There was a brief silence between us, the noise of the café fading into the background. Hinata took a small sip of her cappuccino, her eyes avoiding mine.
"So… girlfriend, huh?" I finally said, trying to keep my tone light.
Hinata finally looked at me, her eyes steady. "If you don't like it, I can take it back."
I shook my head quickly. "No, I… I like it. It's just… surprising, that's all."
She smiled softly. "Good. Because I wasn't planning on taking it back anyway."
"I have an idea," I said, breaking the silence.
"What is it?" She looked at me, curiosity piqued.
"Why don't you stay over at my place?" I suggested, trying to sound as casual as possible.
Hinata's eyes widened, and her cheeks flushed with a mix of surprise and embarrassment. "Are you… are you planning on doing something pervy?" she asked, her voice a mixture of suspicion and shyness.
"What? No! It's not like that, I swear! Just let me explain," I quickly replied, raising my hands defensively.
She crossed her arms, clearly unconvinced. "Go on then."
"You know we have midterm tests coming up, right?"
She nodded slowly, her expression softening as realization dawned. "Oh… I see. That's what you meant. But are you really sure about this?"
"About what?" I asked, genuinely confused.
"About me, staying at your place, you dummy. I mean, where would I even sleep? I don't want to impose."
"Don't worry about it. You can stay in Yumi's room," I said with a reassuring smile.
"But won't I be a bother? I don't want to intrude on your sister's space."
"Nah, Yumi wouldn't think of you as a bother at all. In fact, she'd probably be thrilled to have you around."
Hinata seemed to consider this for a moment before finally nodding. "Alright… but only if Yumi is okay with it. Text me after you get her permission."
"Why wait? We can text her right now," I suggested, pulling out my phone.
She hesitated for a second but then nodded. "Okay…"
Hinata POV
The moment we stepped into the café, I took in the warm ambiance and the familiar scent of freshly brewed coffee. So this is where Yukito works part-time, I thought to myself, glancing around.
"Alright, let's text her now," Yukito said, pulling me back to the present. He took out his phone and opened Yumi-chan's Lime chat.
"Uh… what should I ask her?" he muttered, scratching his head in that adorably clueless way of his.
Many people see Yukito as the perfect guy—handsome, smart, kind. But deep down, he's a bit clumsy, especially when it comes to things like this. It's one of the reasons I find him so endearing.
"Just ask her if one of your friends can stay over," I suggested, trying to help him out.
"Good idea. Can I have my acquaintance... Alright... and… send." He typed out the message and hit send with a determined nod.
"Now we wait," he said, leaning back in his chair.
It didn't take long—Yumi-chan was quick to reply.
[Who is it?]
"She wants to know who it is," Yukito said, looking at me with a slight smile.
"Just tell her it's me."
[It's Hinata.]
There was a brief pause, and then Yumi-chan's response popped up on the screen.
[Sure…]
[Really?]
[I want snacks.]
Yukito chuckled, turning the phone screen towards me so I could see. "Looks like she's already relying on you," he said, his smile widening.
"That's my sister," he added with a soft, affectionate laugh.
I couldn't help but smile back. Yumi-chan was already welcoming me into their family, and that warmth made me feel more at ease.
Yukito POV
It seems my plan is working. A coffee and a quality time with lovers can make you relax.
"There it is…" I said unconsciously.
"What?" Hinata looked at me, wondering what I was talking about.
"You smiled."
…
Hinata seems has not realize that she was smiling all this time.
The customer in the café was coming in one by one and eventually a lot of tables has been filled with customers.
"Well, wanna head home now?" I said.
"Yeah, sure. Pick me up tomorrow morning?"
"Sure."
After saying goodbye to Mizuha-san, and paying the coffee. We went to our own home.
Next Morning
On the next morning I was infront of Hinata's house.
I was told to go inside by her mother and so I was in her room now.
…
How did I ended up like this…
"Y-Yukito…"
"Y-yeah…?"
"I'm ready…now…"
"GULP Here goes…"
…
…
"That was a good exercise… thank you." Hinata said.
We were doing some workout on her room. Well at least she did.
20 Minutes before
…
"What are you doing?"
I was looking at Hinata when she's doing this type of Yoga's move.
"Oh, hey. I didn't see you there. Sorry, but I'm still doing some exercise."
"I can wait."
…
Ero… (Ero in Japanese means Sexy)
I know she has that thing on her but DAMN…
I didn't expect it to be that big.
While I was looking at her, she suddenly saw my eyes.
"Are you looking?"
"Uh…"
"Well, you're my boyfriend so you got that privilege."
YES.
"I'm a gentleman so I didn't look."
"Suit yourself then."
After saying that, Hinata continues her exercise until…
"Uhhh…."
She was trying to reach her toes.
…
"A little help here."
"What?"
"Can you push me down?"
…
"Push you…down?"
"Yeah, I'm trying to touch my toes."
"Ah…right."
I walked towards her and I push her down so that she can reach her toes.
"Little more…Yukito."
…
I push her more…
"Ah…"
HEY, WHAT'S WITH THAT MOANING!
…
"And….done."
…
"Fyiuh, that's a workout there." She said while dripping in sweat.
"Are you going to take a shower?"
"Yeah, can you wait a little bit longer."
…
I think I've waited long enough…
After she finished her shower, we said goodbye to her mother and headed to my house.
"…So…we're here…" I said, trying to sound casual.
"Yeah…"
"You brought your books?"
"Yeah, they're in my bag."
"Wait here, I'll make us some drinks," I said as I got up from the floor.
"Alright."
"Any requests?"
"Bubble tea."
I paused, raising an eyebrow.
"Just kidding, hahaha. Cold tea is fine by me."
"Alright then," I replied, chuckling at her playful mood. I left my room and headed downstairs to make the cold tea.
Hinata's POV
While waiting, I heard a soft "pshht…" sound from the door. I looked up and saw Yumi-chan peeking in.
"Yumi-chan! Sorry for disturbing your home," I greeted her politely.
"Hinata-san, where's Onii-chan?"
"Oh, he's downstairs, making me a glass of tea."
"Nice timing," she said with a sly grin.
"For what?"
Yumi pulled out her phone and waved it at me. "Let's exchange contacts."
"Oh, right! We didn't get a chance to do that last time we met."
I fumbled for my phone, realizing how little we'd interacted outside of these odd situations. As we exchanged numbers, Yumi-chan leaned in closer.
"You know," she started, her voice lowering as if sharing a secret, "Onii-chan's a bit clueless sometimes, but he means well."
I smiled, feeling a mix of amusement and fondness. "Yeah, I've noticed."
"Don't be too hard on him, okay? He's trying," Yumi added, her tone softening.
I nodded, feeling a sudden warmth in my chest. "I won't."
Just then, the door creaked open, and Yukito walked in, holding a tray with two glasses of cold tea.
"Oh, Yumi, you're here," he said, placing the tray on the desk.
"Yup, just wanted to say hi to Hinata-san," Yumi replied with a mischievous smile. "I'll leave you two to your studying."
She waved and left the room, leaving an awkward silence behind.
"So… Yumi likes you," Yukito said, handing me a glass. "She's not usually this friendly with my friends."
"Really? I think she's sweet."
"She's usually more… protective," he admitted, scratching the back of his neck. "Anyway, let's get started."
I nodded, opening my bag and pulling out my books. As we settled down to study, I couldn't help but steal glances at Yukito. Despite the awkwardness that still lingered between us, I felt a sense of comfort being here, in his room, studying like normal classmates despite us being a couple.
But beneath that calm surface, my heart was racing with the unspoken thoughts that lingered between us.