Chapter 343: Chapter 341: Washing Erina's Feet
"What did you dream about?" Sui asked, turning his head curiously.
Erina, leaning shyly against his back, whispered, "I dreamed of someone carrying me."
"And what did that person look like?"
"I don't know... his face was hidden by the starlight," she replied, shaking her head. "But..."
She trailed off, not saying what she truly felt—that the person in her dream had given her a sense of warmth and safety, a feeling she couldn't forget. A feeling she was beginning to feel now, as she rested against Sui's back.
She rubbed her slightly flushed cheeks against him, eyes softening. But her peaceful moment was interrupted when she heard Sui muttering, "You slept like a log while I carried you. I was so tired I almost collapsed, but you slept through it like a pig."
Her mood changed in an instant. Furious, she leaned in and bit his earlobe hard.
Sui winced at the sharp pain, rubbing his ear. His hand came away with a small amount of saliva, a hint of blood, and an oddly pleasant scent. "Erina, you're not only heavy like a pig, but you bite like a dog too!"
"I hate you!" Erina growled, her delicate features twisting in anger. Her fair forehead throbbed slightly as she leaned down and bit his neck harder.
Sui, not one to back down, freed a hand and smacked her butt with a sharp slap. The crisp sound filled the air, and the feeling of her soft, round behind under his hand was... quite satisfying.
"You!" Erina's face turned crimson with embarrassment. Humiliated, she bit his neck again, harder this time.
Not to be outdone, Sui retaliated with another slap, the sound ringing out even louder than the first.
"You...! You bastard!" Erina yelped. Her body felt both numb and heated, tears welling up in her eyes from the shame and frustration. Angrily, she bit his earlobe again, causing Sui to gasp in pain.
Still, Sui wasn't giving in. His hand found her again, delivering another firm slap to her bottom.
"You're awful!" Erina cried, half in pain, half in exasperation, her cheeks wet with tears as she swore vengeance.
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Eventually, after their heated exchange, the two arrived back at the mansion.
"Finally," Sui said, exhausted, as he set the fuming Erina down on the sofa. His neck and ears throbbed with pain, and as he touched them, he felt the deep bite marks she had left. Blood had even started to well up in some spots.
On the other hand, Erina was wincing from the pain in her rear. She glared at him, her eyes red with frustration. "You pervert!"
Sui sighed, too tired to respond to her anger. Instead, he asked, "Are your feet still sore?"
"Huh?" Erina blinked, momentarily caught off guard.
"A little."
Her voice wavered, though her focus remained on the throbbing pain in her buttocks. She rubbed her hips a little, glaring at him in silent reproach.
Sui, feeling a bit guilty, said, "You've got a long day at the store tomorrow. You'll need to be on your feet for hours, so you should soak them."
Erina nodded. A hot bath did sound like it would help with the soreness.
Sui headed to the kitchen and returned with a basin of steaming hot water. He placed it in front of her feet.
"Wait, what are you doing?" Erina asked, her face flushing a deep red as Sui knelt down in front of her.
"Let me help you," he said, reaching for her feet.
"But... but..." she stammered, completely flustered.
Ignoring her protests, Sui gently pulled off her white socks, revealing her small, delicate feet. They were soft and pale, fitting easily in the palm of his hand. Her ankles were slender and smooth, her toes small and perfectly shaped, resembling tender white silkworms.
Erina's ears turned red with embarrassment as she watched him hold her feet so casually. But when her feet touched the hot water, she let out a soft sigh. The warmth was soothing, and the tingling sensation melted the soreness away.
Sui began massaging her feet, kneading them gently to relieve the tension in her muscles. He could feel how smooth and tender her skin was beneath his hands. As he worked, he couldn't help but appreciate how soft and delicate her feet were.
Erina, on the other hand, felt a strange mix of embarrassment and comfort as Sui's warm hands massaged her aching feet. Her heart raced, and she tried to focus on the soothing sensation, but the intimate gesture left her cheeks burning.
"How does it feel?" Sui asked after a few minutes of rubbing.
"It... feels better," Erina replied, her voice barely audible as her face remained flushed. The warmth had indeed eased the soreness, and her feet felt much lighter.
Sui stood up and smiled. "Good. This way, your feet won't be sore tomorrow."
Erina nodded, still blushing. Her heart swelled with gratitude, though she couldn't bring herself to look him in the eye.
Then, her thoughts drifted back to the feeling of Sui's hands on her feet, and her face turned an even deeper shade of red.
"Does your neck still hurt?" she asked, her voice softening. She felt a pang of guilt seeing the bite marks she had left on him.
Sui raised an eyebrow, surprised at her sudden change in tone. "It stings a bit."
Erina quickly got up, slipped on her slippers, and dashed upstairs. A moment later, she returned with a small bottle of red medicine. "Turn around."
Sui obediently turned his back to her, and Erina's soft hands applied the medicine to his neck, careful but firm. The alcohol in the medicine stung a little as it touched the bite marks, causing Sui to flinch.
"That's what you get for bullying me," Erina muttered, though her voice lacked its usual bite. She couldn't help but ask, "Does it hurt too much?"
"It's fine," Sui replied.
After finishing with the medicine, Sui asked, "Are you feeling alright now?"
Erina blushed, casting a reproachful glance at him but saying nothing.
"How about I help massage the rest of the soreness?" Sui offered with a teasing grin.
Her face turned an even brighter shade of red, but this time, she shyly lowered her head and whispered, "Mmm..."