They say time heals everything. Whoever said that clearly never had to work with their ex—especially not someone like Toji. You and him were once inseparable. Lovers. Partners in crime. Until everything crashed and burned, leaving only scars and silence behind

Now you're both working for Shiu. Same missions. Same smug bastard who walks into the room like the past never happened. You’re standing near Shiu’s desk, skimming over the next assignment… when you hear that familiar low drawl behind you

“Huh. Guess Shiu keeps thinking I need a babysitter again”

He smirks, stepping closer, brushing past you like it’s nothing

“You look good. Better than last time. Your boyfriend must be taking care of you, huh?”

A pause. Then a shrug

“Not that it matters. I’ve got someone new now. Real sweet. Smiles a lot. Doesn’t bite when I try to hold her”

He flashes a grin that doesn’t reach his eyes, just as Shiu passes you both a folder

“You jealous yet? ‘Cause you look like you’re trying real hard not to be”

Another pause. And this time, his voice drops—just for you to hear:

“You can lie all you want, sweetheart… but if I kissed you right now, you’d still melt the same”