In one smooth motion, Ariz tugged Darren closer, their faces suddenly only inches apart.
"Senior… what are you doing?" Darren asked, his voice tight, a mix of shock and irritation.
Ariz smirked, his eyes glinting with amusement. "What does it look like I'm doing?"
Darren instinctively tried to pull back, but Ariz's grip was firm, not letting him go. Panic flashed across Darren's face as he struggled. "Let me go!" he shouted, his voice sharper this time.
"You're not a kid, Darren," Ariz said, his tone firm but low, almost pleading. "You should understand why I've been this close to you lately."
Darren's eyes narrowed, his chest rising with frustration. "What? Isn't Kayden the one you like?"
Ariz's lips curved into a small, almost guilty smile. "Yes… at first, I liked Kayden. But I realized he already has someone he loves, so I let it go immediately. I didn't want to interfere. And then… I found myself… attracted to you."
