Chapter 10

*Rowan's POV*

Hariko was really mad at me for some reason and it is the first time when I see her mad, the reason it's obvious and by now, the pain really started to dry the energy out of me "Rowan.. do you want me to support you? you're slowing down" I shook my head but she sighs and puts my arm around her shoulders "Come on.. at least let me help you, I'm the one who caused pain to you after all" due to her inhuman punch I barely can walk "I can't believe how much pain I caused you.. you must go to a hospital Rowan, this is not okay" I shook my head but she put her index finger on my lips "I am not taking no as an answer, at some point you'll go at the damn hospital you hear?"

*Time skip*

We arrive at home after what seemed like years and I sit on the couch a bit sleepy and dizzy "How are you feeling Rowan?" I look at her and just stared into her eyes "Got it.. you're feeling horrible" she puts her hand on my forehead and sighs "How about this.. we don't go to the hospital.. but you get a rest? that's not a smart idea but still.. how far is the hospital by the way?" "Like one hour drive..?" she nods lightly "Alright, how about you eat something real quick and then head to bed?" I shook my head and she sighs "Can't blame you.. just head to bed alright?" I stand up with her help and slowly made my way upstairs "If tomorrow you still don't feel well, you really have to go to the hospital".

I don't even know how to feel about Hariko.. I mean she punched me in the guts causing me this severe pain.. but she tries to help me feel better.. I'd say I'm angry at her but at t he same time I'm grateful that she's here to help me.. if I was alone God knows how I would've dealt with this "I should punish you Hariko for this.. but my heart wouldn't allow it.." suddenly the door opens revealing the fox, she had sleep shorts on her along with a top "Why are you looking at me like that Rowan?" I give her a questionable look, why is she in my room? "No need to get shy Rowan.. I'm not gonna bite you or anything" she climbs on the bed and I could feel my face heat up, she looks at me and tilted her head like a curious fox "You remember when you stood all night by my side? rubbed my belly to help me fall asleep? I'm gonna return the favor"

I look at her confused "Are you gonna rub my belly.. or what?" she laughs and lays next to me "No silly head.. remember the reward I promised you?" I nod my head "I planned something else for the reward but.. I guess this works perfectly fine" "..Your reward is to sleep with me?" she smirks lighlty, "As I said.. this wasn't really my reward but guess you got lucky huh?" her tail wiggled and I didn't know what to say, isn't she feeling uncomfortable? what the hell is her goal here...? I didn't even took her out for dinner for crying out loud "You know.. it's been so long since I've slept with someone in the same bed, but don't worry.. I'll take care of your pain" she sits up and patted on her lap "As I said.. no need to be shy Rowan" I gulp and look at her lap, I can't believe she's doing this..

I rest my head on her lap and not gonna lie, it was more comfier than the pillow itself "I can feel your body tensing up, just relax Rowan" I look up at her only to blush, I could only see half of her face due to a certain obstacle, for god's sake's I said I should freaking stop with these stuff "My face is right here Rowan, not where are your eyes looking" "S-Sorry.." she giggles and plays with my hair "I forgive you for that, after all you are a "man". what do you say? do you like my chest~?" I didn't knew Hariko liked to mock me that way.. I look away from her face and she giggles even more "Come on! I like teasing you so give me something better than just looking away" "There's something covering it-" she softly pulls my hair and giggles "Okay now you're just being a pervert~ you're not allowed to see these kind of stuff you know? you're underage.." "How am I underage.. I'm like 20.." "For me you aren't, after all you rest on my lap don't you?" I sit up from her lap but she pulls be back "You are gonna rest on my lap until you're sick of it, now.. enough joking around, how do you feel?"

I sigh and looked up at her "I feel.. relaxed" "Does your belly still hurts?" "A little but it's tolerable" "In that case.." she pulls me off her lap and stands up "Good night" she reaches for the door and sigh "Wait- don't go-" she laughs loudly and looks at me "Oh my.. someone's attached to me.. that's no good" I could feel the pain kicking in again, does Hariko has some sort of pain relief aura? this woman is full of surprises... she lays on the bed and once again looks at me "How much I love teasing you, come on.. let's sleep" I lay my head on the pillow and Hariko looks at me with a smile "Don't get addicted to sleep together Rowan, I'm doing this because of your condition.. you may wake up in your sleep and lay on the bed helpless while the pain literally kills you from inside, so I want to make sure you're okay" "Why are you so nice..?" "Because I care about you, duh, you treated my wounds so how about I pay you back for that?"

I smile and I reach out for her head and pet it, Hariko's face turned into complete cuteness as her tail wiggled like crazy, I swear this is a dog disguised as a fox "O-Okay! enough with the headpats!" she swats my hand away and looks at me "Not gonna lie though.. that was nice" "Now I know your weakness" she rolls her eyes "Alright.. since I can see from your face that you're in pain.. it's time for drastic moves" I look confused at her as she reaches to hug me "Do not squirm or anything, do that and the pain will be more severe" she pulls me closer to her crook of the neck and my eyes wide open, I could feel her chin resting on my head and my brain panicked like a war just started "How's the view?" she laughs as her tail rested on my cheek.. the fluff.. is resting.. on my damn face! Hariko really wants to make me feel better huh? well.. except for the mocking part "You are so lucky Rowan.. got a good view.. my tail is resting on your body.. me hugging you close.. some guys would pay good money for this" she giggles as she covers us with the blanket and a big smile appeared on my face, I just can't believe what Hariko did just to make me feel better.. "Good night Rowan".