Choice will never align

"I think everyone likes them. They are unavoidable," Amelie said, keeping her hands locked behind her back. "That means you want to look at them forever," she added.

"That's impossible unless you stay close to me forever," Gabriel said.

Amelie lowered her gaze. "Even if we part ways, I'll always remember your eyes," she murmured. A yawn escaped her lips, and she covered her mouth, realizing how sleep was finally catching up to her.

"I should head inside now. Thank you for taking this walk with me," she said, turning on her heels.

Gabriel watched as she disappeared into the mansion. He remained in the garden for a few moments before finally making his way inside.

Instead of going to his own room, he found himself walking toward Amelie's door. Gently pushing it open, he stepped inside. The room was wrapped in silence and darkness.

He already could sense the steady breaths of Amelie, who was on the bed, covered in duvet.