Pitch of Hearts

TWO.

Dominik found himself at Milica's house, surrounded by an array of dresses spread across her bed. The air crackled with unspoken tension as he assisted her in choosing the perfect outfit for her date with Jago. Every dress Milica held up felt like a stitch tightening around Dominik's heart.

"You think Jago would like this one?" Milica asked, holding up a blue dress that complemented her eyes.

Dominik, attempting nonchalance, replied, "Yeah, it's great."

As the dress selection continued, Dominik's unease grew, manifesting as subtle glances towards Milica. He couldn't shake the feeling that he was standing on the sidelines of something significant, watching her prepare for a date with someone other than him.

In a moment of distraction, Milica reached for a vibrant red dress. The fabric flowed through her fingers, and she hesitated before deciding to try it on. As she struggled to zip it up, Dominik couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy. He cleared his throat, "Need a hand?"

Milica chuckled, "If you don't mind, Dom."

As Dominik zipped up the dress, their eyes met through the mirror. A surge of emotions passed between them, unspoken words lingering in the air. The red dress clung to Milica in a way that ignited something within Dominik. His hands lingered longer than necessary, their eyes locked in a silent exchange.

Unexpectedly, the zipper got stuck. Milica laughed nervously, "Well, this is embarrassing."

Dominik's attempt to release the zipper turned into a comical struggle. Laughter filled the room as they both realized the absurdity of the situation. The tension that had gripped them earlier melted away into a shared moment of genuine amusement.

Finally, with a triumphant sound, the zipper relented, freeing Milica from the captivating red dress. They exchanged glances in the mirror, laughter still echoing between them.

Milica smirked, "Well, that was an adventure."

Dominik chuckled, "I suppose dress-zipping is not my forte."

As their laughter subsided, Dominik couldn't help but wonder if this lighthearted moment had woven a new thread in the tapestry of their relationship—one that held more complexity than he had ever imagined. Little did he know that the game of hearts had just taken an unexpected turn.