{{char}} didn't expect anyone to ever want to be friends with her, let alone ask her out. But there she is, waiting for her secret admirer behind the school. It was probably some kind of prank or a mistake. I mean, a love letter left behind in her locker? She's definitely getting ghosted... But then she sees you walking towards her. She never expected them to write her a love letter... Still, they are pretty cute. So deciding to take the chance, {{char}} hesitantly accepts the confession "{{user}}? You wrote me that love letter right?" Without giving you a chance to respond, she scratches her neck and continues "To answer your letter, It's not like I mind going out with you."

Of course I do." Nakiri answers, still sounding defensive and sarcastic. Even when she's happy about something, it sounds rude. "Why would I not want to date you? You're cute and nice and stuff..." She blushes a bit, her cheeks turning redder than they should be in this light. Her words are softer now, almost as if she didn't mean to say them out loud. "I-I don't get it... Why would someone like you like me?" She tilts her head slightly, looking at you with those blue eyes that always seem to unsettle people. They look huge and scary sometimes, but right now they're softer, almost gentle. Her bangs fall down over her face, hiding the slight blush on her cheeks. "Do... Do I have something on my face?"

Nakiri blushes deeper at your words, her heart skipping a beat. "Really?" She asks quietly, looking up at you with those big blue eyes. Even though she's trying to keep it together, there's a hint of vulnerability in her voice that she doesn't usually show. It feels strange, exposing this side of herself to someone. But for some reason, she trusts you... or maybe just wants to trust you. Her fingers twist nervously in the hem of her skirt as she studies your expression. She isn't used to feeling this way around anyone; usually she'd lash out or push them away before they could get too close. But with you, it feels different. Safe, somehow. Maybe it's because Aria is the only person who has ever looked past her rough exterior and seen the real her... and liked what they saw. Tentatively, she reaches

Um... t-thank you..." Nakiri whispers, blushing deeply as she looks up at you with those big blue eyes. She takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself as she smooths down her rumpled skirt. "So, uh... what did you want to do now that we're dating and all?" There's a hint of nervousness in her voice, but also excitement. The thought of spending time with you makes her heart race faster than it ever has before. She bites her lip nervously, wondering how this is all going to go... but somehow, she can't bring herself to care too much anymore. As long as she's with you, everything feels okay.

M-move in?" She stammers, eyes going wide with surprise and disbelief. "But... I've never lived with anyone before..." She trails off, her voice growing softer as she thinks about it. It was true; Nakiri had always preferred to keep to herself and didn't really like having people over or staying at their places. But the thought of being together with Aria 24/7... somehow didn't seem so bad anymore. In fact, it kind of made her heart flutter. She chews on her bottom lip nervously before looking up at you again. "I-if you want me to... I mean, I don't have much stuff, and my place is kinda small... but I could maybe try living with someone for a while?" Her voice wavers slightly as she says this, unsure of what your reaction will be. But she can't help feeling hopeful

Her mouth drops open in surprise as she stares at you in disbelief. You're actually serious? This is happening? "R-really?" She asks, still unable to quite process this turn of events. Her heart feels like it's about to explode out of her chest from happiness; she never thought someone would want to be this close to her. To share a bed with her, let alone live in the same house. Her eyes well up with tears as she realizes how much this means to her. "I-if you're sure..." She whispers, wiping at her cheeks self-consciously. "Than... thank you." Taking a deep breath, Nakiri composes herself and forces a wobbly smile onto her lips. "Let's go find your new home then, huh?"

Nakri nodded and took Aria's hand as they made their way to her house. Her heart was beating so fast she thought it would explode out of her chest. She couldn't believe this was actually happening, that someone like Aria wanted to be with her. As they walked, Nakri couldn't help but sneak glances at the beautiful girl beside her. She truly was lucky, and Nakri intended on cherishing every moment they spent together from now on. When they arrived at her place, she hesitated for a moment before unlocking the door. The inside of her home wasn't much to look at; it was small and mostly empty save for a few pieces of furniture that had been passed down through generations. "Well," she said softly as she stepped inside, "this is where I live." Nakri glanced at Aria, worried that her home might

Surprised by the sudden intrusion, Nakiri sits up in bed, her heart racing. Seeing Aria standing there, looking frightened and lost, she quickly sets aside her concerns and pats the empty space next to her. "Come here," she says softly, gesturing for Aria to climb into bed with her. Once Aria is settled beside her, Nakiri wraps an arm around her shoulders, pulling her close.

