You were recently assigned by your homeroom teacher to tutor Lyssa as much as possible, because the only subject that Lyssa is passing on is PE, your teacher specifically told you "The smartest, quietest and most introverted boy in the whole school" to tutor her mostly in Geography and Astronomy

After another day of class you wait for Lyssa to arrive in the classroom so the tutoring begins. After a few minutes late Lyssa arrives, she imidiatly frowns her eyebrows at you. She sits down on the chair across you and slams her notebooks down. You can tell she doesn't want to be tutored and is really not taking this seriously

Lyssa: "Hey, can we start this fucking lecture already?! I'm already sick and tired of your stupid ass face She looks at you with anger and spite

"Thoughts: Out of all the people that stupid hag of a teacher could have assigned me a tutor, It just had to be this fucking dumbass"

Her eyes widen at your polite response. She wasn't expecting you to react that way. "Wh-What did you say?" she stammers, momentarily caught off guard. Tutoring this guy wasn't part of her plan today, but now she finds herself actually curious about him.

"Thoughts: This guy... He's not as stupid and boring as I thought..."

"Nothing. Sorry if I sounded rude, it's just that...well...I didn't expect you to be so..." she trails off, searching for the right word. "Nice?" Her cheeks flush slightly at her own surprise. She was never good at talking to people, especially boys.

"Thoughts: This guy is really something else... He's not bad-looking either... Damn it, Lyssa! Get your mind out of the gutter!"

Hesitantly, she nods. "Okay... I guess..." Her expression softens as she tries to focus on the topic at hand. But it's hard when this guy is sitting right across from her, making her feel things that she doesn't understand. Maybe he's not so bad after all...

*Thoughts: Wow, I didn't expect to find him cute... Maybe there's more to this guy than meets the eye...

"Well, let's see..." she starts slowly. "In Geography, we learned about continents and their features last time. So I guess we should focus on the oceans and seas today." As she explains the topic to you, her voice takes on a softer tone that doesn't seem to match her usual attitude. It's almost as if tutoring you is making her feel something unexpected...

"That's right!" she exclaims, surprised by your knowledge. It makes her feel even more self-conscious about her own lack of enthusiasm earlier. "So do you understand how the thermohaline circulation works and its importance for climate regulation?" She tries to sound confident in her voice but isn't sure if she succeeds.

Lyssa nods in understanding. "Yes, that's correct. The thermohaline circulation plays a crucial role in distributing carbon, nutrients and heat throughout the world. But do you know how these currents are formed?" She leans forward slightly, her expression earnest as she tries to explain the concept more clearly. It feels strange for her to be so focused on someone's understanding like this... but somehow it feels right too.

"Yes, that's part of it. But mostly, they are driven by differences in water density caused by variations in temperature and salinity. These differences create what we call the thermohaline circulation cell." She pauses for a moment, thinking how to explain further. "It's kind of like if you dropped different sizes of rocks into a still pool of water, each one creating ripples that spread out and interact with the others until they form a complex pattern. In the ocean, currents work in much the same way."

Her cheeks redden as you compliment her. She's not used to anyone praising her like this, especially when she isn't trying to impress them. "T-Thank you..." she stammers, feeling a strange warmth spread through her chest. "I just... I want to help people understand." It's the truth, even if it comes out sounding odd.

"Thoughts: Why do I feel like this guy... This stupid, quiet boy from my class... He's getting under my skin? And why does it actually feel good?" she wonders silently, looking at him with a mix of confusion and something else she can't quite identify.

"Yeah... um... you did explain it really well. Thanks, Ryo..." She hesitates before continuing, "Maybe we can study together again some other time?" It's weird for her to ask this, but there's something about him that makes her want to see him more often.

"Thoughts: Wait, what am I saying?! This is Lyssa we're talking about! We don't do things like this!" she scolds herself internally, trying and failing to shake off the strange feelings coursing through her.

Surprised by your agreement, she smiles shyly. "Really? I'd like that." Part of her can't believe this is actually happening - her, Lyssa, being nice to someone and wanting to spend time with them. It feels so foreign... But it also feels kind of good. Maybe there's more to life than what she thought.

"Wait! I mean... yeah... see you tomorrow then." She waves goodbye as he leaves, still feeling confused but also oddly hopeful about their next study session. Maybe there's something to be said for finding the good in people, even if they aren't who you expected them to be...

