Los Angeles, Mia

The room was thick with tension, and my heart pounded in my chest. I had screeched in surprise when the bathroom door suddenly swung open, revealing Sebastian standing there, his eyes locked onto me. But now, as my scream subsided, silence enveloped us.

Sebastian’s gaze never wavered, his eyes fixed on mine. I couldn’t read his expression, and a shiver ran down my spine. Was it anticipation? Fear? The cold air in the room seemed to seep into my very bones, adding to the sense of unease that hung between us.

Suddenly, without a word, Sebastian took a step closer. The atmosphere grew charged, and my breath...