Chapter 9: Forehead
Sayaka woke up and found Yuu in her arms. She can't remember the last time she slept so peacefully. She glanced at the curtain-covered wall. Bright light was peeking through the curtain top at the ceiling. She looks back at the sleeping girl beside her. Yuu's lips were partly open. 'Ah, she's so cute. I wanted to bite.' Sayaka doesn't want to move, but they need to catch the train to Tokyo. Judging by the light reflecting on the ceiling, it must be nearing midday. She released the girl as gently as possible and searched for her phone on the bedside table. She was almost blinded by the screen. '10:35 AM, our train leaves at 3:00 PM.' She gazes at Yuu again. It is almost criminal to wake her up.
Sayaka decided to shower first, pack her luggage, and prepare the things Yuu might need. She roams around the bedroom and outer rooms to make sure they won't forget anything. She looks at her screen again. 11:15AM. 'I am sorry Yuu. Time to wake up.'
"Yuu…" She said rubbing the girl's arm.
"Mmmn…"
"Time to wake up sleepy head."
"Why?"
"If you want to explore the town a little bit before our train back, you need to get up now."
"Hmmm…"
After finishing their midnight dinner and watching a movie, they play some cards and talk throughout the night, trying to learn more about each other. A few kisses here and there until they notice that it is already five in the morning. It took a few more minutes for them to calm down once they were in bed. Refusing to let sleep separate them. But now sleep if you are trying to collect the debt.
"If you get up now, I promise to play you two more songs when we get back." Yuu opens her eyes widely. Sayaka laughs. She leans down and kiss the girl's cheek. "Good morning, my angel."
"Ah, you smell otherworldly again."
"Get up your butt and shower. We only have a few hours."
"Alright, senpai." Yuu said as she stretches out on the bed.
"You are like a cat." When Yuu faced the other side and stay still again. "You better not have those eyes closed before I drag you out of bed."
"Mmmnn?"
Sayaka leap unto the bed and tickle Yuu on the sides. Yuu laughs and tries to get away. But the long limb girl hugs her with one arm and tickle her with the other.
"I'm up, I am up. I promise." But Sayaka didn't relent. "Please stop, I am near to pee. Please." Yuu said laughing so hard.
Sayaka let go and Yuu hops out of bed and into the bathroom. After thirty minutes they found themselves at the lobby as Sayaka check them out. Kazuki got their luggage loaded and ready to go.
"What do you want for lunch?" Sayaka said as they walk towards the car hand in hand.
"Good morning, Lady Sayaka, Koito-sama."
"Good morning, Kazuki-san." Yuu greeted brightly. She goes inside the car first and was searching for her seatbelt when Sayaka reached out for it first.
"Hey this is my job now." She said as she key in the latch plate into the buckle.
"You like doing that."
"Safety first."
"Come on tell me the real reason."
"Do I need a reason to keep you safe?"
"Ah, fine fine..."
Sayaka leans closer to her. And Yuu was struck by the celestial scent.
"Should I spell it out for you?" she whispered huskily.
"No, I know the reason. Just like to hear it."
The two girls move closer, tasting the breath on each other's faces.
"Where to Lady Sayaka?" Kazuki inquires through the intercom. Both jerked away from being startled.
"Ah yeah, what you want to eat for lunch?"
"Let's go for some Okonomiyaki."
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The two boarded the bullet train, having thanked and said goodbye to their faithful driver.
"I kind of don't want to go back." Yuu mused as the train began its transit.
"I know me too." Sayaka said as she knitted their fingers. "We still have that wizarding world trip to look forward to."
"Oh yeah" Redhead's smile is dazzling.
"We just need to find a good weekend. Preferably one with a holiday on a Friday or a Monday."
"You're really taking me?"
"Absolutely. It is our reward."
Yuu stare at their hands. "This is enough reward for me."
Sayaka follow her gaze and smiled. She moves closer to Yuu and kiss her on the forehead. "I will miss this."
"Mmnn…"
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Sayaka was greeted by her father at the front door. "You did very well, my sweetheart." He exclaimed graciously as he lifted and spun her around. "And that friend of yours too." He said this as he laid his daughter back on her feet. "The design team could not stop singing praise for the both of you."
"Dad I am too old to be spin around like that. And yes, she is a blast."
"You look very happy, my darling. Did you enjoy the weekend? Even though you were stormed in? I was so glad someone was with you during the storm."
"Yeah, all works out well. Thanks for giving me this assignment. I learn a lot."
"Anything for my sweet pea."
"Ew, dad stop with that nickname."
"What? It has been so long since I dote on my only daughter and child." He said as he boop her nose.
"I'm going to my room. Need to do some homework."
"Alright gorgeous. Join us for dinner?" He said kissing her forehead.
"I will," Sayaka said as she walked towards the stairs. Touching her forehead and remembering how the barrage of kisses she received and gave started with just a simple forehead kiss. Of how much better she feels now that someone is loving her unconditionally apart from her family. Trusting her and longing for her. She was running back before she knew it. And hugs her father from behind.
"What is it, my sweetheart?" The father caresses the hands that engulf him.
"I just want to thank you, daddy."
"What for?"
"Everything"
"Darling, you are my daughter. You are a good kid. You deserve everything. And if it is within my power, I will give you the whole world."
"This is enough." She said sobbing. "Right here." Sayaka cried on her father's back. He let her till she calmed down.
"You alright, my love?"
"Yeah. Thanks. I'm going to my room now."
"Go ahead. I will be waiting for you come dinner time."
