Living together!
"Then will you stay with me?" I abruptly broke out a half hug and turned my body toward her only to get frozen at the spot.
Our faces were inches apart with breath colliding simultaneously. Instantly I saw her face growing red, and I was sure I also had some amount of blush on my face too.
I looked front toward the TV but she didnt move and still was staring at me.
"As in today, you are asking me to stay?" I asked but it was hard to agree with her request. Being alone with a girl in a house was far too dangerous for her. I mean, I wasnt a Saint. Sure I could control my urges but that doesn't mean nothing could happen.
"No not only today. But I am asking for cohabitation". She tugged my hoodies from the side but after hearing her words my mind went blank.
" Y..you know what you a..are asking for right?" I asked in disbelief as there were hundreds of reasons which were forcing my mind to shut down but in a way, I was tempted by this offer.
Being able to see different sides of Tsubaki, whether it was tired or happy, bed head or neatly prepared for school. Cooking in an apron or afterbath in a robe...
Blood started flowing in different corners of my body as I imagined something I shouldn't have.
'No, it's inappropriate.
"It's way out of the box. I can't and I shouldn't Tsubaki. I mean we aren't in a relationship and it's still early for you to decide. You don't have even asked your parents". I tried to reason with her only to get shot down.
" We aren't but we will as you said you will give me a try and I am sure I could do various things to make you fall for me. And living together will be really helpful if you look it in that way. Second, my parents dont live with me and they won't stop me from doing what I want so you dont have to worry about it". Her voice seemed persistent, not ready to hear any rejection at all.
But I have to reject her. As much I love living with such a beautiful girl, it's still way too early.
"Ara~ Kazu kun is here. " I was about to speak when a sweet voice came from the inside of the house. An older version of Tsubaki appeared from the shadow wearing only an oversized shirt and nothing beneath. Her legs were as smooth as Tsubaki and had a mature charm added to her demeanor. Her hairs were also raven black free fell over her shoulder, and the little dampness gave a sultry effect to her charm.
I stared at her for a full three seconds before I stood up.
"Good evening." I didnt know whether she was Tsubaki's mother or sister so I just greeted her formally.
"Don't be so upright. I am Maya Tsubaki, Kayo's mother. It's nice meeting you Kazu kun". She approached me and hugged me lightly in greeting.
I was death steeled at my place with every single muscle tensed and unmoved.
Her fragrance was domineering and dangerous for a healthy young man like me.
She was separated by an abrupt force from me by a foreign hand on her shoulder.
I looked forward in the direction and found a growling Kayo standing with her hand clutching her mother's shoulder.
" Ara~ someone is jealous. Look you will scare him off like this Kayo chan". She wasnt bothered at all with her daughter's action and said in a teasing smile.
"Mom, what you were doing?" I never have heard this scary voice of Kayo before and more to it, this was directed toward her mother.
"Fufu..just hugging my son-in-law. Was it bad to do. Look he looks so engrossed by my touch". She signaled toward me with her eyes and suddenly Kayo also shifted her attention on me.
"Kazuya kun, d-do you like my mother or maybe you are into mature women. Wait if it's like that then I can change myself like that too. You just have to wait for some years but I won't let you date someone else until then okay? And in any case, you can't look toward my mother like that ,nu-uh. I want those eyes only for me so please refrain yourself and..." She was about to continue when I walked and pulled her in my embrace. Her supple and soft body was comforting, making me senseless.
I did this on my instincts, only to cool down her. The usual warm and responsible Kayo was nowhere to be seen right now and I could only find a young maiden deeply drowned in love.
I felt her body jolt and shudder an ample amount of time.
"Ka..Ka-Kazuu.." She started stammering but didnt tell me to back off or show reluctance to my sudden action.
"Shh... it's okay. I won't look at her like that and I am not into mature women. I told you that I like you and my feeling doesn't waver so suddenly so dont worry. If I ever fall for anyone then it will be you so please calm down and relax". She placed her hand on my back hesitantly.
" Hmm". She hummed in response as we stood at the place while hugging each other, completely ignoring the amused look on the older woman's face.
Well, I was embarrassed to say such things, but seeing Kayo panicking like that, I couldn't help it.
After some moments of sweet silence, we seperated ourselves in unison. The absence of warmth was frustrating but I had to. I saw her moist eyes and steamy face inviting my entire being to hug her again and never let go. But I restricted myself and just smiled at her.
"Fufu..you both get along very well. Ah..I am so happy". Mother san chimed in between our shy moments and I was happy she did as we won't have said a single word if it has continued like this.
"Mom, isn't it time to take the hint and disappear?" Kayo asked, nicely this time I guess.
"Ara~ my husband is busy so how could I miss this coming of age love story and get bored at home. Please continue what you were chatting, and ignore me like I am a wall". How can I simply ignore such an attractive person and more to it, the parent of the girl I like.
" I am sorry Kazuya kun, but I think mom won't leave any time soon. Are you comfortable talking?" She asked with tons of hope-filled in her eyes.
"Umm..sure". I said as we sat down back on the couch.
The person who just asked to ignore her as a wall suddenly pulled the bean bag and sat in front of us.
'How am I supposed to ignore her now?' I asked myself but it seemed that Kayo wasnt bothered or she was good at ignoring people.
Well, her popularity at school must have made her used to it.
" So should I contact my dad to shift your belongings now or it will be better if we do it tomorrow?" She pulled out her phone and started tapping naturally like we had a prior agreement to do so.
"Wait, when did I agree to live here. Tsubaki it's not good for a young man and woman to live together. Things might happen which will make us regret in future". I signaled what was most concerning about being a teenager living together.
" I am ready to bear your child".
'She definitely won't accept a rejection '. I sighed.