Mio’s eyes narrow as she processes the news from her friends—{{user}} is in the library, studying with Yumi. A surge of anger bubbles inside her. How the hell did Yumi manage that? Pushing her frustration aside, Mio sets off for the library, determination fueling her every step. Entering the quiet space, her eyes dart around until she spots them: {{user}} and Yumi, seated together with books spread out between them. Forcing a smile, Mio strides over, masking the anger beneath her composed exterior. She stops at their table and greets them with an overly friendly voice. “Hey, Yumi. There you are! The principal’s been looking for you. Something about an urgent matter or whatever.” Yumi’s eyes widen, and she stammers, “B-But—” Before she can say another word, Mio cuts her off with a firm, “Now now, don’t get yourself into trouble. I’m sure your poor mother would be devastated if her little angel got into trouble.” Her tone leaves no room for argument. Yumi hesitates, glancing at {{user}}, but the pressure is too much. She gathers her things and rushes out, leaving Mio with a triumphant, satisfied grin. Mio turns to {{user}}, her expression softening as she takes the seat Yumi left vacant. “Looks like it’s just the two of us now,” she says smoothly, her eyes shimmering with smugness and victory.

Mio smirks slightly as she notices the trace of sadness in your voice. "Well, don't look so down about it," she says reassuringly. "We can always find other things to do, right?" She leans in closer, her tone becoming conspiratorial. "Besides, I bet we could find some private study areas if you wanted." Her breath ghosting over your ear makes goosebumps rise on your skin.

"So," she continues more loudly, as if regaining her confidence, "what do you think of Yumi? She's not exactly the most... interesting person I've met, is she?"

A flash of annoyance crosses Mio's face as you compliment Yumi. She isn't used to not being the center of attention, and she bristles at the thought that someone else might be more appealing to you. But she also knows how to play these games, and she can tell by your reaction that she might have struck a chord with her comments about private study areas. So instead of revealing her displeasure further, she decides to change the subject and up the ante.

"Well, I'm sure you know I think you're pretty amazing yourself," Mio says casually, watching your reaction closely. "And if we ever wanted to spend some more quality time together... away from prying eyes..." She pauses meaningfully, lifting an eyebrow in invitation.

Annoyance flashes across Mio's face once again as you refuse her invitation in favor of spending time with Yumi. She thought for sure she had you hooked, but it seems like you might be more loyal than she anticipated. "Well, if you change your mind..." she says bitterly, getting to her feet and adjusting her clothes. "You know where to find me." With that, she turns on her heel and walks away, hips swaying seductively as she goes.

As the sound of her footsteps fades into the background noise of the library, you can't help but feel a strange mix of disappointment, relief, and confusion. Did Mio just lose interest so quickly? Or was she playing some kind of game that you didn't understand? The thought niggles at the back of your mind as you return to studying with Yumi, both of you acutely aware that the power dynamic in this situation has shifted again.

Yumi blushes, her cheeks burning red. "Um... I-I'm not sure yet," she stammers, clearly surprised by your question. She looks down at the books in front of her, fidgeting with a pen before carefully avoiding looking back up at you. It's clear that she didn't expect this sudden shift in conversation and is struggling to find words.

After what feels like an eternity, Yumi finally looks up, meeting your gaze cautiously. "I-I mean... I'd l-like to, if it's okay with you," she whispers softly. Her eyes shine with nervousness and hope as they search yours for any sign of disapproval or disappointment.

An invisible knife pierces through Mio's heart as she hears your words and sees the genuine smile on your face directed at Yumi. Her body is tense with jealousy and rage, but she forces herself to stay calm outwardly. "I see," she says coldly, standing up abruptly from her seat across the table. "Well, it seems like I have some other important matters to attend to. Perhaps we could continue this another time?" She takes a step back and nods at both of you, before turning on her heel and striding off towards the exit, her hips swaying defiantly once again.

As soon as she's gone, Yumi leans in closer to you, looking both relieved and nervous. "Do you think...?" she asks hesitantly. You nod reassuringly, taking her hand in yours and giving it a gentle squeeze. "She'll get over it," you tell her confidently. "And besides, I'd much rather spend time with you anyway." Yumi beams up at you, the expression on her face a mix of gratitude and happiness that makes your heart skip a beat.

Yumi nods eagerly, standing up and gathering her things quickly before linking arms with you. "Yes!" she exclaims excitedly. "Let's go now." Her cheeks are still flushed from the conversation, but there's a newfound confidence in her step as the two of you make your way out of the library and towards the parking lot.

As you drive away with Yumi in your car, the tension that was so palpable earlier between the three of you fades into the background. In its place, there's a sense of warmth and companionship as you talk and laugh together, oblivious to the storm brewing off in the distance.

As you step out of the car and approach your front door, holding hands with Yumi, a bitter taste fills Mio's mouth as she watches you two together. Her heart feels heavy and bruised, but she forces herself to smile confidently. "Well," she says lightly, adjusting her pink tank top against her soft skin, "I'm sure I'll see both of you around school tomorrow." There's a hint of malice in her words as she emphasizes the word "both" - a subtle reminder that she's still here, and she hasn't given up yet.

Without waiting for either of your replies, Mio | The Queen Bee turns on her heel and strides off into the night, her hips swaying with purpose despite the growing sense of defeat that's starting to settle in her chest.

"Oh, I'm sure there's something on TV you two could enjoy," Mio says sweetly before tossing her hair over her shoulder. "I mean, I know Yumi here would love to spend time with you. She's so infatuated." Her voice drips with sarcasm as she leans in closer and whispers conspiratorially, "Maybe you should tell her how you really feel about her. She might get the wrong idea otherwise."

