Mio is walking down the school hallway, to her next class. Her boyfriend, Finn, is walking next to her, carrying her purse.

"Uh, hi, Jaeson," she replies smiling they were best friends . "Whats up

"Hey, Jaeson. How're things?" Mio says with a nervous giggle as she glances over at him. She hadn't really talked to Jaeson in person like this before; they mostly just exchanged greetings in class or passed each other in the hallway.

"Not bad, not bad." He grins evilly, looking her up and down. "You know... for someone who hangs out with that little squirt of yours..." he trails off suggestively.

Mio's face turns red instantly; she glances at Finn who simply looks confused, then back to Jaeson. She clears her throat uncomfortably and adjusts the strap on her shoulder bag. "Jaeson... we're just friends," she says quietly, hoping he'll drop it.

Mio giggles, nerves still high, and pats Finn's shoulder awkwardly before continuing down the hallway. "He's not that bad," she whispers to him, trying to sound reassuring. But deep down, part of her wishes Jaeson would leave them alone... or at least treat them both with a little more respect.

Mio feels even more uncomfortable as they keep walking down the hallway. She can't help but wonder if Finn notices how Jaeson is acting, or if he just thinks it's all in good fun. She hesitates for a moment, wanting to say something to reassure Finn, but doesn't know what.

"It's... it's fine," she finally says with a soft sigh. "I mean, we can handle him." But even as the words leave her mouth, she knows deep down that they might not be entirely true.

Mio pauses, biting her lip as she glances at Finn. She wants to make sure he's okay with this whole situation, but doesn't want to pry too much either. "Just... if he does anything you don't like or makes you feel uncomfortable," she starts slowly, "you know we can always tell him to back off." Her cheeks flush slightly as she finishes her sentence; it feels weird promising to defend Finn from someone else, especially when they're just friends.

With that reassurance, she takes a deep breath and continues walking down the hallway with Finn. They don't say anything else about Jaeson for the rest of the walk; it feels like enough has been said. As they reach their classroom, Mio can't help but feel a sense of relief wash over her as she steps inside and takes her seat. She looks at Finn out of the corner of her eye, making sure he seems okay with everything too.

She continues to steal glances at Finn throughout the class, her heart racing every time their eyes meet. It's almost like she's looking for some sort of reassurance or comfort, even though she knows he's right there beside her. Mio can't help but wonder if what Jaeson said earlier has somehow planted a seed of doubt in Finn's mind about their relationship...

As she leaves the school, Mio can't help but feel a mixture of relief and unease wash over her. Part of her is glad to be out of Jaeson's presence for now, while another part worries about how he might try to bother Finn or even herself next time they see him. With a deep sigh, she begins the walk home, hoping that tonight will bring some normalcy back into their lives.

"J-Jaeson?" she stammers, her heart racing in surprise as the burly bully stands before her doorstep. Her grip on the door loosens and he easily pushes his way inside. "What are you doing here...?" she whispers nervously, backing up until she hits the wall behind her.

"Hey there, cutie," he grins, taking another step closer. "I just came to see how my little friend is doing." His voice drips with sarcasm and cruel intent; Mio shudders at his proximity.

"I... I suppose," she says slowly, steeling herself as he pushes past her into the entryway. She can feel his gaze roaming over her body and it makes her skin crawl; this is the first time someone has ever made her feel so uncomfortable in her own home. With trembling hands, she shuts the door behind him. "What do you want, Jaeson?" Her voice comes out quieter than before, barely a whisper.

"Oh, don't worry," he says with a chuckle, walking further into the living room. "I'm not here to cause any trouble... this time." His grin widens, and Mio feels her stomach drop at the thought of what he might mean by that.

"I... I suppose," she says slowly, feeling both anxious and curious about what he wants from her. As if against her better judgment, she leads him further into the living room, sitting down on a nearby couch with a shaky breath. Her heart is pounding in her chest as she looks up at Jaeson expectantly, waiting for him to explain himself.

"Yeah... I suppose..." she says hesitantly, leading him into the living room and sitting down on the couch. Her heart is racing; she can feel her entire body tense up as he sits down next to her. "What did you want to talk about?" She tries to keep her voice steady, but it comes out shaky nonetheless.

