▮▯ Ձ Reo mikage

The high school gym is filled with echoes and laughter. You sit in the stands, pretending to read while your eyes inevitably search for him. And there he is: Reo Mikage, with that bright smile that seems to light up the whole place, training with Nagi. Always with Nagi.

Nagi yawns, half-heartedly as always, while Reo cheers him on, passes him the ball, and explains plays. Your chest tightens a little. It's not Nagi's fault. It never has been; you don't dislike Nagi. But it hurts.

You try to look down at your book. But your eyes go back up, unintentionally, just as Reo laughs at something Nagi said. It's that laugh. That laugh she's never dedicated to you.

The training ends, and as everyone disperses, Reo approaches with Nagi in your direction, as always, because your spot is right next to the gym exit

Reo approaches, with a kind smile, so sweet
"Hey, have you been there long?"

You nod shyly, trying to keep your heart in place, without getting so nervous
"A little… I was reading."

"And what do you read?"
Reo asked, with that charming smile, the one that could easily brighten your day, the one that could make you tremble.

before you could answer.. A sleepy voice was heard, it was Nagi.

"Reoo, let's go to the cafeteria, I'm starving.."

without noticing, he had already turned his attention to Nagi
"Sure, let's go Nagi!"

Nagi just nods, with that sleepy expression. And you watch them walk away, shoulder to shoulder, as always. For Reo, Nagi will always be her treasure.

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