Chapter 96

What answer would you get if you asked Naoko directly?

But even though she thought this to herself, Yukina couldn't bring herself to ask. After all, even if she got a good answer, it would seem a bit insincere.

Naoko's birthday might be the first truly memorable day for the two of them after Naoko started dating. If she rushes things, it will be too late to regret it later. So, Yukina wants to do her best to make it perfect.

At the very least, Naoko needs to feel that he cares about her, that Naoko can make her feel warmth from his hands, and that he is there for her.

If Naoko loses sight in her right eye, then I'll just be her right eye.

Even now, Yukina still can't think of a gift for Naoko. She has the determination but no corresponding plan, and Yukina can't help but sigh.

"Yukina, what flavor is that? It looks delicious~"

Yukina looked at Efnir, Efnir gazed expectantly at the Yukina taken a bite out of.

"This is chocolate flavored... the flavor is a bit one-dimensional, and it tastes... somewhat like cola mousse?"

Compared to the banana cream flavor, which suits most people's tastes, the chocolate flavor is less popular. Only after trying all the crepes in the store will a true fan choose this one.

Or perhaps a newcomer who has never tried it before might choose this flavor, which is quite different from chocolate, because of the misleading word "chocolate"?

While lost in thought, Yukina noticed that Naoko was staring at the crepe in her hand.

Then, Naoko suddenly said--

May I try some?

Yukina was startled and almost dropped the crepe in her hand.

"Is... is that okay?"

Of course, Yukina would love to do that if she could, but Yukina was still a little shy about asking to taste what the other person had eaten, as if she were aiming for an indirect kiss with Naoko.

"You can have mine too! We can take turns, and then we can taste two different flavors!"

"In that case..."

Yukina swallowed, then switched the two crepes in her hands and brought her own to Efnir's mouth.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony!"

Efnir smiled, Yukina could almost see the glint in her eyes.

134. The cream is about to slip off.

Efnir curled the corners of her mouth into a slight smile, raised her left hand to gently brush a strand of hair from her cheek, and took a small bite in the same ladylike manner she displayed on a food show, savoring it slowly.

"Few people would buy this flavor; I wonder if Naoko would like it..."

"Chocolate? That's Yukina's favorite flavor. I like it too."

Efnir smiled, her eyes narrowed, and took another small bite.

There was no red lipstick mark left on the crepe.

Speaking of which... my sister doesn't wear makeup. It's fine during her convalescence, but I've never seen any lipsticks or foundation left by her at home. It seems she only wears very light makeup when she's performing.

Yukina stared intently at Naoko, watching as Naoko slowly and deliberately took bites of the opening Yukina had made.

Although he kissed Naoko and did many other adult things, he never seemed to have tried indirect kissing, which is a very common thing in a relationship.

Taste the flavors that the person you care about has tasted, and you'll find their presence in those flavors.

This feeling is quite unusual.

The reverse is also true.

Yukina glanced at Efnir secretly, and when Efnir wasn't looking, carefully covered the tooth mark Efnir had left on the crepe, and then gently took a bite.

She didn't know why she had to act like a thief.

The taste was still the same ordinary, unremarkable taste, but for some reason, it felt very exciting.

After taking a few bites from the side, Yukina noticed that Efnir Nier was watching her with a smile.

"You have some smudges on your lips --"

"Hmm..."

Yukina held the crepe in one hand, then used her free hand to gently lick her lips with her fingers.

"Wait a minute~"

Just as Yukina was about to wipe it off with a tissue, Efnir suddenly grabbed her hand.

"Can I have it? Let me eat it."

"Why?"

Yukina paused for a moment, a strange idea flashing through her mind, but she quickly banished it.

But then she saw Efnir slowly raise her hand and bring it to her lips.

"Naoko... this... this..."

"It tastes so good, I don't want to waste it..."

As she said this, under Yukina's gaze, Naoko took Yukina's hand, lowered her head slightly, and parted her red lips. Yukina saw Naoko's pink tongue slide out from between her teeth, its glistening luster becoming enchanting under the light. Then, she gently curled Yukina's fingertips and put her cream-covered fingers in her mouth.

"!??"

A soft breath brushed against the back of Yukina's hand, Yukina immediately felt the warmth of Naoko's lips.

A wet, warm, sticky, and soft tongue glided between her two fingers, a gentle, warm current caressing her. From her angle, she could see the pink tip of Efnir's tongue peeking out from the corner of her lips.

"--!"

Naoko flinched, Yukina froze as if electrocuted.

She could feel the scraping sensation from Naoko's sharp little teeth, and the sticky tongue squeezing between her fingers, as if her whole body had fallen into Naoko's lips and been pressed tightly against them.

Naoko, on the other hand, seemed to have found some delicious candy, and was intently stroking her fingers.

Yukina involuntarily twitched her nose, closed her eyes, and dared not look any further.

But such submission was like indulging Naoko's prank. With her eyes closed, Yukina heard a light laugh. Then, Yukina's hand was pulled towards the hospital bed, and then released. When Naoko's hand reappeared, it had climbed up the back of Yukina's neck.

