"Mhm," Bella nodded, eyes glowing now. "He looked up tutorials online and everything! He was so careful and focused—it was actually really cute." She laughed softly, clearly remembering the moment, her hand resting on her lap as she gazed out the window like it was a sweet memory.
And something inside Leonardo burned. Hot and ugly. His grip tightened again. That little brother of his… watching her up close, touching her face with those clumsy hands, earning that soft laugh?
His jaw flexed as he pressed the accelerator just a bit harder than necessary.
The engine responded with a low growl, but Bella didn't notice. She was still smiling. Still thinking about Jay.
Leonardo didn't say anything for a long time after that. He just stared at the road with stormy eyes, silent… while something sharp twisted inside his chest.
***
Bella and Leonardo arrived on time, but Stella hadn't shown up yet.
