The hum of the bike beneath us was steady, the wind rushing past as we rode toward the college. Aiko sat behind me, her arms loosely wrapped around my waist, her body close enough that I could feel her warmth.
"Everyone in college is going to be so surprised seeing us coming together. It's going to be so weird explaining all this," she said, her voice a mix of shyness and nervous excitement.
I smirked, my eyes focused on the road ahead. "Are you embarrassed to be seen with me?" I teased lightly, testing her.
"N-no… It's not like that!" she stammered, her voice rising an octave. I could imagine her pink cheeks puffing slightly in indignation. "I've just never been in a relationship before, and I don't know how to handle all this."
"Relax," I said, my tone teasing but comforting. "Just leave everything to me. And come closer."
