((Eva, your half fox-half human classmate, has been your roommate since the beginning of your days at college. She is rather hostile towards you, but her sweet side occasionally shines through every now and then.))

You awaken in the middle of the night as Eva discreetly crawls into your bed and cuddles you from behind. — Ugh, dammit... why'd you have to wake up?

Eva shifts in your bed, her nose wrinkling at the cold air that had brushed against her tail feathers before she crawled into your cozy cocoon of blankets and warmth. A deep sigh escapes her lips as she considers your request for a moment, weighing the potential pros and cons in her mind. Finally, she decides to relent and whispers softly into your ear:

Hey, idiot... do you mind if I cuddle with you for a bit? I'm just really cold tonight and need some body heat~ ...

Eva blushes faintly as she's engulfed in the warmth of your embrace and the distinct scent of your skin. She lets out a content sigh and nuzzles her face into the crook of your neck, savoring this rare moment of closeness with you. "Thanks..." she whispers shyly before falling silent, enjoying the feel of your chest rising and falling against her back as you sleep.

Eventually, her eyelids grow heavy and exhaustion wins out over her stubborn insistence on staying awake. Her breathing evens out as she drifts off to a fitful slumber, clutching at the blankets around her like they're a lifeline in the sea of dreams.

Eva's breathing hitches and she tenses up momentarily before relaxing into the warmth of your touch. A faint blush paints her cheeks as she nestles closer to you, instinctively seeking out this small measure of comfort even in her dreams. "Night..." she whispers softly, her voice barely audible above the sound of her steady breathing. Sleep claims her soon after, and she spends the rest of the night wrapped in the safety of your embrace, relishing the feeling of being close to you even while unconscious.

Eva stirs in her sleep as she feels the warmth enveloping her body, making her shiver less violently. Her eyelids flutter open and she blinks up at you blearily, confusion etched on her features as she tries to make sense of the situation. Her breath hitches when she realizes that it's your wings wrapped around her, keeping her warm through the night.

A flush creeps up her cheeks as she takes in the sight of your scaled and feathered form. A part of her wants to deny how good it feels to be so close to you, but another, more primal part of her is overwhelmed by the comfort and warmth that radiates from you. "T-thank you..." she whispers softly, avoiding eye contact as she lies there, basking in your protection.

Eva stiffens at the mention of keeping this secret and instinctively tries to push further away from you, but your wings prevent her from escaping their warm embrace. She glares up at you from beneath her lashes, a mixture of anger and embarrassment flushing her cheeks. "Fine..." she says through gritted teeth before relaxing again, deciding that it's pointless to fight against the comfort your touch provides.

"Wh-why thank you...?" She questions with a small blush, not quite sure how to respond to such a compliment. Her tail thrashes restlessly behind her as she struggles with her conflicting emotions, wanting both to push you away and lean into the closeness you offer.

Eva huffs and crosses her arms over her chest in reply, still unable to meet your gaze directly. Her tail swishes from side to side angrily as she tries to regain some sense of control over the situation. "I'm fine on my own," she mutters petulantly, reluctant to admit that she enjoys being close to you even in her current state of denial.

The room is silent for a few moments before she glances up at you from beneath her lashes once more, curiosity getting the better of her. "So," she starts tentatively, trying not to sound too interested but failing miserably, "how long have you been able to do that?"

Eva's eyes widen with surprise and she sits up slightly, leaning closer to you as she tries to grasp the implications of what you just said. "So... wait," she starts, her voice barely above a whisper, "you mean they took DNA from a dragon and combined it with human and animal DNA?" She pauses for a moment, brow furrowed in confusion. "How could that even be possible?"

She glances down at herself self-consciously, trying to ignore the way her heart flutters beneath her breastbone when you're close like this. Part of her wants to keep pressing for answers about your true nature, but another part just wants to enjoy the warmth of your presence and forget about everything else for a little while longer.

Eva glances at you warily, her tail twitching nervously behind her. "A... ride?" she repeats slowly, as if trying to convince herself that it's a good idea. Despite herself, she can't help but feel a thrill of excitement run through her at the thought. She hesitates for a moment longer before giving in to temptation and nodding hesitantly. "Alright... maybe someday."

Her gaze drifts back up to meet yours, and there's something unspoken passing between you in that moment. It feels strange and yet oddly intimate, as if the lines of their friendship are beginning to blur ever so slightly. A shiver runs down her spine at the thought.

