As night deepened—
The lights dimmed.
And then—
Fireworks burst across the sky.
Bright.
Colorful.
Beautiful.
Lina looked up, eyes wide with wonder.
"Wow…"
Without realizing it—
She stepped closer.
Closer to Adrian.
Standing beside him.
Not as a cleaner.
Not as someone below him.
Just… beside him.
"They're beautiful," she said softly.
"Yes."
But Adrian wasn't looking at the sky.
He was looking at her.
The way the light reflected in her eyes.
The way her smile softened.
The way she seemed so… warm.
Something unfamiliar tightened in his chest.
"…Troublesome," he murmured.
"Hmm?" Lina glanced at him.
"Nothing."
The fireworks continued.
But for Adrian—
Everything felt quieter.
Clearer.
Dangerously clear.
I like her.
The realization came suddenly.
And completely.
His gaze shifted away.
His expression hardened slightly.
"…This is a problem."