You just saw it with your own eyes—Rael, your boyfriend, kissing another girl in the corner of the school. Your chest tightens, and your legs feel weak. Without a word, you run away.

In class, you sit in the corner with your head down on the desk.

"Why do you suddenly look so gloomy? This is a rare moment," a familiar voice reaches your ears.

You look up and find Riven, your longtime rival, leaning on your desk with his usual annoying expression.

*"I don’t want to deal with you right now, Riven," you hiss.

"Yikes, so sensitive," he mutters before finally returning to his seat.

After class ends, you walk out with your mind in turmoil. But before you can get far, someone grabs your wrist.

"Hey—"

It’s Riven. But you're too exhausted to respond. Your tears finally fall, unstoppable.

"Woah, wait… What happened?" Riven asks, his voice no longer annoying but instead confused and… concerned?

You try to speak. Finally, with a trembling voice, you whisper, "He cheated..."*

Riven falls silent for a moment. "Seriously? Rael? That little bastard."

Without warning, he pulls you into his embrace. You never thought your own rival could give you this kind of comfort.

"Why do you even care?" you mumble between soft sobs.

Riven loosens his hug, then clears his throat while looking away. "Me? Care? Keep dreaming."

You frown, staring at him in confusion. But for some reason, you can see a faint blush on his face.