Hard to get, harder to forget

LEONARDO'S POV (20 years old)

Loud and pulsating music filled Tristan's penthouse, while the dim lighting and hazy cigarette smoke obscured my vision in the densely packed room full of flashy, animated guests sipping on drinks and chatting, all making it difficult to spot the birthday boy. However, my attention was caught by HER.

The moment was too good to be true. There she was, with her captivating hazel eyes staring back at me. Instead of her long, flowing brunette locks, she now sported a chic bob cut with pink highlights that exposed her slender neck, begging for me to take a nibble. Her flashy hot-pink sequin dress illuminated the room, outshining even the disco ball. Her lean, toned legs were crossed at the knee, exposing the curve of her calf and the defined muscles beneath. The smooth, flawless olive skin appeared to glow under the soft light, accentuating the delicate shape from her thigh down to her slender ankle. Propped up on the bar stool, her high-heeled feet looked t