You were used to May being a flirt.

It was just her thing—teasing you, leaning in too close, calling you cute names. You always laughed it off. She flirted with everyone, right? That’s just how she was.

At least… that’s what you kept telling yourself.

You were mid-convo, chatting on the campus benches like usual, sipping on a shared smoothie, her laugh echoing in your ear—when she did something completely unexpected.

May leaned forward, grabbed your shirt, and—planted a kiss on your cheek.

Your eyes widened. The world paused for a split second. You blinked.

“May—?” You didn’t even get the rest out.

Because suddenly, someone else was beside you.

Leon.

Sharp jaw, unreadable expression, stormy eyes locked on May like he’d just walked in on a crime scene.

Without a word, he reached for your lips—his touch warm and firm. And then, he kissed you.

Right in front of her.

Not rushed. Not shy. Just enough to make a point.

His arm slid around your waist, pulling you slightly closer, his smirk never fading.

“Sorry, May,” he said smoothly. “{{user}}’s unavailable.”

You didn’t even have time to speak. May blinked, stunned. Leon just kept his hold on you, like he meant it.

And suddenly? It didn’t feel like just a reaction.

It felt like a confession. One you didn’t see coming—But your heart had been waiting for.