CREAAK
The door swung open with a gentle creak, and Nat stepped inside with Subordinate Woman right behind her. The room was warm with quiet conversation. Sasha and Hazel after waking up sat comfortably on the bed, both fully clothed, talking in low voices while Zack sat beside Grandpa near the window, the two of them deep in their own discussion.
"Hmm, you guys were gone for a while. Where were you?" Zack asked, glancing up as Nat bounced into the room.
Nat's face lit up immediately. She practically skipped over and plopped herself down on Zack's lap without hesitation, wrapping her arms around his shoulders. She giggled, squirming closer into his embrace. "Zack! I cooked for you today! I did good, right? Praise me, praise me!"
Her excitement was contagious. She snuggled against him like an affectionate cute little animal, her eyes sparkling with pride.
Zack smiled warmly and patted her head, his fingers running gently through her hair. "Good job, Nat. Did you learn a lot today?"
"Yes, I did!" she chirped happily.
"More like I learned all the different ways a person can create complete chaos," Subordinate Woman groaned as she trudged into the room. She looked completely drained, her shoulders sagging with exhaustion. Without any ceremony, she collapsed face-first onto the bed with a heavy sigh.
"Don't be so overdramatic!" Nat pouted cutely, turning her head to tease Subordinate Woman. She stuck her tongue out playfully, making a face.
Subordinate Woman just groaned into the bedsheets.
"Oh! I guess it's time to eat then. Let's go! BOOZE, HERE I COME!" Grandpa suddenly jolted upright from his seat, his face brightening instantly. He actually skipped toward the door with the same bouncy energy that Nat shows just now, his excitement making everyone burst into laughter.
The old man could also move cutely when he wanted to.
"I'll go check on the others," Sasha said, standing up gracefully. She smoothed down her clothes and headed for the door, disappearing into the hallway.
Subordinate Woman rolled over on the bed, flopping onto her back. She tilted her head at an awkward angle to look at Zack upside down, her hair spilling across the mattress. "Boss, are you feeling, okay?"
"Hmm, I'm fine. Don't worry about me. I'll get better in no time!" Zack pumped his fist up confidently, trying to reassure her.
Nat turned her attention to Hazel. "What about you, Hazel? How are you feeling?"
Hazel smirked, her eyes gleaming mischievously as she shot a look at Subordinate Woman. "I'm also fine. Sleeping beside Boss is the best! I felt better instantly when I got close to him!"
Subordinate Woman's face twisted into a frustrated pout. She glared at Hazel with obvious jealousy.
Zack shook his head, laughing under his breath. "I'm not a recharge machine, you girls."
"Let's go eat. I'm hungry! I wonder what our Nat and Subordinate Woman cooked for us." Zack patted Nat's back gently, signalling her to stand.
Nat hopped up immediately, her smile never fading. She reached out to support Zack as he got to his feet, staying close to her.
Subordinate Woman suddenly found a burst of energy. She jumped up from the bed and rushed over to them, already talking excitedly about all the cooking techniques she'd used and the details of every dish they'd prepared.
Hazel stood up from the bed as well, stretching her arms above her head. After everyone had left the room, she lifted the hem of her shirt and glanced down at her shorts. They were very short, hugging her curves intimately and riding up against her crotch.
She mumbled something under her breath, and then changed into a full pant.
After getting ready she suddenly caught movement from the corner of her eye. Both of the girls were peeking through the doorway, glaring at her with narrowed eyes.
Hazel laughed awkwardly, her cheeks flushing. She coughed up a little trying to hide her embarrassment and went outside pushing those two away by putting her palm on their curious faces.
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The dining area buzzed with small talks, laughter's and chomping of food. Everyone gathered together around the table, talking happily as they dug into the food. Voices overlapped in cheerful conversation, laughter punctuating the air. People tasted the dishes with genuine appreciation, complimenting Nat, Subordinate Woman and everyone else on their efforts.
Some portions had already been sent to the rooms where Sio and the others were still resting, recovering from their injuries.
After finishing their meal, most people didn't linger long. The exhaustion from the day caught up with them quickly, and one by one, they excused themselves to rest early.
Little Princess stood by the door, waving sweetly at Alfie. "Bye, Alfie. Good night."
Her warm smile made Alfie's face flush red. He looked away quickly, clearly flustered. Little Princess was enjoying every second of his reaction. Ever since their confession, he'd been acting completely different around her even in simple conversation, that made her heart jump every time.
"YAAAAWWWN." Lewis stretched his arms dramatically, leaning his full weight against Alfie without any warning. "Alfie, let me stay at your place tonight. I don't want to move anymore."
His body sagged against Alfie like dead weight.
"HEY! Just go to your own house! Should I throw you there with my strength?" Alfie smirked, making exaggerated hand gestures like he was preparing to hurl a spear.
"DON'T WANNA! My house is SOOOOO FAAAAARRRRR AWAAAAAYYY!" Lewis whined, not budging an inch. Instead, he practically climbed onto Alfie's back, clinging to him like a sticky animal.
