Bound By Desire

"Rosalie, can you stay behind? I need to discuss something with you."

She nodded, watching as the last student filed out. The door opened again, and Federico, Massimo's best friend, entered, locking the door behind him. Her pulse quickened.

"Hello, Rosalie," Federico greeted, his voice smooth and eyes intense.

"What's going on?" she asked, voice trembling.

Massimo stepped closer. "We need to talk about us about the three of us."

Federico moved to her side. "We can't ignore our feelings any longer, Rosalie."

Her breath hitched. The unspoken connection between them had been palpable for weeks. Massimo's fingers brushed her cheek, sending a thrill through her. "We want to explore this... together," he murmured.

Massimo's fingers brushed her cheek, sending a thrill through her. "I want to kiss you," he whispered, his tone sending butterflies swarming in her stomach.