The shuffling of movement behind her awakened Ye Lian Hua as she heard her lover sneak back into the tent.
Albeit, not as inconspicuous as the younger girl would've thought of herself to be.
"Hehe… looks like Senior Sister is still asleep~," Zhu Na Ran whispered to herself as she carefully tried to remove her boots before slipping under the covers with her.
Smiling, Ye Lian Hua felt her lover slip her arms around her waist. Pulling her close, Ye Lian Hua heard Zhu Na Ran let out a satisfied sigh, nuzzling her face into the crook of Ye Lian Hua's neck.
"Hahhh, this is bliss ah~.
Senior Sister, you don't know how hard this junior is working ah ...."
"Hmm, back so soon," Ye Lian Hua muttered with a smile as she felt the startled gaze of her lover. Turning over, Ye Lian Hua smiled at Zhu Na Ran's startled expression.
Snaking her arms around her lover to pull her closer, Ye Lian Hua enjoyed the rare treat of a flustered Zhu Na Ran.
'This has been the third day that she's done this now…
Goodness, what trouble is this girl up to?'
"S-senior Sister! I-I um, didn't expect that you'd be awake so soon!" Zhu Na Ran fumbled as she hastily tried to get out Ye Lian Hua's arms.
"Oh?" Frowning slightly, Ye Lian Hua tightened her grip. "Do you not like this senior's company?"
Seeing her saddened face, Zhu Na Ran stopped trying to escape. "N-no, that's not it!
I love being around you, Senior Sister!
If I could, I would be around you like a tail, constantly trailing you!"
'Pfft!'
Ye Lian Hua tried not to let her inner thoughts show on her face. However, it was increasingly difficult as the younger girl kept rambling on.
"I love everything about you, Senior Sister!
From your cute expressions to even your super scary and icy ones!"
'...' Ye Lian Hua didn't know how to feel about that statement.
"Oh, oh! I also like how you pat my head when I'm resting on your lap or when you wash my hair… Your hands are like magic…
I also like how smart and good with directions you are! That's really handy when I get lost, hahaha!"
A small smile curled at the edges of Ye Lian Hua's mouth at the silly answer.
"Hmm, what else…." As her lover began drumming her fingers along her back, Ye Lian Hua tried to ignore the soft, tingling sensation that started to swell within her.
"What else?" Ye Lian sighed as she turned her head to look at Zhu Na Ran's thoughtful face. "You can't think of any other reasons, hmm?"
"Yes, there are too many great, no! Amazing things about Senior Sister that I can't think of right away…
Ah! Right!
I also like how soft and mushy you get when I…." Zhu Na Ran suddenly leaned in until her lips were by her ear, sending shivers down Ye Lian Hua's spine as her lover's hot breath blew gently on the shell of her ear. "Do this…" Biting down softly, Zhu Na Ran started to nibble at Ye Lian Hua's ear.
Only momentarily distracted by the sweet sensations, Ye Lian Hua managed to snap out of her trace and realize what her lover was doing as a mischievous hand slid its way down her back.
"Alright! I think I understand your point!" Ye Lian Hua's face burned red as she held her hand up against Zhu Na Ran's mouth, hoping to stop any more teasing words from coming out and halting any more mischief.
'Goodness, did she need to list such a shameless reason?!'
A burst of muffled laughter escaped from beneath her palm as Zhu Na Ran moved to kiss it instead with a cheeky grin. "What?
Truly, your reaction is one of the things that I love about you most, Senior Sister. One of the things that only I have the privilege of seeing."
"Y-you! You…" It was hard to debate against the younger girl's words; however, Ye Lian Hua wasn't about to let this transgression go unpunished. She especially considered the debt of "wrongs" that Zhu Na Ran managed to rack up on this trip alone.
"Hah… cheeky girl."
"Hehe, you love it." Zhu Na Ran giggled as she placed a peck on Ye Lian Hua's cheek.
Although she won't admit it verbally, she couldn't deny that fact. Nevertheless, she couldn't let this teasing go unregulated.
As they cuddled, Ye Lian Hua wanted to test something out.
She had a sneaking suspicion about this one weakness of Zhu Na Ran; however, it so far has just remained a hunch.
Slowly brushing her hands up and down her junior's back, she made sure to graze over Zhu Na Ran's waist lightly.
Sure enough, there was a slight tremor from Zhu Na Ran from her action.
"H-haha! S-senior Sister, don't do that…." Zhu Na Ran giggled out lightly.
