Verena's heart raced as she leaned back, trying to catch her breath. The lingering warmth on her lips left her feeling both exhilarated and self-conscious. She couldn't believe how he affected her, making her cheeks flush with embarrassment.
Louis, with a confident smile, broke the silence. "You've improved," he said, his eyes locked onto hers, his gaze tender and genuine.
Verena, still recovering from the kiss, managed to stammer. "What?"
"The kiss," he clarified, his voice low and seductive. "You've definitely improved."
Verena's shyness deepened, and she looked away, trying to conceal her growing blush. "Oh, um, okay."
"You're adorable when you're shy," Louis teased, gently pinching her cheeks, eliciting an even brighter shade of red from her.
"Can you stop it? Go change your clothes," Verena said, trying to divert his attention.
