Falling for you

Chapter 9

As the first light of dawn filtered through the windows of the chalet, the peaceful silence of the morning was broken by the sound of stirring from the various bedrooms. Isabelle and Sophie were the first to rise, their laughter echoing through the halls as they eagerly prepared for another day of adventure.

Downstairs in the dining room, Adonis and his friends had already gathered around the table, their voices mingling with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling waffles as they indulged in a hearty breakfast.

But amidst the hustle and bustle of the morning routine, Leanna remained blissfully unaware, lost in the depths of sleep as she savored the last few moments of rest. It wasn't until the sun had risen high in the sky that she finally stirred from her slumber, the sound of her alarm jolting her awake.

With a yawn, Leanna stretched her limbs and rubbed the sleep from her eyes, her mind slowly coming to terms with the reality of another day in paradise. As she made her way downstairs, the scent of breakfast greeted her. 

But as she entered the dining room, her gaze was immediately drawn to the sight of Leo sitting alone at the table, his attention focused on a plate of French toast before him. He was wearing a plain white shirt with black sweats. He was beautiful and she couldn't help shamelessly stare at his beauty.

He looked up from his meal, his eyes meeting hers with a playful glint as he flashed her a smirk.

"Well, look who finally decided to join the land of the living," he teased, his voice filled with amusement as he gestured to the empty chairs around the table. "Care to join me for breakfast?"

Leanna felt a blush rise to her cheeks as she realized she had been caught staring, her embarrassment evident as she quickly averted her gaze. "Uh, yeah, sure," she replied as she took a seat opposite him.

As Leo passed her a plate of French toast, Leanna couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth spread through her chest at his thoughtful gesture. Despite her initial reservations, there was something undeniably comforting about him. 

With a grateful smile, Leanna accepted the plate and began to eat. 

Leanna couldn't shake the feeling of Leo's gaze on her as she ate, his eyes seemingly glued to her every move. Finally, unable to resist the playful tension between them, she glanced up from her plate and met his gaze head-on.

"What?" she challenged with a playful smirk, her eyes dancing with amusement as she raised an eyebrow in mock defiance.

Leo chuckled, his own smile widening as he leaned back in his chair, his gaze never leaving from hers. "Oh, nothing," he replied casually, though the mischievous twinkle in his eyes betrayed his true intentions. "Just admiring the view."

Leanna's cheeks flushed pink at his words, a mixture of embarrassment and amusement washing over her as she playfully rolled her eyes. "Smooth," she teased as she reached for her cup of coffee. "But I'll take it as a compliment."

Leo grinned shamelessly, his laughter echoing through the room as he raised his own cup in a mock toast. "You should," he quipped, his eyes twinkling with amusement as he took a sip of his drink. "After all, you are quite the sight to behold."

"Someone's getting bold," she commented as she took a sip. 

Leo chuckled. "I've always been bold. I've just been holding back."

Leanna smirked, her gaze fixed on Leo with a hint of challenge. "I must admit, it's refreshing to see you not hold back."

Leo grinned as he met her gaze with equal fervor. "Oh this is nothing. There is a different side to me you haven't seen yet," he retorted with a wink, his voice dripping with confidence as he leaned in closer, his eyes alight with mischief. "The question is, can you handle it?"