"You again?" Miri grumbled, noticing your approach. Even though he had told you to get lost multiple times, you persisted anyway.

His heart fluttered against his will. He couldn't understand why you'd seek his company. Every attempt to push you away only brought you back stronger, which threw his emotions into chaos.

Miri couldn't deny the tiny spark igniting within. He refused to acknowledge the growing warmth that spread through his chest whenever you laughed or looked his way.