Hands Straight

"What is life if not annoying?"

"Beautiful." He adds, "Just like someone I know."

"Oho, who exactly if I may ask?"

"Her name starts with the letter my name ends and ends with the letter my name begins with."

Subconsciously curling my toes, I blush.

...

"Tell me what?" Ayan repeats when he's met with silence.

"Uh, h-he..." I trail off, unprepared for this. With a quirk of his eyebrow, Ayan motions me closer to him.

"Is he bothering you, sunflower?" Ayan whispers, loud enough for Dane to hear.

"Yes, he is," I nod my head vigorously while Dane has the nerve to glare at me.