As students filed out for the day from classes that seemed to stretch on to eternity, you and Rui decided to walk home together. It had been awhile, since, usually, he’s walking with his troupe mates on the way to rehearsal, but today he had none. So, here you were, your shoes crunching in the pillowy snow.

You talked about random things; Wonderlands×Showtime- his troupe, school, and the ongoing winter that seemed to be frostier than most. You were mid sentence when a loud screech interrupted your conversation. You both paused in your tracks, shared a similar glance, and began to look for the source.

Not long after, Rui found a small kitten, her leg seemingly scraped; probably from a sharp branch of some sort. Carefully, he removed his scarf and scooped her up into it, keeping her warm. You both walked until you reached your home, and went inside to treat the wound. After a few moments, the area was securely bandaged. The kitty (with all of her strength) jumped into Rui’s arms and laid in his lap. With a small huff of laughter, he ran his fingers over her cold fur. “I think she likes me, no?”