Stealing Spree

Disregarding the heat gradually consuming us, Fuyu comfortably cuddled with me for the next few minutes. Occasionally, she'd look up at me with her cheerful and affectionate smile fixed on her face. Naturally, my response was another kiss each of which lasting close to half a minute or more.

How can I end it with a swift one when she's this irresistible? My hands are already restless to explore the uncharted paradise underneath her sleepwear but for the sake of this girl's 'pure' intentions in deciding to sleep with me here, I'm battling with inner demons for the entire duration.

Thankfully, I could still keep my sanity just from seeing those smiles and observing all of her minute reactions... She's so endearing. And as the one lucky guy who captured her heart, I vow to protect that wonderful smile.

"So, tell me. How's the sleepover going so far?"

Since we probably won't be able to sleep any time soon, I opened up a topic we could talk about.

From my perspective, a lot of things have already happened ever since I arrived at the station and picked her up. But what about theirs?

"Chaotic. And it's because of you, Ruki-kun." Fuyu answered. The tone she used was like a mother scolding her son for breaking the ornamental vase placed at the entrance.

Too specific? But that's how it really felt. But let's not bring up the fact that she's curled up comfortably in my embrace and enjoying every second of it. It's not like we have a lot of space. Anyway, when she said chaotic, it must be because of what she heard from Eri and Futaba. "I wonder... What did I do?"

Catching me playing clueless, Fuyu smirked and went for my nose, squishing it down with her finger, "Nice try, Ruki-kun, the Great Sage of Wisdom. Eri's gloomy outlook before she left the room had cleared up thanks to you. Now, she's marketing how great you are. What did you feed her?

"Is that all? Then explain to me how she turned into your supporter. She cheerfully went to my side and whispered how cool you are and she understood why I fell for you."

That girl... Did she really need to tell Fuyu that? Can't she support us silently?

Ah. Right. She wouldn't be Eri if she just kept her thoughts to herself. So now that I got her to side with me because of my painstaking effort by reminding and advising, she's going all in for my sake. I'm sure Akane will take that as praise for me but for Fuyu, it made her wonder how I easily won her over.

"Did she say that? Looks like I owe her one now."

"Oh, you... That's not all. What did you do to Futaba? She returned like a meek rabbit who got tamed. She told us about that favor... Ruki-kun. Do you know Futaba also hated getting tickled even by us? And yet... she asked for a second round from you... Is your hand that magical?"

"Maybe?"

"Pfft. Mischievous Ruki-kun. But I'm glad... Even if it became chaotic because of you... they won't question my relationship with you anymore..."

I guess that's the most positive take for that, huh? She must have thought I put a lot of effort into getting their approval...

Well, I did put a lot on the line. My sanity and my desire which I managed to restrain.

"That's good to hear. I won't need to hold back being affectionate to you whenever we're together."

"Y-yes..." Fuyu stuttered a bit as the color of her face took on a deeper shade of crimson. Following that, she tugged on my collar, silently asking me to look down at her. And as soon as my lips came into her range, she pulled herself up to initiate the kiss.

"Ruki-kun, I never thought our sleepover would become like this... I thought we'd just play around in a room before and then sleep together after talking about silly things. With you here... it became more colorful." Fuyu paused for a moment there before closing her eyes, perhaps trying to recall something from her memory. When she opened it again, she beamed a cheerful smile, "You see. We've been planning this for so long. And thanks to you, we finally got this chance."

"Hmm? What do you mean? I get that my presence somehow turned this different. But how is the sleepover happening thanks to me?" I asked, a little clueless as to the reason.

I mean... am I the reason why it didn't happen before tonight? In any case, given how Fuyu worded it, it must be the case.

"Ruki-kun don't pretend to be clueless now." Fuyu poked my chest again, this time with more strength than the first one. "It has to do with Akane, of course. She became free from her endless concern for your well-being now that you're finally looking at her properly."

Ah... so, that's why, huh? I think I get the gist of it now...

Without my knowledge, the plans of their group somehow became tied to me as well... Do Eri and Futaba also acknowledge it? Maybe... In any case, my role as a host has already crumbled. It's safe to say I'm now part of their sleepover.

"Aha! I get it, Ruki-kun. Akane must've never told you. Okay... Listen. Before this year, she kept on opting out whenever the date we set for the sleepover approached. That girl couldn't go a day away from home not knowing whether you arrived home or not. Only when she confirmed your status herself would she be satisfied. That's how devoted she is to you."

At this point, Fuyu's tone was quite cheerful yet bittersweet as she narrated what happened in the past that she witnessed by Akane's side. With this, it really showed that she was always there next to her, watching our story unfold.

"Akane never doubted that you'll return to the Ruki-kun that she loves dearly. But in her own words, she believed that you never changed. You only got temporarily distracted. Even if you were not taking her seriously, you were always there to protect her. Making sure that she wouldn't be troubled by anyone.

"I was there to witness all of it. You did ensure that nothing could happen to her. And because we're also close to her, you also protected us... Not just me but also Futaba and Eri... If you ask them, they'll tell you about those few times when you showed up to their rescue."

Fuyu sweetly giggled when she finished that tale. She then focused on my face, most likely relishing my current expression.

How do I feel from hearing all that? Conflicted should be the short word but it's a mix of different emotions. Above all, I feel so loved that I could feel my heart skipping a few beats as I recalled all those years I kept my distance from Akane. If I could go back to the past, I would really scold myself for neglecting the girl.

"I was a big fool back then... Allow me to change that."

"Pfft... Ruki-kun, I think you'll remain a fool who cannot stop loving everyone, now, including me, but you're an honest fool and Akane acknowledged that. Just continue loving us as you are now... That's all I will be wishing for."

Looks like in this talk, I was the one on the losing end. Or if I look at this from another angle, it's clearly a win-win for all of us.

And for sure, Fuyu also wanted to convey that... But as always, I just couldn't help but overthink things. I was also hopeless on that part.

As I was lost in my thoughts, Fuyu cupped my cheeks, pulling my head down and this time, our positions were reversed. My face got planted deep within bountiful softness as her gentle caresses added more comfort making my tumultuous head clear up.

"But Ruki-kun, I still won't hand you over to Akane, okay? You're mine tonight." Fuyu

repeated her declaration.

A soft laughter burst out from my mouth upon hearing that followed by a nod. I guess Fuyu remembered that she was not here to shill Akane to me but to keep me for herself.

And not long after that, Fuyu pouted and raised my head. I closed my eyes and waited for our

lips to reconnect. Once again, we shared more kisses that we would probably never get tired of. Our desire for each other grows more by the second.

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