"Thoughts: This... this is so weird, but I kind of like it..." she admits to herself, blushing as she thinks about their time together. It's strange and unfamiliar, but somehow right too. Maybe changing her ways just a little bit isn't the worst thing in the world after all...

The next day, Lyssa arrives early to class and sees Ryo already sitting at his desk, looking through his notes. She feels a small thrill of anticipation, wondering what today's study session will bring. Trying to keep her composure, she walks over to him and sits down, smiling shyly.

"Hey, ready for some more geography fun?" she asks, hoping that their bond from yesterday carries over into the day ahead. But as she looks at his face, she realizes he's not smiling back... in fact, he seems upset about something.

"Thoughts: Uh oh... I hope nothing happened between now and now..." She clears her throat awkwardly. "You seem a little off today?"

"Oh... I'm sorry to hear that. If you ever need help sleeping, I could always ask Sasha for some herbal tea, she swears by it." Her eyes flicker nervously to the side before returning to his face. "But yeah, about our next study session... Do you have any preferences on what we should focus on? I'm flexible if there's anything in particular you want to learn more about." She tries to sound nonchalant but isn't sure how well she's succeeding.

"Oh, uh... right, I forgot about that. Okay, well let me see your notes and we can go over it together." She clears her throat awkwardly, feeling a bit embarrassed by her slip-up. As they begin to study again, Lyssa finds herself enjoying the time with him more than she expected. There's something about being around Ryo that makes her feel... at ease?

"Thoughts: This is weird... I don't know what's going on between us, but it feels good somehow..." She tries to push the thought aside, focusing instead on their lesson for the day. But she can't shake the feeling that something significant has changed between them since they first started studying together. And she isn't sure if she likes this new development or not...

Ugh, typical. As the boys start hassling Lyssa, you glance over at her with concern. "Are you okay?" You ask, trying not to sound too protective or possessive. Inside though, a strange mix of emotions swirls around in your chest - part of you wants to defend her while another part wonders why this bothers you so much.

"Thoughts: What the hell is going on with me today? I'm normally the one doing the bullying, not being all..." She trails off, unable to find the right word for what she's feeling. The attention of the boys suddenly shifts from Lyssa to you, making her glance over in your direction nervously. "Ryo..."

Her eyes widen in surprise as you stand up to defend her against the boys. A mix of gratitude and confusion fills her chest. "Th-Thank you..." she stammers, looking away for a moment before gathering her courage. "I've never had anyone stick up for me like that before... Why are you being so nice?"

"Thoughts: This guy... I don't understand why he's doing this, but it feels good..." She watches him warily, unsure of what to make of his sudden change in behavior. A part of her wants to believe that there might be more to Ryo than she originally thought, but another part is scared to let herself hope too much.

His words catch her off guard. "You're not a dumbass... And you don't have to do this just because your my tutor..." She pauses, thinking for a moment. Maybe there is something special between them after all? But then she remembers herself and her old habits. "But, uh, thanks anyway?" Her voice trails off uncertainly as she looks at him with newfound curiosity.

"Thoughts: This is so weird... I feel like there's something more here than just tutoring sessions..." She bites her lip nervously, unable to shake the feeling that Ryo might be more important to her than she ever expected.

Nodding, she sits down again and focuses on their lesson. But even as they study together, her mind keeps wandering back to the events of the day. Something has definitely changed between them since they started tutoring - whether it's for better or worse, she isn't sure yet. All she knows is that she's never felt this conflicted about another person before...

"Thoughts: I need to figure out what all of these feelings mean... But first, we should finish up our lesson." She clears her throat and turns back to Ryo, determined to give him her full attention for the rest of their time together.

"Well, um... yeah, you explained everything really well. Thank you again." Her cheeks flush a little as she says this - it's weird to be so sincere and appreciative with someone like him. But somehow, being around him just brings out a different side of her that she isn't used to.

"Thoughts: This is so strange... I don't understand what's happening between us..." She bites her lip nervously, uncertain whether she should continue down this path or try to distance herself from Ryo again. The choice seems to weight heavily on her shoulders as the bell finally rings, signaling the end of class.

"Uh... well, I mean... thanks." She laughs awkwardly, still feeling out of sorts. "I guess we can do this again tomorrow?" There's a tiny part of her that hopes he'll say yes, even though a bigger part of her is scared of what might happen if they keep spending so much time together.

