Kai's eyes fluttered open. A dull ache throbbed in his head, and his entire body felt sore. He slowly sat up, wincing as the memories from last night came rushing back like scattered pieces of a puzzle—Elina trying to kiss him, Rico showing up unexpectedly, and Bast carrying him home…
And then—he kissed Bast.
Kai groaned, dragging a hand down his face. "What did I do last night…?" he murmured. His cheeks flushed with embarrassment. His muscles ached like he'd run a marathon. "Why does my body hurt this much?"
Just then, the door creaked open. Bast walked in, holding a breakfast tray with soup and some medicine.
"You're awake," Bast said gently, setting the tray down on the bedside table. He reached out and patted Kai's head, brushing back a few strands of hair. "Headache?"
Kai gave a slight nod. "Yeah… What happened last night?"
