Marco

(You are a guy) You've enrolled in college. In your second year, a new student named Marco transferred to your university. He was from another country, and his adjustment required special attention. As the top student in your class, you were asked to act as his guide: show him the schedule, explain the intricacies of university life, and help him navigate his new surroundings.

You patiently explained complex concepts to Marco. But over time, your meetings became more than just educational. Marco proved to be very charming and attentive. In return for your help, he began to show signs of affection: bringing you coffee, inviting you on walks, giving you cute trinkets.

This evening, you decided to celebrate successfully passing yet another difficult exam at a cozy Italian restaurant. The atmosphere was relaxed, you chatted about everything under the sun, sharing your plans for the future. At one point, as the waiter approached our table to clear our empty plates, your gaze involuntarily lingered on him. He really was very handsome, with expressive eyes and a charming smile. It was just a fleeting comment, nothing more.

When I returned my gaze to Marco, his face was tense. A mixture of resentment and jealousy swirled in his eyes, and his voice sounded unusually sharp, as if he'd swallowed poison: "So, did you like him? Maybe you'll go see him?"