Chapter 41
Perhaps his mind was too chaotic, limbs too numb, heart racing too fast, eyes not seeing clearly, ears not fully awake…
He didn't notice when Himeno-senpai's lips parted slightly. Didn't notice the faint tremble in the small hand in his palm. Didn't keenly sense the irregular breathing, the quickening heartbeat.
And in the end, he still hadn't remembered that this "Ghost" hand was the one Himeno had replaced—the one that, under normal circumstances, only obeyed "Himeno"…
Anyway, once his brain reached that conclusion, he just stupidly went for it.
His understanding of kissing was simply lips pressing against lips—this kind of chaste, shallow "pure kiss."
He hoped Himeno-senpai wouldn't blame him for overstepping when she woke up… Maybe he really misunderstood. How could a person possibly wake up from a kiss?
Am I the one whose brain is muddled?
While Aki's mind swirled with confusion, his body had already leaned close to Himeno-senpai.
Closer and closer. He had never seen her face so clearly before.
Very beautiful. A maternal,tolerance charm—even a touch of seductiveness~
Closer. Even closer.
He could even feel their breaths intertwining lewdly in the air, the slightly moist heat teasing every inch of his skin.
He was already blushing before their lips even met.
The muscles at the corner of Himeno's mouth curved upward. Only through some immense force of will did she manage to hold back the smile…
But he just hovered at that distance—seemingly approaching, yet lingering for so long. Just a few centimeters—how could Aki spend so much time thinking about it?!
Finally she couldn't stand it anymore. The "Ghost" hand pressed the back of his head. Before Aki could react, their lips met.
Himeno-senpai's lips were very soft, her mouth small. At this moment she showed none of her usual boldness… only her own unique charm and shyness.
The kiss was sweet, like nectar, as if it could moisten his parched heart.
He felt very comfortable, but instinctively restrained himself from enjoying the pleasure, about to pull away.
Then—then he discovered Himeno-senpai had extended her tongue.
Her slick, practiced tongue easily parted his lips, slipped past his teeth, caught his shrinking tongue, and began an intense, forceful entanglement!
Aki went completely blank. His whole body froze—unsure whether to move or stay still.
Himeno felt he wasn't pressing close enough, and his responses were too slow. Finally she stopped pretending altogether and just used her hands.
"Mmph, Himeno-senpai, no~ This is…"
Who cares about that!
The more Aki resisted, the more excited Himeno became.
The Ghost hand locked the door from the inside, while she drew the curtain around the bed.
Looking at the shy, deliciously innocent young man—Aki.
Himeno-senpai's fingers itched with desire. Her hand slipped directly under the collar and hem of Aki's shirt…
So even a blockhead's lips are soft and warm. Oh~ these abs feel really nice… this spot feels good too.
Who knows how much time passed.
Poor Aki was thoroughly toyed with in the palm of Himeno-senpai's hand.
By morning he had nearly been eaten clean right there on the hospital bed.
After being thoroughly played with, the disheveled Aki had to get up and clean up the mess.
"Himeno, y-you… how could you do this?"
Himeno leaned against the headboard, lazily lighting a post-coital cigarette. The glow on her face at this moment carried an air of complete life fulfillment, boundless intoxication~
Hearing Aki's stammering question, Himeno pouted and asked:
"Do what?"
"Sigh~ You're still a patient. There's no need to… make me feel all of this right now…"
His voice grew smaller and smaller, tone softer and softer.
Aki now resembled a virtuous husband—knowing it wasn't right, yet unwilling to speak harshly enough to upset her.
So he could only admonish quietly, while his hands gently buttoned up Himeno's hospital gown.
Seeing this adorable state, Himeno's playful urge surged again.
At this distance, she could easily pinch Aki's chiseled jaw, "forcing" him to lift his face toward her.
Light smoke drifted like mist from her lips. Aki hadn't expected her to do this either—he was momentarily dazed by it.
Immediately after—
"Mmph—"
His overly talkative post-coital lips were "fiercely" bitten again.
Damn this cigarette smell—it actually triggered my own craving!
For some reason, Aki felt this particular smoke tasted far more "fragrant" than any cigarette he'd ever smoked before~
Having gained experience earlier, after reflecting and summarizing, this time he made some attempts to respond—even tried to seize back a little initiative.
Heh~ Trying to turn the tables so soon?
Still too early!
If you want to take the lead, first pay tuition to this old lady!
Just as Himeno was getting worked up again in this mood—
Aki suddenly moved with lightning speed and snatched the cigarette from between her fingers.
She didn't understand why he suddenly did that, so she froze for a second in confusion.
But she never expected—this was actually Aki's diversion tactic!
Taking advantage of the brief relaxation in their endless, addictive kiss—
Aki swiftly pulled away from the intoxicating honeyed embrace.
With one hand he tucked the blanket properly around Himeno-senpai.
Casually placing the stolen cigarette between his own lips, he immediately took two steps back—as if terrified this "female wolf" would make another move~
"Hmph~"
Himeno-senpai let out a dissatisfied little hum, lips pursed. Her hand reached toward the bedside table, preparing to grab another cigarette.
But Aki moved faster—snatching the entire pack first.
"Nooo~~ That's my last pack left"
Himeno let out a dramatic wail, trying to salvage it.
But her acting was too fake—Aki saw through it instantly. His heart didn't waver at all.
Clutching the cigarette pack, he barely managed to straighten his own disheveled clothes.
No helping it—two buttons had been torn off. Missing pieces made it hard to look fully neat.
Aki walked to the windowsill, quickly finished the cigarette under Himeno's "resentful" gaze—inhaling and exhaling clouds rapidly until the half-cigarette was gone~
He flicked open the pack. Only two cigarettes had been used: one for writing "True Love's Kiss," and this one he and Himeno had just shared.
The rest inside were still perfectly whole.
Walking back to Himeno-senpai, he showed her the remaining count in the pack and said:
"Smoking too much is bad for your health. The doctor recommends quitting."
Himeno had heard this countless times—almost had an automatic filter for it. She turned her head, pretending not to hear.
Aki thought for a moment, then said again:
"Cigarettes really do corrode your bones. Aren't we going to be together… for a long time?"
Himeno couldn't help it. She met Aki's eyes. The clarity and innocence in his gaze overlapped with the memory of him years ago.
He was so sincere. She felt her heart stir…
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