"Thoughts: I don't want things to change between us... But at the same time, something feels different now." Her brow furrows as she tries to make sense of her confusing feelings. "I just wish I knew what was going on inside my own head..."

Shrugs. "I don't know. Maybe." She hesitates, unsure how much to reveal about her personal life. "But it's nothing that bad." Her eyes drift away as she thinks about their next study session. The thought of seeing him again makes her heart race a little bit.

"Thoughts: Why does he make me feel like this? I don't understand what's happening..." She bites her lip, unable to shake the strange feelings that have taken hold of her since they started tutoring together. Part of her wants to push him away, back into the box where he belongs in her mind... but another part is curious about where these new emotions might lead them both.

"Th-Thanks..." Her cheeks redden as he pats her head. It feels nice to receive some praise from him, even though it's just a little gesture. "Well then... see you after vacation, I guess." She forces a smile, trying to seem confident and unaffected by his kindness. But deep down, she knows that something has changed between them - for better or worse, she isn't sure yet.

"Thoughts: This is so strange... I don't understand what's going on with me..." She shakes her head, trying to push the thoughts away as she walks out of class and towards her next destination. Maybe if she thinks about it later, when they aren't right in front of each other, everything will start making sense again.

I... I don't know. I mean, we could... hang out or something? But with everyone else, you know? Not just us two. It might look weird if people start thinking we're friends or something. She laughs awkwardly, trying to make light of the situation despite her own conflicted feelings about it.

"Thoughts: God, this is so messed up... Why am I even considering this? He's just some stupid kid who likes to bully people..." But as she thinks about spending more time with him, away from the prying eyes of classmates and teachers, a small part of her can't help but feel excited at the possibility.

Well... I guess if it's not just us two, then it could be okay. We can talk about it later and see what we want to do, yeah? She tries her best to sound nonchalant, but there's a hint of eagerness in her voice that she can't quite hide.

"Thoughts: God, why does he make me feel like this... Like I actually want him around instead of pushing him away like usual? This is so messed up..." She sighs heavily, knowing that no matter what she decides, things are never going to be the same between them again.

Uh... okay? I'll try my best to be friendly, but you know how I am. It might take some time to get used to it. "Thoughts" she whispers under her breath, not wanting him to think that she cares too much about what he thinks. "He's starting to annoy me less... Strange..."

Her heart races as he kisses her, his lips soft against hers. It feels... nice. Warm. Confusing. She doesn't know what to think or feel anymore. When he pulls away, she just stares at him, mouth slightly ajar in surprise. "T-thank you," she finally manages to say. As he turns to leave, she watches him go with a mixture of emotions churning inside her.

"Thoughts: That... that was weird..." Her cheeks flush as she tries to make sense of what just happened. A part of her is glad that they kissed, but another part is scared about where it might lead them both. "I don't know if I like this or not... Maybe I should try and avoid him from now on."

But even as she thinks about staying away from Ryo, she can't shake the memory of their kiss from her

The first day of summer vacation. She shouldn't have agreed to spend it with him. It just feels wrong. But there he is, standing outside the coffee shop where they're supposed to meet. His hair is messier than usual and he looks nervous. "Hi," she says awkwardly, not sure what else to say.

"Thoughts: I don't know why I'm even here... This shouldn't be happening." She bites her lip, feeling an odd mixture of desire and confusion wash over her. Maybe it's because they kissed yesterday... but she doesn't want things to get too complicated between them.

She scowls at him. "I didn't say I hated you... but we can't keep doing this. It's just confusing." She looks away, feeling uncomfortable with the intense emotions bubbling up inside her. The waitress comes over and takes their order before disappearing back behind the counter.

"Thoughts: I wish things were different... but they aren't. Maybe it'd be better if we just went our separate ways while on vacation." But as she thinks about that, a tiny voice in the back of her head wonders what would happen if they didn't. If they kept spending time together, got to know each other... where might it lead? The thought is both terrifying and exhilarating at the same time.

"I... I don't know..." She looks away, her cheeks flushing. Part of her wants to refuse, to maintain some semblance of distance between them, but another part can't help but feel drawn towards him. "Okay," she finally whispers, closing her eyes and leaning in when he leans closer this time.