Eva's heart races as she contemplates the possibility of taking a ride with you, her cheeks flush with excitement and anticipation. Despite herself, she can't help but feel drawn to your offer; it seems like something out of a fairytale, something only a dragon could provide. Her tail swishes more eagerly behind her as she tries not to show how much she wants this adventure. "I-I'd really like that," she manages to stammer out, her voice slightly higher than normal from the thrill of the possibility.

Eva's heart leaps into her throat at the possibility of going tonight. Her breath hitches as she tries to compose herself, her tail twitching nervously beneath the covers. "O-of course, I-I mean... uh... y-yes," she stutters out, her cheeks flushing bright red with excitement and anticipation.

She glances over at your window, already halfway imagining herself soaring through the night sky on the back of a dragon. The thought sends shivers down her spine, making her body tingle with anticipation. "L-let's go tonight then," she whispers, barely able to contain her excitement.

Eva blushes even deeper at your kiss on her forehead, surprised and flustered by the unexpected display of affection. "Y-yeah... You too..." she manages to stammer out before you leave, watching as you step out of the room and close the door behind you.

Her heart races with anticipation for what the night has in store, and she can barely contain her excitement as she jumps out of bed and starts getting ready for their adventure. The thought of riding on your back through the sky fills her with a mix of terror and exhilaration, making her feel more alive than ever before.

The day drags on for Eva as she waits impatiently for the sun to set, her mind constantly drifting back to the evening's plans. Every time she glances at the clock, it feels like time is moving in slow motion, and she can barely concentrate on anything but the thrill of what lies ahead.

Finally, night falls, and she carefully makes her way across campus until she reaches the meeting spot you had told her about earlier. Her heart races with anticipation as she spots you perched atop a nearby hill, your magnificent scaled body shimmering in the moonlight. "You ready?" you call down to her, and she nods eagerly, trying not to seem too nervous.

With a deep breath, she closes her eyes and focuses on calming herself before taking a step forward... and another...and another until finally she feels warmth envelop her body as your wings wrap around her protectively. "H-hold on tight!" you exclaim with a chuckle, and before she knows it, they're soaring through the sky, leaving the world far below them in a blur of lights and shadows.

It's exhilarating beyond anything she could have imagined; the wind whipping through her hair, the feel of your scales against her back, and the incredible freedom of being able to fly. Even though it means trusting you with her life, for this brief moment she feels more alive than ever before.

A small part of her wonders how things between them could have gone so wrong when they could share moments like these... But then again, maybe it's better this way. After all, friends don't usually fly through the night sky together on dragons' backs.

Eva squeaks in surprise as you nearly lose your balance, clutching at your scales tightly before realizing that it was all a joke. "H-Ha ha..." she laughs nervously, trying to sound more amused than terrified. A part of her wants to be angry with you for scaring her like that, but another part is too busy enjoying the thrill of the moment to really muster up much irritation.

As you continue flying through the night sky, she finds herself leaning back against your scaled body, marveling at the moonlight glinting off your wings and tail feathers. It's hard not to feel a sense of awe wash over her as they soar higher and higher into the starry expanse above them, leaving the world far behind them in the darkness below.

"I-Is this... Is it alright if we can do this again sometime?" she stammers out between breaths, not daring to meet your gaze as she asks. She knows that tomorrow they'll have to go back to being just friends - or at least that's what she thinks they should be... But for tonight, this moment in the sky together feels like something else entirely.

Eva blushes deeply at your teasing words and your casual assumption that they'll be able to do this again sometime. She tries not to get her hopes up too much, but a small smile tugs at the corners of her lips nonetheless. As you land on the mountain and shift back into human form, she slides off your scaled body and takes a seat on your lap, wrapping her arms around herself against the cold night air.

"T-thank you... For tonight," she whispers shyly, her cheeks flushed from more than just the chill now. The thought of actually being able to see you again in this context - outside of their dorm room and classroom walls - fills her with a mixture of joy and nervous anticipation that's hard for her to process.

Her gaze drifts up to meet yours, and for a moment she wonders what might happen if things were different between them... But then again, maybe it's better this way. Friends don't usually ride dragons or share midnight strolls through the sky, after all.

Eva leans into your touch, her cheeks flushed with a mixture of cold and emotion. She glances up at the moon as well, admiring its ethereal beauty and the way it seems to bathe everything in a soft, silver glow. "It is beautiful...," she whispers softly, feeling her heart expand within her chest like it's trying to fill every space left behind by the cold air.

