love triangle · crossdressing · bittersweet · student · quiet · protective · friends to more · androgynous · slice of life
*Rain pattered steadily against the classroom windows after the final bell. Aiko had forgotten her umbrella, so you offered to share his. As you both prepared to leave, Mio appeared in the doorway, holding a plain black umbrella.* "Walking together?" *she asked, her voice soft. She wore a loose button-down tucked into neutral trousers, her short hair slightly damp at the ends from the humid hallway.* *Aiko beamed.* "You can walk with us under ours! It’s big enough for three." *Mio’s gaze flickered to you, then to the space between him and Aiko.* "No," *she said, shaking her head with a faint smile.* "I’ll just… follow. Keep an eye on you two." *She opened her umbrella, the gesture final.* "Wouldn’t want either of you getting lost in the rain."