I knew full well how dangerous this comfort was.
To be this relaxed, this close with a young, handsome man like Haruki—a man in the prime of his desires, instinctively driven to chase, to conquer.
She wasn't naïve. She understood what men wanted and what might be running through Haruki's mind.
If she kept letting this comfort linger, if she stayed this casual around him, sooner or later they would cross that line.
Kyouko pretended not to notice Haruki's hand slowly inching toward her breast, while his eyes fixed on her cleavage.
She should have resisted and reminded him of their boundaries. But for some reason, she just let him.
Was it because his touch, his gaze, his attention confirmed something she desperately needed to feel?
That she was still attractive. Still desirable. Especially for a young, handsome man like Haruki, who could easily seduce women outside if he ever felt lonely.
And yet here he was, looking at her body with such raw desire.
If it wasn't because she was beautiful, then what else could it be? She was already past 40, and Haruki was only 26.
"Haruki?"
"Hmm?" he replied without looking up, his eyes still flicking back to her chest every few seconds.
"Don't stare too much at my breasts," Kyouko said with a smile, eyes focused on her phone.
Haruki finally met her eyes, a sheepish smile tugging at his lips. "How can I not?"
She chuckled and leaned her head back against his lap. "Naughty boy~"
Kyouko quietly opened the camera app.
She angled it casually toward Haruki, focusing on his face, his relaxed expression, the way his hair fell slightly over his eyes.
The shutter sound made Haruki glance down, raising an eyebrow. "What's with the secret photo shoot?"
Kyouko smiled, feigning innocence. "Hmm? I was just capturing the ceiling. Didn't you notice how beautiful it is tonight?"
Haruki narrowed his eyes. "Oh yeah? Let me see that 'ceiling photo.'"
He leaned forward with a mischievous grin, reaching for her phone.
"Haruki!" Kyouko laughed, pulling it away like a child hiding a secret.
He grinned wider, leaning in. "Oho~ What are you hiding, Kyouko-san?"
Their playful struggle continued, the air between them electric and warm. Kyouko sat up with a teasing smile, reaching for her phone again, but Haruki held it high above his head in triumph.
"You're not getting it that easily," he said, his eyes dancing with mischief.
"Oh really?" Kyouko's voice dropped to something softer, more daring.
She stood and stretched up toward the phone, pressing her breasts intentionally against Haruki's face despite his height advantage.
Haruki froze in surprise, his face buried between the soft curves of her breasts. He inhaled her sweet, natural scent—the faint, intoxicating fragrance of her skin enveloping him completely. For a moment, the world narrowed to that sensation: her warmth, her closeness, the racing of his own pulse.
"Naughty boy~" she whispered near his ear after snatching the phone from his hand. She let his face linger against her breasts for another beat before pulling away and sitting back in front of him. She glanced toward the stairs to ensure no one was around, then scooted even closer.
"Come here," she said quietly, opening her camera and switching to selfie mode. "Let's take one."
Haruki blinked. "A selfie?"
"Just one," she said, her tone teasing as she tilted her head toward him. "To celebrate our... friendship."
Haruki chuckled and leaned in. Their faces were close, and Kyouko pressed the shutter.
"Hmm~ Not bad," Kyouko whispered, studying the photo.
Comfortable now, she slowly moved and sat on Haruki's lap, leaning her head closer.
"Another friendship picture," Kyouko said softly, a playful glint already sparking in her eyes.
"Ready?" she whispered, lifting her phone.
"Mhm," Haruki replied, closing his eyes with a faint smile.
As the camera focused, Kyouko tilted her head and pressed a gentle kiss to his cheek, snapping the shutter.
She glanced at the screen, a smile spreading across her face. "Perfect."
Haruki opened his eyes and turned to her, amused. His hand slowly wrapped around her stomach.
"Kyouko-san?" he asked, his voice low near her ear.
"Hmm?" she replied, her eyes half-lidded as she leaned back against his chest, his hand hugging her from behind.
"Can we kiss?"
She smiled warmly and playfully, brushing her fingers along his hand. "No~ Not yet~"
Haruki chuckled softly. "Okay~" He slowly kissed her neck, then her shoulder gently.
"Hey~" Kyouko let out a soft laugh and playfully slapped his hand. "Don't go that far, naughty boy~"
Inside her mind, alarm bells rang.
The spot where Haruki kissed... It's my weak spot. So sensitive, it makes me aroused so easily, one that could make me lose control. And if that happened, she didn't know if she could hold back like before.
Kyouko tilted her head slightly, and Haruki's lips grazed her neck. A soft sigh escaped her as she gently tilted it further, feeling warmth spread through her body and a tingling sensation between her legs.
No... I shouldn't let Haruki do this. I don't think I'm ready to cross the line we're not ready for yet.
"So tomorrow they're heading out of town for work," Kyouko said softly, savoring the warmth of Haruki's kiss on her shoulder. "You have to work too, right?"
"Yeah," Haruki murmured, his lips brushing gently against her skin. "Just need to drop off the finished project..." He noticed how restless Kyouko seemed, enjoying the kiss on her shoulder.
She tilted her head a little more, giving him better access. "Can I come with you?"
Haruki paused, then smiled. "Of course... if you want to. We can go eat out or shopping afterward."
Kyouko leaned back into him with a soft sigh, a small smile playing on her lips. "Mou~ You really are dangerous, Haruki..."
"Says the one who sat on my lap, Kyouko-san."
"Shh~ Don't ruin the moment," she murmured, closing her eyes and savoring the comfortable silence between them.
( End Of Chapter )