Shin walked through the door of his house, the familiar click of it closing behind him echoing softly through the warm air inside. He let out a breath, rolling his shoulders and already preparing his mind for the flood of chaos that would undoubtedly come with helping Haa-Chan and Yuki settle in. But the moment he turned toward the hallway, all thoughts dissolved instantly.
Ai was walking toward him.
No, strutting toward him.
Wearing that outfit.
His eyes widened. His heart skipped like a stone across a still lake.
A tight, form-fitting top that clung to every inch of her curves. A skirt that seemed like it belonged in a doll's wardrobe—short, snug, and sinfully suggestive. The neckline dipped just enough to hint at the softness of her cleavage, and her hips swayed with every step like they were casting a spell on him.
But it wasn't just the outfit.
It was her. Her smile. Her confidence. Her knowing eyes locked onto his, daring him to say something first.
Shin blinked. "I thought you were bluffing when you said you'd wear something tight to distract me…"
Ai stopped right in front of him, her lips curling into an impish pout. "Do I ever lie to you, Onii-chan?"
Shin stared a moment longer—then stepped forward, one arm hooking around her waist and the other sliding up her back. Without a word, he pulled her close and kissed her.
Deeply.
Possessively.
His hand squeezed her hip, his fingers brushing the side of her thigh, grazing bare skin just below her skirt's hem. Ai moaned softly into his mouth, curling her arms around his neck as her body pressed flush against his.
When they finally parted, her face was flushed, lips pink and kiss-bitten. "W-We have to help Haa-Onee-chan and Yuki-san move in…"
Shin let out a dramatic sigh, running a hand through his hair as he reluctantly pulled away. "Fine… But just so you know—after we're done, you're not changing out of this. I want you in this. In bed."
Ai's blush deepened, but she nodded, flustered and glowing with excitement. "O-Okay…"
They headed down the hallway, hand-in-hand. When they reached the living room, Aiko and Yuki were surrounded by their suitcases, already halfway through organizing their things.
Yuki was hunched over a massive teddy bear—one easily larger than he was. Its fur was a soft, white, its ribbon perfectly tied, and it looked so out of place yet so loved. Shin recognized it immediately.
"Oh my god. You actually brought that thing?" Shin burst out laughing. "I won that for you at the amusement park during the Definitely-Not-A-Date arc! You still sleep with it?"
Yuki's head snapped up, cheeks flaming. "B-Baka! I-It's sentimental! You gave it to me! I—sh-shut up!" he cried, flinging himself over the bear and burying his face into its oversized belly.
"You're adorable," Shin grinned, walking over and patting Yuki's fluffy white hair. "Like a little kid with his security blanket."
"Don't treat me like a child!" Yuki howled from beneath the bear, though his hands clutched the plush tighter.
Meanwhile, Asahi was glued to Aiko like a koala. The small boy had both arms wrapped around her neck, his face snug between her large breasts while she sat comfortably on her knees, kissing the top of his head and stroking his back like he was the most precious treasure in the world.
"There, there, A-chan," Aiko cooed, her voice warm and maternal. "You're not heavy. You can cling to me all you want, okay?"
"I love you, Amu-chan…" Asahi mumbled into her chest.
Ai giggled at the heart-melting scene and stepped forward. "Where should we put their stuff, Onii-chan?"
Shin smirked, eyes gleaming with mischief. "Why bother? They're gonna sleep in my room and have sex anyway, right?"
Yuki immediately bolted upright. "W-What?! Don't say stupid things like that in front of everyone!! You perverted gorilla!!"
"I'm joking. Mostly," Shin snorted. "We actually have two spare rooms. One was meant for Mom and Dad whenever they visit. The other was always for Asahi. Asahi usually crashes in my room when he visits, so that leaves one room for Haa-Chan and one for Yuki."
"I want A-chan's room," Aiko chimed in sweetly, still petting the back of Asahi's head. "He needs his space, and I'd rather share."
Asahi's head snapped up from her chest, his face sparkling with excitement. "Really?! Then I can sleep with you every night?"
Aiko leaned in, kissing him on the cheeks, forehead, and nose in rapid succession. "Obviously. We'll share everything."
Yuki, still blushing and slightly flustered from Shin's teasing, adjusted his cat eared hoodie and crossed his arms with a little huff. "Ai… that outfit… You really wore it? I thought you were just teasing."
Ai spun on her heel with a smug smile, hands on her hips. "You both saw it already. You knew I was serious."
"You're shameless," Yuki muttered, turning his face away. "Walking around dressed like that… in front of him…"
"Oh?" Shin teased, stepping closer to Yuki. "Jealous you didn't wear something tighter for me too, Kiddo?"
"I—No! Idiot!"
"I'd love to see you in something matching," Ai added mischievously. "Wouldn't that be cute?"
"NO!" Yuki yelped. "D-Don't say weird stuff!!"
Shin only laughed, clearly enjoying how easy it was to get under his skin. "Alright, alright. Let's get everything inside."
With that, the group got to work. Ai helped carry Yuki's stuff into her parents room, while Aiko and Shin brought a few of Aiko's heavier suitcases into Asahi's room .
An hour passed in comfortable chaos—music playing softly in the background, Ai teasing Shin whenever they passed in the hallway, and Yuki mumbling protests every time Shin got too close or complimented his decorations.
When the last box was finally unpacked, and the sun had dipped just past the horizon, Shin leaned against the doorway of Ai's room, arms crossed, gaze locked onto her figure as she smoothed down her skirt.
"You haven't changed," he said, voice low.
Ai turned, her cheeks pink. "You told me not to…"
He stepped inside and gently shut the door behind him.
Ai swallowed. "W-We should… probably check if dinner's—"
But Shin was already pulling her toward him.
"You know what I said earlier?" he murmured against her ear. "I meant it."
Ai's breath hitched as he ran a hand down her side, slowly, tenderly.
"I want you like this… just like this. After everything today…"
Her eyes fluttered. "Then… take me after…"
Shin kissed her deeply once more, her hands gripping his shirt tightly as she melted into him.
There were still things to do. Still voices outside the room.
But for just a moment…
The world felt like it was only them.
Warm.
Close.
And his.
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END OF CHAPTER : 206 : TIGHT DISTRACT AND TIGHTER BOND!
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