Suddenly, I felt a presence approach.
I didn't bother raising my head. I was far too comfortable in my bubble of misanthropy to entertain more people. Maybe they'd take the hint and walk away. But instead—
Thud.
The bastard just sat down. Right beside me.
Uninvited.
And worse, he casually nudged my shoulder like we were long-lost pals in a feel-good reunion scene.
The nerve.
I side-eyed him with a glare sharp enough to cut through reinforced steel.
And then…
He smiled.
That cocky, teeth-showing, utterly punchable grin.
Even worse—I recognized it.
"…Art?" I muttered, voice dipped in disbelief and mild horror.
He nodded, brushing his golden hair back with the same dramatic flair he did every single time.
Then came the cheeky, infuriatingly smooth voice. "Yes, sir. Long time no see. Seems like you've been keeping some very interesting company, my friend."
He said that while looking at Kaelira.