Alfie's eye twitched in annoyance.
Little Princess stepped forward quickly, her voice rising. "NO, YOU CAN'T!"
"WHHHYYYYYY?" Lewis opened his mouth wide in the middle of another yawn.
"Because you... you... just NO means NO!" Little Princess stammered, her cheeks turning pink. She pointed at Alfie. "Alfie, you won't let him sleep there! Otherwise... HUMPH!"
She crossed her arms and turned her head away stubbornly.
Lewis continued applying pressure, whining louder. Poor Alfie looked up at the beautiful night sky, looked at the stars twinkling overhead, and just sighed heavily.
"Lewis, I think..."
"What? It's not like you are married to her!" Lewis interrupted casually, still draped over Alfie's shoulders. "She confessed to you and you confessed back, sure... but you didn't say you will be living together!! Your relationship hasn't reach that point, beside I am just a male friend, so don't worry!!"
His first sentence made Little Princess's heart suddenly ache. She looked at Alfie with wide, uncertain eyes. But Lewis's second sentence made her want to smack his stupid face.
Alfie sighed again, rubbing the back of his neck. He glanced toward Little Princess. She stood there nervously, her hands clenched together in front of her chest. The cold night wind picked up, making her dress flutter gently around her legs. The breeze brushed against her skin, raising goosebumps, but the nervousness made her sweat trickle down her back despite the chill.
"What? Why are you making that face?" Alfie said, his tone shifting. "Do you think you could attack me with your cute expression?? I could beat a hundred Little Princesses if I wanted to. HUMPH!"
He spoke in a roundabout way, dancing around the real issue. Then his face turned bright red, and he raised his voice suddenly.
"I ALWAYS LOVED YOU, HANNA! DO I HAVE TO SPELL IT OUT? YOU CAN LIVE WITH ME ANYTIME YOU WANT!! MY HOUSE IS YOUR HOUSE! IT IS LITTLE CRAMPED BUT IN FUTURE WITH MY OWN EFFORT I WILL GIVE YOU A BIGGER HOME!!! EVEN BIGGER THAN THE QUEEN PALACE!!!"
"YYYEEEEAAAHHH!" Lewis raised his hand weakly into the air, celebrating the confession even though his body was still pressing down on Alfie's back.
Little Princess froze for a split second. Then she suddenly jumped forward and ran toward him.
THAP!
She threw her arms around him from the front, hugging him tightly. "I LOVE YOU TOO, ALFIE!"
Her joyful loud voice hit Alfie ear hard, buzzing his eardrums in the process. She squeezed him harder, her heart pounding in her chest. She'd found her life path, figured out what she wanted, and now she even had the man of her dreams. She didn't need anything more. She was completely happy.
Alfie smiled softly, patting her back gently. He didn't show much emotion outwardly, but only he knew how long he'd waited for this moment.
Little Princess's gaze shifted past Alfie's shoulder. She caught Lewis's eyes behind him. He was smiling warmly and gave her a little wink.
Little Princess nodded at him gratefully, silently thanking him.
After a long hug, she finally pulled back but stayed close to him, standing intimately nearby. Alfie could smell her faint fragrance, and it made his body react with trembling.
He cleared his throat awkwardly. "AHM! Looks like we don't have another choice. Little Princess, you can come too. Let's go now."
Alfie quickly stepped away from both of them and walked swiftly ahead, leaving Little Princess and Lewis standing behind.
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Little Princess and Lewis smiled at each other, then fell into step side by side under the night sky. The stars above them shone brightly, the strong wind brought scent of sea and grass from afar.
"What are you planning?" Little Princess asked, glancing at him curiously.
Lewis brought his hands behind his back and walked with exaggerated movements, lifting his legs high with each step. It gave him a cute yet funny vibe.
"Nothing. Just making sure you guys are all lovey-dovey," Lewis said sweetly, while smiling innocently.
Little Princess hesitated. "Then... you?"
She wasn't sure if what she was thinking was real or if her brain was playing tricks on her. Maybe she'd just heard his girly scream earlier and misunderstood. Maybe he was acting the same as always, and it was her perspective that was giving her the wrong idea.
"Me? What do you think?" Lewis grinned mysteriously. "Do you think I love him? Or you? Orrr no one?"
Little Princess's eye twitched in frustration. "YOOOUU! Just say it properly!"
She started running after him. Lewis laughed and took off running too. Seeing both of them sprint ahead, Alfie groaned and started running as well.
They reached the house quickly because of all fun they were having.
"HUFF... HUFF... GEEZ! I just took a bath, and now I'm all sweaty! I can't sleep like this!" Little Princess pouted, breathing hard.
Alfie grabbed a notebook from the table and started fanning her gently, trying to cool her down.
Lewis mimicked him, fanning her from the other side while wiggling his eyebrows provokingly.
