Chapter 2286: Escorting the Yuuki sisters home (2)

Chapter 2286: Escorting the Yuuki sisters home (2)



The walk to Fuyu's house was silent with only the sound of our footsteps echoing through the empty streets. The cool night breeze brushed against our cheeks, carrying the faint scent of

the coming summer.

Fuyu didn't hold my hand anymore since I was supporting the sleeping Fubuki but she hooked her arm on mine, perfecting the picture of the family of three.

The people on the street gave us curious glances as we walked by, a young man carrying a sleeping child with another girl by his side. Fuyu's grip on my arm tightened slightly every time someone looked our way, but I just gave them a warm smile while teasing my girl who was trying her best not to appear embarrassed.

Besides, she also liked the attention. Having declared her intention to make me fall in love with her more than I love Akane, this kind of moment was a plus for her even though she was still trying to hide our relationship from her family.

As we approached Fuyu's house, the lights were still on, hinting that their parents were already home. She unlocked the gate with the keys she had hidden in her pocket before ushering me in.

When we reached their front door, it opened from inside, and there stood Fuyu's mother, her eyes widening slightly at the sight of her daughter with me. She took in the scene, her gaze lingering on Fubuki sleeping on my back, and her expression softened followed by a teasing smile as she looked at her other daughter standing next to me.

"Thank you for escorting them home, Onoda-kun. Let me take it from here" Auntie said, her eyes sparkling with amusement as she took Fubuki off of my back.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Fuyu looked a bit embarrassed but she also had a proud look on her face, "M-mother, this is how we found him. He said he'd walk us home."

This girl, why would she still lie to her when Fubuki could just reveal where they went during the day? I guess she just blurted that out without thinking, huh?

"Sure. Sure, I believed you, Fuyu. I'll take your sister inside. Make sure to send Onoda-kun on his way properly, okay?" With an amused smile and a knowing look remaining in her eyes, Fuyu's mother turned and disappeared into the house with Fubuki in her arms.

Left alone outside their front door, Fuyu and I shared a chuckle. Her mother had always had a sharp intuition, and I had a feeling she already knew what Fuyu was trying to keep hidden. Besides, it didn't feel like she was concerned at all. Instead, her words felt like a gentle nod of approval, a silent acknowledgment of our growing bond.

Fuyu giggled with her cheeks turning into a lovely shade of pink, "You're right."

Her grip loosened around my neck, but she didn't step back, instead, she leaned her forehead against mine. "But, I just can't get enough of you, Ruki-kun."

"I know. I feel that too. But there's still tomorrow, right? I'll have to trouble you with Akane again. You know how clingy she's becoming whenever she's on her monthly visit. Do you also have a similar quirk?" I playfully poked her side, watching the way her eyes squinted as she tried to suppress her laughter.

Fuyu slapped my arm, her cheeks still aflame. "I don't know yet but we'll find out in two weeks. That's my usual cycle."

"Should I look forward to that?"

"You... T-that's embarrassing!"

"I'm just teasing." I chuckled, kissing her forehead lightly. "Well then, goodnight Fuyu." "Goodnight, Ruki-kun." She whispered back, her voice filled with reluctance as she stepped back, her hands sliding off my shoulders.

I grabbed her hand as we walked to their gate. I held it tightly until I stepped out. "See you tomorrow, Fuyu."

"See you tomorrow," She echoed back, yet even after a minute passed, the two of us were still reluctant to let each other go.

Perhaps, we would stay standing there with our hands linked if not for her mother calling out to her from inside.

Fuyu ran to me for one last kiss before she retreated inside. Then, she watched me through the gaps of their gate as I walked away, her hand still raised in a silent wave.

Even after I reached the station, the taste of Fuyu's lips and the softness of her body lingered in my senses. I had to pull up my phone and check my messages just to keep my focus on the

way home.