Aunt Zizi

"Master, it's morning." Alex lightly shook Abbie from her slumber. "Please wake up or you will be late for school."

"Mmm?" Abbie abruptly opened her eyes. Today was a school day and she completely forgot about it. Checking the clock on the wall, she saw that it was seven in the morning. Classes started at eight, so she still has an hour to prepare.

She slowly propped herself from the bed into a sitting position. Tilting her head from side to side, she raised her hands for a nice long stretch. Afterwards, she gave Alex a light hug and kissed his forehead.

"Thank you for waking me up, Alex."

"You're welcome, Master."

Abbie gave her roommate a glance and found that the bed beside her was empty. Alex noticed her gaze and immediately gave an explanation.

"Big Sister Diana said that she has cleaning duty today," Alex said with a smile. "That's the reason she woke up early."

"Sucks to be her," Abbie grinned. She was about to go to the bathroom to take a shower when she suddenly remembered something. "Fck! I'm also on cleaning duty today!"

With a speed that was not befitting her size, Abbie scrambled to the bathroom to take a quick shower. Alex could only watch his master go with a smile on his face. Since today was a school day his master would spend half of the day studying. As for him, what was he supposed to do?

Alex pondered, but nothing came to mind.

'I'll just wait for the Master to give me her orders while she's away.' Alex thought.

Five minutes passed and Abbie emerged from the bathroom with a bath towel covering her body. She was about to start changing her clothes when she noticed the cute boy who was staring back at her.

In the past, Abbie would just strip herself, bathe, and wear her uniform without worry. Her roommate, Diana, was a girl so she didn't mind if she saw her naked body. However, Alex was different. How could she allow herself to strip naked in front of a boy who was only eight-years-old?

"Alex."

"Yes, Master?"

"Can you go outside for a few minutes?" Abbie asked. "I need to change clothes."

"Understood," Alex answered with a nod of his head. He then left the room and closed the door behind him. Since his Master was changing clothes, Alex believed that it was his duty to make sure that no one disturbs or peeks at her.

While he was standing in the hallway, he noticed a familiar looking girl walking towards him with a smile. It was none other than Yue Ying.

"Good morning, Big Sister Yue."

"Good morning, Alex. What are you doing here?"

"Guarding the door while Master wears her school uniform," Alex answered in a firm manner. "Are you here to look for Master, Big Sister?"

"Yes." Yue Ying answered. "I came here to ask her about her plans for you while she was at school. What are you doing here outside the room?"

"I'm waiting for Master's orders."

"I see."

Yue Ying was already used to Alex's way of addressing Abbie. Today was a school day so she also needed to go to school. Abbie was a freshman, while Yue Ying was a sophomore college student. She was worried that Alex would stay in the girl's dormitory with nothing to do so she had talked to the Auntie in the cafeteria to look after him while they were away.

Yue also wanted to talk to Abbie to see if she had something in mind for Alex to do. If not, she would recommend her proposal to her. She was about to knock on the door when it opened by itself. Abbie was already wearing her school uniform and carrying her bag with her.

"Good morning, Dorm Head."

"Good morning, Abbie."

"Um, can I help you with something?" Abbie asked.

"I came here to ask you if you had any plans for Alex while you are inside the academy," Yue replied with her usual aloof and cold expression.

"I was about to call an acquaintance of ours to take care of Alex while I was at school," Abbie answered. Although she could stash Alex inside her I-Foam, she didn't want to do that. She remembered this show that she used to watch a few years ago.

It was a show about Pokemuns. There was this certain electric rodent that refused to enter its monster ball because it preferred to stay by its master's side. Alex reminded Abbie of that pokemun, so she refrained from storing Alex inside her I-Foam.

"Actually I came here with a proposal for Alex," Yue Ying stated the purpose of her visit. "I talked to the Auntie in the cafeteria if she could look after Alex, and she agreed. Of course, if you think that your acquaintance can take care of him then you can opt to do that too."

"The Auntie in the cafeteria?" Abbie asked. "Are you referring to Aunt Zizi?"

"Yes."

"Hmm."

Abbie pondered for a bit. If possible, she didn't want to leave Alex with Alice. She was afraid that the blondie would do something crazy to her Little Hero which would leave him scarred for life. The Auntie in the cafeteria was a kind woman. She got along with everyone.

Abbie thought that Yue Ying's proposal was a good one. Since she didn't want Alice to have her way with HER Alex, it would be best to leave her in Aunt Zizi's care.

"Alright. Let's go to the cafeteria," Abbie said with a smile. "Alex, you still haven't met Aunt Zizi right?"

"Not yet, Master."

"Good. I will introduce you to her."

Since Abbie had agreed to her proposal, Yue Ying was also relieved. The Dorm Head was about to reach out to hold Alex's hand when the boy raised his hand to hold Abbie's hand.

Abbie held Alex's hand in a firm grip and looked at Yue Ying. "Let's go, Dorm Head. I have cleaning duty today, so I'll drop Alex by the cafeteria first before I head for school."

"Mmm," Yue Ying replied in a cold manner. "Let's go."

Yue Ying turned her back and headed towards the cafeteria. She felt envious of Abbie, because she was Alex's guardian. The Dorm Head could see the way the boy's face lit up as Abbie held his hand.

Alex never showed that expression to her when they held hands together. He only showed that face when he eats her cooking! Yue Ying didn't know it herself, but Alex had already wormed himself inside her closed off heart.

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"Oh, so this is the famous Alex. I've heard so much about you!" A woman who was in her early forties beamed at the cute boy in front of her. "You can call me Aunt Zizi. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Hello, Aunt Zizi."

"Good boy."

Aunt Zizi wasn't able to stop herself and gave Alex an affectionate hug. Alex was the bane of older women because of his innocent and cute appearance.

"Aunt Zizi, I still have cleaning duties so I'll be leaving Alex in your very capable hands," Alice said. "Alex, please listen to Aunt Zizi and help her with the chores in the cafeteria. Do you understand?"

"Understood, Master."

"I'll see you after school."

"Goodbye, Master," Alex gave Abbie a light hug. "I'll miss you."

"Awww!" Aunt Zizi exclaimed from the side. 'So cute!'

Yue Ying bit her lips in envy. She made a mental note to invite Alex for dinner. That way, she would have a valid reason to hug the boy as he ate her cooking.

Abbie hugged Alex back and kissed his cheeks. "I'll miss you too. I'll be back as soon as I can."

"Un! I'll be waiting, Master."

Abbie was reluctant to leave, but time was running out. With one final wave of her hand, she bid goodbye to her Little Hero and hurried towards the Academy. Yue Ying stayed a bit longer and also gave Alex a hug before going to school.

Alex didn't mind being hugged by Yue Ying because she had been very good to him. The Dorm Head even gave him delicious food from time to time. Truth be told, Alex was looking forward to eating her cooking again.

Fortunately, the Ice Princess didn't know Alex's thoughts. If she did, a grin would appear on that ice cold face of hers that would be enough to make all the boys in the academy go "Ga Ga" over her.