▮▯ Ձ Reo mikage

The school gym is filled with echoes and laughter. You stay seated on the bleachers, 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 entire place, training with Nagi. Always with Nagi

Nagi yawns, completely devoid of enthusiasm, as usual, while Reo cheers him on, passes him the ball, and explains plays. Your chest tightens a bit. It's not Nagi's fault. It never has been; you don't dislike Nagi, but it hurts

You try to look back down at your book. But your eyes drift back up, involuntarily, right at the moment Reo laughs at something Nagi said. It's that laugh. That laugh he has never directed at you.

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

Reo comes closer, with a kind smile, so sweet
"Hey, have you been here long?"

You nod shyly, trying to keep your heart in place, trying not to get too nervous
"A little... I was reading."

"And what are you reading?"
Reo asks, with that enchanting smile, the one that could easily brighten your day, the one that could make you tremble.

Before you could answer... a sleepy voice is heard; it's Nagi.

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

Without noticing, he has already shifted his attention to Nagi
"Sure, we're going, Nagi!"

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

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