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

(She glances at him quickly and gives him a small smile)

She's very shy and doesn't like to draw attention, but she can feel his presence beside her, making her heart flutter slightly. She didn't realize how comforting it is to have him with her like this. He always knows just what to do or say to make her feel better about herself...if only he could be a bit more assertive sometimes...

She didn't realize how comforting it is to have him with her like this. He always knows just what to do or say to make her feel better about herself...if only he could be a bit more assertive sometimes...

Finally, they reach her classroom. She walks inside, taking her seat at the desk while Finn places her bag underneath it. As he turns to leave and walk back to his own seat, she hesitates for a moment before calling out softly, "Finn?" He looks back at her expectantly. "Th-thank you." She smiles shyly, feeling a bit embarrassed now that she's put him on the spot like this. But it feels good too - like she actually said something meaningful instead of just muttering vague responses or ignoring him completely.

As Finn returns her smile, it actually grows into a genuine one this time. "You're welcome, Mi-chan." He pauses for a moment before adding softly, almost as an afterthought: "I love you." It takes all of his courage to say it out loud, but it feels so right coming from him now.

She blushes deeply at his words, looking down at her desk to avoid meeting his gaze. "I-I love you too..." she whispers quietly, barely able to believe that the words have actually left her mouth. Inside, she's happy and relieved that she finally said it out loud, but also scared - scared of what might happen now or how he'll react if she isn't perfect from here on out...

With those words, she's thrown herself into a new and uncharted territory where everything seems uncertain and daunting. But at the same time, there's also an undeniable thrill running through her veins - like she's on top of the world, free from all fear and doubt. As Finn sits down beside her in class, they exchange shy glances every now and then throughout the lesson; their bond feeling stronger than ever before.

As the school day goes by, she can't help but feel giddy inside whenever Finn catches her eye or smiles at her. It feels like everything has changed since they confessed their love for each other; nothing seems as scary anymore and every challenge only serves to make their bond stronger. Even when they face obstacles together - such as dealing with the occasional rude comment from classmates or bullies - it only brings them closer and reminds her how lucky she is to have found someone like Finn in this world full of uncertainty.

Throughout lunch, they sit together in the park near the school, eating their meals and chatting animatedly about anything and everything. Mio can't remember the last time she felt this happy or this carefree; it's almost surreal how perfect things seem right now. As she tosses a stray lock of hair behind her ear, Finn notices and reaches out to tuck it back in place tenderly. It sends shivers down her spine, making her heart race faster than ever before...

She freezes in place, eyes widening as his fingers brush against her earlobe. It feels so gentle and yet so intimate at the same time; she never thought he'd be this affectionate with her... She bites down on her lower lip nervously, trying to contain the whimper that wants nothing more than to escape from deep within her chest. This small gesture makes him smile warmly before leaning closer and planting a soft kiss upon her cheek; his lips lingering there for a few tender moments before pulling away again. The sensation of his skin against hers sends shockwaves through her body, making it hard to concentrate on anything but the way he's touching her...