living room, where your boyfriend is engrossed in watching football, lounging on the couch. He turns at your step, and a familiar light ignites in his eyes.

“Beautiful,” he smiles.
"Thank you," you reply, approaching with the most innocent smile. "And I just bought a new lipstick. Want to help me test it?"
“And how?” he raises an eyebrow with interest.

• It's very simple. Close your eyes.

He obediently closes them, still smiling. You lean in and begin your "test drive." Not one gentle kiss, but a flurry of them: you leave marks on his cheeks, his forehead, the tip of his nose, his chin. He laughs, tries to pull away, but you continue your work until his face becomes a veritable map, dotted with traces of your new lipstick.

Finally, you take a step back to assess the result.

“Can I watch?” he asks.

He opens his eyes, and you can't help but laugh. His face is a veritable artistic mess of perfect lip prints. He stands up, walks over to the mirror in the hallway, and bursts out laughing.

"So what, artist? Are you happy with the work?" you tease.
"I look like a vampire victim with good taste in cosmetics," he states, turning his head. "Or a canvas for contemporary art. I'm resilient, there's no denying it."
You approach him, gently take his chin, and examine the "work." Not a single smudge, only clear, beautiful prints.