AUTHOR'S POV

Alexander's eyes seemed to linger a little longer on Zendaya's face, his gaze lingering on her lips before darting away, he didn't intend to make her uncomfortable.

Zendaya herself was drawn to him, the warmth of his smile, the way his laughter filled the room.

At this moment, it was just both of them. It may all seem rushed, but they were destined to be together. Just as Zendaya felt herself leaning in ever so slightly, their little spell was broken by the sound of footsteps approaching.

They were both startled and pulled away from each other with a mixture of embarrassment and disappointed as Alexander's father entered...