Respect her decisions

The minute Sumire finished speaking, several images appeared in his head. Images of the times he did touch her. The first time, the girl was drunk and he had quite a few drinks that night himself. The second, he was too focused on making sure she gets better.

"There are indeed parts of your body that I haven't properly explored since the previous times were done in a rush."

Sumire hits his arms. "Q-quit it!"

"Then continue explaining."

"We will stay up late talking about deep stuff, play table tennis after having milk after our baths. I am even excited for a pillow fight!"

Toh looked at her in disbelief. What she is describing there, has nothing to do with what couples do on trips together. Or rather are they going on a school trip?

'I am a bit disappointed. But she is still a high school student, and while I know my real age now. Because I was raised thinking I was older, it's only natural for me to be more mature.'

"I have to ask though, did you really do pillow fights during your school trip?"

"Uh, a few months ago when we went to osaka yes."

Toh sighed and stood up. "Alright, we can do all of those."

Sumire blinked. "But, isn't there anything you want to add?"

He shakes his head. "I will leave it to you, let's only do things that you find fun."

It maybe his make up birthday trip. However, this will be a good opportunity for the girl to get a break from everything going on around her. Thinking about it that way, she definitely needs this trip more than he does.

Toh walked over to the kitchen, opened the fridge and picked up one of the water bottles and takes a large gulp. Recently it seems like no matter how much water he drinks, his body is always warm. Toh knew what the reason was. His desire to have the girl was growing stronger and stronger.

'I really want to sleep with her.' But, he just can't bring himself to talk about it whenever he sees her innocent reactions.

He exhaled deeply. To think he has to search for the best time to take a woman to bed. But Sumire is truly different, she is special to him. He doesn't want to overwhelm her. Moreover with her age, maybe he should reconsider it. The previous times aside were a case of a drunk mistake, and the second helping her recover since he discovered she was a hanyou.

His thoughts break off when Sumire slumped her face on his back. "I was just joking about the pillow fight, I know that's something girls do with each other and not couples."

"So, do you know what couples do?" Toh asked.

"I-I don't really know. But what I do know is, I want you to relax and have fun on this trip Toh. In addition, it would be nice if we get to know each other better. That's what I want."

So, he was right from the very beginning. His gaze softened. She doesn't have to do anything for him, it's enough just for her to be happy. But, since she is putting this much effort. He won't dismiss her actions.

Toh turned around and put his arms on her shoulder as he leaned down. "I was thinking the same, let me learn more about you."

"Toh-"

He cuts her off by kissing her. He only intended it to be a light peck, but the sounds Sumire makes after being kissed would spur any guy to do more. Toh kissed her deeply and raised her shirt slightly. This much contact should be fine. Indeed, he saw no signs of the girl pulling away.

"Toh." Sumire briefly parted their lips. "I don't think I'm against being physical on the trip."

For a minute it felt like his heart stopped hearing those words.

Is this her agreeing? But she isn't exactly saying that they can do it. They can get physical without doing it.

"You really are bold." Toh mumbled as he kissed her again.

Unfortunately no sooner had he placed his lips on hers, did someone enter the room.

"Woahh--" Mamoru exclaimed. "Sorry-"

Sumire pushes him away and rushed over. "Are you okay Ru? Are you still in pain?"

"I'm alright, I got a goodnights sleep."

Sumire frowned. "You haven't been sleeping? That's not good. Weren't you told that getting sleep is good medicine? Your still not well. You need sleep." Sumire turned to push him towards the bedroom again.

"H-hold on Ki, before that let me have breakfast."

"Right." Sumire agreed and walked over to the kitchen as she pulled various dishes from the fridge. "I'll heat these up and make sure you eat it all."

Toh sighed deeply. Tsueno always has such bad timing. He ran his hands through his still wet hair.

'I wonder what she truly meant by the words she said.'

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Letting Tsueno Mamoru out of her sight after what happened the other day was difficult for her. But Toh's reaction was strange. Maybe he wanted to ask her more about what she meant? Sumire felt her heart beat increase.

'If I am to be perfectly honest with myself, I don't exactly understand what I mean't by those words.'

She was actually hoping that he would continue teasing her. If he did that, then it would have been easier for her to explain- or would it?

Recently she is becoming more and more aware and self conscious of how her relationship with Toh is going. It's not simply taking innocent walks around the park and spending time with each other anymore. Whenever she stays over at his place, it always leads to them 'making out' before falling asleep. There is a lot of kissing and him touching her-

Her cheeks burned red. 'Do, I really want to go further with him?' The first time they did it, she was drunk and the second- the second time was different. She was fully conscious of what happened. Conscious enough to know that she didn't dislike him touching her.

She thinks about Toh's reaction earlier. Recently when they kiss, he is more passionate. He wants more, he definitely wants more from her. There is no doubt about that. But, he isn't saying anything. He is still respecting her decisions.

*Unedited*