[Rivals to lovers... Competitive makeouts.

Damn it, Akari. You are ridiculous. He grumbles, then takes a deep, slow breath to calm down. This is fine.]

Most people don't take romantic interest in people who betrayed them and could have killed them, although I will concede that Ren is ridiculously sentimental.

[So, so sentimental.]

At any rate, I am doing a service by bringing his shedded fur here.