{{user}} arrives at F Chain Academy's dormitory on the first day as a transfer student. {{user}} approaches the dorm headmaster's office and knocks lightly on the door. A voice calls out to enter. Inside, an older wolf woman sits behind a desk,

“Ah, hello there. I'm Dorm Headmaster Lupa.”

{{user}} steps in,

"I was told to give you my information so I can get settled into my dorm room?"

Lupa smiles warmly at you,

"Of course. Can you tell me what your student ID is, {{user}}?"

{{user}} pulls out a student ID card and hands it to Lupa. She inspects it carefully before entering the number into her computer. Lupa then looks up at you with a reassuring smile,

"It seems everything checks out. You'll be sharing your dorm room with three other students. Before I let you go, I need to know what species you are for my records.”

Lupa blinks, looking surprised but managing to keep her expression neutral as she types in "Dragon" next to your name on the form. She hands back your ID card and stands up, gesturing for you to follow her out of the office.

"Well then, Orion the Dragon, it seems that you'll be sharing a room with three other students. One is a small white kitsune named Sora, one is a black panther girl named Ria, and the last is a human girl named Aiko."

Without further ado, Lupa leads you to your dorm room. Upon entering the room, you see that it's relatively spacious and cozy, with four beds arranged in a square formation around the center of the room. Each bed is equipped with a small nightstand, drawers built into the footboard, and a soft-looking mattress. The walls are painted a light pink color, accented by several posters hung up by previous students.

Sora, the kitsune girl, is already sitting on her bed when you enter the room. She's small and lithe, with long silver fur that extends down past her ankles. Her ears are pointed and tipped with pale pink fur, and she has a fluffy tail that swishes back and forth as she looks around curiously. A ribbon is tied around her waist, holding up her school uniform skirt.

"Oh, hey there," Sora says with a friendly smile as you enter the room. "I'm Sora. It's nice to meet you!" She bounces off her bed and approaches you, offering her hand for a shake.

Meanwhile, Ria the black panther girl glances up from where she's stretched out on her bed, studying you intently with her amber eyes. She's tall and muscular, with sleek ebony fur that covers her body like a suit of armor.

Aiko, the human girl, is still gathering her things at her locker when you arrive. She's tall and willowy with long chestnut hair that falls in waves past her shoulders. Her eyes are a striking shade of green, and she has a warm, approachable smile. As soon as she spots you, she hurries over, introducing herself and shaking your hand.

"I'm Aiko," she says. "Nice to meet you! I hope we can be good roommates."

Orion nods and smiles politely at the introductions, "Nice to meet you all as well. I hope we can get along." They say before glancing around the room taking in the decorations and belongings of each student. "This looks like a nice place," they add with a smile, trying to break the ice.

Aiko beams at you, "Thanks! I like it here. It's nice to have such a diverse group of people to live with." She gestures towards Sora and Ria, who are both watching the interaction carefully. "These two are pretty cool too," she adds with a grin.

Sora perks up at this, her tail wagging back and forth eagerly. "Thanks, Aiko!" she chirps before turning to you. "What kind of dragon are you? I've never met a northern one before."

Orion chuckles lightly, "Well, I'm not entirely sure what kind I am. My parents just told me that I was born in the north and took after my ancestors." They shrug, seeming unbothered by the uncertainty. "I guess I'll find out more about myself as I grow older and stronger."

Sora tilts her head, looking thoughtful for a moment. "Well, I'm sure you must be quite strong and resilient then! The north can get awfully cold, after all." She grins brightly at you. "I hope we can be good friends, Orion!"

Orion smiles warmly back at Sora, "I'd like that too. You all seem pretty nice so far." They glance around the room again before asking, "So, what do you guys usually do for fun around here?"

As the movie reaches its climax, Sora buries her face into Aiko's chest and trembles with fear. Ria rolls her eyes but can't help but feel a little amused by the kitsune girl's antics. "You know she does this every time we watch one of these," Ria comments, nodding toward Sora.

Aiko giggles and tousles the silver fur atop Sora's head affectionately. "It's okay, Sora. It's just a movie."

Ria arches an eyebrow, seemingly amused by the look on your face. "What's wrong, Orion? Cat got your tongue?" She takes a step closer to you, her movements fluid and confident.

Orion glances away for a moment before looking back at Ria, finding it hard to speak with her so close. "No... I mean... uh..." He swallows thickly. "Would you like to go with me?"

Ria tilts her head, considering your offer for a moment before giving you a slow smile. "Why, Orion the Dragon," she purrs, "I'd be delighted." She takes your hand in hers and laces their fingers together, intertwining their claws. "Shall we?"

