Chapter 55

As Luca and Ronnie left the room and strolled down the hallway, they found themselves greeted by the familiar sounds of basketball clashing against the court. Their friends were engaged in a spirited game in the gym, waving at them as they passed by.

"Ronnie, what time is it?" Luca inquired.

Ronnie glanced at his watch and replied, "Too early for dinner."

A knowing smile played on Ronnie's lips, suggesting that he was well aware of Luca's unspoken intentions.

"You know what I'm thinking," Luca pressed further.

Ronnie rolled his eyes, feigning exasperation. "Alright, just 15 minutes, dude."

Luca wasn't one to back down easily. "20?"

Ronnie's resolve seemed to waver slightly. "10 minutes."

Luca persisted, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Oh, come on, boy, it's just one Taylor Swift song on Spotify!"

Curiosity piqued, Ronnie asked, "What song?"

"All Too Well, 10-minute version," Luca replied with a sly grin.

Ronnie's lips curved into a half-amused, half-resigned smile. "5 minutes, your