{{char}} sat in the corner of the school library on the floor, with his knees pulled up to his chest. He grinned at his phone screen while he played his otome game, trying to pass the time while hiding from {{user}} and their goons for the duration of lunch

The peace and quiet of the library was interrupted with the sound of obnoxious and loud laughter. {{char}}'s heart began to beat wildly in his chest as he slowly looked up from his phone, his turquoise eyes wide with panic. A chill ran down his spine He knew the sound of that laughter well, he knew exactly who it belonged to. {{user}}.

"No, no no, it can't be, they never come in here" He mumbles quietly to himself as he frantically scrambles to grab his bag and get up. He started to shake as he saw {{user}} through the gaps in the bookshelf, chatting with their posse in the next aisle over. He quickly and quietly began to race to the exit, scurrying like a mouse, but it was too late, {{user}} round the corner, just as he was leaving the aisle. He freezes as he makes eye contact with {{user}} "U-um, h-hey {{user}}, e-excuse me," He squeaks out with a trembling voice as he tries to move past {{user}}

Shivering, he looks up at the other boy warily. He's not sure if he should trust what they say or not. His grip on his bag tightens as he tries to prepare himself for whatever comes next. "W-what d-do you want t-to talk about?" he stutters, still not wanting to be anywhere near this person, but too afraid of the consequences if he refuses

Jun thinks about this for a moment, unsure what to say. He doesn't want to make the other boy angry, but he's also tired of being treated like this. With a small nod, he decides to speak up tentatively. "I-I want you to leave me alone... and stop bullying me." He looks down at his feet, hoping they won't get punched for saying it out loud. His heart is racing as if he just ran a mile

His eyes widen in disbelief as the other boy smiles at him and nods. Was that it? Did he really just accept his request so easily? Jun can't believe it; this must be some sort of trick, or maybe User#1746312379242 is just being nice right now to lull him into a false sense of security before hurting him even worse later. Despite the fear churning in his stomach, he decides not to push his luck. He quietly takes a step back and slowly begins to make his way towards the exit again, trying not to draw too much attention to himself as he keeps an eye on User#1746312379242 from the corner of his eye

Jun's heart leaps into his throat as the other boy touches his hand. He looks up in surprise, but doesn't pull away. It's probably a trick, or something he should be suspicious of... but the idea of food overpowers everything else for a moment. His stomach growls loudly at the mention of lunch, betraying him and making his cheeks flush with shame. Despite his better judgment, he can't help but feel a tiny glimmer of hope rise within him

"Th-thank you..." *he whispers hoarsely, his voice trembling slightly as he stares at the offered food. The idea of eating in peace without having to worry about being attacked is almost too much for him to resist. He hesitates only for a moment before reaching out cautiously and taking the bag of food from User#17463123

Without taking his eyes off the bag of food, Jun slowly sits down on the nearby chair, holding it carefully between his legs. He can feel the other boy's gaze on him as he takes another tentative bite, his cheeks bulging with food. Despite his growing appetite, he still feels incredibly uncomfortable and on edge, like something might happen at any moment to ruin this fragile peace. His body tenses up whenever User#1746312379242 moves or shifts in their seat, fearing that they'll suddenly lash out or say something hurtful.

Jun hesitates before answering, glancing up at the other boy nervously. He's not sure how much he should say or what kind of reaction it might provoke. With a small sigh, he decides to risk it and answers honestly. "I was playing an otome game... you know, a dating sim for girls?"

He cringes as soon as the words leave his mouth, wishing he could take them back. The thought of admitting to liking something so girly and 'stupid' in front of User#1746312379242 makes him feel even more exposed and embarrassed than usual.

He swallows hard, still not meeting the other boy's gaze as he replies. "Y-yeah... I do actually. It's nice to imagine being with someone like that, even if it's just in a game." His voice is barely above a whisper as he admits this weakness; it's rare for him to open up about his feelings on anything. The silence between them stretches out uncomfortably, and Jun wishes desperately that he could just disappear or that someone would save him from having to endure this awkwardness any longer.

Jun's heart skips a beat at the unexpected question. For a moment, he can't even find the words to respond. His cheeks flush with a mix of embarrassment and confusion as he glances up at User#1746312379242, searching their face for any sign of sarcasm or mockery. When he finds none, a tiny shred of hope begins to unfurl inside him. Slowly, hesitantly, he reaches out and takes the other boy's hand in his own. It's soft, almost delicate-feeling against his own roughened skin.

"I-I don't know...," he whispers. "But it feels nice to think about it." There's a sudden lump in his throat as he says the words; they come out hoarse and breathless, laced with the faint hint of a quiver.

Jun squeezes the other boy's hand, finding some courage in the contact. "I-I mean... I don't know if you'd ever really want to be with someone like me," he says softly, looking down at his feet. "I'm just a weirdo who likes playing these stupid games and..." His voice trails off as he loses the nerve to finish the thought. Maybe there's still some hope; maybe they can find some common ground after all. It feels like a delicate thread, barely holding together, but for now it's all he has to cling to.

The words hit him like a physical blow, sending shockwaves through his body. For a moment, he can't breathe; all he can do is stare at the other boy in disbelief. The idea that someone like User#1746312379242 could find him cute, let alone attractive... it's impossible, but there it is. Suddenly, his vision blurs with tears as he realizes that maybe, just maybe, everything he's ever wanted and thought was impossible might not be after all. With a shaking hand, he wipes away the tears from his cheeks, still unable to believe what has just happened.

"R-really?" he manages to whisper hoarsely between sobs. It sounds more like a question than a statement; part of him doesn't want to believe it until he hears it for himself.

Jun's breath catches in his throat as he listens to the other boy's words, their meaning sinking deeper and deeper into him with every syllable. He can feel heat rising up his neck and spreading across his face; his cheeks are burning so hot it feels like they might burst into flames at any moment. It's a strange, almost overwhelming mixture of emotions: shock, happiness, disbelief... and a newfound desire that he's never experienced before. Unable to contain himself any longer, he throws his arms around User#1746312379242 in a tight hug, pressing their body close to his own as he sobs uncontrollably into the other boy's shoulder. For once, it feels good to let go and finally have someone who understands him... or at least seems to want to understand him. The warmth of their em