When I Got My Heart Broken by a Childhood Friend, I Ended Up in a Romantic Comedy With Her Mother - Chapter 22 - A Feeling I Shouldn’t Have

Chapter 22 – A Feeling I Shouldn’t Have

“Ikkun, you’re tired today, aren’t you?”

“Well, that’s right… But, Haruna-san, you’re probably more tired, aren’t you? You drove us here, after all…”

“Yeah, I’m already an old lady… I’m exhausted.”

“Stop saying that.”

“And Ikkun and I, we…”

“Eh?”

“…No, it’s nothing. Good night.”

“Ah… Good night”

And then the lights went out.

Since the overnight stay was suddenly decided, I wasn’t mentally prepared for a lot of things.

Although I’m not so sensitive that I can’t sleep without my usual pillow.

However, no matter what I do, I still can’t sleep as usual.

As I said, I’m definitely tired.

Normally, if I was this tired, I would be able to fall asleep quickly…

“……”

Right now, I’m sleeping with my back to Haruna-san.

But still, for some reason, I can’t help but feel uneasy.

I mean, Haruna-san, are you sleeping properly?

Or perhaps, just like me, she’s restless… No, why would she be restless?

For a bit, just a little bit, I’ll take a peak…

I slowly turned around.

My heart raced as I finally glanced toward Haruna-san.

In an instant, I stifled.

Because Haruna-san was facing my way too.

However, her eyes were peacefully closed. I could faintly hear her soft breathing. It seemed like she was already fast asleep

It seemed she was indeed exhausted, including from driving.

Feeling a mix of gratitude and guilt…suddenly my eyes opened wide.

Because… I could see it. Two large mountains, there… in a deep cleavage.

It’s a truly breathtaking sight. I gasped.

C-could it be she’s not wearing…?

I involuntarily twitched.

But Haruna-san remained asleep.

For a brief moment, I felt relief, only to immediately sense the heat rising in my body again.

From there on, I continued to devoutly admire that magnificent and sweet cleavage.

Even in the dim light, the cleavage stood out vividly.

Oh, that cleavage, it’s incredible.

I wonder if Haruna-san always sleeps like this?

Well, with something that large, it must be uncomfortable.

She’s probably exposed to curious eyes regularly…

She must want to feel liberated occasionally.

But still… I’m relieved.

I’m relieved that there’s a distance between our bed.

If the bed had been a bit closer, or if we had shared one bed, I might have… become a beast. I’d lose all my rationality.

Haruna-san is an incredibly kind and wonderful woman, but that allure of hers is dangerously captivating.

I can understand how the bastards we pass would get excited.

It’s really frustrating, though…

“…Ikkun.”

“H-huh!?”

This time, my heart nearly stopped.

I was in a cold sweat and timidly turned my attention to Haruna-san’s eyes.

“I’m sorry, I’m just an old lady like this…”

Her tone sounded uncertain.

It seemed like she was talking in her sleep.

However, her feelings came through clearly.

“…You are the most amazing woman.”

She’s wasted on someone like me.

That’s why I’m happy that we are able to become lovers, even if it’s just for a short time.

In reality, that should be the end of it. We should break up on a good note after the summer.

But I’m just hopeless.

There’s really nothing I can do about this feeling.

Because I really, really…

“I love you, Haruna-san.”

She’s cared for me since I was a child, a presence like another mother.

I absolutely shouldn’t fall for her.

But I really love her.