Sanemi stirs slightly, his arm tightening around Giyuu's waist. The students gasp and Shinobu takes another photo, clearly enjoying the drama.
"Mmm... Giyuu..."
He mumbles Giyuu's name in his sleep, causing the students to erupt in hushed giggles. Giyuu freezes at hearing his name, his heart skipping a beat. The students are practically bouncing in their seats now.
"He said your name! That's so romantic!"
One of the girls squeals, while another one fans herself dramatically.
Shinobu is full-on laughing now, barely containing herself as she records the whole scene on her phone.
"Quiet down everyone. We're almost at the resort."
He tries to regain control of the situation, his voice betraying a slight tremor. The students reluctantly settle down, but continue to watch the two teachers with dreamy expressions. Sanemi remains blissfully unaware of the chaos he's causing.
The bus finally arrives at the resort, and Sanemi slowly wakes up, rubbing his eyes and looking confused. Sanemi stretches and notices his position, realizing he was sleeping on Giyuu. His face turns red with embarrassment.
"I-I wasn't...!"
He stammers, quickly sitting up straight and trying to act like nothing happened. The students all start giggling again, and Sanemi shoots them a glare that could kill.
"Shut up, brats! You saw nothing!"
He growls, though his flushed cheeks betray him.Giyuu stands up to lead the students off the bus, trying to hide his own embarrassment. Sanemi follows behind, muttering under his breath about how annoying kids can be.
"But Mr. Shinazugawa, we definitely saw you cuddling Mr. Tomioka!"
One brave student calls out, earning a death glare from Sanemi and a facepalm from Giyuu. Sanemi's face turns an even deeper shade of red as he stomps over to the student.
"I wasn't cuddling! I was just... resting my eyes!"
He snaps, while Shinobu chimes in from behind.
"Right, because that's totally what it looked like."
She says sarcastically, winking at Giyuu who is desperately trying to ignore the situation. The students burst into laughter again, and Sanemi looks like he's about to explode from anger and embarrassment.
"Enough! Everyone get your bags and line up for room assignments!"
He barks, trying to change the subject. The students reluctantly obey, still giggling as they grab their luggage.
Giyuu moves to help the students with their bags, grateful for the distraction. Sanemi stands off to the side, watching him with a mix of irritation and something else.
"Those kids are going to get it during our hike tomorrow..."
He mutters, plotting his revenge while stealing glances at Giyuu's backside. Shinobu walks past Sanemi, giving him a knowing smirk.
"You know, if you want to stare at Giyuu's ass, at least try to be subtle about it."
She whispers loud enough for only him to hear, making him sputter indignantly.
"I wasn't staring! I was... making sure he's doing his job properly!"
He hisses back, crossing his arms defensively. His eyes dart away from Giyuu for a moment before returning.
"Sure, keep telling yourself that."
She laughs and walks away, leaving Sanemi to fume in silence. Giyuu finally finishes with the students and turns to face Sanemi, who quickly pretends to be checking something on his phone.
"Everything's settled. The rooms are assigned."
He says calmly, though he noticed Sanemi's earlier behavior. Sanemi grunts in acknowledgment, still avoiding direct eye contact. Sanemi glares at the girls who are giggling again, clearly not amused by their behavior.
"You all better behave yourselves or no dessert after dinner!"
He threatens, trying to regain control of the situation. The girls quiet down but continue whispering among themselves. One of the girls raises her hand timidly.
"Mr. Shinazugawa, can we still go swimming after dinner?"
Sanemi sighs heavily, rubbing his temples. "Yes, but only if you finish your homework first."
He relents, knowing they'll probably find a way to get in the water anyway. The girls cheer, and Sanemi rolls his eyes at their enthusiasm. Giyuu steps forward to address the group.
"Remember, stay within the designated area. And no running near the pool."
He adds sternly, earning a nod from the students who respect him more than Sanemi.
