𝕏eno 𝕙ouston 𝕎infield

"What no one should know"

The scientific base was completely silent. Outside, only the wind rustling through the trees could be heard, while inside everyone continued working.

Xeno remained focused, reviewing calculations and plans.

—Stanley, check the coordinates again.

-Understood.

Nobody noticed that, when the rest left the room, you entered silently.

Xeno looked up for barely a second. His expression was still serious... but his eyes changed completely when he saw you.

—You arrived.

Did you miss me?

He put the pencil down on the table.

—Don't ask questions whose answers you already know.

You approached with a small smile.

—You're still terrible at showing affection.

—And you continue to be a risk to my reputation.

You laughed.

-Because?

Xeno sighed.

—Because if someone finds out that the most rational person in the world is in love with someone... I'll lose every argument.

You raised an eyebrow.

-In love?

He remained silent for a few seconds before answering in a low voice.

—Don't make me repeat it.

You smiled with satisfaction.

—That's what I thought.

At that moment, footsteps were heard in the hallway.

Xeno reacted instantly.

—Stay away.

In less than a second they were separated, as if they were only talking about science.

The door opened.

Stanley entered.

—Xeno, I finished the—

He looked around the room.

You were looking at some papers.

Xeno wrote as if nothing had happened.

"Is something wrong?" Xeno asked calmly.

Stanley frowned slightly.

-...No.

When he left, silence returned.

You let out a laugh.

—They almost discovered us.

Xeno took off his glasses for a moment.

—That's why I said this should remain a secret.

—And for how long?

He stared at you.

—Until achieving our goals is more important than hiding our feelings.

You approached again.

—Then I'll wait.

Xeno took your hand for just an instant, making sure that no one could see him.

-Thank you.

It was just a second.

Then he let her go

Um, I don't know, umm, chicken and potatoes?
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