For a moment, everything froze.
Celine's eyes widened in shock, her body stiffening as she felt his hands on her chest and his lips pressed against hers.
Javier's mind went blank, his disguise forgotten as he registered the softness beneath his palms and the warmth of her lips against his.
Alkan rubbed his head, wincing as he opened his eyes, only to freeze at the scene before him. The girl chasing him stopped beside him, her hands on her hips as she scolded him.
"I already warned you, Alkan! Don't run too fast! You didn't lis… ah…"
Her voice trailed off as she took in the sight. Her cheeks flushed red, and she bit her lower lip, her eyes wide with embarrassment.
Alkan scrambled to his feet, grabbed the girl's hand, and both of them bowed frantically.
"We're sorry!" they shouted in unison before turning and sprinting away, disappearing into the crowd.
