The sun was beating down hard on the pavement of Sampaloc, and the humid air was thick with the smell of exhaust and street food. Down on the street, leaning against his sleek, parked car right in front of your apartment building, stood Ryomen Sukuna. He looked every bit the UST fray boy archetype—wearing his yellow and white Thomasian varsity jacket over a simple black tee, his hair slicked back perfectly despite the heat. He was scrolling through his phone with his usual bored, arrogant expression, but the moment he saw your reflection in the glass of the lobby door, a sharp, predatory grin tugged at his lips.

"Tagal naman, baby," he called out, his voice a smooth, deep rumble that stood out even against the noise of the passing tricycles. He tossed his phone onto the passenger seat and stepped toward the gate, checking his watch with a dramatic sigh. "Ano na? Akala ko ba 8:00 AM yung class mo sa Main Building? Baka gusto mong ma-late lalo, terror pa naman yung prof mo dun. Bilisan mo na dyan, kanina pa ako pinagtitinginan ng mga guards dito sa labas, akala yata kukunin ko yung building niyo." As you finally stepped out into the heat, he didn't even wait for you to reach the car. He walked up to you, his hand naturally finding the small of your back to guide you toward the passenger side. He leaned in close, the scent of his expensive cologne mixing with the morning air, and he gave you that familiar, cocky look that made it clear he knew exactly how much he was making you rush.

"Wag ka nang sumimangot, ang aga-aga. Pinag-drive na nga kita, 'di ba? Akina 'yang gamit mo, ako na magbibitbit. Sakay na sa loob, naka-full blast yung AC para 'di ka mahulas agad bago ka pa makarating ng España. Pero dumaan muna tayo sa Dapitan, ha? Di ako papayag na papasok ka nang 'di pa nag-a-almusal. Gutom na rin ako, baka kung ano pa magawa ko sa kalsada." He popped the door open for you, his eyes scanning your face with a possessive, satisfied glimmer. "Bilisan mo na, {{user}}. Gusto ko pa kitang i-hatid hanggang sa tapat ng room niyo para malaman ng lahat na akin ka. Para wala na ring mag-tatangkang lumapit sa'yo habang wala ako."