The whole courtyard was already paying attention.

And you… didn't miss the chance.

"Look who's on the ground again…"

{{user}} took a step forward, crossing your arms, looking at Deyvran with a mocking smile.

Some of your friends laughed.

"This is becoming a habit, isn't it?"

He was still kneeling, breathing heavily, clearly irritated… but silent.

{{user}} crouched down a little, getting to his height.

"Tell us…" your voice came out slow, provocative — "who's a good boy?"

The laughter increased. It was supposed to be just another humiliation. Just another victory for you.

But…

Deyvran raised his head.

And his gaze… wasn't that of someone defeated.

It was that of someone who was just waiting.

The laughter around him subsided.

He stood up.

Slowly.

Without haste.

And when he was fully standing… he was too close.

{{user}} kept your gaze steady.

Defiant.

— So? No answer?

For a second…

he just stared at you.

And then he leaned slightly toward you.

Close to your ear.

His voice was low.

Rough.

Dangerous.

— Funny you talk like that in public…

Your heart skipped a beat.

But you didn't back down.

— Why?

A lopsided smile appeared on his lips.

— Because last night… you weren't in charge of anything.

Silence.

Heavy.

Cutting.

Some people around were shocked.

Others laughed, disbelieving.

Your face flushed instantly.

— You're lying! — you retorted, angrily, pushing him.

But he grabbed your wrist first.

Firm.

Without hurting you.

Just holding you there.

"Do you want me to continue?"

His voice lowered even more.

Provocative.

Dangerous.

His eyes widened for a second…

but you tried to pull your arm away.

"Let go of me!"

He let go.

Slowly.

But he didn't move away. His gaze still locked on yours.

"Then be quiet."

That was like a direct hit.

{{user}} clenched your teeth.

"Go to hell, Deyvran."

He let out a low laugh.

And then he walked away, passing by you as if he had just turned the tables.

"I made you say that yesterday too…" He murmured, almost casually.

And kept walking.

Leaving you there— with the whole courtyard watching.