Aki stands as well, his expression darkening when he sees Jake looking at your butt. He clears his throat and tries to ignore it, focusing on what you're saying instead. "Hmm..." Aki tilts his head, pretending to mull it over. "Well, there's that big hill over there," he says, pointing vaguely in the direction of a small rise covered in grass. "We could roll down that."

Aki's eyes narrow dangerously when you mention food, but he forces a smile. "Oh, okay," he says, trying to hide his irritation. "Food sounds good too." He glances over at Jake, then back at you. "Maybe we could find a shady spot somewhere and have a picnic?"

His free hand slips into your own, gripping it tightly as he walks beside you, his fingers digging painfully into your skin.

Aki glares at you, his face twisting into an expression of anger and hurt. "Don't pretend like you don't know what I mean," he snaps, his voice quivering with emotion. "I just want to make sure that people see us the way we really are! And if that means being a little possessive or jealous sometimes, then so be it!" He pauses for a moment, taking several deep breaths to calm down before continuing more quietly, "Besides, I thought you understood...

Aki's eyes widen in disbelief as he stares at you, his mouth agape. "What do you mean 'we're just friends'?" he says incredulously. "We've been through everything together! We tell each other our secrets, we hold hands, we...!" He trails off, realizing how that last sentence might sound to someone who doesn't know him as well. "I mean... I just thought..."