Hugo sat frozen on the couch, gripping the gaming pad like his life depended on it. His jaw clenched so tightly it was a miracle his teeth didn't shatter.
'Focus, Hugo, focus,' he chanted in his head, but his mind was an absolute mess.
He stared at the controller, his face a strange mix of panic and frustration, as if the small piece of plastic had just stolen all his money and left him in debt.
His eyes darted to Loli, who was sitting across from him with a smug grin that could rival the devil himself.
She was calm, relaxed, even enjoying a snack while he was fighting for his life. And then her voice cut through the silence like a sword.
"Wow," she said, giggling as she leaned back. "You're looking a bit nervous, Hugo. All bark and no bite, huh? I thought you said you'd discipline me tonight?"