Adrian listened quietly, his heart swelling with pride.
Wrapping his arms around Matteo's waist, he rested his head against his chest.
"I believe in you, Teo," he whispered with a gentle smile. "You can do this."
The days passed quietly, and before either of them realized it, the weekend had finally arrived.
Early that Saturday morning, soft rays of sunlight filtered through the bedroom curtains, casting a warm glow across the room.
Adrian was the first to wake. He slowly opened his eyes and found himself staring at Matteo's peaceful sleeping face. A small smile tugged at his lips.
He didn't move, afraid that even the slightest movement would wake him. Instead, he remained comfortably nestled against Matteo's chest while Matteo's arms stayed wrapped securely around his waist, holding him close even in his sleep.
The steady rhythm of Matteo's heartbeat should have been enough to calm Adrian's restless mind, but it wasn't. His thoughts refused to settle.