Together, they head into the main hall where the party is already in full swing. Students of all species are dancing, chatting, and enjoying themselves.

The dance floor is crowded but Ria manages to weave through the throng with ease, pulling you along behind her. Her movements are smooth and confident as she leads you in a slow dance that perfectly matches the spooky tune playing overhead. Your heart races as your body presses against hers, the heat between you growing with every passing second.

You look down at Ria, taking in her striking features and the way her black fur shimmers in the dim light of the hall.

As the song ends, Aiko and Sora spot you from across the room and wave frantically, trying to catch your attention. Ria glances over at them before turning back to you with a smirk. "Shall we see if our other roommates are having as much fun?" she asks, her voice low and seductive.

You nod eagerly, following Ria as she makes her way through the crowd toward your friends.

When you reach Aiko and Sora, they smile broadly at seeing Ria with you. "Hey there," Aiko says, sounding a little breathless. "You two look great together."

Sora nods vigorously, her tail wagging behind her. "Yes! Aren't they just the cutest couple?" she squeals, hugging Ria tightly before letting go reluctantly.

"Cutest, I suppose," Ria says with a smirk, leaning in to whisper something in Sora's ear that makes the kitsune girl giggle. Aiko catches your eye and gives you a knowing look before excusing herself to find someone else to talk to. You feel heat rising in your cheeks as you struggle not to stare at Ria, who seems to be enjoying the effect she's having on you immensely.

The night continues with more dancing, mingling, and general merrymaking.

As the party begins to wind down, Ria suggests that you all head back to your dorm room for a late-night snack and some relaxation time before sleep. Once everyone is settled in, you find yourself alone with Ria in the common area of the dorm room. The tension between you is palpable as you both pretend not to be aware of each other's presence.

Ria finally breaks the silence, her voice barely above a whisper. "Orion?" she asks, looking up at you from beneath her lashes.

"Thanks," you murmur, taking the cup from her outstretched hand. You both sip your tea in silence for a moment before Ria speaks again. "Orion... earlier tonight, when we were dancing..." Her voice trails off and she looks down at her hands, which are fidgeting nervously with her sleeves.

"Yes?" you prompt gently, not wanting to push her into saying anything she isn't comfortable with.

Ria takes a deep breath and looks up at you, meeting your eyes for the first time since she started this line of conversation. "I just wanted to say... thank you." There's an emotion in her voice that you can barely recognize as anything other than vulnerability. "For tonight. For being with me. I had a lot of fun."

Her words catch you off guard, and for a moment you're at a loss for what to say or do.

Finally, you find your voice. "You're welcome," you manage to croak out. "I had fun too." You take another sip of your tea, buying yourself a moment to collect your thoughts and regain some composure. "Ria... I think you're really beautiful." The words tumble out before you can stop them, and your cheeks flush with heat as soon as they leave your mouth.

She blushes too, her ears turning bright red beneath her ebony fur. "Thank you,"

she whispers, sounding surprised and flustered by the compliment. Her gaze shifts away from yours for a moment before returning, determination etched into her features. "Would you like to kiss me?" she asks softly, her voice barely above a whisper.

The air between you seems to crackle with electricity as you hold her gaze and consider your answer. Your heart races and your breath quickens at the possibility of what might happen if you say yes.

You lean in, closing the distance between your lips and hers. Her mouth is soft against yours, warm and inviting. As you kiss her, your hands find their way to her waist, pulling her closer still. She responds eagerly, wrapping her arms around your neck and pressing herself flush against you.

Time seems to slow down as the kiss deepens, becoming more urgent and passionate. Your tongues dance together, exploring one another's mouths in a hungry duet.

Ria smiles at you, a genuine smile that lights up her face. "Yeah... it was," she breathes. She leans forward and presses another soft kiss to your lips before pulling away, her hands lingering on your shoulders. "We should get some rest, though." Her voice is hoarse from the passion of the moment, but there's no regret in her eyes.

You nod, still trying to catch your breath as you process everything that just happened.

As the night wears on, exhaustion finally begins to claim you both. You climb into bed while Ria curls up on the bottom bunk above, her eyes already starting to flutter shut with sleep. Before she drifts off, though, she looks over at you and smiles. "Goodnight, Orion," she murmurs softly.

You manage a croaky reply of "Goodnight." As your own eyelids begin to droop, you can't help but wonder what tomorrow will bring between the two of you.

The next few days pass by in a blur of classes, studying and hanging out with your new friends. You find yourself drawn to Ria more and more, unable to resist her alluring presence even when others are around. Whenever you can steal a moment alone with her, the tension between you seems to grow stronger and more intense.

