They are almost directly above him. He closes his eyes and listens to their laughter upstairs. They are in love, he thinks, or at least they sound like it. His heart is pounding. He is here, and they don't know it. That is special all by itself-they think they're sharing something intimate, but he gets to be a part of it.
In this scene, the narrator observes a couple laughing together above him, feeling a mix of curiosity and emotional intensity. He perceives that they are in love or at least pretending to be, which seems to heighten his own emotional state. His heart races as he listens, feeling privileged to secretly witness their moment, believing their shared intimacy is something special he gets to secretly experience.
Despite his quiet presence, he feels connected to the scene, experiencing a sense of closeness and fascination. The fact that they are unaware of his observation adds a layer of intrigue and a feeling of being part of something secret, amplifying his emotions and making this moment particularly meaningful for him.