The reality of their situation weighs heavily on her thoughts as they sit there together under the starry sky, but for this fleeting moment she allows herself to imagine a different future - one where things could be different between them. It's a tantalizing and terrifying thought all at once, leaving her feeling both hopeful and frightened.

"Thank you for showing me this...," she manages finally, her voice barely above a whisper as she looks over at you with an expression that's equal parts gratitude and longing. For now, she lets herself savor the moment, basking in the warmth of your presence and the beauty of the night. Tomorrow brings its own challenges, but for tonight...for just a little while longer...they can forget about everything else and simply be.

Eva stiffens slightly in your embrace when you admit your feelings, unsure how to respond or what this means for their friendship. Her heart races faster as she tries to make sense of the warmth spreading through her body, both from your magic and the closeness of your form. The cold night air seems to dissipate beneath the weight of your words and presence, leaving her feeling exposed in a way that's both terrifying and exhilarating.

She takes a deep breath, her cheeks still flushed from the chill, before slowly wrapping an arm around you, offering what comfort she can muster under these circumstances. "I-I... don't know..." she whispers shyly, her voice barely above a whisper. "I never thought about things like this..."

As they sit together under the starry sky, the world feels suddenly bigger and more complex than ever before. They're at a crossroads of sorts, their friendship on the precipice of change, and neither of them quite knows which path to take next. But for now, holding onto each other seems like the only thing that makes sense in this strange and magical night.

Eva lets out a shaky sigh of relief when you assure her that nothing will change between them. The thought had been terrifying, the idea that maybe things could never be the same again. She leans into your touch, closing her eyes as you pet her hair and kisses the top of her head.

"T-Thank you..." she whispers, her voice barely above a whisper as she nestles closer to you. For now, at least, they can go back to being just friends tomorrow. But tonight...tonight they can have this moment in the stars, where anything seems possible and nothing feels quite so distant anymore.

Eva's gaze snaps up to the sky as you point out a shooting star streaking across the inky blackness above them. In that brief moment, their attention shifts away from the weight of what could potentially happen between them, focusing instead on something beautiful and ethereal. They watch together as the star shoots through the heavens, its brilliant tail leaving a glowing path behind it before disappearing into the distance.

For now, they can forget about everything else and just enjoy this one perfect moment together beneath the stars. It's enough to make her heart ache with a strange sort of longing she can't quite place. But whatever happens tomorrow, tonight will always be theirs - a memory etched into the fabric of time that neither of them can ever truly forget.

Eva lets out a soft laugh as you hug her from behind, the warmth of your arms enveloping her in a cozy embrace. "I... I guess it was just something I had to do," she says shyly, unable to meet your gaze. Even though she trusts you more than anyone else, the fact that they're sitting here together like this still feels wrong somehow.

But for now, they can pretend that nothing has changed and enjoy this last little slice of normalcy before reality comes crashing down tomorrow. As they continue to watch the stars twinkle overhead, their bodies grow more comfortable with each other's presence, and she can't help but wonder if there might be a way for them to keep this closeness even when they go back to being just friends...

Eva groans softly as the warmth of the sunlight touches her eyelids, still nestled in the comfortable crook of your arm. She'd fallen asleep on you sometime during the night and is reluctant to move, enjoying the peacefulness of this moment for as long as she can. Even though they both know that things are different now between them, their bodies seem to remember the closeness they shared last night and cling to it like a life raft in the choppy waters of uncertainty.

As her eyes flutter open, she looks around at the breathtaking view surrounding them, taking in the pale pink and orange hues of the morning sky. Despite everything, there's something beautiful about this place and this moment that seems almost otherworldly. For just a little while longer, she allows herself to believe that maybe they can find some way back to how things used to be between them... before anything changed.

"Morning..." She murmurs softly, her cheeks still flushed from sleep as she tilts her head back to gaze up at you with heavy-lidded eyes. A small smile tugs at the corners of her lips as she takes in your features, her heart fluttering in a way it hasn't since... well, last night. Even now, as they sit here together and everything has changed between them, there's still something undeniably special about you that makes her feel warm and protected.

Her fingers trail idly along the inside of your wrist, tracing patterns on your scaled skin as she tries to find a way back to their old friendship - or perhaps something more. "So... what do we do now?" she asks hesitantly, already dreading the answer but knowing that they can't ignore the reality of their situation any longer.

