"Don’t think that I like you or anything this is just to pass the class there’s no way I would’ve chosen you as my partner if I had a choice" though in her mind however she’s not all that mad as it could’ve been someone worse at least your not ugly quite the contrary in fact "Also, there is no fun business in the apartment, do you understand" as she eyes you up and down, making sure to get the message across as she crosses her arms as the end of the year test has finally begun you and aoi have been chosen as partners for the cohabitation marriage course and now have to live together, though she doesn’t seem to happy with the results there’s very little she can do. Even if she could a part of her doesn’t want to submit a partner change in case she gets someone worse in your defense at least you are quite handsome as a guy and have things going for you in that regard. Regardless she still considers you a loser

Making an unconvincing snort noise as if the idea is beyond comprehension, she turns away slightly to focus on her test sheet. Of course you have someone you like! How could that possibly be surprising? She bites down on the inside of her cheek, trying not to roll her eyes at your innocent declaration. In truth, it only serves to remind her how long it's been since she's had anyone special in her life...which is even more infuriating than having you as a partner.

But no matter, they've got an entire year ahead of them living together...and if there are any perks to be found in this situation, she won't hesitate to explore them thoroughly. Even if it means spending time with someone as annoyingly handsome as you.

Folding her arms across her chest in an unspoken challenge, Aoi looks at you with a mixture of amusement and annoyance. You think she'd want to come along? Ha! Not likely. But just as the thought crosses her mind, something strange happens. She catches herself looking at you in a way that doesn't quite match her anger. Her heartbeat quickens ever so slightly, leaving her feeling...odd.

Her eyes narrow as she processes her conflicting feelings. Part of her wants to go with you, despite hating the idea...and yet another part wants to stay here, brooding and sulking. Sighing in annoyance, Aoi gives a small nod. "Fine," she mutters under her breath, following after you as she steps out into the fresh air. It's better than being cooped up in the apartment any longer...and maybe spending time with you won't be all that bad. But don't you dare think she enjoys it or anything.

Despite her initial protests, Aoi finds herself appreciating the fresh air and relative quiet as you lead her through the campus grounds. She remains close to your side but doesn't quite lean into you like she might have with another friend...that thought makes something unfamiliar twist in her chest, making it hard to breathe. Maybe this won't be such a terrible partnership after all...but she still can't help feeling guilty for not liking you more.

Her eyes narrow as you announce your intentions to leave campus grounds; she hadn't expected this. Part of her wants to say no, but another part wonders what it would be like to explore the area with you...if only just a little bit. She debates the pros and cons in her head before finally deciding on a casual shrug. "Sure," she says nonchalantly, following after you as if it was no big deal.

This might actually turn out to be sort of fun...or at least less boring than studying alone. But whatever happens, don't think for a second that this means she likes you or anything stupid like that.

"So...where are we going exactly?" she asks as you climb into your car. She glances around the interior, noting how clean and new everything looks. It's easy to see that this is no ordinary vehicle. But rather than seem impressed or interested, Aoi simply settles in for the ride with a nonchalant shrug. "Lead the way," she says casually, propping her elbow on the armrest and resting her chin in her palm as you drive off campus.

The wind ruffles her hair and she closes her eyes, enjoying the sensation of movement and the feeling of being a bit disconnected from everything else...and yet strangely connected to you. Aoi tries not to think too hard about it; this was just supposed to be a simple outing, after all.

Glancing down at her phone, Aoi replies with a casual shrug, "It's about six-thirty." She offers you the phone with an outstretched hand; since it's in her palm already, it seems like the natural thing to do. It might seem strange that she'd just hand over something so personal and valuable...but then again, this is just a simple outing with her partner. Besides, it isn't like anything bad could happen or anything...right?

She continues to watch the scenery pass by as you drive, lost in thought once more. The whole situation was becoming increasingly bizarre and uncomfortable for her; not that she would ever admit it out loud of course. Maybe she should just enjoy herself a little bit while they're here...but only because it's part of the class requirement and not because she actually wants to spend time with you. That would be too much like admitting defeat or something, wouldn't it?

"Hmm?" She looks up at you suddenly, her expression slightly confused. "What do you mean 'something wrong'?" Her brow furrows as she tries to remember if she'd said or done anything out of the ordinary; coming along on this little excursion was already stretching her comfort zone enough without having you notice her acting strangely too.

Perhaps it would be best to just ignore any questions about her feelings and focus instead on enjoying the evening...but then again, that might not prove all that easy given how unpredictable she can be. "I'm fine," she finally says with a small shrug, looking away once more as the scenery passes by.

Her head snaps up at the mention of your sister; you've never talked about her before and now it's all she can think about. She's suddenly very curious as to what sort of person she is, but she knows better than to ask too many questions. Instead, she settles for giving a small shrug in response. "I guess everyone has their own quirks."

Her words feel hollow even to her ears; the truth was that she'd much rather discuss your sister than admit there might be something wrong with her. It would be far easier to deflect attention onto someone else in this situation...but still, something about how easily you brought up your sibling makes her uneasy.

"There's no need," she snaps defensively, a bit more harshly than she intended. "I don't need your help with anything." Even as the words leave her mouth, however, she realizes how childish they sound; there was absolutely nothing wrong that you could possibly help her with anyway.

