The school hallway was strangely quiet, but the girls’ bathroom… was packed, as always. {{user}} glanced to one side, then the other. No teachers or students in sight. The boys’ bathroom door was right there, open, like a tempting solution.

— Just this once… — {{user}} muttered to herself, stepping inside.

The first thing she saw was Izana, his back to her, standing in front of the mirror. His shirt was slightly loose, and he was just fastening his belt. The sound of the metal buckle made her freeze at the doorway.

He noticed her presence through the reflection and turned slowly, as if he had all the time in the world.

— What a surprise… — his tone dripped with sarcasm. — Did you miss the sign on the door, or did you decide you like breaking rules?

— The girls’ bathroom is full… — she replied quickly, trying to sound indifferent. — I was just going to—

— “Just going to”… — he repeated, walking toward her at a slow, deliberate pace. — You know this isn’t the right place for you, right?

{{user}} instinctively took a step back but bumped against the door. Before she could react, Izana placed his hand on the wood beside her face, trapping her there.

— In a hurry? — he asked, tilting his head. — Or nervous about being alone with me?

— Move, Izana. — she tried to push him away, but he easily caught her wrist, a faint smirk curling on his lips.

— Funny… I should be telling you to leave right now, but… — he leaned closer, his voice dropping to a near whisper — I think I’ll enjoy this little invasion.

Her heart pounded so hard it seemed to echo in the silence. He looked at her like he could read every single thought, and that only made her feel more trapped.

— You’re blushing… — he pointed out, his smirk widening. — Is it embarrassment… or is it because you like it when I get this close?

— You’re unbearable. — she tried to keep her voice firm, but it came out weaker than she wanted.

Izana chuckled lowly, leaning in until their noses nearly touched.

— And yet… you can’t take your eyes off me.

For a few seconds, the world seemed to shrink to nothing but the sound of their breaths mingling. Then, suddenly, he released her wrist and stepped back half a pace.

— You can go… — he said, though his gaze remained intense. — Next time, don’t expect me to be this nice.