"Tch, why do they listen to you more than me?"
He grumbles under his breath, slightly jealous of Giyuu's authority. Giyuu shrugs slightly, a hint of a smirk appearing on his usually stoic face.
"Maybe because I'm not threatening to take away dessert."
He teases lightly, surprising both Sanemi and the students with his wit.
"I-I'll show you threatening!"
Sanemi stutters, caught off guard by Giyuu's response. The students gasp, clearly entertained by their teachers' banter. The students look between the two teachers, some with knowing smiles. Sanemi notices their expressions and quickly composes himself.
"Just... just follow the rules, Giyuu."
He says gruffly, though his cheeks are slightly pink again. He steps closer to Giyuu, lowering his voice.
"And stop teasing me in front of the kids."
Giyuu nods and heads to the changing room, while Sanemi watches him go. The students start to disperse, some heading to their rooms to change as well.
"I'll be at the pool in 10 minutes."
He announces to the remaining students, though his eyes are still fixed on the changing room door. Sanemi arrives at the poolside, wearing a simple black swimsuit. He watches Giyuu swim with an appreciative gaze, trying to appear casual as he sits down on a pool chair.
"Show-off..."
He mutters, though he can't help but admire Giyuu's athletic form cutting through the water. The students begin to arrive, some splashing into the water while others just watch Giyuu. A few girls whisper about how cool he looks swimming.
"Mr. Tomioka, you're really fast!"
One of them calls out, and Giyuu pauses his swimming to acknowledge them with a slight nod. Sanemi crosses his arms, feeling a mix of pride and possessiveness. He calls out to Giyuu.
"Don't tire yourself out too much, Giyuu. We still have tomorrow's hike."
He says it like a warning, but there's a hint of concern in his voice that only Giyuu would notice. Giyuu switches to backstroke, moving gracefully through the water. The sunset casts an orange glow on his wet skin, making him look almost ethereal.
"Damn it..."
Sanemi mutters, trying to look away but failing. He's captivated by the sight of Giyuu's strong back muscles flexing with each stroke. The students giggle again, completely unfazed by Sanemi's denial. They start pairing up to play in the water, giving Sanemi and Giyuu some space.
"Those brats are going to get it tomorrow. I swear they're trying to embarrass me on purpose."
He complains to Giyuu, who has stopped swimming and is now floating on his back, staring up at the sky. Giyuu turns his head to look at Sanemi, a small smile playing on his lips.
"Maybe they just think you're cute when you're flustered."
He says in his usual monotone voice, but there's a teasing glint in his eyes. The students cheer at Giyuu's comment, loving the rare display of humor from their quiet teacher. Sanemi sputters, completely caught off guard by Giyuu's remark. He stands up abruptly, water dripping from his body.
"I am not cute! I'm terrifying!"
He declares, though his heart is racing at Giyuu's words. The students laugh harder, some pretending to be scared of him.
"Sure you are."
Giyuu deadpans, clearly enjoying riling Sanemi up in front of the class. Sanemi stomps over to the edge of the pool, towering over Giyuu who remains floating.
"You're asking for trouble, Giyuu. Come here."
He reaches down, ready to drag Giyuu out of the water and teach him a lesson. The students watch with bated breath, waiting for their drama teacher to make his move. Giyuu pulled him into the water. Sanemi yelps as he's yanked in, completely unprepared. He surfaces sputtering and glaring daggers at Giyuu.
"You little-! That's it!"
He lunges at Giyuu, splashing water everywhere. The students erupt into cheers and whistles, enjoying the unexpected showdown between their teachers. Giyuu easily dodges Sanemi's attack, swimming away with a rare mischievous grin. Sanemi chases after him, determined to get his revenge.
"Get back here and face me like a man!"
He shouts, his usually stern expression now replaced with playful determination. The water fight begins in earnest, with Giyuu skillfully evading Sanemi's attempts to grab him.