A Life Once More-Chapter 55: The Morning After

{Katelyn's POV} 

"Hmm~" Rubbing my eyes, I felt a strange warmth that I wasn't used to having when waking up. The more I concentrated on that warmth and woke my brain up, my eyes snapped open.

'I-W-HUH?!' All of last night's memories flooded into me. His strong but caring demeanor and his fucking incredible dick. Well f-forget that last part!

He had me pulled into a hug and my eyes could only see his chest, but I shifted a bit—somehow managing to get his face near my chest. I held him like a baby and let his face rest near my breasts as he deserved it, plus I wanted to see his reaction.

'Hehe~ We actually did it!' I wasn't expecting to go all the way with him last night, but that anime did something to me and before I knew it, things happened. I'm sure he was the same because he hinted that he wanted to have our first time on our Christmas trip, but it's funny how things work out.

Stroking his hair gently, I focused on my body, which was kind of aching—but I guess from the initial shock of waking up, I hadn't noticed.

'Maybe next time I'll go a little less hard?'

Eiz also went very hard, but I wouldn't blame him. I loved it so much, and when he came inside me, I felt like I was on cloud nine. The fact that he could even do so without hesitation spoke volumes on how he felt about me. If he would have hesitated, I would have been hurt—even if he gave me the most obvious reason.

I know it sounded stupid, but as a woman, it would have just hurt!

"Ugh~?" Eiz groggily woke up and I looked down, watching his stare at my beautiful breasts. I was truly blessed in this department.

"Good morning, love~" I smiled and felt the warmth radiating off my being.

Chuu~

"Ah~? Not fair!"

He brought his face closer and kissed one of my nipples. He didn't even ask... not that he needed to anymore, but ughh it was so unfair that he had this much control over me—but I fucking loved it too!

"You're right, it's not fair, so I'll pay you back." He got up from the bed and came around to my side, picking me up in a princess carry just like last night. He even left me wrapped in the blanket so I wouldn't get cold.

We—or he rather—brought us to the living room, setting me down onto the couch while he walked over to the front door. I watched his every move, my eyes not wanting to leave him alone, but I felt a bit bad that he was still naked. Personally, I didn't care—I loved everything about him—but he had to have been cold.

"Aren't you cold, love?"

"Haha~ I am, but don't worry, I'm turning the air up for you."

"Aww~ Cutie!"

His face flushed a bit red and he rubbed the back of his neck.

"T-Thanks."

'Hehe~ he's so cute.'

Walking back, he gave me both of our phones and then went to his room. My mouth opened in an "O" because I couldn't believe he trusted me with his phone. What if I stole money or something?!

I unlocked my phone, and the bright screen burned into my sleepy eyes for a second. Notifications swarmed the display—text bubbles, red call icons, buzzing reminders of reality. A wave of vibration tickled my palm as if the phone itself were scolding me for ignoring it all morning.

Most were from my dad, his name stacked down the call log like a silent lecture. But Ophi? Ophi practically spammed my entire notification bar. I clicked on one of her calls, and before it could even fully connect—

"KATELYN!"

Her voice blasted through the speaker, sharp and shrill, like an explosion of noise wrapped in caffeine and chaos.

"Yes?" I winced at the volume, tugging the phone slightly away from my ear. I was used to her screaming this early.

"How was it~?"

"Fucking incredible!" I blurted with zero shame, since I wasn't face to face with her, I could maintain some dignity.

"H-Huh? M-My Kate didn't shy away?! HAS SHE GROWN THAT MUCH IN A NIGHT?!"

Her disbelief made me snort. I could practically hear her pacing and flailing from the other end of the line.

"Hahaha~ Shut it, Ophi."

"Fine~, but I'm happy it was great. So, tell me everything!"

"Oh, Ophi, he was so caring." My voice softened, almost instinctively. Just saying it aloud made my chest flutter with warmth.

"I figured he would be."

"But not only that—when we started, I asked if I could take control at first and if he could cover his eyes because, you know..." I tugged at the blanket draped over me, fingers subconsciously curling around its edge.

