𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓮𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓾𝓼
ᴹⁱᵍʰᵗʸ ᴰᵘᶜᵏˢ

Walker sprawled out on the couch, his feet hanging off the edge as he half-heartedly tossed popcorn into his mouth.

The Mighty Ducks blared on the screen, and beside him, Aurelie was practically glued to it.

Sienna, perched at the other end of the couch, was busy defending Adam Banks like she was giving a speech at a debate competition.

"I still don't get how you can pick Charlie over Adam," Sienna said, eyes narrowing as she pointed at the screen. "I mean, Adam's got the moves. The dude's got finesse."

Aurelie rolled her eyes, throwing a piece of popcorn at her sister. "Finesse? Please. Charlie is the real MVP. He's got heart. And have you seen Joshua Jackson? So hot"

Walker smirked from the side, catching her tone. "So hot huh"

"Oh, don't act like you don't know," Aurelie teased, turning to him with a sly grin. "Joshua Jackson is basically the perfect guy. Have you seen him? The hair, the smile, the way he leads the team..." She sighed dramatically.

Walker leaned back, feigning indifference, though there was a flicker of something in his eyes. "So... Joshua Jackson's perfect, huh?"

"Yup," Aurelie said, unabashed. "He's my second celebrity crush."

Walker raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Second? Who's first?"

Aurelie's smirk widened as she leaned in closer, just enough that their faces were inches apart. "You, of course."

Walker's breath hitched for a second, caught off guard by her boldness. His heart raced as he tried to play it cool. "Oh, yeah? Well, that's convenient."

"Convenient?" Aurelie teased, her voice dropping to a playful whisper. "Maybe I just like what I see."

Her words hung in the air, thick with a tension neither of them had expected. She studied his face, the way his lips curved into a half-smile, and suddenly, everything felt charged with something more than just banter.

"You're serious?" Walker asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

"Totally serious," Aurelie said, leaning in a little closer. "But maybe you're not ready for that level of perfection."

Walker smirked, his face just inches from hers. "I think I can handle it."

Before Aurelie could respond, Walker's hand gently cupped her chin, tilting her head just slightly. For a heartbeat, neither of them moved. Then, without warning, he closed the space between them, kissing her softly on the lips.

Aurelie's heart skipped a beat, her pulse racing as she kissed him back, the world around them melting away. The kiss deepened, slow and sweet, as if they had all the time in the world.

Just as they pulled away, both of them slightly breathless, they heard Sienna gag from the other side of the couch.

"Ugh, seriously?" Sienna's voice was loud and exaggerated, completely ruining the moment. "You two are gross."

Aurelie broke into a laugh, rolling her eyes as she pulled back from Walker, still grinning. "You're just mad because we're adorable, Sienna."

Walker chuckled, his arm casually draping over the back of the couch. "Yeah, sorry, Sienna. Guess we're just too cute for you to handle."

Sienna threw a pillow at them. "Ugh, you guys are disgusting."

Aurelie playfully stuck her tongue out at her sister, still feeling the heat from the kiss. "Get used to it. You're stuck with us."

Walker smiled at her, his gaze lingering a little longer than usual. "I'm definitely not complaining."

Sienna groaned dramatically, but there was a hint of a smile tugging at her lips despite her annoyance. "Whatever, you two. Just... can you save it for when I'm not around?"

Aurelie and Walker shared a knowing glance, and both of them laughed again, feeling the world around them settle back into its familiar rhythm. But now, there was something different—something that felt just a little more... real.

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