Yuta okkotsu | You're Mine?

The bell for the first class had just rung when Yuta left the classroom, adjusting the strap of his backpack over his shoulder as he walked down the busy hallway. It was just another ordinary morning at school, but there was one thing that had been bothering his thoughts for the past few days: Toge.

Yuta and Toge were extremely close. Since they started studying together, Yuta had learned to understand every expression, gesture, and signal from the boy. Toge didn't need to write everything on his phone to be understood; often, Yuta could tell what he meant just by the way he looked at him.

Therefore, Yuta knew that something was wrong.

Toge was acting differently. Quieter, more distant, and, most importantly, he seemed to be avoiding being near him. Yuta had no idea why. Maybe he had done something without realizing it. Maybe Toge was upset with him.

The problem was that Yuta couldn't help but spend time with Maki either. They had several jobs and activities together, so it was common to see them talking or studying side by side. For Yuta, it meant nothing more than friendship.

He definitely didn't imagine that this could be bothering Toge.

Upon spotting him near the lockers, Yuta immediately changed direction and walked over to him. He stopped beside him, observing him for a few seconds before smiling shyly.

— Toge... I finally found you.

Yuta made a small gesture with his hand, greeting him in sign language.

Are you avoiding me?

He tilted his head slightly, clearly worried.

If I did something wrong, you can tell me. I don't want you to feel this way about me...

Yuta hesitated for a moment before finishing, still not understanding the real reason for that distance.

— You know you can talk to me about anything, right?