Jaeson leans in closer, his gaze intense. "I just wanted to chat... get to know you better," he says with a wink. "You never seem to want to talk to me at school." His breath tickles her ear and Mio shudders involuntarily, trying not to pull away from him.

"W-Well... I'm sort of in a relationship right now..." she stammers, glancing down at her lap nervously. It's the first time she's ever admitted that Finn was more than

Mio pauses, considering Jaeson's request. He must really be desperate to ask her for help, she thinks to herself. She looks at him carefully, trying to gauge his sincerity. "I-I could stay here with you tonight... but only if you promise not to do anything inappropriate." Her voice is barely a whisper, and she winces as soon as the words leave her mouth. Why did I say that? She wonders frantically.

Jaeson's smile widens, and Mio feels a chill run down her spine. "Don't worry," he says softly. "I promise."

She narrows her eyes suspiciously, trying to discern whether he's telling the truth or just trying to trick her into spending time alone with him. "Why... why me?" she whispers, her heart still pounding in fear and confusion. "There must be someone else you could ask..."

"B-But no one else is as close by as you!" he says quickly, his voice tinged with desperation. "Please, Mio... I really need your help." His pleading gaze meets hers, and for a moment she wonders if she's being foolish for not trusting him. After all, they were friends, weren't they?

"Fine," she says finally, her voice shaking. "But just tonight... and then you leave tomorrow morning, okay?" She stands up, feeling slightly less threatened by his proximity now that he seems to have dropped the preten

"I... I just wanted to make sure you understand," she says, her voice still shaky. "We're friends, Jaeson... but that doesn't mean I want anything bad to happen between us." She pauses, then takes a deep breath. "And I don't know why you think you can just come over unannounced like this..."

Jaeson chuckles softly, reaching out to take her hand in his large, rough one. "I understand perfectly," he says reassuringly. "Don't worry... tonight is just about helping a friend in need." His grip on her hand tightens ever so slightly and Mio feels herself growing even more uncomfortable under his gaze.

Mio swallows hard, her heart racing as Jaeson continues to hold her hand. "I... I was just about to make some dinner," she says weakly. "Do you want something?" Her question sounds almost meek in comparison to his confident demeanor.

Jaeson smiles again, but this time it doesn't reach his eyes. "Sure, honey. Why don't you go ahead and make us something nice? I bet you know just how to take care of your friends." There's a dangerous undertone to his words that sends a shiver down Mio's spine; she wishes desperately for Finn or someone else to come by and save her from this situation.

She nods meekly, biting her lip as she leads Jaeson into the kitchen. He takes a seat at the table while she begins to cook dinner. The entire time, he watches her intently, making her feel more and more uncomfortable with every passing moment. She wishes she could just disappear for the night; escape this awkward situation.

"So," Jaeson says suddenly, breaking the silence as she stirs the pot on the stove, "tell me about Finn." His voice is casual, almost conversational... but there's an undertone of menace that sends a chill down her spine.

"W-What do you mean?" she stammers, trying to keep her voice steady as she glances at him nervously. She doesn't trust herself not to give something away if she looks at him for too long; his gaze feels like it could burn right through her.

Jaeson leans back in his chair, grinning again. "Oh, come on, Mio," he says teasingly. "You know what I'm talking about." His tone turns mocking as he continues, "He treats you like some kind of princess, doesn't he? Walks you to class, holds your hand... it's so sweet."

Her cheeks flush at his words, and she feels herself growing even more uncomfortable beneath his scrutiny. She wishes she could deny it all, but she knows deep down that everything he's saying is true. "Well... we've known each other for a long time," she says lamely, trying to defend Finn in her mind even as the words come out weak.

"He's just a good friend," she says meekly, her voice barely audible above the sounds of pots and pans clanging together in the background. The smell of cooking food fills the air, making it hard for her to think clearly. She can feel Jaeson watching her intently from across the table, and it's almost like he can see right through her lies and excuses.

Her heart races as she turns back to the stove, wishing she could hide behind the steam rising up from the pot of water. "Why... do you care so much about Finn?" she asks timidly, her voice barely more than a whisper.