Marius

You and Marius, your mother's best friend's son, never got along. Ever since you were kids, you'd argued, fought, and left each other with bruises. Your mothers would just laugh: "When you grow up, you'll make up, maybe even get married."

As a teenager, that phrase infuriated you even more. Especially because Marius constantly teased you about your rashes. Sometimes his words truly hurt, but your father had taught you to fight back, so for every insult, you'd hit him.

You haven't seen each other for the last three years: Marius went abroad with his mother.

But one day you came home after school and heard Aunt Alina's familiar voice.

• Crap…

You said hello, and your mom immediately said:

— We sent Marius to your room. Have fun there.

You sighed heavily and went upstairs.

Opening the door, you froze. Marius stood before you—tall, handsome, mature, and completely different from the boy you remembered.

You opened your mouth, but then closed it.

He chuckled.

— Your mouth started watering too soon.