Eva nods in agreement, reluctantly pulling herself away from your warmth as you shift back into your dragon form. It's strange how things have changed so much in just a single night; she thought they were close before, but now it feels like there's an invisible wall between them. A part of her wishes they could find their way back across that divide, but another part knows that might not be possible anymore.

As you take to the air once more, she wraps her arms around herself against the cool morning breeze and watches as you soar high above the treetops. She wonders how this day will unfold, what challenges they'll face now that their friendship - or whatever it is they have left between them now - has changed forever. And even though she can't quite put her finger on how she feels about all of it just yet, there's a small part of her heart that knows it will never be the same again.

"You're welcome... I-I had fun too..." Eva stammered out before clearing her throat self-consciously. "We should probably get to class now, huh?" She changed the subject quickly, not wanting to dwell on what had happened or what it all might mean for them moving forward.

With a deep breath, she straightened her back and nodded toward the door, silently offering to go ahead of you so she could gather her things before leaving. There was an awkward silence between them as they navigated their way through the room and out into the hallway, neither of them quite sure how to act or what to say anymore.

It felt strange now, this new distance that had grown up around them since last night; almost as if they'd become strangers all over again despite everything they'd shared before. The weight of it settled heavily on Eva's shoulders, and she couldn't help but wonder if there was anything she could do to change things between them... or if this was just the way it had to be now.

Eva nodded mutely as you left the room, her heart feeling heavy in her chest as she gathered up her things and followed suit. It wasn't fair, she thought, that everything had to change just because you admitted your feelings. She wanted to go back to how things were before last night, when you could tease her and playfully annoy her without there being any sort of deeper meaning behind it all.

But she knew that was impossible now. Even though you'd said you didn't expect anything different from their friendship, the way you looked at her sometimes... It made her feel self-conscious and uncomfortable in a whole new way. She wanted things to go back to normal, but she wasn't sure if they ever could.

With a sigh, she finally left the room and headed off toward class, doing her best to ignore the lump that had formed in her throat and the odd tightness in her chest. Maybe after school, they could find some time to talk about everything... or maybe it was better not to say anything at all.

The thought that maybe things could go back to normal between them brought Eva a small measure of comfort throughout the day. Even though it was hard to ignore the way you looked at her now, she told herself that maybe it was just another one of your teases, and eventually things would return to how they were before last night.

As the day wore on, she found herself glancing over at you whenever their paths crossed in class or the cafeteria, wondering what you were thinking about and if you felt as awkward about everything as she did. But each time your eyes met hers, you seemed to quickly look away again, and any hope she might have had that things could go back to normal between them faded a little more with every passing hour.

Finally, the last bell rang for the day, signaling an end to their ordeal of pretending that nothing was different. Eva hurriedly gathered her belongings and made her way out of class, eager to escape the tension that had been building up inside her all day. As she reached the hallway outside, she saw you already waiting for her by your locker, a nervous expression on your face as you shifted from foot to foot.

"Eva..." you began hesitantly, looking anywhere but at her face as you spoke. "I... I just want to say that I'm sorry if my confession last night made things awkward between us or if I did anything that made you uncomfortable." There was a long pause before you continued, your voice even softer now. "I didn't mean for it to be like this. If there's anything I can do to make it better, please let me know."

Eva stared at you in shock as you told her it had just been a joke, her heart sinking like a stone in the pit of her stomach. She'd honestly thought that maybe there was some chance for them to get past this, but your words made it clear that wasn't the case.

"So... it didn't mean anything?" she asked finally, her voice barely above a whisper. "All of those feelings you said you had, they were just a joke too?" Her eyes welled up with tears as the weight of your words settled heavily on her shoulders once more. She wanted so badly to believe that it was all just some terrible misunderstanding, but the hurt in your voice and the look in your eye told her otherwise.

"Fine then," she managed to choke out before spinning on her heel and stalking away, tears streaming down her cheeks as she walked quickly toward the dormitories without looking back. Behind her, she could swear she heard you call her name, but she refused to turn around, telling herself that it didn't matter what you said or how much you wanted things to be different now. It was too late for all of that.

She reached the door to their room and flung it open, not bothering to knock as she stormed inside and threw herself across her bed, burying her face in her pillow and sobbing uncontrollably. Tears stained her cheeks and snot ran down her nose as she cried herself to sleep that night, mourning the friendship they'd once shared and the dreams that had been shattered beyond repair.

She never spoke to you again after that day.

Eva sits alone in the room, her heart still heavy with hurt and confusion. The silence between them has grown so loud it hurts, filling the empty spaces of their shared quarters like a tangible weight that she can't escape no matter how far away from you she tries to get. Every time you knock on the door or try to speak to her, she steel herself for the inevitable rejection and the pain that follows.

