Night
Smart and Leo had already arrived at Smart's apartment.
They were both sitting on the balcony, talking, when suddenly Zoi woke up from her nap and headed toward them.
"Damn, you scared me! You came out of nowhere like a ghost," Smart said, teasing her.
Zoi punched him lightly, threateningly.
"Then I'll come into your dreams all night and haunt you!"
Okay, okay, come here, my little puff," Smart said as he hugged her.
Leo watched them, admiring the scene.
Brother and sister, so close to each other…
Very different from Leo, who didn't have a perfect relationship with his own brother.
"Zoi, this is Leo—he's a friend of mine.
Leo, Zoi is my sister."
Zoi reached out her hand to greet him.
"So you're Leo… Ren's obsession," she said with a smile.
Leo hadn't expected that, and the words got stuck in his throat.
"I mean… no wonder Ren is crazy about you. You're really handsome," Zoi said casually.
Leo simply smiled, thinking,
What a cute little kid…
"Zoi, what are you saying? That's enough. Go to bed now, you have school tomorrow," Smart said, gently pushing her toward her room.
She kept turning her head back to look at Leo, waving at him.
"Hey, Leo! I meant what I said… you're really handsome!"
Shhh," Smart said, covering her mouth with his hand.
He pushed her inside the room and closed the door firmly.
"Leo, I'm sorry, but Zoi is just like that…"
Leo let out a soft laugh.
"She's adorable, honestly
"She's really funny,"
"I'm glad you two get along so well. It's a really nice thing to see.
"Hmmm… she's the most precious person I have.
I'd tear apart anyone who tried to hurt her."
"Tear apart? You? No, I can't believe that," Leo said, laughing.
Smart just smiled and shook his head.
"Hey, Leo — it's still early. Do you want to go somewhere else?" Smart asked.
"Somewhere else? Where?" Leo reacted, surprised.
"Somewhere I know you'll like," Smart said, pulling him up to stand.
They both got into the car and headed toward a destination only Smart knew.
After driving for almost twenty minutes through the city streets, they finally arrived.
The two of them stood in front of a tall, modern building.
They walked inside and took the elevator to the top floor.
Leo kept wondering where he was being taken.
He had tried to guess the whole time, but Smart hadn't told him anything.
As soon as the elevator reached the top floor and the doors slid open, they found themselves in a place filled with soft neon lights glowing across people's faces.
A modern, electrifying atmosphere.
Everyone was dressed in stylish, modern streetwear—hoodies, sneakers, and different accessories
In the center of the space was an open floor that served as a stage.
People were free to have dance battles, challenging one another.
Around the floor, a crowd cheered and applauded, supporting anyone who showcased their talent
The DJ kept the rhythm of the music, making everyone around have endless fun.
The LED lights changed colors, highlighting and emphasizing every dance move and gesture.
Leo was amazed by the atmosphere, just looking around and enjoying every moment.
The two of them walked toward the bar to order a drink.
Hey, what do you think of the atmosphere?" Smart asked, smiling.
"Simply amazing," Leo said, raising a glass of alcohol.
He took out a pack to light a cigarette and offered one to Smart.
"I quit," Smart said, "but if I have just one, it shouldn't be a problem, right?" — and he took it.
Leo smiled, remembering Ren's words:
Smart isn't as delicate as he seems…
Damn, how hard it is to read Smart
He always comes up with a surprise
With a cigarette in hand and a glass of alcohol each, they were enjoying the dances of those talented people challenging one another.
Suddenly, a very handsome guy approached them.
"Smart, it's been a while, hasn't it?" the guy said.
Leo stayed silent, watching and trying to guess what the connection between them might be.
"A while? How? How long?" His thoughts raced before he could hear the rest of the conversation
Hey, Krist! How are you?
Have you missed me?"
Smart said, smiling and extending his hand.
Leo was left speechless.
Too much information was hitting his brain all at once.
Leo, this is Kristi — one of my friends here at this place."
Kristi looked at him and was immediately captivated by Leo's beauty.
Hey, Leo, how are you?" Krist said, moving a little closer to him.
"Are you here alone today? Or, more precisely… are you single?
Tell me no one else has taken you."
Leo smiled, realizing he was already flirting with him, and replied softly.
"If you had shown up some time earlier, you'd be in my hands right now.
But I'm sorry… you appeared at a moment when someone else already dominates my mind."
The guy pouted a little, but still spoke softly:
"Then… if your mind ever becomes free again, come find me.
Even if I'm in a relationship, I'd drop anyone for you…"
Hey, hey, that's enough," Smart said, exhaling cigarette smoke toward Kristi's face.
If the guy who's on Leo's mind finds out… hmm, he won't leave you alive."
Leo heard it and a wave of emotion swept over him, just at the thought that Ren could do anything for him.
"Okay, okay," Kristi said. "I'm going to get ready for the challenges.
I trust you'll take part today!"
Ah no, today I just came with Leo to relax a bit — I'm not going to participate."
Leo already knew that Smart was perfect at dancing.
He had been amazed from the very moment he first saw him dance in the light.
"You should take part and show them who you are.
I know you're a perfect dancer," Leo said without hesitation.
Smart was surprised — how did Leo know that?
You know? How?" Smart said, giving him a very suspicious look.
"As far as I remember, we've never talked about this together."
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