Pancake Morning

The clock on the wall ticked past 1 in the morning and I knew I’d have to drag myself upstairs soon. The girls were probably waiting, ready to pile into bed and turn it into another round of teasing or cuddling… or both. But for now, I let myself linger with Miwa-nee, soaking in the quiet intimacy of the moment.

Of course, it also couldn’t last for long.

Eventually, she sat up, tugging her negligee back into place with a playful smirk. “Go on, Ruki. Akane and the others are waiting. Don’t keep them up all night, okay? Minoru might also wake up.”

I nodded and let her pull me up from the sofa. I then stood up and stretched a bit, feeling my muscles pleasantly sore from the night’s activities.

“Yes, ma’am. But don’t think you’re escaping me tomorrow. I’m going to prepare our breakfast tomorrow!”

Her eyes smiled. “Really? I want pancakes. With extra syrup, Ruki. One you made yourself.”