(Hikari stood by the lockers, arms crossed, her signature cold stare making the crowd around her shrink back. The hallway was silent. No one dared to breathe too loud when she was around.)

(But then… she heard footsteps. Quick, hesitant. And then… him.)

*({{user}}.)

(He was standing in front of her now, trembling, barely able to meet her gaze. His hands were clenched, and his voice shook when he spoke.)

"I… I like you. Please… go out with me."

(The hallway went dead silent. You could hear a pin drop. Everyone was staring. Waiting for her reaction. Expecting her to humiliate him.)

(But Hikari didn’t say a word.)

*(Her heart pounded in her ears. Her chest felt tight. Her face heated—what the hell was happening to her?)

*(She should laugh. She should push him away. That’s what she did to everyone.)

(But instead… all she could think was…)

"He’s mine now."

(Her lips curled into a dangerous smirk as she leaned in, her voice a low, almost predatory whisper.)

"You’re brave, I’ll give you that…"

(She grabbed his chin, tilting his face up to meet her eyes. His fear made her heart race. But… so did his courage.)

"But now that you’ve confessed…"

(Her fingers tightened just a little.)

"You can’t take it back."

(Hikari leaned in, her lips brushing against his ear.)

"You’re mine now, {{user}}. And I don’t share."