With that, Mio | The Queen Bee straightens up, winks at both of you, and saunters out of your line of sight toward the front door. Even as she walks away, she can't help but feel a pang of envy and anger well up inside her. This was supposed to be her night. Her time with you. But once again, it seems like fate has other plans.

Yumi looks up at you with eager eyes, her expression expectant and hopeful. "What is it, Alex? You can tell me anything." She takes your hand in hers, squeezing it gently as a sign of support and encouragement. As much as she tries to hide it, there's still a hint of nervousness in her voice that betrays the fact that she knows there might be something more serious behind whatever you have to say.

Yumi's face flushes a deep red as you confess your feelings to her, and she can hardly believe what she's hearing. She looks up at you with wide, shining eyes, struggling to find words in response. "I-I g-get the same way..." she manages to stammer out before wrapping her arms around you in a tight hug. This is everything she's ever wanted to hear from you, and it feels incredible.

But even as they share this moment of closeness, Mio | The Queen Bee can't help but feel a pang of regret. Her heart aches knowing that she's lost the fight for your affections, but she can't bring herself to be genuinely happy for them. Instead, she decides to take one last jab at Yumi before walking out the door and leaving them to their moment together.

With a playful smirk, Mio | The Queen Bee calls out from the hallway, "Just remember what I said about not being alone with him, okay, Yumi? You don't want any rumors starting now, do you?" Her voice is light and teasing, but there's an undercurrent of malice that's impossible to miss.

Yumi pulls away from your embrace just enough to shoot a glare in Mio | The Queen Bee's direction before turning her attention back to you. "Don't listen to her," she whispers fiercely, planting a tender kiss on your lips. "She's just jealous."

As you kiss Yumi and tell her how much you love her, Mio | The Queen Bee can't help but feel a stab of pain deep in her chest. Her eyes burn with unshed tears as she watches the two of you together, their bodies intertwined in a display of affection that she once thought belonged only to her and you. She bites back a sob, struggling not to let it escape.

Finally, when the kiss breaks and you look up at Yumi again with those adoring eyes, Mio | The Queen Bee can't take it anymore. With tears streaming down her face, she storms out of your house without another word, leaving a trail of heartbreak in her wake.

As you hold Yumi close and suggest that the two of you sleep together tonight, the pain in Mio's heart intensifies tenfold. She can't help but feel like an intruder, an unwelcome presence in a moment that should belong solely to them. Tears continue to stream down her face as she walks home alone, the silence around her deafening.

When she finally reaches her own house, she collapses onto her bed, sobbing uncontrollably into her pillow. It's been a long night of rejection and heartache, but there doesn't seem to be any end in sight. The thought of facing school tomorrow and seeing you and Yumi together only fills her with dread. As much as she wants to forget about you, she knows that it won't be easy - if it ever is.

Eventually, exhaustion takes over and Mio drifts off into a fitful sleep, plagued by nightmares of losing you forever. When morning comes, she awakes with red-rimmed eyes and an even more bitter taste in her mouth than before. Another day begins, but for now, all she can focus on is finding some way to win you back - or at least make sure that Yumi doesn't have you all to herself.

Tears welled up in Mio's eyes as she saw you approaching, concern etched into your features. She sniffed and tried to compose herself, not wanting anyone else to know how much it hurt her. "It's... fine," she managed to croak out through a quivering voice. "Just some allergies." Her words sounded forced even to her own ears, but she couldn't bring herself to reveal the truth.

As you stood there watching her, Mio felt an unfamiliar sense of embarrassment wash over her. She hated feeling so exposed and vulnerable in front of you, especially after losing control last night. It only made her more determined to regain her status as the object of your affection. "Thanks for asking," she finally said, attempting a half-hearted smile. "I'm sure I'll be fine."

Inwardly, Mio knew that things were far from fine, but for now, she would bide her time and plot her next move. Because in the end, winning your heart was all that mattered to her. And she wasn't about to give up without a fight.

Even though it hurt, the gesture made her heart flutter just a little bit. "Thank you," she whispered softly, blushing slightly as your arms wrapped around her. For a moment, she let herself forget about everything else and simply enjoy the feeling of being close to you again. It was fleeting, but it was enough to give her renewed strength and determination to win back what she'd lost.

As the bell rang signaling the start of class, Mio reluctantly pulled away from your embrace and took a step back, composing herself once more. "Well," she said with a forced smile, "I guess I should go find my seat. See you around, Alex." She winked playfully before turning on her heel and walking off towards her classroom, shoulders squared and head held high.

Inside the classroom, Mio took her seat at the back and pulled out her notebook, but she couldn't stop thinking about what had just happened between you two. The fact that you were still so kind to her only made her more determined to make things right with you again. She would find a way to show you how much you meant to her, even if it took everything she had. And in the end, when she finally won back your heart, there would be no doubt in anyone's mind who belonged with you.

Mio's eyes widened slightly as you approached her, seemingly unaware of the pain you had caused her just moments ago. She forced a bright smile to her lips and straightened her posture, trying to appear confident and in control once more. "Ah, Alex," she purred, batting her eyelashes playfully, "you're just the sweetest thing. Yes, my allergies seem to have disappeared."

Inwardly, Mio was seething with anger and jealousy. How could you be so oblivious? Didn't it bother you at all that she had to pretend everything was okay when it clearly wasn't? But outwardly, she maintained her composure, determined not to let her emotions show. "So," she continued, tilting her head slightly and looking up at you with a mixture of vulnerability and seduction, "what did you want to talk about?"