Although Yinuo was troubled about what to do, in the end, she decided to simply correct Melody's misunderstanding.
"Sorry, Melody. Actually, I called you here to help you get stronger and not for, uhm, that sort of thing..." Although she tried to be subtle about it, in the end, Yinuo could only be frank with her.
Melody turned to look up from within Yinuo's embrace, and her eyes opened wide in shock.
"Eh...?" A soft sound escaped her lips. "T-Then, you... and I..."
She quickly picked up on what Yinuo was hinting at and quickly had her face turn pale from fright. "I, I'm sorry... It seems like I misunderstood your intentions, Quinlan... I, *sob*..."
Without any warning, tears started to fall from her eyes. As if to run away, Melody turned around, about to reach for the door, but Yinuo quickly pulled her hand.
"Let go of me!" Melody tried to lose Yinuo's hold violently and roared, loud enough that Yinuo feared they could be heard by the neighboring room.
Fortunately, the next room further in was empty, while the resident in the other room went out earlier. However, if Melody kept raising her voice, the other residents would definitely notice.
"Melody, calm down!" Yinuo tried to appease her in a low voice, but she kept on trying to escape from Yinuo's grip, repeatedly shouting "Let go!" like a broken record.
'You leave me with no choice!'
Yinuo tugged at her hand powerfully, causing Melody to fly across the floor and into Yinuo's embrace once again. Her face was now a mess, with tears flowing down and causing her light makeup to scatter chaotically.
"Calm down," Yinuo whispered gently as she leaned closer, blocking Melody's lips with her own.
"...!"
A simple touch between their two lips, one that lasted only a few seconds. However, it was enough to calm down Melody thoroughly.
"Now, will you listen to me?"
As if appeasing a child, Yinuo whispered straight into her ears, causing a short moan to escape her lips. Losing strength from her legs, Melody ended up leaning her entire body weight against Yinuo, but she didn't even budge an inch.
Her eyes were no longer wavering, but she looked intoxicated. From beneath her thin nightgown, two hard protrusions started to grind against Quinlan's chest.
"Unfair." As if unable to hold her feelings anymore, she muttered a word filled with anguish and sadness. "I thought you wanted me... I got so excited that... but it was nothing but my misunderstanding."
Her hands gripped tightly behind Quinlan's loose shirt, causing it to slide down.
Yinuo could tell how anxious Melody was, and the reason was her misleading use of words that afternoon. Imagining how much resolve Melody needed to actually show up dressed like that, Yinuo couldn't help but pity her.
"I'm sorry, it was my fault." She apologized, patting Melody's head as she buried her face against Yinuo's shoulder. "If I can, I want to respond to your feelings, but as I am now suffering from memory loss, I'm afraid I can't do that."
Yinuo was merely "borrowing" Quinlan's body. She wasn't even sure what Melody's relationship with him was before. However, as a fellow woman who had her heart broken once, she could understand Melody's worries and insecurities.
"I don't care!" Melody cried, lifting her head as she stared at Yinuo's eyes. "I have loved you ever since that day you saved me and gave me this necklace! Even if you lose your memories, or even if you become an invalid completely, I'll still love you!"
"...!"
Melody stood on tiptoes, trying hard just to reach Yinuo's lips, kissing her once more. "My feelings for you will stay the same, now and forever..."
The sincerity in her words was overflowing, enough that Yinuo couldn't even deny it. While clearing the large beads of tears rolling down from Melody's eyes, a faint smile appeared on her face.
"I appreciate your feelings for me. I feel bad I couldn't do anything for you in return," Yinuo explained with an apologetic expression. "At most, I could only reciprocate your affection, but only superficially, with no substance to it at all."
"I told you, I don't care." Melody's voice turned sweet and calm, but her eyes were wavering with anxiety once more.
She was afraid that Quinlan would drift away from her due to her shamelessness; however, she could no longer suppress her emotions. "Please, Quinlan... make me yours."
"..."
Yinuo was troubled. Although she wanted to ask for Quinlan's opinion on the matter, she couldn't initiate contact with him. In the end, she could only decide on it herself.
'Either way, I'd be living as Quinlan for a while anyway.' She rationalized inside her mind.
Without saying another word, Yinuo backed up until they reached Quinlan's bed. Melody trembled within her embrace as they sat down on its edge, bouncing over the soft bed.
"Are you sure?" Jost to confirm, Yinuo whispered one last time. "To the [Quinlan] before you right now, you're not more than a simple acquaintance. Even with that, will you still proceed with this?"
Melody frowned after hearing Yinuo's question. A hint of hesitation crossed her face, but her resolve was firm. "It's fine. I'm already..."
After that, Yinuo no longer hesitated.
She turned Melody around, having her back face her, and pulled her to sit right between her legs. Yinuo's hand caressed her from her side, reaching into her stomach and staying there for a while.
"Hmmm~!"
A sweet moan escaped from Melody's pursed lips, feeling a tingle rush all over her body. Yinuo could tell how Melody's body was getting hotter in response to her touch.
After a while, Yinuo's hands moved once more, slowly creeping under Melody's nightgown and touching her bare skin. "Quinlan's" rough hands, ragged from constant tinkering with machinery, caused her to tremble from the foreign sensation.
"Haaaanggh~!"
As if she were feeling ticklish, Melody moved her hand to prevent the other's fingers from going further. Playfully, Yinuo whispered into Melody's ear, together with a light nibble, "Should I stop here?"
Her dainty fingers trembled for a moment, as if hesitating, before slowly removing her hands. Melody tilted her head back, peeking into Yinuo's face. Her eyes were begging for her to continue.
"..."
Yinuo moved her hand up slowly, reaching for the two ripe fruits that were ready for picking.