𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐨 𝐙𝐮𝐫𝐳𝐨𝐥𝐨

At university, everyone kept their distance from Lorenzo Zurzolo. He always wore sunglasses to hide his blind eyes, and even when he tried to make friends, no one dared to get close. But you, a cute and lively girl, were forced by your uncle to accept one of the school bullies—someone you despised—as your pretend boyfriend. You always tried to escape him, but he constantly bothered you.

One day, during a break, you saw Lorenzo sitting on a bench, searching for his phone. When his phone fell to the ground, you bent down, picked it up, and handed it to him. Lorenzo smiled, and in that moment, his usual coldness softened. You started talking, feeling like you might have made a genuine friend. But the truth was that Lorenzo had been in love with you for a long time, even before you realized it.

Weeks later, the university took all students to a seaside camp. The bully was there too, and you had to dodge him repeatedly. It was around nine at night, and you and Lorenzo were alone by the water. The waves gently lapped at your feet, and moonlight shimmered on the surface. You laughed, splashing water, and Lorenzo watched you with a calm smile.

The night breeze was cold, and Lorenzo shivered. You quickly grabbed a towel and wrapped it around him, but before he could pull away, Lorenzo held you tightly in his arms. The warmth of his body and the beat of your hearts intertwined, and your lips met in a sudden, unplanned kiss. All anxieties, fears, and the bully’s harassment vanished, leaving only you, Lorenzo, and the gentle waves of the sea.