Feeling uncharacteristically mischievous, a small smile peeked at Ye Lian Hua's lips as she gazed at her lover with amused eyes. "Hmm, I wonder, my darling…."
Ye Lian Hua laid on Zhu Na Ran, suddenly flipping over their position. Moving her hand from Zhu Na Ran's chest, she slowly snaked it down to the younger girl's waist, lovingly creasing the exposed skin.
Noticing the slight shiver beneath her hand, Ye Lian Hua's smile grew a bit. "Are you sensitive here?"
"U-ugh, haha wahhh?
What are you, um, talking about, Senior Sister?" Zhu Na Ran tried to laugh it off; however, it was clear it was futile. The younger girl made a half-hearted attempt to get up and change their positions, only to be pushed back down onto the blankets.
"Um, hahah… Senior Sister, what's going on?" Zhu Na Ran questioned as she realized that her hands were pinned above her head, trapped by the older girl's hand.
Not responding to Zhu Na Ran's questioning, Ye Lian Hua sat upright, now straddling her lover's legs. "You've been running around lately and going places in such a sneaky manner. I wonder what my love is doing out there, hmm?"
"U-uhm, I-I'm just training! You know I can't catch up to you if I'm relying on your training alone, Senior Sister!" Zhu Na Ran's eyes darted to the side, trying to avoid her gaze.
'She's lying…
Hah, never mind. If A-Ran wants to come clean, she will do so when she desires.'
Nevertheless, that fact made her feel a bit bitter. She'd like to believe that they were at a point in their relationship where Zhu Na Ran could freely talk about her actions and desires without fear.
'Perhaps, she doesn't trust me enough, even now?' That thought alone made her heartache a bit, but she brushed that pain off to the side.
'Forget it; I have other things to worry about… such as how to punish this silly girl.'
"Hmm, fine." Regaining her composure, she lightly smiled down at the younger girl. "If that's the case, then I cannot blame you for trying to improve yourself.
However, I can't forget the numerous times you've acted out of line."
"Ohh~?" A smirk enveloped Zhu Na Ran's face as she took note of the slight pinkness at the tips of Ye Lian Hua's ears. "If I recall correctly, my Senior Sister liked it when I did as I wanted.
If my memory serves me right, you had no issue asking for more."
'Y-you cheeky girl!'
Nevertheless, she tried not to let her embarrassment get the best of her. If she failed to enact this lesson now, undoubtedly, she would never hear the end of it.
Ignoring the hot prickling feeling in her face and ears, Ye Lian Hua hardened her resolve.
"Even so, it's not very fair that you're free to do as you please and not expect the same treatment in response, no?"
Using her free hand, Ye Lian Hua started to knead the sensitive flesh of Zhu Na Ran's waist. Thanks to the twisting movements of before, Zhu Na Ran's tunic had risen enough, and more of her waist and stomach was vulnerable and exposed to Ye Lian Hua's "torment."
'Hah, she trembles so much, yet she's trying to keep a brave and unfazed face.
How cute.'
"S-so, Senior Sister," Zhu Na Ran trailed off as she watched the older girl gently graze her hand up and down the exposed skin. "W-what do you intend to do with me then?"
"Hmmm, I can think of a few things…." Ye Lian Hua hummed as her thumb drew loving circles along the soft skin. "However, I think this would be the most effective."
Suddenly, Ye Lian Hua started to tickle Zhu Na Ran's poor skin without warning.
"A-Ahahahah!
Hah, hah, ha! S-Senior, hahaha, Sister!" Laughing, tears started to pour out Zhu Na Ran's eyes as she thrashed underneath the older girl. However, Ye Lian Hua didn't relent and forced the poor girl to take what was given.
Pressing down Zhu Na Ran, Ye Lian Hua leaned down closer to stop the poor girl from moving or escaping.
"Ahhh, hahahah! Senior Sister, ahahah!" Zhu Na Ran cried through her laughter as her face flushed from the lack of oxygen. "Please!
S-stop, hahahAhah!
Ahahah! Mercy!
Hahah, please! Ahahaha!"
Feeling a bit sorry for her lover, Ye Lian Hua eased up on her punishment and stopped. Opting instead to elicit small tremors into the younger girl as she stroked the tormented flesh.
Looking down at the flushed and exhausted Zhu Na Ran, she smiled magnanimously. Planting a small kiss on her lover's forehead, Ye Lian Hua asked:
"Have you learned your lesson, now?"