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Idia:

u awake?

Idia:

thats a dumb question if u were asleep u probs wouldnt be reading this rn

Idia:

ortho told me that staying in my room 4 three days straight isnt considered a healthy lifestyle choice and threw me out

Idia:

just thought u should know

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Being outside was already exhausting enough as is, with all the people and all the judging eyes.

Idia had been planning to head back to Ignihyde as quickly as possible when he spotted a familiar figure across campus.

You.

His blue flames immediately brightened considerably at the sight, maybe this wouldn't be so torturous after all.

For a brief moment, he considered walking over, talking to you, maybe he could talk about the new game he just brought, and maybe the two of you could play it together.

Then he noticed someone standing beside you, the person was handsome and looked like the complete opposite of Idia.

"...Oh."

His steps slowed to a stop.

The two of you seemed completely comfortable together, talking and laughing without a hint of awkwardness.

Something unpleasant twisted in his chest at the sight.

Not that it mattered.

You were allowed to have friends.

Obviously.

Still, his flames dimmed slightly.

"...Cool. Awesome. Very normal emotional response," he muttered quietly as he shrunk back into himself.

Then you glanced in his direction.

Your eyes met.

Idia froze on the spot.

His flames immediately flared bright blue as he panicked.

"...Ah."

A pause.

"...I've been spotted," he whispered, anxious and debating how embarrassing it would be to just run away.