Chapter 1496 Morning Bonding

Several minutes later, after taking sufficient rest and cleaning up the mess that we had made, Shio and I finally graced the poor grocery bag with our attention.

Looking at the time, it's still ten minutes before five o'clock. We actually only spent half an hour. Perhaps, we could attribute it to how everything went crazy right away after we moved from the door or right there. There was no semblance of holding back in both of us.

In any case, the side effect of the tea still lingers. As observed from the previous occurrences, two rounds weren't enough to calm it down. Even at the moment, it's still as vigorous as when I woke up. It's still apparent from my boxers. The reason we paused and set it aside despite our unrelenting desire for each other was simple… We both agreed to make our breakfast first.

That's her purpose for coming this early, after all. It's only a coincidence that I also woke up at this time and welcomed her right at the door. But then again, I'm certain that even if I wake up late and find her here, I still won't let the chance pass. It's my Shio. We've been finding it hard to do a lot in school and it's been a while since I stayed in our apartment.

Anyway, as our minds set on our task, the two of us moved swiftly. Shio insisted on taking command, telling me to just help her prepare the ingredients.

There goes my plan to serve Rae…

I guess I'll settle on making the girl her hot milk or chocolate, whichever she prefers when she wakes up.

While Shio prepared the kitchen utensils, I started sorting out everything she bought. Setting aside the ingredients she listed such as the potatoes and carrots as well as the eggs, I then put the rest in the fridge or our pantry.

Among those, there were bottles of beer and an expensive-looking wine at the bottom of it. It's a miracle that those didn't break earlier when the bag dropped.

She padded it well, I guess?

Even without asking, it's easily understandable that it's for her consumption, alone or when Miwa-nee returned.

Ah. Those could also be used in cooking to enhance the flavor of the meat. Nonetheless, since she didn't ask for it, it's probably for her consumption.

When I teased her about that, asking her if she was going to let me join her in drinking beer, it summoned Shio's commanding and authoritative side, scolding me for bringing up that idea.

Even though we're already indulging in adult activities, alcohol remains off-limits. She produced a carton of fresh orange juice instead and served me a glass of it.

With the woman staring at me intently, I had no other choice but to down it in one gulp to satisfy her.

Once that's done. Her mature side popped out as she praised me while patting my head. I played along and savored that feeling of being doted on for a moment.

Following that, Shio and I soon started with our preparation.

A while later, while our work was smoothly progressing, I started a small talk, inquiring about a specific reason why she decided to come today.

Last night, she didn't mention it when we said goodnight to each other so… this was really decided by her on a whim. But then again, it's also possible that the idea just suddenly sprouted in her mind. In which case, this small talk was just that, a way for us to communicate.

"Why, huh? Let's say I woke up from a dream. In it, there's you, Ruru. You're in our kitchen, preparing a meal for me. I remember I enjoyed eating what you cooked but then, you said in that dream, 'Shio, when can I taste your home cooking again?'… When I opened my eyes, I quickly picked up my jacket and decided I will cook for you today." Shio answered with dreamy eyes as though she was still seeing that dream…

Really. That's kind of… normal, no?

There's nothing bizarre in that dream. And more like, it's the manifestation of Shio's desire to cook for me.

"Alright. I guess I should thank that version of me in your dream. He sent you to me."

"It's still you, Ruru. You're a little cheeky in it. Wearing a naked apron? Jeez. Maybe that's also influenced me to jump at you right away… I'm not regretting it."

"Naked apron? Now, that's your fantasy, Shio" While shaking my head, I smirked as I pointed that out.

"It's not!" Shio deflected. But even though she's still red from what we did earlier, her face turned even redder from embarrassment.

Also, with the way she looked at me from bottom to top while also licking her lips, she was definitely imagining it.

"It is. If you want to see me in it. I don't mind… You've already seen me naked, there's nothing wrong to satisfy my Shio's fantasy. Let's see. Where did Akane put our—"

As I was about to turn around to get an apron, Shio dropped what she was doing. She then ran up behind me and clung to my back.

I thought she was going to stop me but her next words brought about another ammunition for me to tease her.

"Ruru, no! If you're going to do it. I want to see you in it in our apartment…"

I turned around and looked at her expression. Yep. She's serious about that. This woman…

Well, at least she's not trying to reenact the scenes in that light novel she was reading before… But then again, we already did more than what the main characters of that novel, after all. There's no reason for her to draw out her fantasy from it anymore.

"So, you want that dream to be realized, huh? Sure. The next time I stay the night, I will be in a naked apron as I make our dinner."

"… I'm honestly surprised. Are you not going to tease me about it?"

"Actually, I thought of doing so but… seeing you acting this cute, I lost the motivation to do so… Besides, it's now my duty to fulfill your fantasy, is it not?"

"It's not a duty, idiot Ruru. But that dream… it's really the reason why I—"

"Mhm. I believe you. And I say… that's typical of you; You as my Shiori. And not as my homeroom advisor, Kinoshita-sensei."

"Jeez. Stop making a distinction. I'm still your Kinoshita-sensei…"

"I know. And I love all sides of you, Shio. I'm flattered to even appear in your dream."

"Alright, sweet-talker. That's enough. Let's go and finish this." As though she was escaping, Shio quickly scurried back to the countertop where she was chopping the meat.

On the other hand, I also returned to her side, peeling the potatoes and carrots.

A second after we resumed our task, I heard Shio whispering at my side, "I love all sides of you too, Ruru… The diligent student side and the reliable husband side..."

That's not the end of it.

Shio also glanced up at me while her hand went down to tug at my vigorous junior, "Also, this perverted side of you…"

Upon saying that, her laughter echoed in the kitchen.

Naturally, I returned the favor by spanking her behind. That earned me a pinch on my side and a long, intimate kiss that only ended when the pot she set on the stove started boiling.

Just like this. Our morning continued.

By the time Shio finished cooking, the sun was already peeking at the east. Not long after, I went upstairs to check on Rae and Akane, waking them up for breakfast.