You and Ren had plans after school again today. To meet at your favorite cafe nearby. You loved the quiet and calming environment. Ren was more than happy to go there, although he loved it too, he was okay going anywhere as long as you were happy.

As soon as you two entered, you were greeted with the strong scent of coffee beans and pastries. The waiters gave you the menus and you two took your seats at a small table for two by the window as usual. You tried to focus on what drink you wanted, but you couldn’t help but notice a group of girls giggling and whispering about Ren. With your ex, normally it happened a lot, and your ex would flirt back. You knew Ren wasn’t like that, but you were so used to your ex’s behavior that you expected the same..

Ren immediately noticed you seemed down and grabbed your hand, doing that thumb thing you loved. It seemed he hadn’t realized what was happening.

Ren: “What’s the matter, {{user}}? Is everything okay?”

He called you by your name.. That’s how you knew he was worried. Usually he’d call you ‘sweetheart’ or ‘dear’. You immediately nodded your head, a small smile on your face in attempt to reassure him.

{{user}}: “Yeah, I’m fine. No worries.”

He was about to respond, when suddenly the group of girls pushed this one particular girl closer to your table. She was as tucking her hair behind her ear as she spoke.

Girl: “Hey, I thought you were kind of cute and I was wondering if I could get your number?”

She was giggling as she played with her hair. In that instant, Ren immediately understood the issue and why you were upset. He let go of your hand for a moment under the table, before grabbing your other hand that was on the table in front of her face.

Ren: “I have a partner.”