Thanks for all of the feedback! Haseo55, I believe I did say that Matsu wouldn't be winged, but I honestly didn't have any clear idea of where my story was going to go when I wrote that. ShINaiX, you always write very thorough reviews and I really appreciate that. But really, don't worry, I don't intend on having anyone get lost in the shuffle. This chapter is another short one, but the next one will be longer for sure!
Chapter 14
"Well, I know you had your own room back at Izumo, but my apartment isn't that big, so say hello to your new roommate!" Minato said as he pointed at Kochou.
"Give me a few minutes to set up. Then we can get better acquainted." Matsu said suggestively. Kochou merely stared at Minato with a scared look on her face before the door slammed shut and the lock clicked.
"As for you Yukari, I hope you don't mind, but you have to stay in Benitsubasa's room. You'll be kinda cramped too since Kusano sleeps there as well and I imagine Shiina will want to sleep with you."
"Oh it's okay, Shiina and I only need one bed." She said before grabbing Shiina's crotch.
"What exactly are you doing?" Kusano asked.
"Well you see, when a man and a woman love each other, they…" She stopped to see who was tapping her shoulder.
"If you tell Kusano, I'll kill you in your sleep." Mutsu whispered.
Yukari laughed, "Never mind, Ku."
Minato sighed.
This is not going to end well.
As usual, he opened his room to find Tsukiumi pushing Akitsu, Yomi, Kazehana, and Uzume off of his bed.
"I'm his legal wife, so I get to sleep on the bed!" She cried out.
"Minato, why don't you join us?" Uzume said while trying to undo his belt.
"You know what? I'm not that tired yet." Minato laughed and left his room, leaving his Sekirei to bicker amongst themselves.
He walked into the living room to see Kochou sitting on the couch.
"Hey Kochou, shouldn't you be getting to bed?" He asked.
She looked at him, "Of course."
"Where's Matsu?"
"She's busy working on something."
"Shouldn't you help her?"
"She doesn't need my help." Kochou said coldly.
Minato was concerned, "Is something wrong?"
She nodded, "Why did you bring Matsu back with you?"
"Because she's our friend, right?"
"And to replace me, is that it?"
"What gives you that idea?"
"Because she's a genius. It's not fair!" Kochou said with tears welling up, "Everything is so easy for her! I do my best for you, but she can do everything better! Not to mention that she's so comfortable with her body. I'm worthless compared to her."
"But you're wrong. You're not worthless. You're just as talented, in your own way. And you're just as beautiful." Minato said as he pulled her into an embrace. "I've never seen this side of you. You always keep your feelings bottled up, but if we never know that something's wrong, we can't help you."
"I can't afford to show them."
"You've been so brave already though. You need someone to be there for you too." He said.
"Will you be there?" She asked.
He chuckled, "Of course."
"Now come on, let's wipe away those tears." He said as he grabbed a tissue and gently dabbed her eyes dry.
"Thank you." Kochou said before she hugged him again. "Can we just stay like this for a while?"
"Sure thing." Minato replied.
"Hey Minato. Do you love me?" She asked.
"I love all of my Sekirei, and you're no exception." He replied.
She sighed contentedly and held on tighter. The two of them hardly noticed the buzzing from Minato's phone.
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