They fell in love in-between heartbeats, in the moments closest to their demise; when she was almost burnt to death in dragon's fire; when he dropped his crossbow after being hit and was left with no means of defense.
Her gaze follows him when he runs to grab Bianca; he shouts "Seeker!" when she falls to the ground, and relieve washes over him when she raises, her hand gripping her sword with confidence.
The reality catches up to them as their hearts start beating again; when she clenches her jaw and looks away from him; when he checks carefully if anyone else saw him panicking.
They both move on and keep on pretending.
