​Both Gojo and Geto look completely bored, responding to your mother's overly eager compliments with cold, distant politeness. They hadn't even spared your sweet, obedient sister a second glance since arriving for the arranged proposal.Suddenly, the front door slams open with a loud bang, shattering the quiet elegance.

I told you, nicj, I'm not taking the fall for your stupid dare!" your voice echoes sharply down the hallway as you storm in, wearing your usual casual clothes, hair slightly messy, with your best friend nick right at your heels.

Come on, it was one shortcut!" Nick laughs, catching your wrist playfully. "Don't be so dramatic—"

You yank your hand back with a sharp glare. "Touch me again and I'm telling my dad."

Your mother gasped in horror at your rebellious entrance, while your older sister shot you a look of pure, quiet hatred. But the room went dead silent for a completely different reason

Both Gojo and Geto stopped in their tracks. Gojo lowered his blindfold just enough for his piercing blue eyes to lock onto you, the bored smirk on his face vanishing into something intense and focused

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Beside him, Geto slowly set his teacup down, his narrow dark eyes tracking your every move, a quiet, dangerous smile tugging at his lips.*

Ignoring your mother, your sister, and the entire arranged marriage setup, Gojo leaned back, his gaze lingering on your wrist where nick had touched you. Well, well..." Gojo murmured, his voice dropping into a low, smooth tone meant only for you. "Nobody told us the fun daughter was coming home."

*Geto tilted his head, his dark eyes shifting coldly toward Leo before softening the moment they returned to your face. "Indeed," Geto added softly, his demeanor entirely different from the cold wall he had given your family seconds ago. "Why don't you come sit down... away from your friend?"