Pledge

With that, he kissed Rafayel gently on the forehead.

Ah… this is bad… if this keeps going, it's going to lead somewhere I don't want!

"Ah… um, Brother! I have something important to talk about!"

"Hm? We can stay like this if you want."

"No… I can't do this like this!"

"Is that so…? Then, shall we sit on the sofa?"

Thomas lifted Rafayel up and sat down on the sofa with him on his lap.

Ugh… this makes it hard to talk…

They sat facing each other.

Because Thomas didn't let go of Rafayel's waist, the distance between their faces was no more than about 15 centimeters, no matter how much Rafayel tried to move.

Maybe I should just hug him tightly so he can't see my face while I say what I need to.

Thinking that, Rafayel hugged Thomas, who was smiling warmly and asking, "Raffy, what's on your mind?"

His ear rested against Thomas's chest.

With his heart pounding, Rafayel asked,