"You felt shy."

"Exactly! And he did it without any questions! It gave me a lot of courage, you know!" I stared off into the room as I said it, my fingers now absentmindedly tracing little circles on the fabric.

"Hehe~ I can tell. But that's not what has you hooked though, right?"

"No. My best friend. Sworn sister. My twin."

"S-Shut it."

"He's so in love with me that he came inside, you know?" My voice lowered a bit at the end, almost whispery—like a secret too powerful to say loud.

"No hesitation?"

"None."

"Wow~ Good for Eiz!" She exhaled, sounding weirdly proud, like an older sister cheering from the sidelines.

"It made me feel very good. But I guess if we're being completely honest, the best part was that he didn't ever force himself—and the look in his eyes was warm, not like greed." My chest rose with a slow breath as I said it, the memory wrapping around me like a fuzzy blanket fresh from the dryer.

"Phew~ This makes me happy to hear. Now let me get a turn!"

"U-Um." I blinked, pulse stuttering at the sudden curveball.

"Bahaha~" Her laugh was thunderous, practically crackling through the phone like an audio glitch.

"I wouldn't mind necessarily if the situation arose..." My words stumbled out as my fingers fidgeted with the edge of the blanket, twisting the fabric into tiny knots.

"Um, Kate..."

"W-What?" My voice cracked.

"You shouldn't say things you don't mean." Her tone was softer now.

"I mean it! If it's us, I wouldn't mind us three doing it—but only when I'm there. Other than that, don't touch him!" I tried to sound stern, but the way my voice pitched up at the end made it more like a flustered threat.

"Whatever, girl. If I really do remain single, I'll take you up on that. But get that thought out of your head. He's yours and you don't have to worry about me."

"Yeah yeah. Says the woman who can barely go a mere hour without talking to me." I rolled my eyes even though she couldn't see it.

"H-HEY! You're my only friend!" Her voice jumped an octave—equal parts pout and panic.

"I know~ The glorious Kate—yes, I—am your greatest friend!" I struck a dramatic pose even though I was just lying there in a blanket burrito, grinning like an idiot.

"YOU THINK 'CAUSE YOU AREN'T A VIRGIN YOU CAN MESS WITH ME, HUH?!"

"Blegh!" I stuck out my tongue instinctively, scrunching up my face like a defiant gremlin.

"Ahem!"

"EEK!?" My heart practically launched into my throat.

"K-Kate?!" Ophi's worried tone came very clearly through the line. I couldn't reply to her though, I wasn't fast enough.

"Hey Ophi." Eiz's voice came from behind me—calm, warm, and amused.

"Oh, Eiz! What'd you do to her?"

"Well, she was rambling on about her glorious self, so I was curious."

"Bahahaha~! I know she's embarrassed right now!"

"Heh. You should see her face."

"This is what you get for messing with me, Kate!"

"Yeah? What'd she say?"

"Eiz... um. I can't say that."

"Whatever."

'T-These two piss me off! I can never let them gang up on me!'

"Bye, Ophi!" I hung up the phone before she could even try to respond. Pouting, I put my phone on the table.

"Come on, my love."

"Sweet words aren't going to make this better!"

"Then, how about I go get you your favorite ice cream?"

My mind brightened at the thought of the wonderful taste! But I quickly controlled myself—if my true thoughts got leaked, then...

"Why are you smiling like that?!"

"I'll be right back then."

"H-Hey!"

"Your drooling doesn't help your case."

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"Eh?!" I hurriedly wiped my face off, and somehow Eiz snatched his phone back before I could even stop him.

He waved at me while walking towards the door, "You can do whatever, and I'll send my location to you. Of course, you should send me yours as well—I'm not taking no for an answer, by the way."

Click~ 

The door opened and closed, with me now alone in his home.

"I'll never get tired of that side of you..." I quickly sent him my location and started watching anime. The screen was still on last night's show, so I switched to another, eagerly waiting for my ice cream.

'Ice cream~! Ice cream~!'