[Gym – High Value International School]
The gym smelled faintly of sweat and polish, just like the first time we had that quiet moment here.
Jayjay's heart raced as Keifer grabbed her hand, his fingers warm around hers.
"I think… it's time," he murmured, leaning close, his breath brushing her ear.
Her cheeks flushed. "Time for…?"
"For us. Officially," he said softly, tilting his head. "I don't want to hide anymore."
Jayjay's stomach fluttered. Without thinking, she leaned up and pressed her lips to his — a soft, lingering kiss that made them both sigh.
Keifer pulled back just slightly, forehead resting against hers. "You feel the same, right?"
"More than anything," she whispered, hands clutching his shirt.
Then he kissed her again — this time a little deeper, and she giggled into it, pulling back to look at him.
"You're smiling," he teased.
"I can't help it," she admitted, brushing her nose against his. "You're… really distracting."
He grinned and pressed a quick kiss to her cheek, then her forehead, then her lips again. Each kiss made her heart race faster.
"I could do this all day," he whispered, eyes twinkling.
"Don't tempt me," she laughed, leaning in for another soft, teasing kiss.
Behind them, Ci-N and Ciel were leaning against the wall, pretending not to watch.
"Jayjay… she's like… glowing," Ci-N muttered.
Ciel crossed her arms, trying to act cool, but her cheeks were pink. "Hmph. That red-haired guy… he's not even that—" She stopped, realizing she was staring too long.
Jayjay turned with a teasing smile. "Ciel, curious about Yuri again?"
Ciel sputtered. "I-I'm not!"
"You totally are," Jayjay laughed, winking. "You're blushing."
Ciel shoved her hands in her pockets, glaring at the floor, while Ci-N snickered behind her.
Meanwhile, Keifer grabbed Jayjay's hand again, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "Come on… let's go grab some snacks. You deserve it."
[Eman's Restaurant]
The group arrived at Eman's, settling into a cozy booth. Laughter and chatter filled the air as they ordered fries, shakes, and small bites to share.
Jayjay leaned against Keifer, their shoulders touching. Every so often, he'd press her hand, or brush his thumb over hers, sending shivers down her spine.
"Officially your boyfriend, officially my girlfriend," he whispered, leaning in to kiss the top of her head.
She giggled, tilting her head up for a soft, playful kiss on her lips. Then another, quick and teasing, that made a few of the boys groan dramatically.
Ci-N elbowed Rory. "It's literally showtime over here."
Ciel, still curious about Yuri, leaned toward Jayjay. "So… he's really back? He looks… different. Calm, but strong. What's he like?"
Jayjay smirked. "Curious, huh? He's… nice. But careful — he's got that 'red-haired trouble' charm that gets people flustered."
Ciel blushed furiously, not realizing she was already a little smitten herself.
Just then, the door opened.
A girl walked in, scanning the room until her gaze landed on Adrian. She paused, eyes narrowing slightly.
Jayjay's eyes followed her. "Oh… looks like trouble," she whispered, nudging Ciel, who instinctively leaned closer.
Ci-N groaned. "Uh-oh. This is gonna be interesting."
The group laughed nervously, but no one noticed Adrian's jaw tighten slightly.
Jayjay leaned against Keifer, hiding a small smile as he kissed her temple. "Don't worry, I've got you."