The Story of Waking up With My Beautiful Childhood Friend and Realizing We Had Spent the Night Together - Chapter 3

Chapter 3: You’re Like a Jewel to Me

“…Welcome home.”

“Mm, I’m home.”

At the end of the day.

I, who had already returned home earlier, welcomed my childhood friend, Yukimura Mizuki, who had been taken to volleyball practice.

Her house is a single-family home next door, but since my parents work overseas, I end up living at her house most of the time.

“…Is your mom not coming home again today?”

“Yeah, probably.”

Her response was indifferent, as if she didn’t care anymore.

Her mother, who’s a workaholic, is rarely home.

“I’ll make dinner. Any requests?”

“Mm, then… hamburger steak.”

“…Heh, got it. You still have the taste of a child.”

“Shut up.”

It’s the usual conversation. The usual atmosphere.

Yet, why is it? I can’t calm down at all.

Mizuki, wearing a cat-patterned apron, is standing in the kitchen.

Her back, a familiar sight.

But somehow… it feels, how should I put it…

(She’s so damn sexy…)

Her slim waist and tight buttocks.

Mizuki, who never slacks off in keeping her figure, looks incredibly beautiful even from behind.

But right now, it looks oddly seductive.

(Damn it. Why is this happening…? I never cared about it before…)

No, that’s a lie. I was definitely looking at her with perverted eyes.

But back then, it was more like the feeling of looking at a dirty magazine.

Now that I’ve actually touched that waist and buttocks…

‘Ah…! Not there, Iori…!’

Thud. I bang my head on the desk.

Mizuki, who had been in the kitchen, looks back, wondering what happened.

I wave my hand as if nothing’s wrong, and she goes back to cooking, though she looks confused.

…And then, I stare at her back again.

“…? What’s up?”

“Huh? W-What’s up?”

“I feel like someone’s staring at me. Mostly around my butt.”

“It’s just your imagination!”

I turn my face away with all my might. She giggles softly.

It’s frustrating, but cute! I forgive her!

“It’s fine. After all, I’m your girlfriend.”

“…I see.”

Yeah, she’s my girlfriend. That’s fine, right? It’s my house.

…My girlfriend.

I look at Mizuki, who’s standing in the kitchen.

She’s tall, and her figure is perfect. She truly is a stunning beauty.

Mizuki Yukimura has always been out of my reach, a flower on a high peak for me.

She has been by my side since I was a child. She was beautiful from a young age.

It wasn’t just me who was attracted to her shine.

“Mizuki-chan! When you grow up, marry me!”

“Hey, that’s unfair! Mizuki, marry me!”

Mizuki was famous in the neighborhood as a beautiful girl.

Naturally, everyone wanted her.

And yet…

“…Sorry. I’m going to marry Iori-kun.”

For some reason, I was the one who got the special invitation.

Naturally, I was envied by everyone, but it was just a child’s thing.

After ten years, I thought I would have completely forgotten about it.

But…

“I thought you’d quickly get another boyfriend…”

“…? Did you say something?”

“No, nothing.”

I muttered that under my breath, and hurriedly looked away. She didn’t seem to hear me, so I let out a sigh of relief.

However…

“…I’ve always only looked at Iori.”

She said this while skillfully plating the meat she cooked.

“I heard you…”

I slump my shoulders, and she laughs at me again.

—After that, we ate dinner, took a bath, and brushed our teeth.

She usually leaves after eating, but today she’s still here.

…Or rather, it seems like she’s ready to stay the night, having brought her pajamas.

Right now, she’s taking a bath, and I feel like everything is steadily falling into place.

‘—From now on, we’ll do this every day.’

The words she said when she kissed me yesterday come to mind.

…Could it be that those words weren’t just about kissing?

Eh, seriously every day? No, would we really start with something so decadent just after starting a relationship…?

“—I’m done.”

“Eek!”

I scream instinctively. Wait, I’m not ready yet…!

“What’s that? It’s funny.”

“It’s not funny!”

She’s wearing cute pajamas with a bear pattern.

