Picking Rooms

Once Yren had said his short goodbye to his father, she left with the group. Inna took his box, and the one Tybrus had held, and they all walked back slowly.

Yren was beyond tired, but as they walked, the boy couldn't help but feel at peace. He knew that it wouldn't last, and tomorrow he would be back in the dungeon, along with helping the girls get strong.

Still, there had been many things missing in Yren's life before this and now it was starting to feel like things were coming together.

The only problem that Yren predicted with all of this, was his sleeping arrangements. There had been no talk about what was to happen.

Yren was concerned that he might be forced into the bed of one of the girls, but he was too tired for any nonsense. Hopefully, there would be a couch or something he could just lay down on, but he put any faith in it.

Soon, the six of them were back at the house, and all of them headed up the stairs. Yren took off his boots in a hurry and followed them up as they did.

"Yren, the girls can decide where you sleep for now, but I suggest that you focus on sleep. You can save the other tasks for another night, but I won't stop you from forging deeper connections!" Clyde said with a knowing smile to Yren, making him roll his eyes.

"Are you sure there isn't some kind of sofa I can sleep on? I just think it's early for us to be sleeping together, right?" Yren asked in a complaint, but Rephilia was the one to reply.

"Probably safer for you to sleep in one of the girls' rooms. I am sure that both will let you get sleep, but, eh-hem, someone else might not leave you alone," Rephilia said while clearing her throat and looking at the maid, Inna.

"Little Rephi, I don't know what you are talking about. I only want to make sure the young master is comfortable and relaxed. I shall use every part of my body to do so. You should take note, little sister," Inna said in an all to casual voice.

"Oh good lord! That is why you two are crazy!" Yren exclaimed, but both women just gave him an awkward stare.

"Yes, well you all should get to bed, we have a long day tomorrow. I still can't get over how easily you moved in here! I thought for sure I was going to have to bribe both of you, but that was not the case!" Clyde mused as he thumbed his chin.

"Dad is hardly around, and I have lived in that oversized tool shed for far too long now. After finding out that my father had been holding out on me all this time, the choice was pretty easy. Also, the house is on the way to the place I will be going to almost every day, so nothing is lost in my eyes," Yren said with a grin, making everyone laugh.

"So, girls, who are going to have Yren in their bed tonight? Now, I don't want any fighting between you girls!" Clyde instructed, but the girls both stayed quiet.

The moment Ginny was about to say something, Clyde stabbed his finger in Kimora's direction, making her shriek.

"W-What?! I don't want him in my bed!" Kimora exclaimed.

"Not that I don't want to be there, but I think we should respect her wishes. I can just sleep in Ginny's room for tonight if that is fine," Yren said, knowing that Kimora was just going to make sleep impossible.

"Oh? Yes, I don't mind! I was going to offer you anyway," Ginny said, but Rephilia shook her head.

"No, you will learn to be comfortable around this man, Kimora. That or I can let him sleep in his own quarter, and he will get no sleep tonight!" Rephilia said with an evil smile that made Yren roll his eyes.

The boy was starting to regret coming here, but the bed in Kimora's room did look comfortable.

"Fine! But if you even breathe my way I will boot you from the bed to sleep on the floor!" Kimora growled as she stormed over to her room.

"My room is right here if you need anything," Ginny said with a smile, and then came over to give him a quick hug.

This surprised Yren, but she turned away before he could react, and ran to the first room on the same side as Kimora's was. Yren smiled, and watched the door close behind Ginny, wishing Kimora could be half as cute as her sister.

It wasn't like she wasn't pretty; that wasn't a problem, but the attitude spoiled her looks. With time, Yren was sure Kimora would change, but he didn't think that was going to be right away.

"I know you are thinking this will be a pain, and you are most likely right, but I have faith in you. So far, you have turned my daughter back in my favor enough that I can include her in everything, rather than keeping more secrets. I think that you will be able to crack that hard shell she had built up around herself," Clyde explained as he and Rephilia turned to the entrance to the last room on the left.

"Enjoy your sleep, young master. Remember that my room is the last door on the right downstairs. If you have trouble sleeping, I can help you with that, using every part of my body to completely satisfy you," Inna told Yren, and he nodded with an uneasy smile.

"Thanks, Inna. I think I will be okay. I am just tired from today, and I really need some sleep," Yren groaned as he pointed himself at Kimora's room, briefly gazing at Ginny's room.

"I see. My sister was right that you're a tough nut to break, but I would dearly love to experience what you did to her earlier," Inna said as she walked by Yren, dragging one of her long fingers across the back of Yren's shoulders, making him shiver.