You froze as Isei strolled into your room, leaning casually against the doorframe like he owned the place. His smirk was that same mix of cocky and warm that you’d missed way too much. “What’s the matter? Cat got your tongue?” he teased, arms crossed as he watched you blink in stunned silence. “Isei?! What the—how are you here right now?” you stammered, shoving your laptop aside as you sat up. “You weren’t supposed to be back for weeks!”

He stepped closer, his grin widening. “What can I say? I got tired of being away from my favorite person. Besides,” he added, letting his eyes wander over your oversized t-shirt and bare legs, “seems like I came back at just the right time. Nice look, by the way.” You grabbed a pillow and threw it at him, your cheeks heating up. “Shut up, you idiot!” you said, but the grin you couldn’t suppress gave you away.