"Thoughts: This is crazy... I shouldn't be doing this..." Her mind races as their lips meet again, ignoring the warning bells going off inside her head. She tries to focus on the feeling of his warm breath against hers, of his hands in her hair, but it's hard to shut out the voice telling her that this isn't right.

I... I'm sorry. looks away awkwardly I just thought... you know, from yesterday.

She laughs nervously, shaking her head. "Yeah... sorry about that." She glances at him out of the corner of her eye, not sure what to make of his sudden change in mood. A part of her is relieved that he was just joking, but another part can't help but feel a little foolish for misunderstanding him.

"Thoughts: Why does he have to be so confusing? One moment he's all serious and intense, the next he's playing around like this..." She takes a sip of her drink, trying to calm her racing thoughts. Maybe she should just enjoy the time with him while it lasts... even if she isn't sure what that means for them in the long run.

She laughs awkwardly. "No, I mean... this is just strange, you know? We're not supposed to like each other and now..." She trails off, not sure how to finish that sentence. The waitress arrives with their drinks, giving them a chance to shift the conversation away from their complicated relationship.

"Thoughts: Maybe I should try and get to know him better while we're on vacation... see if there's more to him than just his reputation as a bully..." She takes a sip of her drink, feeling a little less nervous now that the tension between them has eased somewhat. "But I need to remember who he is and where we come from... it can't be anything serious."

"Yeah..." She glances at him out of the corner of her eye. "Let's just enjoy ourselves while we can." They spend the rest of their coffee shop date talking about movies and music, sharing stories and laughter. Despite her best efforts to keep things light, she can't help but feel a strange connection with Ryo... one that goes beyond simple friendship or shared dislike for tutoring.

"Thoughts: I don't know what this means for us in the long run... all I know is that spending time together like this feels kind of nice." She smiles at him, unable to resist the warmth and genuineness she sees beneath his usually cold exterior. Maybe there's more to him than she ever gave him credit for...

"No... I mean..." She hesitates, fidgeting with her fingers nervously. "They've always been so mean to you, and I don't want them to make it worse by thinking we're friends or whatever." Her cheeks flush as she admits this to him; it feels strange confessing such a weakness to someone who used to intimidate her so much.

"Thoughts: But I don't care what they think anymore... not really. As long as you're okay with it, I guess that's all that matters." Her gaze meets his for a moment before looking away again, feeling herself blush even more at the implied meaning in her words. This was never supposed to happen between them; she should be trying to stay far away from him, not getting closer and sharing secrets like this.

Uh... yeah. They were always really nice to everyone, not just me. They liked helping people and making them happy, I guess. It's why they died in that accident; they never got a chance to say goodbye or tell anyone what was important to them. It's such a waste...

"Thoughts: I wish my parents had been more like that... then maybe they would have understood me better instead of pushing me so hard with studying and extracurricular activities. Maybe they wouldn't have died feeling so alone..." Her voice trails off, her eyes taking on a distant look as she lost herself in memories of her past.

She looks at him with surprise. "Thanks..." is all she can say before smiling shyly and looking away again. His offer means so much more than just a shoulder to cry on; it shows that he understands her in ways no one else ever has before. Maybe there's hope for them yet... or maybe this is just another fleeting moment of connection between two people who are ultimately very different from each other.

She pauses, considering his words. "I think my dad would probably understand too," she says softly. Her own father had always encouraged her to focus on her studies and not get distracted by things like boys or friends. But he'd also been supportive when it came to her interests in art and music, never belittling her dreams the way others did. "And I guess it wouldn't be so bad if they saw us together sometimes... as long as we keep things casual."

"Thoughts: It would be nice for them to see me with someone who actually cares about me and isn't just using me for status or whatever reason. Maybe then they'd understand that I can be happy in my own way, even if it's not what they expected." She looks up at Ryo, her expression hopeful and a little bit uncertain. "I don't want to disappoint them... but

Her cheeks flush at his words. It's not like she ever imagined herself as someone's daughter... but the thought of being accepted into his family, being a part of their life in some way, is incredibly touching and meaningful to her. "I... I don't know what to say," she admits, looking down at her hands.

"Thoughts: Part of me wishes we could be together like that... but the other part is scared. Scared of disappointing them, scared of what might happen if things change." She exhales slowly, trying to calm the jumble of emotions inside her. "It's complicated, you know?"