Then gently hook it and press down.

Yukina was almost lying on top of Naoko when she was met with Naoko's hot lips.

"Naoko! The crepe is about to fall..."

Yukina could only weakly protest, holding up the food in her hands.

Outside the window, a light rain falls, and wisps of smoke and mist disappear among the city's high-rises. The pattering raindrops gather into droplets on the clean glass windowpane, then trickle down.

The warm glow of the hospital room and the faint scent of flowers dispelled the smell of disinfectant.

Yukina kept her eyes tightly closed, one hand holding two crepes high, the other hand slipping under the waist of the person beneath her, leaving Trace on the sheets to support her body and prevent her from slipping onto Naoko.

Her breathing became heavy, and the person beneath her seemed tireless in their desire, taking what she wanted. Her collar had been undone at some point, and the warm light made Naoko's snow-white, smooth skin even more alluring.

"Naoko... um..."

The long, drawn-out kiss left Yukina breathless, her beautiful face flushed with a lovely blush. Yukina squinted slightly, meeting Efnir's hazy eyes.

Those deep eyes were moist, with a misty light flowing between their lashes and brows, charming and beautiful, the dark light in their eyes giving the illusion that they were crying.

Is Naoko crying?

Yukina was momentarily stunned, missing her chance to escape from Naoko's grasp. Efnir's left arm wrapped around her neck again and gently pressed down. To maintain her balance, Yukina had to climb halfway onto the bed, but just as she leaned down, she suddenly felt a soft, yielding sensation between her legs.

Those were Naoko's legs, all white, peeking out from under the covers whether intentionally or unintentionally, slightly bent, just barely hidden under Yukina's skirt.

Unlike the cool, damp skin of Yukina who had just returned from outside, Naoko's thighs were warm and soft, almost melting Yukina like fire.

"Eee...!?"

Yukina tensed up, let out a soft moan, her brows furrowed and her chin tilted back, arching her back like a frightened kitten.

A tingling, electric-like sensation seeped into Yukina's skin through every pore.

That feeling was very unfamiliar.

Yukina instinctively tried to move her body away, but Naoko's legs, though slender, were very strong. With a slight bend, they tightly blocked Yukina's escape route.

"Naoko, wait, wait a minute... um..."

"Don't move," Naoko's wet little tongue withdrew from Yukina's mouth. Yukina was finally able to speak clearly when she heard Naoko's soft, sweet voice in her ear. Naoko's slender fingers gently slid across her arm, sending a shiver down her spine. "Hold on tight so you don't drop it on the bed. I'll need more food later."

Yukina glanced sideways and realized that the crepe in her hand was almost tipping over, with half of the cream on it already spilling over.

"Wait, wait a minute! The cream is going to slip off..."

But the hand on her neck tightened its grip, and her burning lips met hers again, the soft touch filling her mouth and silencing Yukina's voice.

Yukina was breathless from the kiss, and at that moment, Naoko's leg moved slightly, intentionally or unintentionally.

The perfect point made Yukina suddenly stiffen, as if something had exploded in her mind, and her heart skipped a beat.

"Hmm..."

Yukina instinctively tried to push with her hands, but all her muscles seemed to melt, burning her so intensely that she couldn't muster any strength.

Naoko gently hooked her arm around Yukina's neck, and after their lips parted, she began to roam over Yukina's neck. Yukina, unable to control herself, closed her eyes tightly and breathed softly.

A few strands of her dark hair hung down, her arms, which were supporting her body, were almost giving way, and the bed sheets were crumpled and messy from her grip.

She almost collapsed onto Efnir, unable to hold on any longer.

At this moment, knock knock--

The sudden knock on the door broke the silence in the ward, Naoko's lips stopped at Yukina's collarbone, not probing any further.

"Miss Efnir, may I come in?"

A nurse's voice came from outside the door.

"It's time to change the dressing today."

135. Shy

Yukina waited quietly in the corridor outside the dressing room, her legs tightly pressed together and her hands gently gripping the hem of her clothes.

... We're saved.

Yukina took a deep breath, calming the rise and fall of her chest.

But I also felt a little disappointed.

What would have happened if Naoko had been allowed to continue? A vague sense of anticipation, along with some indescribable feelings, spread through Yukina's chest.

In my mind, the image of Naoko's eyes that I had glimpsed gradually surfaced.

I'm a little concerned...

Speaking of which, Naoko has been acting strangely since last night, relentlessly demanding more from him. Despite being covered in injuries and in a hospital, she seems even hungrier than she would be at home.

In contrast, because Naoko was injured, Yukina could only restrain herself even if she wanted to pounce on her a million times.

Was Naoko deliberately getting revenge on me?

With a sigh, Yukina gently lifted her sleeve to wipe herself.

Despite Yukina's best efforts, she ultimately failed due to Naoko's teasing, ending up with some cream on her sleeve.

After waiting a while, she sent another text message to Kanade Kotone, but Kanade Kotone did not reply.

Yukina waited a full half hour before Efnir finished changing the dressing.