Rules and Hotel

Our lips were almost touching—our breath mingling, her perfume wrapping around my senses like a velvet rope pulling me in. My heart was pounding so loud I could feel it in my fingertips.

But then, like a divine curse, the door suddenly burst open.

"MI-CHAN, YOU TRAITOR! WHY ARE YOU—wait, what are you about to do?"

Ayase-san, still dressed in her tight-fitting office suit with her ID card swaying at her chest, stood at the doorway, panting as if she just ran a marathon.

The worst part? She caught us just seconds away from kissing.

"No, no! It's not what you think Ayase-san!" I shouted, sitting back like I'd been caught cheating on a test.

"Ohhh? But your lips were about to touch, you know? What would've happened if I didn't show up, huh? Mi-chan?"

Mitsuki-san, lounging with that smug air of hers, didn't flinch. She just tilted her head and smiled. "Oh, Ayase. Good thing you're here. Why don't you help me convince Akane-kun to go to my hotel room?"

"HUH? Do you think I'll agree? I know what kind of stuff you'd pull! Don't think I didn't hear your whispers earlier!"

Thank God. Ayase might be intense, but she's still more rational than Mitsuki when she's drunk.

"Thanks Ayase-san,"

"Haha, no worries Akane-chan. Mi-chan might act like this when she's tipsy, but honestly, she really just wants to spend time with you."

Mitsuki-san finally let go of my arm—only to fix her gaze on Ayase. Her lips curled into a devious grin.

"I'll let you go first, Ayase."

Wait. What? Go first? What the hell are they planning?

Ayase's eyes dropped for a moment. She bit her lip.

She must be frustrated. Having a friend like Mitsuki-san must be pretty tiring sometimes huh...

"I'm sorry, Akane-chan."

"Huh?"

She stepped forward, grabbing my arm. Mitsuki joined in. One clung to my left, the other to my right.

"Let's go now, Mi-chan. Let's talk to his manager."

My heart dropped. This is really happening!

These two are scheming something I might not walk away from.

But I know Kaede-san won't agree to this.

---

"Okay. You can go."

KAEDE-SAN?!

"Wait Kaede-san. Our rules..."

"Haha! Don't sweat it. And we're indebted heavily on Mitsuki-san so serving her would be an appropriate way to pay our debts."

She's gonna sacrifice me...

"Thank you Kaede-san. I truly appreciate your kindness and consideration for our request, even though it's kinda unfair to other guests." Mitsuki-san said while lowering her head.

"No please raise your head. Me and Kaede are the one who should thanking you."

"Haha Kaede-chan! Sorry if we always borrow Akane-chan. But he's just too cute! Me and Mi-chan likes cute things!"

"Yes. Akane-kun is one of the top hosts here, and hiring him is literally expensive. So you understand that he has a high value right? So can I request something from you Mitsuki-san?"

"Sure, what is it Kaede-san?

"We strictly condemn prostitution here, so I appreciate if you won't do anything that requires you to be undressed."

Mitsuki-san and Ayase-san looked at each other.

"Oh, so basically we aren't allowed to have sex? Is that right Kaede-chan?"

"Yes. That's the case. Sorry but that's our club policies."

"Haha it's okay Kaede-chan. Besides, we won't do anything like that with Akane-chan."

Huh? But you just said earlier you're going first??

"Oh if that's the case, I'm grateful for your understanding and professionalism Ayase-san. You too Mitsuki-san."

"You're welcome. So shall we leave now?"

"Yes please. I entrust Akane's safety to you."

"Of course. I would even drive him all the way to his house."

Wait, that's a bad idea Mitsuki-san.

Kaede-san gestured us to leave. Mitsuki-san and Ayase-san both held my hands and we started to walk. But when we almost reach the door..

Kaede-san called me.

"Akane."

"You called me Kaede-san?"

"Yes. The rules. You already know that." She said in a serious and sharp tone.

"Of course. I know that."

She's scary. I think this is a test on how far can I go to follow her rules.

Mitsuki-san looked at me.

"What are those rules Akane-kun? Club rules?"

"Uh... yeah something like that.."

Honestly it's a contract rules. And I'll be screwed if I violated that.

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We rode in Ayase's sleek black car. Leather seats, subtle air freshener, smooth jazz humming from the stereo. Outside, Shizuoka glittered like a sea of stars. Neon signs, headlights, chatter in the air. The city didn't sleep.

I pulled out my phone and messaged mom.

"Mom, I won't be home tonight. You can sleep ahead."

She responded almost instantly.

"Ehhh? Nooo! I'm so lonely and scared, Akane-kun! I can't sleep like this~"

Huh? Aren't you embarrassed saying that? To your own son?

"Mom... I'm still working. Don't worry, I'll be home all day tomorrow."

"Haha I'm just teasing. Take care, Akane. I don't know what I'd do if I lost you."

Damn it, mom. That's a death flag!

"Nothing will happen. Goodnight."

"Goodnight! I'll sleep now!"

Yeah. If I survive tonight.

---

"We're here, Akane-kun. Welcome to Acasha Hotel."

Twenty floors high, the place looked like something out of a celebrity drama.

"Five-star?"

"Of course. Owned by Ayase herself," Mitsuki said, leading the way.

We took the elevator—thankfully because using stairs is something—and reached the top floor in a minute.

"Here's my room," Mitsuki said, unlocking the door.

Inside was breathtaking. Modern design, soft lighting, a minimalist white color scheme. The king-sized bed practically glowed in the dim lights.

"Wow... Mitsuki-san, your room is gorgeous."

"You can just say I'm gorgeous too. I won't mind,"

I smiled nervously, walking further in.

Click.

She locked the door behind us.

"Eh? Why lock it...?"

"Why not? That's normal~"

Yeah yeah that's normal.

"Let's sit on the bed, Akane-chan!"

"The bed...?"

"Haha! Don't worry! It's just a comfy seat, right? That's normal don't worry."

Yeah. Right. Normal too.

As I admired the decor, I felt a sudden push from behind. I stumbled forward, landing on the bed.

"Wha—"

"Oops! Sorry Akane-chan~ I made you sit. But that's normal too."

"The hell if that's normal!"

Ayase plopped down beside me, stroking my chest and abs over my shirt. Her touch was soft but bold.

Ayase sat beside me, slowly stroking my chest and stomach area.

"Uhm, what are you doing Ayase-san?"

"Nothing~ ohh wait... there's something in your neck.."

"Huh?"

She pushed me down. Her weight is pinning both of my arms.

"If I were you, I won't fight back, predators get worked up if their prey is struggling~"

What the hell! Mitsuki-san just standing near us, watching.

"Mitsuki-san! Help meee!"

"Sorry Akane-kun. It's not my turn yet."

Wha— they will take turns?!

"Wait Ayase-san, we can't violate the rules!"

"I know Akane-chan. I'm just gonna lick your neck. Not a violation right?"

She forcefully lift my head, revealing my neck. She's breathing heavily. My heart is pounding.

Our close contact and the way she forcefully had her way on me... makes me kind of excited.

But I have to endure. I have to uphold Kaede-san's trust.

"Well then Akane-chan. Itadakimasu~"