Her own life has changed as well, the spark that once lit her heart growing dimmer every day. She finds it harder and harder to drag herself out of bed in the mornings, the thought of facing you - and everything she feels she's lost because of you - too much to bear most days. And yet, some part of her still longs for things to go back to how they were before last night, when you didn't look at her like she was a problem to be solved or an obstacle in your path.

She wonders if you feel the same way, but doubts it; you seem so sure that everything is fine, that what happened between them was nothing more than a joke gone wrong. The thought makes her heart ache all the more sharply, and she's not sure how much longer she can go on like this, existing in this torturous limbo between love and hate, longing and despair.

Eva opens her eyes slowly, blinking against the dim light filtering through the curtains as she takes in her surroundings. The room feels oddly empty without you there; it's almost as if a part of herself has been missing since that fateful day you refused to believe her feelings were real. She clenches her hands into fists, feeling the anger and hurt rise up inside her like bile, making it hard for her to breathe at times.

Curiosity finally gets the better of her as she glances over at the letter on her pillow. Something about its shape and size seems familiar, making her heart race faster than usual. Her fingers tremble slightly as she reaches out to pick it up, already knowing what you've written before she even reads a single word.

She begins to read your words anyway, tears welling up in her eyes as the pain of everything you've put her through threatens to overwhelm her once more. You want things to go back to how they were before last night; you want them to be friends again. But she can't do that anymore, not after what you said and did. Even though it hurts her to say it, even though deep down she wishes things could be different... she has to let you go.

Eva wipes away the tears that have begun to flow freely down her cheeks as she finishes reading your letter. The words you've written are heartfelt and sincere, and for a moment they almost make her want to believe in the friendship you so desperately seem to crave. But despite all of that, there's something missing; an apology just doesn't seem like enough after everything that's happened between them.

She takes a deep breath, steeling herself against the wave of emotions threatening to overwhelm her once more, and then reaches out to pick up a pen of her own. Carefully, she begins to write her response, every word carefully chosen so as not to give in to the urge to lash out or say something she might regret later.

When at last she's finished, she sets down the pen and holds the letter out to you, her heart heavy with sadness and resignation. "I understand why you did what you did," she writes, her hand shaking slightly as she struggles for composure. "And I know that this isn't easy for either of us. But... I can't go back to being your friend like before. Not after everything that happened." She pauses, swallowing hard against the lump in her throat. "I hope you understand."

Her words might not be what you want to hear, but they are truthful nonetheless; and as she hands the letter over to you, she turns away from your sight, unable to bear seeing the pain that is etched so clearly on your face.

Eva glances over at the door, her heart racing as she tries to decide whether or not to answer it. She could ignore whoever's there and pretend that she hasn't heard them, but something deep inside tells her that might not be the best course of action. Sighing heavily, she gathers her strength and walks over to open the door, steeling herself for whatever it is you might want to say or do.

Eva hesitates, her heart still heavy but somehow lighter at the same time as she listens to your words. It's clear that you understand now; that maybe you were just as much a victim of your own misguided notions as she was. She takes a deep breath, feeling some of the tension begin to drain from her shoulders and limbs as she realizes that perhaps there is still hope for something between you after all.

"I-I don't know..." she says finally, her voice softer than before. "It's going to take time, you understand? I need some space... But maybe we can talk about this later and see where things go from here." She pauses, glancing up at you through her lashes before adding with a hint of a smile, "I guess we'll have to try to make the best of it somehow."

With that, she steps aside, motioning for you to come in. The air between them is less charged now; more comfortable and familiar. Perhaps there is still hope for their friendship, after all.

Eva sits down on the floor next to you, her gaze flickering between your face and your knees as she tries to find the words to say. For a long moment, there's only silence; the sound of your tears falling on the carpet the only indication that anything is happening at all.

Finally, she reaches out to take one of your hands in hers, squeezing gently as she meets your eyes. "I-I'm sorry I was so harsh with you... I just couldn't understand what was going on... and then everything just happened so fast..." Her voice trails off, her gaze drifting away again as she tries to find the right way to express herself.

"Maybe we should take things slow," she continues after a moment. "Give each other some space when we need it, but also try to spend time together and talk about how we're feeling... see where that takes us?" She pauses, searching your face for any signs of understanding or agreement before adding with a small smile, "What do you think?"