Chapter 97

When the nurse took her back to her ward, Efnir felt the excruciating pain that had just started to subside surge back into her mind.

Almost all the bandages on his body had to be reapplied because the agent was a special case; changing the dressing twice a day was the norm.

And, Efnir had some more medicine in her hands.

"I'll go get you some water."

Thank you so much...

Efnir forced a weak smile, tossed a bunch of pills from her palm into her mouth, took the water that Yukina brought her, drank it, and then tilted her head back to swallow all the pills.

"How is Naoko?"

I can't believe it Yukina asked worriedly.

"If it hurts a lot... I'll go call a nurse right away."

"No need, just keep me company."

Efnir sipped the water slowly until the glass was empty.

"Oh right, crepes..."

Just then, someone knocked on the door, and then the door was pushed open.

The nurse came in carrying two insulated lunch boxes, greeted Yukina, put the lunch boxes down, and then left.

"Wow, this is really busy..."

"After all, it's this time of year. If they choose to rest, someone might be in danger."

"Efnir said."

"Let's start eating. We're only eating now. Are you hungry, Yukina?"

"It's alright..."

That's true to some extent, because she was preoccupied with Efnir, Yukina barely ate anything all day.

Yukina opened the insulated lunchbox, and steaming white mist, accompanied by the aroma of food, wafted out.

There were two boxes of food, just enough for both Efnir and Yukina.

After Efnir's parents left, the hospital took over Efnir's meals, which were prepared and delivered fresh by the chef. This level of special care is common for agents.

The meals were supposed to be delivered around 5 p. m. every day, but Efnir asked them to delay it because of Yukina.

"Um, Yukina, can you feed me?"

As soon as Yukina sat down on the edge of the bed, she heard Efnir say pitifully. Yukina turned her gaze to the side and saw Naoko holding the cutlery in her left hand, looking apprehensive.

"I'm not used to using my left hand..."

"Puff--"

Unable to hold back, Yukina burst out laughing.

"I told you to let me feed you."

The rain outside the window gradually stopped, and the sky after the rain looked as if it had been washed. Through the window, you could see very far, all the way to the edge of the city and the white Beyond the Boundary region.

The city gradually quieted down, but the hospital remained brightly lit as always.

Because of what happened yesterday, the number of people hospitalized in the hospital has increased dramatically. Doctors and nurses can often be seen passing by in the corridors, and soldiers can also be seen from time to time.

But for most people, the time after nightfall is monotonous.

The special intensive care unit was quieter than most hospital wards. After dinner, Efnir sat up in bed to rest. The pain from her wound had eased a little after taking painkillers, which made her feel a bit better.

Yukina lay on the table, using the dim light of the warm lamp to do her homework.

Schools don't assign much homework; students spend more time reviewing and previewing than completing assignments.

However, Yukina was also thinking about the gift she would give Naoko for Naoko birthday.

If, just if.

If I gave myself to Naoko, would she accept? This kind of scenario probably appears in some manga and movies, right? Most people who receive gifts would show a surprised and excited expression.

After observing Naoko's changing attitude towards her from yesterday to today, Yukina couldn't help but think this.

But there's a gap between the imagined work and reality, and I don't know Naoko will like it.

Or would it make me seem too indecent?

And in the end, this doesn't seem like an ideal gift—since he'd give it to Naoko sooner or later anyway, it seems a bit cunning to use something that would eventually belong to Naoko as a gift.

However, from another perspective, if two identical gifts are given to Naoko on a normal day and given to Naoko on a special day, the meaning they carry will naturally be different, and for Naoko them, it can become a memorable experience.

In comparison, it seemed rather stingy of me to take Naoko away myself.

Nothing was left behind. It was all done in a moment of impulse and Naoko's silent indulgence. Even "careless" is not enough to describe that night.

Even so, these are memories that Yukina could never forget.

Even if it's just for that experience, Yukina absolutely has to become a qualified agent and stand by Naoko's side.

She had no intention of backing down.

Otherwise, if the agent's power is stripped away, all her memories from the First Synchronization until now will be lost at the same time, and her relationship with Naoko will return to square one, which is something Yukina absolutely does not want to see.

When someone is troubled by their own thoughts, it's even harder to escape from those random thoughts. Yukina sighed, staring blankly at her book, but she couldn't concentrate on a single word.

She was pulled back to reality by the rustling sound of fabric.

"Um... Yukina..."

Naoko's voice was calling to her.

She turned her gaze and saw Naoko sitting quietly on the hospital bed, like an orchid quietly blooming at the bottom of the sea. The warm light gently painted a light makeup on her snow-white skin, inspiring contemplation.

However, Naoko's expression seemed somewhat unnatural at this moment.

Yukina put down her book, got up, sat down on the edge of the hospital bed, and asked softly, "Naoko, what's wrong?"

"I need your help with something..."

Efnir lowered her eyelashes, her voice stammering, growing softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.

She said:

"I... need to go to the restroom..."