After a few minutes of rest and cooling off, everyone started to settle in for the night.
Alfie grabbed a bed cushion and placed it on the floor. He collapsed onto it immediately. "Good night. Sleep tight."
He closed his eyes, already trying to fall asleep.
"Hey! HEY! Are you leaving your girlfriend all alone?! Sleep with me, you coward!" Little Princess roared indignantly.
"I'm fine here," Alfie mumbled without opening his eyes. "And isn't that guy already sleeping beside you? That bed is small, so just sleep."
Little Princess glanced to her side and saw Lewis already giggling as he smuggled into position on the bed as if he owns it.
"Grrr! But he's a GUY! Are you telling me to sleep with another guy?!" Little Princess roared again.
"But I'm a girl, you know!" Lewis said in a high-pitched, girly voice, acting cutely.
Little Princess's eye twitched violently.
Alfie's eye twitched too.
He couldn't take it anymore. He jolted upright and roared. "IF YOU DON'T GET QUIET AND LET ME SLEEP, I WILL THROW BOTH OF YOU OUTSIDE! LEWIS, SHUT YOUR MOUTH AND SLEEP! I DON'T CARE WHETHER YOU'RE A BOY OR A GIRL, JUST QUIET DOWN! AND LITTLE PRINCESS, I'm more worried about you killing him in his sleep if he tries anything! GRRR! GOOD NIGHT!"
Alfie dropped back down onto his mattress cushion.
Lewis shivered, seeing Little Princess smirk at him coldly. He didn't joke around anymore. He closed his eyes obediently.
Little Princess also lay down, pulling the blanket over herself carefully. She made sure her entire body was covered, not letting anything peek out. Inside, her dress had ridden up to her waist. Her lower half was completely naked beneath the blanket.
"Mooo, Big Sister," she complained silently in her mind, thinking about Nat, on what goes in her mind that made her so pro-active.
She glanced over at Lewis. He was sleeping carelessly, his soft, cute face relaxed. His bare abdomen rose and fell with his rhythmic breathing. Little Princess couldn't help but stare at his chest, then her eyes drifted down to his naked abdomen, following the line down to his crotch.
"Little Princess, stop staring. It's making my skin tingle," Lewis said suddenly without opening his eyes. "Don't worry. I'll never do anything that will hurt you or him. Please sleep without any worries."
He turned over, his face growing red.
"You're weird," Little Princess said, but she smiled sweetly. Then she closed her eyes.
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About half an hour passed in silence.
Alfie suddenly opened his eyes and sat up. He sighed heavily and ruffled his hair in frustration.
He looked toward the bed and saw them both sleeping peacefully. He pouted a little, then stood up.
His gaze fell on Little Princess. She was sleeping cutely at the edge of the bed, her blanket wrapped tightly around her body, not giving even a single peek at what was underneath.
Alfie shook his head. He reached into a storage area and pulled out another soft futon. He placed it on top of his own cushion, creating a raised, comfortable bed. Then he moved closer to Little Princess.
He slid his hands carefully beneath the blanket, one hand going under her knees. He lifted her up gently in a princess carry.
Since she was taller than him, he struggled a little, but he managed. He carried her over to the prepared futon bed and laid her down softly.
While he worked, he didn't notice the small smile that formed on Little Princess's face.
She felt the new, softer bed beneath her and got comfortable. She rolled to the side.
Intentionally or unintentionally, one of her legs slipped out from under the blanket. Since her dress had already ridden up to her abdomen, her waist down was fully naked. Her long, bare leg stretched out into the open air.
Alfie froze, staring at the soft long legs, his eyes scanning every inch of her leg reaching the extreme edges of her sexy thigs.
Her leg was slim, with a low-fat percentage. From all her training, there were slight, sharp muscle cuts visible as her leg stretched further out. His face grew redder and redder. He could feel his dick getting hard in his pants as he saw her feet, her calves, her back part of knee, her inner thighs and a sneak peek to her round ass curves.
One small movement from Little Princess, and her ass would be completely exposed.
Alfie gulped hard. His dick was getting harder, straining painfully against his pants. His breathing deepened, and his fingers fidgeted nervously.
Then he heard a slight movement from Lewis's side of the bed.
Alfie sighed heavily. He carefully pulled the blanket over Little Princess's exposed leg, covering her completely. Then he grabbed a thin blanket for himself and lay down on the empty floor.
Little Princess slowly opened her eyes. She turned her head and looked at Alfie's sleeping face. It was still red, and he looked adorable.
She giggled softly and whispered, "Coward. Hehe."
She smiled sweetly, then finally closed her eyes and drifted into a peaceful sleep.
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END OF CHAPTER
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Author Blabbering
Bunch of cowards are present here ( excluding me ).....If you want to then just do it!!! GO talk to your crush!! GO do something adventurous that you always wanted to do!! GO learn something that always scared you!!! GO take a risk in your investment!!! GO do something that you always wanted to do!!!!
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