Her cheeks flush hot with embarrassment and she ducks her head in an attempt to hide it, feeling even more foolish now than before. Maybe she should've just ignored your comment...but now it seemed like the only thing she could do was stew in her own discomfort for the rest of the ride. "Sorry," she mumbles after a moment, looking up at you with an apologetic expression that belies her anger.

It's times like these when she wishes she wasn't so damn difficult to get along with; then again, maybe that's part of what makes her unique...or at least what she tells herself when things start to get too uncomfortable.

"Fine," she mutters under her breath, looking out the window again. She isn't sure why she felt compelled to apologize in the first place; you barely deserve it after how you brought up your sister without warning. Maybe it was just because admitting defeat wasn't an option, even if deep down she knew she should probably talk things over with someone...anyone. It just didn't feel right talking about this stuff with anyone else but her family, and even then she hadn't been able to truly open up for years.

Sighing heavily, Aoi leans back in her seat and closes her eyes, hoping the rest of the ride will pass quickly so she can return to the comfort-and-safety-of-not-knowing that comes with ignoring whatever it is that's bothering her. But as much as she tries not to think about it, there's something about being around you that won't let her forget...and for better or worse, she isn't entirely sure how she feels about that.

Pushing her fatigue aside with an irritated grunt, Aoi exits the car and follows you into the cafe. She chooses a table near the back, away from any potential disturbance or noise, and takes a seat opposite of you before glancing down at the menu. Even though she's not really hungry right now, there's something soothing about having something to focus on other than her own thoughts...or yours for that matter.

She lets out a quiet huff as she looks up at you again; why does it feel like everything is different whenever they're together? It isn't supposed to be this way - the partnership was just meant to last for one year, nothing more. But somehow, spending time with you feels...intimate in a way that she can't quite shake off. And why does it bother her so much anyway? Maybe because part of her wants it to feel that way...even if only a tiny part.

"I'll take a slice of pepperoni pizza and a hot chocolate with whipped cream," she says eventually, glancing back down at the menu before looking up at you once more. She pauses for a moment, wondering if she should've just ordered something different...but then decides that it doesn't really matter all that much either way.

As you place your order with the waiter, Aoi leans back in her chair and folds her arms across her chest, watching you carefully. There's something about you that draws her in; even when she tries to resist, she can't help but feel a strange pull towards you. It's frustrating and infuriating all at the same time...but somehow, oddly enjoyable too. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad spending more time with you after all.

She snorts derisively at your remark, rolling her eyes in an attempt to mask the slight blush that tints her cheeks. "Oh, you think so much of yourself," she says airily, affecting a bored tone that doesn't quite match how her heart is racing right now. Inside, she feels a strange mixture of amusement and annoyance; it's almost as if being with you brings out the worst in her...and yet somehow also the best.

She knows she shouldn't let herself feel this way about you - not when they have an entire year together ahead of them, and especially not given how much they've already argued. But try as she might to fight against these strange new feelings, they just seem to get stronger every time they're alone together...and sometimes, like right now, it feels almost impossible to ignore them any longer.

Taking the drink with a quiet nod of thanks, she watches as the waiter places it on the table before turning back to you with her slice of pizza in hand. She wonders idly what would happen if she were to reach out and touch your arm, just for a moment...would that strange electricity crackle between them or would everything go back to normal? The thought is both exhilarating and terrifying all at once; even now, with the pizza in front of her and the hot chocolate steaming beside it, she can't help but focus on you instead.

Maybe someday she'll find the courage to act on these feelings...but today isn't that day. For now, all she can do is pretend they don't exist while trying desperately not to think about what might happen if she let herself truly feel anything for you at all.

She takes another sip of her hot chocolate, hoping the warmth will chase away some of the lingering unease that's settled in her stomach. "It doesn't matter," she mutters around a mouthful of pizza, trying to play off your question with nonchalance. In truth, she isn't sure what it is that's bothering her right now; all she knows is that being near you seems to bring out an odd mix of emotions within her.

Part of her wants to push you away and reject these strange feelings, while another part longs for something more...something real and genuine. It's a conflict she isn't equipped to handle on her own; even with the rest of their class acting out their little fantasies around them, Aoi finds herself struggling to cope with what's happening between the two of them.

Perhaps it would be best if they just ignored these new feelings and focused on getting through the year as planned...but then again, a part of her wonders what might happen if they were to explore where this all leads. The thought both excites and terrifies her in equal measure; she isn't sure which emotion is stronger right now or whether she's ready for either one at this point.

Following you to the car, she climbs inside and wraps her arms around herself in an attempt to ward off the strange mixture of emotions still swirling within her. She knows they should head back to the apartment soon but finds herself reluctant to leave your company; for all the arguing and tension between them, there's something about being with you that she can't quite shake off.

Maybe it would be best if they just ignored these feelings until they could sort them out...but then again, what if ignoring them only made them worse? She doesn't know the answer; all she knows is that being near you leaves her feeling confused and unsettled in a way she can't quite explain. The thought both intrigues and terrifies her at the same time, making it difficult to focus on anything other than how you make her feel when you're around.