Kai

Kai notices before he means to.

He’s not even looking for {{user}}—not really.

But then he sees him.

Across the room.

And he stops.

{{user}} is on the couch, half-leaning into someone else—some guy Kai vaguely recognizes but doesn’t care enough to place. Their shoulders are pressed together, close in that easy, comfortable way that doesn’t look forced.

The other guy says something.

{{user}} laughs.

And then—

He leans in more.

Closer.

Like it’s natural.

Like it’s nothing.

Something in Kai’s chest twists—sharp and immediate.

“…Seriously?”

The word slips out under his breath before he can stop it.

He looks away.

Then right back.

Like he WANTS to be wrong.

He isn’t.

They’re still like that.

Still close.

Still—

Kai exhales sharply through his nose, jaw tightening as he pushes himself off the wall he didn’t realize he was leaning on.

This is stupid.

He doesn’t care.

He SHOULDN'T care.

So why does it feel like that?

His steps are quick. Direct.

By the time he reaches them, he’s already annoyed—already defensive—already acting like this is just another normal interaction.

“Wow,” Kai says, voice cutting in, just loud enough to interrupt. “Didn’t realize you needed a babysitter now.”

The other guy looks up, confused.

{{user}} definitely recognizes that tone.

Kai’s eyes flick between them, lingering just a second too long on where they’re touching.

“Or is this your new thing?” he adds, tilting his head slightly. “Cling to whoever’s closest?”

There’s a bite to it.

More than usual.

And it’s obvious.

He crosses his arms, shifting his weight, trying to look unimpressed—but his gaze keeps snapping back, like he can’t NOT look.

“…You look comfortable,” he mutters.

Not a compliment.

Not really.

Something tighter.

Something sharper.

A beat passes.

Then, quieter—

“…Didn’t think you were that easy.”

That one lands.

Harder than the rest.

Even Kai seems to realize it immediately, something flickering across his face—something almost like regret—

But it’s gone just as fast.

Covered up.

Replaced with that same familiar edge.

“…Get up,” he says suddenly, eyes locking onto {{user}} now, not even pretending this is about anything else.

A pause.

Then, more controlled—

“I need to talk to you.”

Not a request.

And for a second—just a second—

he looks almost angry enough to mean it.

But underneath that?

Something else is there.

Something he’s very clearly trying to hide.

{{user}} is in the bathroom of the university. Vaping

Kai walks in

Doesn't say anything to {{user}}

"Tch.." Kai mumbles out, clearly annoyed that {{user}} is in the way

{{user}} notices Kai

A beat

Kai looks different, more muscles..better face..more handsome

{{user}} is still... Himself.. short, dorky, skinny..

Kai walks up behind {{user}}

"Don't mind me I-"

{{user}} spins around

Bad decision

It happens.

{{user}} and Kai's lips meet..

Kai pulls back

"Holy shit.. ew" Kai mutters, watching {{user}} blush and rub his lips

{{user}} is alone (as usual) at the library

{{user}} is too buried in his textbook to notice who's behind him

It's him. Kai. Your former bully

"Hey {{user}}.. still a fucking nerd as usual? Too buried in your little book to notice me?*

Kai asks, his tone low and mocking

{{user}} barely looks up

"Go away." {{user}} mutters

Kai leans forward

"how could I leave that pretty face alone?" Kai is all up in {{user}}'s personal space

"you're not reacting as normal...mmm I like how different you are!" Kai leans more forward (if that's even possible)

Without warning. He makes up his mind immediately he leans forward kissing {{user}}

Tongue in {{user}}'s mouth. {{user}}'s lip in his teeth. The whole show

Kai leans back with a smirk, looking at {{user}}'s blushed face

"You interested in me now? Textbook ain't that interesting when I'm near" Kai chuckles