The night unfolded in peace, the first rays of sunlight lazily seeping through the window. The room was bathed in a soft, golden light. Alya moved slightly, her eyelashes fluttering as she awoke. A delicate yawn escaped her lips, her voice sounding almost childlike as she murmured:
"Hmm... this isn't my room..."
For a moment, she blinked slowly, her mind trying to connect the scattered fragments of memory. And then, it all came back.
"Ah!... that's right... I slept at Masachika-kun's house..."
Her eyes widened, an instant blush spreading across her cheeks. And as if the heat of her face wasn't enough, she noticed something even more compromising: Ryan's arm was wrapped around her waist, his hand resting dangerously on her chest.
Her heart pounded.
"I-I really... slept with him!" Her thoughts began to race wildly, her mind a complete chaos. But before she could sink further into embarrassment, a crucial detail hit her like a lightning bolt.
"A-I'm going to end up being late for school!"
Her voice came out in a choked squeal as she sat up suddenly, pulling the covers with her. The abrupt movement made Ryan groan, his voice still thick with sleep:
"No! Come back here with my stress balls..."
There was an instant of absolute silence.
Alya turned to him with a completely red face, covering her chest with her arms.
"S-stress balls!?" Her expression mixed shock, indignation, and something close to hysteria.
Ryan, still trying to adjust the focus of his sleep-swollen eyes, blinked a few times before letting out a yawn. With a slurred voice, he murmured:
"Good morning, Alya... How can you wake up at six in the morning with so much energy...?"
He looked at the clock on the wall, frowning.
Alya followed his gaze and swallowed hard. "I-I need to go home to get some things for class!"
Without wasting time, she began to pull the hem of the shirt up, preparing to change. However, as she lifted the fabric halfway up her chest, her eyes locked on Ryan. Her heart almost stopped when she saw the way he was looking at her—his expression concentrated, his gaze now completely awake.
"I-is there a problem?" Ryan asked, his voice sounding intrigued, but with a slight hint of amusement.
Alya, still holding the shirt halfway up, stammered in a trembling voice:
"C-could you... turn around, please?"
He raised an eyebrow. "Why?"
She bit her lower lip, her eyes shining with a silent plea. "Masachika-kuuun..."
Her vulnerable expression, her eyes almost watery with embarrassment, was too much for Ryan to resist. He sighed heavily and, with a defeated look, turned his back, pulling the blanket over his head.
"Lucky you're so cute..." he muttered.
Alya let out a relieved sigh before finally changing. Ryan, on the other hand, fought against the urge to peek, every sound of the clothes sliding over her body igniting his imagination. He squeezed his eyes shut, trying to push away the inappropriate thoughts, focusing on the silence that suddenly settled.
And then, the mattress dipped slightly beside him.
Ryan felt a soft touch, and before he could react, Alya leaned over him, gently holding his face and sealing her lips to his in a tender kiss.
Her tongue intertwined with his in a delicate movement, filled with a subtle warmth that lasted only a few seconds. When she pulled away, a playful smile lit up her face as she said, in a seductively light tone:
"A reward for being a good boy with me."
Ryan chuckled softly, his eyes half-closed in pure satisfaction. "Good thing I got a reward... It was hard to hold back, you know?"
Alya blushed slightly, bringing a little finger to her face as if trying to hide her mischievous expression. "Masachika-kun..." She giggled before tilting her head and teasing him with a feline look. "You pervert."
She stood up, her movements light and graceful, adjusting her silver hair before continuing in a gentle tone. "I need to go now. Masha might get worried."
Ryan also got up, stretching slightly before walking beside her. "I'll walk you to the door. And, the way I'm feeling, I think I can go to school tomorrow."
Alya gave a genuine smile, her eyes shining with an undeniable sweetness. "Oh! That's great!" She seemed genuinely happy about it, and the simple sight of that smile warmed Ryan's chest.
The two walked together to the front door of the house. Before leaving, Alya turned to him, standing on tiptoe to place one last kiss on his lips, a soft and intimate gesture that made Ryan close his eyes for a brief moment.
She then opened the door, and a gentle breeze blew, making her silver hair dance in the morning light. Turning around one last time, her eyes sparkled as she murmured:
"See you later... Masachika-kun."
Ryan stood there for a moment, watching as she disappeared on the other side of the door. A silly smile escaped his lips. "See ya, Alya."
The door closed, leaving the house plunged into silence. He took a deep breath, feeling the lingering warmth of that moment. "After all that... I think I recovered faster than I thought... Tomorrow, for sure, I can go to school."
He turned around, walking lazily towards the kitchen to prepare something to eat. However, before he could even open the refrigerator, a quick and impatient knock sounded on the door.
Frowning, he turned towards the entrance. "Alya? Did she forget something?"
He walked to the door and opened it, expecting to find his beautiful Russian again. But instead...
"Hey, man! Looks like you're better than I expected!" The voice was loaded with sarcasm and an exaggeratedly cheerful tone.
Ryan immediately scowled. "Damn it... And I thought it was someone important."
On the other side of the door, Satoru Gojo placed a hand on his chest, feigning offense. "Come on, man, what did I do to deserve that?"
Before Ryan could retort, another female voice emerged, filled with veiled amusement. "Sometimes you deserve it, Satoru... I already like this guy."
Ryan raised an eyebrow, looking towards the owner of that voice.
The wind blew softly, swaying the girl's short, brown strands, which shone in the sunlight. Her amber eyes sparkled with a mixture of mischief and confidence, adorned with delicate eyelashes and a small mark below one of them, as if nature itself had subtly marked her presence.
She held a lollipop between her fingers with the naturalness of someone who is always in control of the situation, a provocative little smile playing on her lips. The dark coat with gold buttons she wore fit her body slightly, and the way she tilted her head forward made it clear that she was enjoying the scene.
Ryan narrowed his eyes, curiosity flickering in his sarcastic tone. "Your girlfriend, Gojo?"
The girl snorted before answering on her own. "Not at all. I'm Shoko Ieiri." She popped the lollipop into her mouth and spoke with studied indifference. "I just stopped by because I wanted to see how you were doing after I healed you."
Ryan tilted his head slightly, absorbing the information. "Healed me...?"
Shoko's smile widened slightly, as if she was about to reveal something amusing. Meanwhile, Gojo simply crossed his arms, watching the scene with a playful glint in his eyes.
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