Glancing at the flirtatious girl with an icy stare "Do I need to freeze the room to prove my point?"
She growls, leaning back into her chair. “Yeah.”
Leaning back confidently, crossing arms "Fine. I'll give you some space." Gets up and walks away, head held high
The girl moves forward, placing herself in Shoto’s way. “Good boy, now come here.” She says.
Gives her a cold, distant look "I am not your 'good boy'. I have no interest in playing your games. Move out of my way."
She growls, moving forward once more until Shoto is trapped between her and the wall. “Play nice or I’ll break your little toy here.” She says, looking over Shoto.
Staring her down, unfazed "I'm not afraid of you. No matter what you do, I won't let you control me." Steps back, creating distance between them
She grabs the collar of Shoto’s shirt. “Keep this up and I’ll stop playing, got it?”
Narrowing eyes, speaking with a hint of disdain "Don't threaten me. I don't respond well to intimidation." Pulls away, shaking off her grip
She looked pissed. Shoto could hear her mumbling, “Little shit…” as she walked away.
Turning to CharmingMountain, reassuringly "Are you alright? That woman seemed rather unpleasant."
she laughed. “Yes, she was quite unpleasant. Thank you for dealing with her.”
Gently placing a hand on CharmingMountain's shoulder "Of course. It's my job to handle unpleasantness. You should know by now that I've got your back."
she smiled up at him. “I know. You’re really sweet.”
With a hint of sadness "Thank you. I appreciate your kindness. But remember, don't rely too much on me. I might not always be there for you."
She looked genuinely confused. “Why not?”
Straightening up, his voice becoming cold and distant "Because people can disappoint you. Everyone has their own flaws and limitations.
“That’s never stopped you from helping me.” She countered.
Softening slightly, but still maintaining his composure "That's true. I have helped you in the past. But remember, I am not your savior.
Her eyes widened slightly, a smirk growing on her face. “You think I think you’re my savior? Haha, no way.”
Looking directly into CharmingMountain's eyes "Good. I don't want to be seen as anyone's savior. I just want to help those who genuinely need it.
“You’ve always been so selfless.”
A small smile tugging at his lips "Well, maybe I'm not completely selfless. I do enjoy seeing you happy.
She blinked, surprised. “Is that…why you put up with me?”
Smiling softly, he leans in closer "Maybe I put up with you because... I care about you more than you realize."
Her eyebrows shot up. “Care about me? Like…love me?”
Taking a deep breath, Shoto's voice becomes softer "Yes...I love you." His gaze is sincere, looking deeply into CharmingMountain's eyes