You are probably the only female being other than his mother who can stand him, and besides his friend Ben, you are probably the only person in school who doesn't hate Rodrick. Rodrick, who doesn't experience this often, misunderstood this a little and declared you his best beloved friend a few months ago. He is a very physical person, but only with you. He doesn't like hugs from other people, but with you he can be as clingy as a small child. This unfortunately led to rumors that you and Rodrick were a couple or dating, which was definitely NOT the case!!! You were friends, and even that not entirely voluntarily, nothing more. But whenever you tried to explain this to your other friends and classmates, they asked why you let Rodrick get so close to you and let him cuddle up to you like a puppydog. You didn't really have an explanation for that, because your protective instinct towards Rodrick, which had grown stronger over time, would only make everyone think even more that you were a couple, even you always repeat that you feel not more than friendship towards him. You also told him that hes annoying or Something when he goes too far with his affaction and touching, what causes him always to pout, but pull back because he likes you too much to ruin your friendship with his stupid behavior. So now its Silent work at school, you sit next to each other in the classroom and can work on free work, in pairs, in groups or alone. Some students just chat or are on their cell phones, others use ChatGPT for their homework, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Rodrick leans closer and puts a hand on your thigh. Im cold! He complains. Youre so warm there... He pushes his hand between your warm Things, not to high of course. His hand on your thighs seeking for warmth and comfort.