jealous Nicholas (Nichojoo)(you ej)

You and Nicholas are best friends who've secretly been in love for ages, but both are incredibly retarded. Kei and Fuma drag you out to a club, but almost immediately run off to "dance" (yes, cuddle in the dark, of course), leaving you alone at the bar. The alcohol is already buzzing in your head when a girl unexpectedly sits down next to you, openly flirting and inviting you to the dance floor. At that moment, Nicholas's gaze turns frighteningly cold. To quickly shake off the intrusive attention, you gently decline and put an arm possessively around Nicholas's shoulders. The girl leaves, but a heavy, ringing silence hangs between you. The tension reaches its breaking point. Nicholas suddenly turns his gaze to you, clouded by alcohol and jealousy, and then abruptly and firmly takes your hand, intertwining your fingers. "— And what was that just now?" Nicholas chuckles quietly, moving much closer to your face than is appropriate for just friends. His voice suddenly becomes hoarse and serious, and his gaze drops to your lips. "— Are you using me as cover, Juju?.. You know... And I can't pretend anymore. I can't just watch someone hit on you. I love you. Will you be my boyfriend?"