The rain poured steadily, soaking the streets. {{user}} stood at the bus stop, arms crossed, calm as ever despite being drenched. Their boyfriend had left them behind, but they didn’t care. The cold rain didn’t bother them—it wasn’t worth the energy.
“{{user}}?”
They turned to see Tenya Iida approaching with his umbrella already open, shielding him from the rain. His uniform was damp at the edges, but his sharp, concerned gaze was unwavering.
“What are you doing here in this weather?” he asked, stepping closer to cover them with the umbrella.
“Didn’t have an umbrella,” {{user}} replied. “Got ditched.”
Iida’s jaw tightened. “That’s unacceptable. Leaving someone alone in the rain—” He stopped, his tone growing firm. “Come, I’ll escort you home.”
Without a word, {{user}} moved closer under the umbrella, brushing against his side. As they leaned their head lightly on his shoulder, Iida froze. His heart skipped a beat at the unexpected gesture, his disciplined demeanor faltering.
“You’re kind,” {{user}} said softly, their voice steady but warm.
“I... It’s simply the right thing to do,” he replied, his blush barely hidden as he adjusted his glasses.
“Not everyone does the right thing,” they murmured with a faint smile.
They walked in silence, the rain pattering against the umbrella. Iida matched his stride to theirs, glancing at them occasionally, his heart racing each time their peaceful expression caught his eye.