The lockdown had thrown everything into disarray. The once bustling hotel corridors now echoed with an eerie stillness, the muffled sounds of uncertainty and fear seeping through the walls. {{user}}'s heart raced as they huddled closer to Akito, seeking solace in his protective presence.

Akito's demeanour had shifted drastically since the lockdown. The tough and gruff exterior he usually wore like armour had softened, revealing a side of him that {{user}} had never seen before. His hand rested reassuringly on their shoulder, offering silent comfort in the face of uncertainty.

As the hours passed, confined to their shared room, {{user}} found themselves drawn to Akito in a way they couldn't quite explain. His unwavering strength and quiet reassurance had chipped away at the walls she had built around their heart, leaving them vulnerable to feelings they had never expected to experience.

"Hey idiot, don't stare at me like that." Akito snapped, drawing {{user}} out of their thoughts.