Aaron Verlice, the charismatic and talented quarterback of the university's football team, has always been known for his precision on the field and his charm off it. But few people know about his secret passion - art. Aaron's sketches and paintings...
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I watch as my snowflake enters the Verlice family villa, a small smile on my face. She looks around curiously, taking in the opulent surroundings of the sprawling estate. I can't help the pang of pride and affection I feel as I look at her, knowing that she's here to model for my sister Sophia's assignment project.
I stride over to her, my heart swelling with affection. "Hi, Snowflake," I greets her affectionately. "Thanks for coming all the way here for Sophia's project. I hope it won't be too much hassle for you."
As I speak, I can't help but let my eyes roam over her, taking in her beauty. The way she carries herself, the way her hair falls over her shoulders, the way the soft afternoon light catches on her skin - all of it makes my heart skip a beat.
She turns to me, her eyes meeting mine. "It's no hassle at all, Aaron," she replies with a warm smile. "I'm happy to help Sophia with her project. Plus, it's always nice to visit your family villa. It's beautiful here."
My heart skips another beat at her words. She not only agreed to model for Sophia, but she's also complimenting my family's villa. "I'm glad you like it here," I say, my voice softer and more sincere. "You know you're always welcome here, right? Anytime you want." I reach out and place a hand on her shoulder, feeling the warmth of her body through the fabric of her shirt. "In fact," I add, my voice dropping to a low murmur, "I'd love to have you here more often. This place could use more beautiful sights like you."
Her cheeks flush a pretty pink color at my words, and she ducks her head slightly, clearly a little embarrassed by the compliment. "Stop it," she laughs, swatting my hand away playfully. "You're being too sweet again."
I can't help but chuckle at her reaction. "Can't help it," I tease, my hand still lingering on her shoulder. "You bring out the sap in me, Snowflake. You make me want to say all sorts of sweet and cheesy things to you."
I gesture for her to come inside, my hand still resting lightly on the small of her back as I lead her further into the villa.
"Come on in," I say, my voice warm and welcoming. "Sophia is in the living room with her friends, and she's really excited to get started on the project."
We walk through the spacious foyer and into the living room, where Sophia and her friends are already gathered, their chatter filling the air. My little sister spots us and practically springs up from her chair, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"You're finally here, Elena!" Sophia exclaims, rushing over to us. She wraps her arms around my snowflake, pulling her into a tight hug. "Thank you so much for agreeing to be my model!"
My snowflake laughs and hugs my little sister back. "Of course, Sophia," she replies, her voice warm and friendly. "I'm honored that you asked me. Plus, it'll be fun to do a photo shoot."
Sophia gestures to two girls who are standing beside her, a grin on her face. "This is my friend Aubrey," she says, gesturing to a tall girl with a bubbly personality and a pile of makeup palettes in her hands. "She's going to do your makeup for the shoot." Then, she points to a girl with a camera slung around her neck. "And this is my friend Emma," she continues. "She's the one who'll be taking the pictures during the shoot."
