What Do You Mean By 'Cute'?

Ryota had bought chocolates for his friends on Valentine's Day. He was flying solo, so his only option was to celebrate with his pals. He was quite the popular guy, with a long line of admirers confessing their feelings for him. But he couldn't care less about their emotions and shut them down without a second thought. It got to the point where he was fed up with the constant confessions and started rejecting people right to their faces. With his striking blue eyes, black hair, and impressive height for a sixteen-year-old, it's no wonder he had so many admirers. The only ones who treated him like a regular person were Kite, Suga, Akiru, and his teacher, Yuji. The first three were his best friends, or more like his minions, but you get the picture. Yuji was a teacher who had a close bond with his students. 

As he distributed the chocolates, their faces remained expressionless. They were aware that Ryota only had a soft spot for them, but they were taken aback by his unexpected closeness in giving them chocolates. Suga, unable to contain his curiosity, asked, "What happened to Mr. Serious? Did you get hit on the head?" Ryota silenced him by saying, "Will you keep quiet or will you do double the homework for a week?" Suga pouted and looked away while munching on the chocolate. Ryota handed one to Yuji, who accepted it with the widest grin imaginable. He was over the moon that his student remembered him on Valentine's Day, not as some obsessed admirer, but as a friend. His joy was evident on his face. Ryota couldn't help but think, "Oh my goodness, too adorable, too adorable, too adorable!" However, he managed to keep his composure. "You're welcome. Have a lovely Valentine's," he replied. Yuji retorted, "Lovely? Yeah right. There are lunatics out there who keep giving out drugged chocolates." Ryota chuckled and said, "That's because you're too cu-handsome." That was a close call. He almost said 'cute'...

Yuji let out a small chuckle, quickly stifling it. "Me? Handsome? I just look decent," he said humbly. Akiru was on the verge of falling out of the window. What in the world was happening! Ryota had actually given a compliment? Unbelievable! They discreetly left the room and made their way to the cafeteria. Ryota asked for a moment to use the washroom. As he entered, he couldn't help but think, "What on earth am I thinking? How can I find my teacher attractive? I mean, he's only 7 years older than me, but still."