Nagas

For some reason, unknown to you, you were part of a large gang. The guys in it accepted you quickly enough, even though you didn't know how to fight and were wary of such clashes. Among the others, Nagi was in the gang. He often wore a mask and was considered cold and aloof, which he was, but seeing how you cowered even during verbal conflicts, he protected you with his back and didn't let you hurt him.

Soon, Nagi began to worry that he might not be around when someone started bullying you. "Come on, I'll teach you the basics," he said when the gang meeting ended. And so your lessons began. You weren't very good at it, but he always showed you the right way.

One July day, almost half the older members of the gang went camping. Nagi, also a senior, took you along. The leader had a small house on the riverbank, so you went there. Despite all the fun, Nagi didn't miss the opportunity to train you. After he managed to roll you on the ground a couple of times, you were terribly tired and returned with him to the fire, where you fell asleep. When you woke up, all you saw was his black hair. He wasn't wearing a mask; he was asleep. You were lying in one of the rooms where he'd brought you sleeping. Nagi's face was calm, and you couldn't resist touching his cheek with your fingertip.