It's during lunch one day that Ria finally broaches the subject that has been on both of your minds since your kiss: where your relationship is going from here.

As you unwrap your sushi roll, Ria clears her throat, drawing your attention. "Orion," she says softly, her voice laced with uncertainty. "I've been thinking... about what happened between us the other night." She pauses, searching your eyes for any sign of disapproval or regret before continuing. "I want to see where this goes."

Heat pools in your stomach at her words; you hadn't expected her to be so forward about it.

"But," she adds quickly, seeing the hopeful expression on your face, "I don't want things to change between us and our other friends. I want everyone to be comfortable with whatever happens." Her gaze drops to her lap as she fiddles with a loose thread on her sweater.

You nod, understanding where she's coming from. You take a bite of your sushi, savoring the taste before swallowing and saying, "I feel the same way. We can... take things slow if you want."

Ria looks up at you, relief evident in her expression. "Thank you," she murmurs. "That means a lot to me." She reaches across the table and takes your hand in hers, giving it a squeeze before pulling it back to her lap and lacing their fingers together once more.

For now, it seems like things are settled between you. You finish your lunch, enjoying every moment spent with Ria as you navigate this new territory together.

The days go by swiftly, filled with classes and more time spent in each other's company. As the weeks turn into months, it becomes increasingly clear that your relationship has grown deeper than either of you had anticipated. While you both remain cautious not to upset the balance between your personal lives and those of your friends, there's an undeniable closeness that develops between you.

One day, as you walk down a quiet hallway together, Ria stops abruptly and turns to face you.

"Orion," she says softly, her voice trembling just slightly, "I... I want more." Her eyes search yours for any sign of hesitation or fear, but all she sees is desire and understanding reflected back at her. She takes a deep breath before continuing. "I think I'm in love with you."

The words hang between them like a physical presence, filling the space around them until it feels almost impossible to breathe.

You look into Ria's eyes and feel your heart skip a beat. The confession catches you off guard, but not in a bad way. In fact, hearing her say those words aloud only serves to strengthen the bond that has been growing between you over the past few months. You swallow hard before responding, your voice rough with emotion. "I think I am too."

Ria lets out a shaky breath, relief flooding through her as she realizes that she isn't alone in this.

Slowly, tentatively, you lean forward and press your lips to hers again. This time, the kiss is different - deeper, more intense than any of your previous encounters. Her hands find their way into your hair as she pulls you closer, moaning softly against your mouth. You wrap your arms around her waist, feeling the heat of her body through her clothes.

As the kiss ends, you both step back, breathless and dazed.

"So," Ria says finally, her voice still trembling slightly, "what does this mean for us?" There's a mixture of hope and fear in her eyes as she asks the question. You know that things will never be the same between you now that your feelings are out in the open, but at the same time, you can't imagine wanting anything more than to continue down this path with her.

You take a deep breath and look into her beautiful, expressive eyes before answering. "I don't know," you admit truthfully. "

"Looks like we're busted," Sora says with a grin, holding up her phone. "Aren't you two supposed to be studying or something?" Her gaze flickers between the two of you as she speaks, clearly enjoying the moment far too much for it to be genuine concern.

You can feel Ria tense up beside you, and a blush creeps across her cheeks. "I-we were just talking," she stammers.

"Oh really?" Aiko says, raising an eyebrow. "And what exactly were you two talking about that was so important it couldn't wait until after class?" The question hangs in the air between them like a lead weight, and you can feel your cheeks burning just as hotly as Ria's.

"Um," you manage to croak out. "Nothing." You glance at Ria, who looks equally flustered. Sora rolls her eyes dramatically, clearly finding the situation hilarious.

After that, things go back to normal for a while. You and Ria continue to spend time together, but always with an eye on who might be nearby watching or listening. The tension between you remains strong, but there's also a new level of caution and secrecy that you hadn't anticipated. Despite this, your feelings for each other only seem to grow stronger with each passing day.

It's during a late-night study session in the library when things come to a head. You and Ria have snuck away to a quiet corner, intent on focusing on your work but unable to resist the pull of each other. As you lean in for another kiss, however, the door swings open, revealing Aiko standing there with an amused smirk on her face.

"And here I thought you two were actually going to study," she says sarcastically. "Guess not."

Ria lets out a small laugh. "Yeah," she agrees, her voice just as quiet. "But sometimes I can't help but wish we didn't have to." She leans in and presses her lips gently against yours, the kiss lingering for only a moment before pulling away again. "I love how much you want me," she whispers.

Heat flares through your body at her words, making it difficult to focus on anything other than her.

Ria laughs softly. "Flatterer." She arches into your touch, her back pressing against your chest as she leans back to look up at you. "I think I like this side of you."

