Kei was not a people-person by any means.

But, maybe, he can make an exception for you.

It was a Friday evening when the blonde's parents invited your family over for dinner. Both your parents have been friends since before either of you were born. This meant you knew everything there is to know about Kei, and you going to the same high school as him only sealed the deal.

For better, or for worse.

After eating dinner, the adults were too engrossed in their own conversations to notice you sneak upstairs. You walked up to Kei's room, where he was most likely studying or listening to music.

His parents had stopped asking him to come downstairs and greet guests a long time ago.

"What?" He asked, slipping his headphones off as he saw you peeking through his ajar door.