"Web of Complicated Emotions"

Part 133

The music continued to pulse through the room, and the party showed no signs of slowing down, but my attention was still caught up in the drama that had just unfolded between Kamanari and Bakugo. Sera, seeming to sense that the spotlight was about to shift away from her, quickly turned her attention to Shinso, who was standing nearby, sipping a drink. "Hey, Shinso, it's your turn," Sera said, a mischievous glint in her eye. "Truth or dare?" Shinso looked up, his eyes narrowing slightly as he considered his options. "Truth," he said finally, a small smile playing on his lips. Sera's eyes sparkled with amusement. "Okay, here's your truth: who's your crush, Shinso?" she asked, her voice low and conspiratorial. The room seemed to fall silent, with all eyes on Shinso as he hesitated, his face growing pink. I couldn't help but feel a little curious, wondering who Shinso might have a crush on. Bakugo, who had been watching the exchange with interest, raised an eyebrow, his eyes flicking to Shinso with a mixture of curiosity and amusement. Shinso cleared his throat, his eyes darting around the room before finally coming to rest on me. "Vesper," he said quietly, his voice barely audible over the music. I felt a surprise jolt of shock, my eyes widening as I stared at Shinso in surprise. I hadn't expected him to say my name, and I wasn't sure how to react. Kamanari, who had been standing nearby, chuckled and clapped Shinso on the back. "Looks like you've got some competition, Bakugo," he said, a teasing glint in his eye. Bakugo's face darkened, his eyes narrowing as he glared at Shinso. "Shinso, you're not even in the running," he said, his voice low and possessive. I felt a little overwhelmed by the sudden attention, and I didn't know how to navigate this complicated web of emotions. Shinso, seeming to sense my discomfort, looked away, his face growing even pinker. Sera, on the other hand, was laughing and clapping her hands, clearly enjoying the drama that was unfolding. "Looks like things are getting interesting," she said, her eyes sparkling with amusement. As the music continued to pulse through the room, I couldn't help but wonder what the rest of the night had in store for me.