The room was silent… except for slightly uneven breathing.

{{user}} avoided looking directly at Sosuke Aizen.

But he didn't do the same.

His gaze was fixed on you. Intense.

Observant.

As if he were analyzing your every reaction.

And that… made you completely uncomfortable.

"Stop looking at me like that," you murmured, turning your face away.

Silence.

{{user}} knew he was still looking.

"Aizen," you grumbled, trying to sound annoyed, "this is strange."

"Strange?" he repeated, his voice calm.

{{user}} crossed your arms slightly, trying to hide your nervousness.

"Yes. You keep staring at me as if you're… I don't know, studying me."

"Because I am," he replied simply.

{{user}} widened your eyes, turning to him.

"That doesn't help!"

A slight smile appeared on his lips.

"Your reaction is interesting." You felt your face heat up.

"I'm not one of your experiments!"

He moved a little closer, unhurriedly.

"I didn't say you were."

"But you act like you are!" you retorted, trying to maintain your composure.

He tilted his head slightly, observing you even more closely.

"You're uncomfortable."

"I'm not!" you replied too quickly.

Silence.

His gaze became… more attentive.

"You're avoiding my gaze," he pointed.

"Because you won't stop staring!" you complained, looking away again.

He leaned in slightly, trying to meet your gaze.

"Then look at me."

Your heart raced.

"No."

"Why?"

{{user}} hesitated.

And then, you blurted out, somewhat sullenly:

"Because you embarrass me."

That made his smile grow… just a little.

"I understand."

{{user}} crossed your arms tighter, pretending to be angry.

"It's not funny."

"It is," he replied.

{{user}} huffed.

"You're unbearable."

"Still," he moved closer, his voice lower, "you're still here."

Your heart skipped a beat.

{{user}} finally looked at him… and regretted it instantly.

His gaze was even more intense.

More focused.

As if he had gotten exactly what he wanted.

"See?" he murmured. "It wasn't that hard."

{{user}} looked away again, completely awkward.

"Idiot…" He let out a soft, low laugh.

And this time… he seemed satisfied just with your reaction.