"Why's a pretty girl hanging out with this weirdo?"

Annoyance already bubbling in her chest, Ann turned to the rude student who proudly smirked. Beside her in the hall Yusuke appeared nonplussed; he already knew that few in his school appreciated his eccentricities.

"You'd have a lot more fun going to a party with me," he added. He waited expectantly for a positive response, if his cocky smirk was any indication.

Ann plastered on a scathing smile. "Sorry, but I'd much rather hang out with my upcoming artist boyfriend instead of someone so sleazy that he asks out the first girl he sees."

The boy gaped in surprise as Ann grabbed Yusuke's hand and swiftly headed down the corridor.

"I'm sorry that you have to endure that kind of despicable treatment even here," Yusuke said as his long legs managed to match her brisk pace.

"I was more pissed about him insulting you. I mean, you are weird, but not in a bad way. He shouldn't call you out when he's the jerk."

"Uh…thank you…?"

As they reached Yusuke's dorm, she released his hand to allow him to unlock it. "You know what I mean." Her expression softened. "It's really not a bad thing. You're always open about what you like and act how you want. I wish I could do that more."

As he turned the key, a small smile formed on his face. "I think that's the first time I've heard that someone wants to be like me for a reason not related to art," he lightly commented. He pulled out the key and opened the door.

"Then you must not have been listening hard, because I know our friends think a lot of you too." She grinned. "I'm just the lucky one who gets to see all sides of you. Now come on, I brought one of my favorite movies to watch!"