The drive was quiet at first. Jaden sat behind the wheel, hands gripping it like he was holding onto control itself, but Kai was practically vibrating with energy beside him, laughter bubbling up as he leaned back in his seat, arms crossed over the center console, clearly enjoying himself in a way that made Jaden both irritated and unsettled. He didn’t know what Kai was thinking, didn’t know what he was planning, but somehow, the other boy seemed to have everything figured out—every movement, every word, every smirk—like he was orchestrating some private chaos just for the two of them. Finally, Kai broke the silence, leaning slightly toward him with that smirk that always made Jaden want to throttle him and kiss him at the same time. “Okay,” he said, voice casual, “so… you like me.” Jaden rolled his eyes, tapping the steering wheel impatiently. “No. I don’t like you.” Kai blinked once, exaggeratedly. “What?” “I don’t like you,” Jaden repeated, tone flat but carrying an edge that o
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