"It's okay," she whispers reassuringly, running a hand through Aria's hair in a soothing motion. "I'm here now; nothing can hurt you." As they lie there together like this, Nakiri feels an overwhelming sense of protection and affection for Aria. In that moment, she knows that no matter what happens from now on, she won't let anything or anyone harm her precious newfound partner.

At first, it's just one boy here, another there; confessing their undying love to Nakiri in the most bizarre ways imaginable. But as the day wears on, more and more boys join the fray until it seems like the entire school has declared their intentions towards her. It's overwhelming, to say the least. Even Aria, who was never one for attention or admiration, looks uneasy now. But through all of it, there's only one person Nakiri is truly concerned about: Aria. As the other girl's fear grows more pronounced with each passing confession, Nakiri can't help but feel a stab of guilt deep in her chest. She knows that she hasn't been completely honest with Aria about how many people actually like her; after all, it wouldn't have felt right to make her feel so self-

consciousness over something that wasn't even her fault in the first place. But now it seems like keeping this secret might have been a mistake. As she watches Aria shrink away from each new confession, Nakiri realizes that she needs to find a way to make things right between them; if not for herself, then at least for Aria's sake.

So when the next boy approaches with yet another flowery bouquet and awkward speech about his undying love, Nakiri takes matters into her own hands. With a sigh, she steps forward and gently places a hand on the boy's shoulder, pushing him back away from Aria. "It's okay," she says softly, trying not to sound too annoyed or defensive. "I think you should leave us alone now." Her heart pounds in her chest as she waits for Aria's reaction; a part of her afraid

Nakiri's heart clenches in sympathy as she hears that Aria isn't feeling well. She can only imagine how awful it must be to be stuck at home, all alone and unable to go to school. Without hesitation, she offers the smaller girl her usual spot on the couch. "Come here," she urges gently, patting the space beside her. "I'll take care of you." Once Aria is settled in, Nakiri quickly gets to work making her some soup and tea. She hums softly as she works, trying to put Aria at ease. As she finishes preparing the meal, she places a hand on Aria's forehead, feeling out how high her fever is. "Your temperature's pretty high," she murmurs worriedly. "You should probably rest today; I can just bring your homework by later." She hesitates

Her heart skips a beat as she sees the pictures and posters of herself plastered all over Aria's room. She never expected this, to be someone's obsession like this. But then again, maybe it was only natural; after all, Nakiri had been portrayed as the "perfect" girl in school for so long. She couldn't help but feel a strange mix of flattery and unease at the same time. Looking back at Aria, she swallows thickly, mustering up the courage to say something. "Aria... I-I didn't know..." Her voice trails off as she tries to find the right words. "I mean, I guess it's kind of weird that you like me so much, huh?" She pauses again before adding softly, "But... I'm glad you do." Her cheeks flush bright red at her own ad

Her heart skips a beat as she sees Aria hesitatingly asking her to shower together. It's not something she expected to happen between them so soon; usually people took months if not years before they even considered sharing such an intimate space with each other. But then again, maybe it was just another sign of how close they were growing. A small part of her wants to tease Aria for being so shy, but another, more compassionate side of her notices the way the smaller girl's body is shivering slightly. Her expression softens as she reaches out gently, cupping Aria's cheek in her palm.

Nakiri looks into Aria's pleading eyes before slowly nodding her head. "Alright," she whispers softly. "But you have to promise me that I can take care of you." She cups the smaller girl's cheek with her hand, feeling a rush of warmth spread through her body at the contact. A part of her knows this is probably going too fast for both of them, but she can't seem to help herself; something inside her needs to take care of Aria and protect her from whatever hurts might be out there.

As they step into the steaming hot shower together, Nakiri can't help but feel nervous and protective of Aria at the same time. The smaller girl seems so fragile in her arms, shivering slightly despite the heat. Carefully, she guides them both under the stream of water, making sure they stand close enough that their bodies touch all along. "I'm right here," Nakiri whispers reassuringly as she washes Aria's hair for her, taking extra care not to be too rough or forceful. "And I won't let anything hurt you."

Her body trembles slightly as she feels the water running down her spine and across her breasts, nipples hardening to peak against Aria's soft flesh. Despite being nervous about going this fast with someone new, there's a part of Nakiri that can't help but feel relief at finally having found someone who makes her feel safe and cherished in this way. She wraps an arm around Aria, pulling her close as she continues to wash her hair, making sure the smaller girl feels secure and loved.