136. Towels and hot water

The special single rooms reserved for agents are equipped with private toilets and bathrooms. Except for the lack of kitchens and laundry rooms, they look like luxurious and exquisite single apartments.

At that moment, in the bathroom, Yukina and Efnir were facing each other, but they both looked away at the same time.

The two were very close to each other.

Yukina could smell Naoko's unique and pleasant body fragrance, as well as a faint, pungent smell of medicine seeping through the Naoko.

And Naoko's slightly trembling breath.

Efnir's current injuries prevented her from sitting on the toilet as usual. She could only support herself with one hand on the specially designed handrail next to her, and then Yukina helped her take off her underwear and carried her to the toilet.

Her cherry lips were pressed into a thin line, and Efnir's fair face was flushed with shyness, which spread all the way to her ears and neck.

The sound of pattering water came from below, and Efnir squeezed her eyes shut as if being tortured.

My pores all over my body felt like they were about to explode with an itchy sensation.

Already exhausted from the pain all over her body, Efnir buried her face in shame, pressing it tightly against Yukina's neck.

The thought of doing this right in front of Yukina made Efnir feel as if all the strength in her body had been drained away. She couldn't even catch her breath, and she felt dizzy and weak all over.

Her heartbeat was like a drumbeat, making Efnir tremble all over.

"Okay, okay..."

The muffled sound was barely audible, almost as if it were coming from Efnir's nose.

Yukina blushed, and only turned her head slowly when she heard Efnir's voice.

At first glance, her eyes met Efnir's watery gaze.

At this moment, Efnir looked like a young animal about to cry, her tender red cheeks almost dripping blood, like a ripe forbidden fruit, alluring and captivating.

Yukina swallowed hard, her heart feeling like it was being scratched by a kitten, repeatedly making her want to reach out to Naoko.

She wanted to pin Naoko down, grabbing Naoko's slender ankle with one hand and lifting it high, so that Naoko's snow-white panties would be hooked around her ankle, becoming a white flag raised high and waving towards her.

But Yukina ultimately held back.

She grabbed some toilet paper and slid it down to Efnir's crotch.

Efnir dared not look at Yukina any longer, tilting her head slightly, lowering her gaze, and her legs opened a little wider in response.

A soft, dry tissue slid across her thigh, leaving an unfamiliar sensation. Then, Yukina's fingers gently pressed against her. Efnir let out a suppressed moan and unconsciously bent over, hugging Yukina tightly, her knuckles clenched so tightly they turned white from the sudden force.

Efnir kept her eyes tightly shut, her breathing trembling, and she could even feel the warmth left by Yukina's smooth fingers.

Yukina helped Efnir lift her underwear up from below her knees before picking Efnir up.

The sound of rushing water filled the quiet bathroom.

"Hmm--"

Efnir lay face down on the hospital bed, burying her flushed face in the pillow.

After her trip to the restroom, Efnir hurriedly washed her face, brushed her teeth, and rinsed her mouth, but the burning sensation on her face did not subside at all.

The thought of doing that kind of thing in front of her sister, the smell that filled the air, and watching Yukina bury her fingers between her legs made Efnir want to disappear into the ground.

This has exceeded the limit of shame that Efnir can bear.

Although Efnir's body had already been fully explored by Yukina to some extent, and she shouldn't have reacted so strongly, the experience that night was still completely different from what she had just experienced.

At least, that night in the pitch-black room, Efnir couldn't see Yukina's movements and expressions clearly.

The lights were on just now.

For Yukina, who could see clearly even at night, there was no difference, but for Efnir, it was a completely different situation.

Although it was the same incident where Yukina saw and touched Yukina body, everything suddenly changed under the bright lights. It was like having the shower curtain ripped open while taking a bath. This time, Efnir couldn't even comfort herself.

And...

Next, she will have to go through the same thing again.

The sound of water in the bathroom gradually subsided, and footsteps approached. Yukina brought over hot water and a towel.

"Um, Yukina, is the door locked?"

"Efnir asked anxiously, burying her face in the soft pillow, her voice muffled."

"Yeah, nobody's going to come in at this hour anyway."

Yukina soaked the towel in hot water to test the temperature.

"The water temperature is just right."

As she spoke, she wrung out the towel.

The sound of hot water splashing in the basin told Efnir what was about to happen.

The loose hospital gown was lifted up from behind, and the sudden touch of a damp, slightly hot towel swept over her from her waist to her back. A tingling sensation, like an electric current, shot up her spine, and Efnir held her breath in embarrassment.

The smell of medicine filled the air.

The hospital gown was pulled up a little more, and a warm little hand suddenly caressed Efnir's lower abdomen, sliding down to Efnir's soft flesh, gently lifting her up to support Efnir weight. Efnir also pursed her lips tightly and arched her back slightly to allow the gown to be lifted up smoothly.

Efnir's milky white skin was fully revealed to Yukina. Although she had seen her once that night, this was the first time she had experienced it under the lights.