Chapter 6: A Date With Polt
That takes care of that.
The living room is clean and doesn't reek of alcohol anymore.
Returning to the kitchen, I make two more bowls.
I hear the doorbell ring.
That must be her!
I quickly hurry over to the front door and open it.
Man, this new door really makes me feel small.
"Hey Ryuta!" Polt exclaims, lunging at me with a hug.
"Hey Polt," I chuckle, hugging her back.
She starts sniffing the air.
"Oooh, whatcha cook? It smells familiar," she says.
"Allow me to show you," I say, guiding her to the kitchen.
"Y-You didn't! Teriyaki chicken and veggie rice bowl?!" she asks excitedly.
"You know it. Since you kept clamoring for it after I let you try some from my lunch last week, I figured it was the right call," I explain, smiling.
"I very much appreciate it," she says, kissing my cheek.
"A-And you're very welcome for it," I blush.
Taking our food to the living room, we sit on the couch and eat while watching tv.
Not the exact date we wanted, but we're still spending time together and that's all that really matters.
"Hey Ryuta," she says after swallowing.
"Yeah?" I say.
"What's Lilith doing? Did you make sure she didn't sneak off?" she asks.
"You don't have to worry about that. I put her in her bed because she got drunk while I was busy in the kitchen. She's not going anywhere," I answer.
"That's good to hear. What did you two do while I was gone?" she questions.
"Well, I helped Lilith move her mini fridge into her room and aside from her trying to trick me, it wasn't really hectic. She was opposed to trying my cooking at first but she realized my cooking is top notch and I told you the rest already," I explain.
"I told you that you were worried for nothing," she giggles.
"I know," I say, admitting to my negative attitude.
"So nothing else happened, right?" she asks suddenly, looking at me from the corner of her eye.
Oh no. Does she think I did something?
"Nothing at all. She tried to trick me but I saw right through it," I explain.
"Oh boy. I'm going to have to make this clear," she sighs, turning the tv off and setting her bowl on the table.
"We need to talk," her voice becomes serious and she faces me directly.
I really don't like where I think this is going.
"D-Did I-I do something wrong?" I stammer nervously, feeling like I fucked up and didn't even realize it.
"Not at all! Please don't freak out, Ryuta! It wasn't my intention to scare you with that tone of voice," she reassures, holding my left hand in her hands and tenderly rubbing the palm.
"It's rather alarming for you to speak like that because you never have before," I say, calming down.
"I'm sorry. I was just trying to let you know that what I need to say is important," she says.
I thought she was going to yell at me for something I didn't do.
Glad that bullet is dodged.
"So what do we need to talk about?" I ask.
"You're a host now because of my actions so you realize that Lilith won't be your only home stay?" she states.
"It's really Smith and me who are at fault due to how the paperwork was handled but yes I do understand that," I say.
"Regardless, you're going to be heavily involved with liminals whether it's dealing with home stays or whatever that comes up. So I decided something this morning while you were gone for both of our sakes just so we can avoid future issues," she says.
"What's that decision?" I inquire.
"I'm completely fine with sharing you," she says.
"S-Sharing me?" I say, confused.
"You're bound to have sex with Lilith as well as many others and you will most likely fall in love with them and vice versa. Might as well accept that with open arms," she says.
"This is… a really weird bomb to drop on our date, Polt," I say.
"I'm very aware," she says.
"So you're saying you're allowing a harem?" I ask.
"Yep," she answers.
"So if I'm sleeping around, then you're sleeping around too, right?" I question.
"You're the only man I want. If I do mess around, then it's only with those you slept with," she says.
"That's not a fair deal for you though. What exactly are you getting out of this?" I inquire.
"Well, I don't have to worry about you cheating, not that I think you would've in the first place and it ensures your needs are being satisfied when I'm not here. It also covers for mishaps that are out of your hands. To me, that's more than fair," she explains.
"Okay, I understand that. The important question at hand: is this arrangement of yours even legal?" I say.
"It absolutely is," she says.
"Are you entirely sure?" I ask to remind her of this morning's events.
"I reviewed the laws while you were off getting registered. I wouldn't have brought this up otherwise," she assures.
"Smith and MON won't bust up in my house again?" I question.
"Smith and MON won't bust up in your house again," she repeats to reassure me.
"I've got no more counterpoints then. If you're so sure about this, then I agree to it," I say.
"There is a question I have for you now," she says.
"Shoot," I say.
She pounces on me, putting me on my back with her on top of me.
"Do you wanna marry me?" she questions softly.
"I-I-I mean i-it's not not on my mind! T-There's really no need to rush w-when it's only d-day one!" I stutter, blushing.
"That's a yes then," she giggles.
"In that case, you have to abide by something for me," she says.
"Of course," I say.
"You have to propose to me first before anyone else. I have to be the first one that gets pregnant too," she says.
"P-Pause! You said nothing about marrying multiple people! What do the laws say about that?" I ask.
She thinks for a minute.
"Doesn't matter right now. I think we'll be completely fine by the time we're at that point," she says nonchalantly.
She thinks?!
You can't just hand-wave the law when it doesn't suit you!
"What am I going to do with you?" I sigh and lightly chuckle.
"Keep loving me," she replies.
"You're not wrong. Like I said, I'm on board with this highly unusual agreement of yours," I reiterate.
"You won't regret it," she says, letting me get up.
We take our empty bowls and put them in the dishwasher.
Polt made her reasons clear but I don't think this whole thing is as necessary as she makes it out to be.
Perhaps this is just a test.
If she's actually being super serious, then she will address it with me as I continue my sexual inaction with Lilith.
"So would you say our date was good?" I question.
"You expect me to say no? You made yummy food and I got to spend time with you. So yes, it was wonderful!" she grins.
"R-Really? I'm happy to hear that!" I say, scratching my head.
"You're welcome!" she says.
"It's gotten really late now. I'll drive you home if you need it," I say.
"Actually, I wanted to stay with you tonight," she lays against me with her hand rubbing my crotch.
"P-Polt," I quickly kiss her lips while grabbing her ass.
She throws her arms around my neck, thrashing our tongues together.
Pulling our tongues apart, we pant while looking at each other with burning desire.
Tugging a strap off her shoulder, her right breast falls out and I take it in my mouth, sucking and pulling on her erect nipple.
"R-Ryuta," she softly moans.
"Let's take this upstairs," I say after removing my mouth.
"I'm gonna work you like a dog," she says seductively, swatting me on the ass.
"The same applies to you too," I smirk, smacking her ass back.