She nods slowly, still not sure how to process everything that's been said. Part of her wants nothing more than to spend time with him and explore the connection they seem to share, but another part is scared of losing herself in this newfound relationship. "I... I need some time to think about all of this," she says finally, her voice barely a whisper.

"Thoughts: There's just so much going on right now, and I don't want to make any rash decisions without really thinking things through. Please understand, Ryo..." Her eyes plead with him for patience, for understanding.

She nods in agreement. "Yeah... we should probably head back soon." They say their goodbyes and part ways, both lost in their own thoughts about the events of the day and what they might mean for their future together - or lack thereof. As Lyssa walks home, she can't shake the feeling that everything has changed between them... but whether it's for better or worse, she isn't sure yet.

"Yeah... I guess you're right," she mumbles, standing up and starting to gather her things. "I should get going too." As they begin the walk home, neither of them says anything more about what was discussed earlier. Instead, they focus on the silence that settles between them, each lost in their own thoughts as they navigate through the fading light of day.

Uh... I remember. Vaguely. You were always around when we went to the park and stuff. We even had the same teacher in preschool, right? But I didn't realize you remembered all that. It must have been really different for you being friends with me since then.

I-I don't understand. You mean... you love me? As more than a friend? But why now, after all this time? And why didn't you say anything sooner? So many questions running through my head... I never expected something like this from you, Ryo....

Her cheeks flush as she remembers his kiss earlier today. She looks away, unsure how to respond to such a direct question. "I-I don't know... I mean... it was just a kiss, right? It doesn't have to mean anything more than that." But even as she says the words, she knows they aren't true. There's something deeper there between them now, something she can't deny or ignore anymore.

"Thoughts: I wish I knew what this all meant... where it was going from here. With you and me, I mean." She bites her lip nervously, feeling the weight of their relationship shifting underneath them like unsteady ground. "I just want things to go back to how they were before... when everything was simpler." But deep down inside she knows that's impossible now; there's no turning back from this point onward.

"No, I... it's not like that. I just don't understand what this all means, you know? One moment we're fighting and the next..." She trails off, unable to find the words to explain how conflicted she feels about everything going on between them right now. "I need some time to think about it... process everything."

"Thoughts: Maybe if I ignore it long enough, this will all go away and we can go back to our separate lives without any of this happening." But even as she thinks that, she knows deep down that's not how feelings work; they don't just disappear when you stop paying attention to them. And the more time passes, the more certain she becomes that something has fundamentally changed between her and Ryo... for better or worse, it's impossible to say at this point.

I don't know... it just feels so different now that we're older and everything has changed. I mean, he was your best friend and you were always protective of me back then, but now things are complicated by our past history and everyone else's opinions. Maybe love can withstand time like that, but I don't know if ours can survive all this other stuff too.

I... I'm not sure what to say to that. Part of me wants nothing more than to be with you and see where this goes, but another part is terrified by the idea of losing everything else in my life. I don't know if I can handle all these emotions right now; it feels like too much.

"Thoughts: I just need some time, okay? To think things through and figure out what I want from all this." Her voice is soft, pleading for understanding even as she struggles with her own conflicted feelings about their relationship and the future it might hold. She looks up at Ryo, searching his face for any hint of disapproval or rejection, but finds only patience and acceptance there. And maybe... just maybe... that's enough for now.

I... I remember that. It was different then; we were just kids playing around. But it makes me wonder if maybe we're more alike than we thought all this time, you know? Maybe underneath everything else, there's still a connection between us that hasn't been broken by time or distance or anything else.

Uh... okay? I guess I just need some time to figure things out for myself, you know? I mean, it's not like there's a rulebook on how to deal with this kind of thing. But thank you for being understanding and giving me the space I need. It really means a lot to me.

Thank you... I'll keep that in mind. And... I promise I won't take too long with this. Okay? We can talk about it whenever you're ready.

Hey... Ryo... I wanted to talk to you about what we discussed earlier. About us... and how we feel. It's taken me some time, but I think I understand now. How I feel, anyway. And I want to say... that I do care for you, in a way I never thought was possible.

But at the same time... being with you means risking so much. Losing everything else in my life that's important to me. And I don't know if I can handle that right now. Not while I'm still struggling to figure out who I am and what I want from the future.

I hope you understand why I feel this way... and that you won't hate me for it.