"Since when has Ryuunosuke ever been subtle?" I protest. "There's no way he could keep something like that a secret."

Then I think back to earlier, letting myself really think about the way he was holding me like he was never going to let go, about how scared he seemed and... okay, yeah, maybe not subtle. Maybe I'm just as much of an idiot as he is. I lean into Genta's hand briefly, soaking up the comfort of my best friend's presence.

"He's so aggravating."

It's not really a protest.