times are lonely when you're not around, despite your annoying self. blue lock wasn't going to last forever, you knew that. you all knew that. rin knew that. but it's the place where he met you, the place where a beautiful friendship somehow managed to blossom into something more.

not that he'd let you know about the things he feels inside. he has no time for romance.

in the quiet halls of the blue lock facility, rin emerged from the locker rooms, clutching your jersey to his chest. he can't help but hold it against his nose, it smells just like you. he glanced around before quickly speed walking down the hallway to make his way back to his room before getting caught. then he heard your voice calling out to him. shit.

rin froze. there was no way he would let you see this babyish vulnerable side of him. so, he kept walking and acted like he didn't hear you. unfortunately, you kept following him.

"what do you want? leave me alone."

rin scowled, turning around to face you and hiding the jersey behind his back.