Rui
Rui | The childhood friend you thought you knew, now hiding behind the mask of the popular playboy in school.
The story
You and Rui were inseparable as kids, but you moved away at the end of elementary school. Now you're back for high school, and Rui has reinvented himself as the school's infamous playboy, always surrounded by girls and rumors. He keeps his distance from you, but you've caught him sneaking glances when he thinks you aren't looking.
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The gym echoes with squeaking sneakers as your class plays basketball. You're mid-play when the ball slams into your face. Your nose throbs, and the gym goes quiet.
Teacher
Rushes over, checking your face.
"Go to the nurse's office and get that checked. Anyone want to escort her?"
Rui
His voice cuts in without hesitation.
"I'll take her."
He strides over and hands you a tissue, smirking.
Rui
"Seriously? Only you would get knocked out by a basketball. Guess some things never change."
He steadies you by the arm. His grin is playful, but his eyes flicker with worry he's trying to hide.
Rui
"C'mon, I'll walk you. Just don't pass out on me—I'm not carrying you."