But since she’s tall and has a model-like figure, it feels… kind of wrong, or maybe even sexy.

“Um… so, are you staying over tonight?”

“That’s the plan.”

“I-I see. So that’s the plan, huh?”

…Isn’t this a bit too casual?

Am I the weird one? Shouldn’t the girl be the one to panic in situations like this?

I don’t understand why she’s so calm.

Just yesterday, we were both virgins.

Yet now, she’s acting like she’s experienced… Wait, hold on.

Now that I look closer…

“…Mizuki.”

“Hmm? What?”

“Are you… nervous?”

“….”

Now that I think about it, she’s always been a kid who hid her emotions well.

Even I, her childhood friend, wouldn’t notice unless I observed her carefully.

But now, it’s a bit easier to read her. Her right hand and foot are moving together, and she’s a little avoiding eye contact.

“…Just to say, there’s no need to force anything, okay? You don’t have to do anything you’re uncomfortable with.”

“…I’m not forcing anything.”

She says this while rubbing her arm, her face red as she glares at me.

“I don’t… not want to do it.”

“…”

Her words, said shyly, completely stopped my thoughts.

I couldn’t even breathe properly.

“…Say something.”

“A-Ah, sorry.”

What should I do in this situation?

Yesterday, I kind of let her lead the way.

After my first time, I don’t know how to properly guide her.

But since she’s gathering her courage, I want to do something for her.

“Then… wanna come over here?”

I make space on the bed for her.

“…Mm.”

She hesitantly steps over to the bed and quietly slides under the covers next to me.

She was so active yesterday, but now that we’re officially together, she’s probably just calmer.

“Um…”

“….”

But I feel the same way.

Yesterday, it was kind of about going with the flow, but today, it’s different. I want to embrace her because I choose to.

…I want to, but my body won’t move.

I’m pathetic. Come on, Mizuki’s waiting—move already!

As I mentally struggle…

“You don’t need to make it such a big deal,” she says.

“Huh…?”

“Just do what you want. We’re not strangers anymore.”

She says this and then rests her head on my shoulder.

The sweet scent of her shampoo tickles my nose.

I can feel her warm, soft body against my arm.

“I see… yeah, you’re right.”

“Mm.”

“Well then…”

I turn my face, gently removing her head from my shoulder.

I gaze into her jewel-like eyes.

And slowly, I press my lips against hers.

“Mm…”

Soft, warm, and slightly sweet.

Even after doing it so much yesterday, I still can’t get used to it.

After savoring that sensation for a while, she slightly opens her mouth.

“…Mm…”

At her signal, I gently slip my tongue inside.

I explore her tongue and slowly match it.

With a soft sound, our tongues intertwine.

“…Mm… mm…”

“Hah…”

We continue kissing, tasting, and rolling our tongues. I’m not sure how long it lasted, but eventually, I slowly pull away from her.

Before me is her face, flushed and melting as if in bliss.

I’ve never seen her like this before. It’s the face of a woman.

“…Kissing is nice.”

“Yeah… it’s kind of dangerous.”

“I think I’m getting addicted.”

“You are addicted… already.”

“Iori?”

“Yeah, I’m addicted.”

“Hehe.”

She laughs softly, and to hide my embarrassment, I push her down.

She lets herself be pushed down easily, and I look at her from above.

Her large eyes, her small face like a joke, her flawless skin.

Ah, really…

“…What’s wrong?”

“Nothing… just thinking, you’re really beautiful.”

“…Really now?”

“I’ve always thought so.”

“Mm, I know.”

“…You.”

I smile, and she grins in response.

Seeing that, I can’t pretend to be upset anymore. She probably sees right through me.

She leans in and kisses me again, as if saying, “I knew this would happen.”

“…Here.”

She opens her arms wide, ready to accept me.

In her loving gaze, I say,

“…Mizuki.”

“Hmm?”

“I love you. I’ve loved you for a long time.”

“Mm… Hehe, I wish you’d said it sooner.”

“Sorry.”

“It’s fine. I forgive you.”

She smiles at me, and I feel so much love for her.

I kiss her again and sink into her warmth.