how would the ros respond (pre-relationship but after feelings have developed) if a third party said something along the lines of “i’ve seen the way they look at you,” suggesting that mc was interested in them? what about the reverse, i’ve seen the way you look at them?
Mina: "You saw nothing and know nothing." For the first version, she would find it difficult to believe and would need time to accept the fact that MC could have feelings for her.
For the second, she would just threaten the person to keep their silence because she wouldn't want to burden MC with her feelings. Mina believes MC can do better than her.
Will: "Everyone looks at me." For the first version, Will would be his usual cocky and charming self on the outside. Technically he's not wrong, lots of people look up to him and are infatuated with him because of his position and status as a hero. Internally he would be curious and trying to judge what MC's true intentions are.
"I have eyes, and I appreciate good-looking people." He would deflect with a joke and wink for the second version. He would pass off any genuine feelings as a joke.
Ara: "Really?" She would be excited and try to play it cool but she would be practically vibrating on the spot. She would be torn between approaching MC and wanting to respect their privacy because maybe they still need to process their feelings.
For the second, she would blush and hurry away, claiming she has important paperwork to take care of. She doesn't deny it, she just doesn't want to be caught.
Theo: "Me?" He would be in disbelief and then beg the person to double check and make sure. He would be over the moon and thinking of ways to approach MC. (He will not be subtle at all)
Second version, he would sigh and continue to stare at them longingly. The poor person who noticed would then be regaled with why Theo likes MC and how they are the best and how he doesn't know how to ask them out.
Astrid: "I think you're mistaken." Astrid would be skeptical but the seed of doubt has been planted and she will watch MC more carefully. To her, she can't believe someone would have genuine feelings for her so she has to make sure.
Second version, she would retain her cool and composed expression and tell the person that they are mistaken. She would do a great job of deceiving the person but internally she is screaming.
Nico: His face is going on an entire journey. He doesn't know how to feel but he knows that it feels good to have MC look at him. He will need to spiral in his room for a few days with this knowledge.
"We are rivals! What you are seeing is just competitive spirit." He would hiss. He would be insistent that there is nothing to see and that MC and him have a friendly rivalry. A lot of stomping around will ensue and his face will be stained red.
Spencer: They are confirming whether what they said is true and then leaping at the opportunity. Immediately confessing their feelings to MC and trying to lock them down. They won't waste their shot.
"We're just friends! Family even." Nervous laughter follows their response. The last thing they want is to risk their friendship with MC. They can never know if it means potentially losing them.