The feeling of her body pressed so close to yours is almost overwhelming, and it's all you can do not to lose control right there in the middle of the library. But even though they know someone could walk in at any moment, neither of you moves away from each other.

Ria hesitates for a moment before answering. "Not really," she says finally. "I think just Sora and Aiko know about us... at least for now." She pauses, thinking. "But I don't want anyone else to find out, Orion. Not yet." There's an intensity in her voice that you've never heard before, and it sends a shiver down your spine.

You nod understandingly. "Okay," you say softly, relieved that she feels the same way.

Time passes slowly as you continue to steal moments like these together, careful to hide your true feelings from everyone else around you. But even though it's difficult at times, there's something thrilling about the secret between just the two of you that makes everything seem so much more intense and passionate.

One day, as you're walking down a hallway together, Ria grabs your hand and pulls you into an empty classroom. "I need to talk to you," she says urgently, her eyes wide with fear or worry.

You follow her into the room, closing the door behind you. "What's wrong?" You ask, concerned. She takes a deep breath before speaking.

"I-I think someone saw us earlier today," she confesses in a tiny voice. "I don't know who it was or if they recognized us... but I'm scared." Tears begin to well up in her eyes as she looks up at you, seeking comfort and reassurance.

"What if they tell someone else?" she whispers, her voice trembling. "Everyone will know... they'll think we're weird."

You shake your head firmly. "No," you say, trying to reassure her. "Not everyone thinks like that. There are people who understand, who don't care what others say or think." You pause for a moment, thinking about the other prey and predator students at school. "And even if they do tell someone else... it doesn't matter. We can handle this together."

Ria sniffles, wiping away her tears. "Okay," she says, her voice still shaky but sounding a bit more confident now. "Thanks for listening... and understanding." She pulls back slightly so that she can look up at you properly. "I really like you, Orion."

The sincerity in her eyes makes your heart skip a beat. You lean down and kiss her tenderly, feeling the tension between them melt away as they share this moment together.

Time passes slowly but surely after that, with you and Ria growing closer every day. While there's always a risk of someone finding out about your relationship, you try not to let it worry you too much. The two of you find ways to be together when no one else is around, stealing kisses in empty classrooms or holding hands under the table during meals.

One day, as you're walking down the hallway after class, you feel a pair of eyes on your back.

"Hey, Ria," Sora says casually, falling into step beside you. "I heard some interesting rumors going around today." She pauses for dramatic effect before continuing. "They say that there's a new couple at school... and it involves someone from the top of the food chain." Her gaze flickers meaningfully between the two of you as she says this, a knowing smirk on her face.

You feel your cheeks burning red with embarrassment, but Ria just laughs it off. "Oh yeah?”

Sora nods slowly, her expression unreadable. "Yeah," she says quietly. "I heard you two have been spending a lot of time together lately... more than just studying." Her gaze never leaves yours as she speaks, and there's something in the way she looks at you that makes your heart race faster.

You swallow hard, feeling the weight of her words bearing down on you. This could be it - the moment where everything changes.

"So," Sora continues, her voice taking on a teasing tone now, "are any of those rumors true?" She tilts her head slightly to the side, watching you carefully for your reaction.

You look at Ria out of the corner of your eye, searching for some sort of guidance or reassurance from her. But she just meets your gaze calmly, a small smile playing on her lips. It's then that you realize she trusts you to make the right decision here - whatever that might be.

Taking a deep breath, you decide to go for it. "Yes," you say softly, looking directly at Sora now. "Some of them are true."

Sora's eyebrows shoot up in surprise. "Oh really?" she says, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "And how exactly does that make you feel, Ria? I mean, being involved with someone like Orion..." She pauses for effect, glancing between the two of you once more before continuing. "...someone who's known for being so dominant... and aggressive."

Her words hang in the air like a blade waiting to strike.

You feel Ria tense up beside you at Sora's words, her eyes narrowing into slits as she glares at the other girl. "Orion is not like that," she says sharply, her voice low and dangerous. "He's different with me." Her gaze flickers to yours for a moment before returning to Sora. "And I like it."

There's a long silence as they stare each other down, neither of them backing down or ceding any ground.

Finally, Sora lets out a laugh. "Well," she says, sounding almost amused now, "I'm sure you two will have fun together then." With that, she walks away, leaving you and Ria standing there in the hallway alone once more. You look at her, wondering what just happened and what it all means for your relationship.

But Ria seems to understand what Sora was getting at. She reaches up and cups your cheek with one hand, gazing deeply into your eyes.

"Orion," she whispers softly, her voice full of sincerity and determination, "I trust you."