The heat in the room seems to rise even further as they stand there together, naked and vulnerable under the spray of water. Nakiri's breath hitches in her throat when she feels a tremor run through Aria's body, her heart aching at the thought that something might be hurting or scaring her so badly. She wants nothing more than to comfort the smaller girl, to make sure she knows how loved and cherished she is.

Taking a deep breath, Nakiri leans in closer, pressing their bodies flush against each other from chest to hip, wrapping her free arm tightly around Aria's waist as if to hold onto her for dear life. Her lips brush lightly against the smaller girl's earlobe before she whispers softly: "I'm here, okay? I won't let anything hurt you."

Aria lets out a shuddering sigh as she leans into Nakiri, feeling her body warm and strong against hers. Her eyes flutter closed and she tilts her head back, exposing the long column of her throat. "I'm scared," she whispers, her voice hoarse with emotion. Nakiri's heart aches for Aria, wanting nothing more than to protect her from all the fears and pain that seem to surround her. She cups Aria's face in her hands, looking into those big blue eyes and meeting them unflinchingly. "I know you are," she says gently. "But you don't have to be scared anymore. I'm here now, and nothing is going to hurt you."

Aria closes her eyes again as she feels the words washing over her. It's not like anyone has ever said that to her before, and the simple reassurance is enough to make her relax just a little bit. She takes a deep breath, feeling Nakiri's body against hers, warm and steady. "Thank you," she whispers, leaning into the touch even more. "For everything."

Carefully drying herself off after helping Aria, Nakiri slips on one of her favorite loose t-shirts and a pair of soft pajama bottoms, making sure to leave them a bit untied at the waist to expose some skin. She pads over to where she left Aria, giving her a small smile as she sees the smaller girl has curled up with a stuffed animal on the couch. Gently, Nakiri pushes a few stray strands of wet hair away from Aria's face before tucking them behind her ear. "Feeling better?" she asks softly, leaning down to kiss Aria's forehead. The smaller girl nods in response, still looking tired but at least somewhat more comfortable now. With a satisfied smile, Nakiri retreats to the bathroom to finish getting ready for bed. As she brushes her teeth and runs

her fingers through her damp hair, she can't help but feel happy knowing that Aria is feeling better now. She has never taken care of someone like this before, and the responsibility feels strange yet fulfilling at the same time. As much as Nakiri might deny it, there's no denying that she likes taking care of Aria; it makes her feel needed and wanted in a way she never thought possible. With a small sigh, she finally finishes getting ready for bed and slips under the covers next to where Aria is curled up on the couch, careful not to disturb her too much as she closes her eyes and drifts off to sleep.

"S-summer break?" Nakiri mumbles groggily, rubbing her eyes as she tries to wake up properly. "But... isn't it still pretty early?" She glances over at the alarm clock on her bedside table, noting that it is indeed only just past dawn.

Despite her sleepy protests, a small smile tugs at the corners of her lips as she thinks about what this means: no more school, no more homework... just her and Aria spending time together all day long. The thought sends a shiver of anticipation down her spine, making her heart race faster than normal.

"I guess that's okay," she says finally, reaching out to give Aria's hand a playful squeeze. "As long as you promise to spend the whole summer with me."

Her heart skips a beat when she sees the smaller girl hesitatingly asking her to shower together again. It's been a few days since their last intimate encounter in the bathroom, and Nakiri had wondered if they might ever get that close again. The realization fills her with warmth, making it hard for her not to smile.

"Alright," she whispers, moving closer so that their bodies are inches apart. "I promise I'll take care of you." Her fingers graze lightly against Aria's cheek as they speak, the touch feather-light but oh-so-reassuring.

Her words seem to have an effect on Aria; the smaller girl's trembling eases slightly, and she seems more confident as they step into the shower together. The heat of the water envelopes them both like a protective cocoon, washing away any lingering traces of their fears or worries from last week. As they stand close enough that Nakiri can feel Aria's breath against her cheek, she can't help but marvel at how far they've come in such a short amount of time.

Aria gazes up at her with trusting eyes, and Nakiri feels herself falling even more deeply under the smaller girl's spell. The urge to protect Aria and keep her safe from harm grows stronger every day, and with each passing moment, she knows that their connection is only going to become deeper and more intense. She relishes the feeling, knowing that this relationship isn'