Falling in love with my stalker

Along with Takeuchi-san, I returned home in her car.

The rain was getting fiercer, so for her safety, I didn’t delay much after Takeuchi-san was done greeting Mom. Since Dad’s gravestone was a little apart from Mum’s, I decided to visit it next Sunday.

Returning home, Takeuchi-san took the common washroom on the ground floor while I went to the bathroom in my room.

She didn’t have a change of clothes that’s why I offered her mine. Although they were oversized for her, we had no other option.

‘Haah… I made her worried. ‘ Remembering how Takeuchi-san came running toward me in the graveyard, I couldn’t help sighing with my face buried in my knees.

Under normal circumstances, I would have done bathing some minutes ago already, but today I was taking my time to contemplate my mistakes.

My past, insecurities, and childish behavior have caused Takeuchi-san quite a bit of trouble. Now, as soon as I step out of the bathroom, she will surely ask me about it.

‘But…what should I tell her? That, hearing my friend also likes her, I couldn’t help myself and I punched him. Or the fact that I imagined Takeuchi-san abandoning me? Guh…’

Groaning, I curled up even more inside the bathtub—unsure, of how I should face Takeuchi-san.

It was then,

*knock* *knock*

“Shou-kun? Are you alright in there? ” I panicked hearing her voice but before she could twist the doorknob I called out,

“Y-Yeah, I am fine. Just a few minutes.”

I hurriedly got up from the tub after washing my face a little before taking the towel from the stand.

Takeuchi-san wasn’t in my room when I walked out, so after changing my clothes I dashed downstairs.

The appetizing smell of something spicy and hot wafted profusely in the air, making my empty stomach growl in hunger.

I walked towards the dining space where the only person beside me in this house was present.

Person…no, a goddess.

Wearing a blue hoodie that reached her upper thighs the beautiful goddess walked from the kitchen toward the table to place the plates. Her hair was like midnight sky; providing a sense of comfort. Her ruby-like eyes remained focused on the task she did with diligence. Her whole presence had an alluring effect that didn’t let me look at anything but her.

My face heated up slightly as I finally realized that apart from the hoodie she wasn’t wearing anything on the lower half. The hoodie was baggy enough to make her look fluffier and those two long and well-sculpted legs just created a cute and sexy image of Takeuchi-san.

“….if you stare at me that hard, even I will get embarrassed.” My eyes slightly widened as Takeuchi-san uttered those words without turning to look at me.

I thought that she didn’t sense me…but now I know, how creepy I must be looking right now.

“…sorry.” Apologizing to her, I made my way towards the table before pulling myself a seat and settling down.

Takeuchi-san sat opposite me after she placed the dishes.

“Itadakimasu…” I clasped my hand in a small prayer before taking the chopsticks and picking the small meat piece from the soup.

“Hmm…mmm…” Using the spoon, I scooped some soup as well, and the rich flavors used to make this delicacy, numbed all my other senses except for taste.

“Haah~this is so good Takeuchi-san…” That compliment arrived from the depth of my heart.

I was busily devouring the food in front of me without a care in the world…however, upon not hearing a single word from Takeuchi-san, I halted.

Lifting my eyes, I found Takeuchi-san fiddling with the rice and not eating anything.

“Takeuchi-san…? Is something the matter?”

She was definitely troubled about something…which had me thinking whether she wanted to ask about what happened an hour ago.

However, I never expected the reason for her concern would be so trivial,

“…Shou-kun is again using my last name…not fair…”

The way she didn’t lift her face in embarrassment while complaining, made me grin.

Leaning slightly forward, I called out, “So…calling Takeuchi-san no good?”

She shook her head.

Cute.

“Then what should I call you?”

Takeuchi-san seemed a little troubled answering that, as even her neck began to adapt to the crimson shade.

I didn’t corner her anymore before whispering, “Won’t you look at me…Rumi?”

…alright, that was a little embarrassing for me as well. However, I didn’t allow myself to stutter at this point when I had pushed her so far.

Takeuc-iyeh. Rumi-san slowly lifted her face with a mesmerizing smile lifting the edges of her lips before she responded,

“Hai…Shou-kun.”

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Once we finished dinner, I took the job of washing the dishes as Rumi-san cleaned up the table.

The conversation between us has only remained around some trivial topics. I could sense that Rumi-san wanted to ask things many things quite dearly, but she was holding herself back.

I don’t have to ask for the reason since I know, how considerate she could be when it comes to me.

After I steeled my nerves, I asked her, “Do you want to know why I went to meet my parents today?”

Rumi’s hand halted mid-way through picking up the bowl which was enough for a response.

I looked at the clock before asking her, “It’s already too late…how about we continue the-”

“I can stay here tonight.”

I was baffled hearing her quick response.

The way she twirled on her feet to look at me with those fierce eyes, declared how eager she was to know about me…about everything I had been hiding.

‘So it’s already the time huh…’ I knew that the time to tell her everything about my past would arrive sooner or later. That’s why I didn’t resist her urge and nodded.

“Alright. Let me finish this first.”

Tonight, either she might get creeped out by me and might end up breaking up with me….or maybe, we both can grow closer than before?

I dearly hope the latter happens.

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