Yours and Mine ( 96 )

"So… is that a yes?" Haruki asked, his voice hopeful.

Kyouko tilted her head slightly, lips curling in a soft, unreadable smile.

"…Don't know~"

"Kyouko~" he whispered, dragging her name with a quiet plea as he kissed her cheek from behind, then trailed down to her neck.

She let out a breathy giggle but didn't move away.

"Please?" he murmured again, his lips warm against her skin.

"I can't promise," she said softly, her fingers brushing over his hand.

"Okay?"

"Mm…"

I wonder… how should I even tell them?

What would I say?

That I'm going to live with my son-in-law for three months?

They'll question me. Of course they will.

Why do you need to take care of your son-in-law?

Isn't Haruki Satomi's husband?

Isn't he a grown man?

There's no reason for you to stay with him, Kyouko…

No reason… unless there's something more.

Her chest tightened at the thought.