Soft, is the first thing that comes to mind in this dream. For years, the only dreams that I could have was of me in that white room, but now, even when I'm asleep, I find myself enjoying my time with Charlotte. Just having her pat my head while she holds me just melts any worries away, replacing them with a sense of euphoria as my body just continues to grow lighter and lighter. Hahh~ Can I stay like this?
"Shiro-" My name... I hear her calling my name. I didn't know it was possible, but I feel the warmth spreading around my body become even more warm. "Hey, Shiro~" Yes, say it one more time, please.
"Shiro!"
"Huh?" That was when my eyes finally opened. However-
"Pfft, hehehe. I'm glad to see that you're sleeping well, but don't get too excited, okay?" There, I found myself pressed up against Charlotte's back, wrapping my arms around to her front while we lay in bed.
"S-s-sorry!" I quickly take my arms away from her before sitting up in the bed. I can't believe I did that in my sleep! I could've sworn I was at the other side of the bed, facing the window when I fell asleep. Did my body seriously just turn around and find its way to Charlotte while I slept? "I'm really sorry, Charlotte." I repeat myself once more, looking away from her face out of shame.
"Hehe, it's okay. Was just a bit surprised is all." Again, she pats me on the head. Charlotte, you're too kind. You can be mad at me you know... "I have never shared a bed with anyone before, so I was a bit startled when I woke up to find your arms around me. But I'm in no way mad, okay?" She continues to pat my head as her hand along with her words come together to reassure me.
"I'll try not to do it again."
"Like I said, it's fine~ I just needed a bit of warning is all, hehe." Wait, her words just now make it seem like I've got it all wrong. Does that mean-
"You mean it's okay?" I was meant to keep that thought to myself, but the words leave my mouth before I realized.
"You had a hard day yesterday. So if it helps you to calm down, then of course I'm happy to help." Her words are far too sweet for someone like me...
"Is it really okay for me to rely on you like that?" I ask that while I find myself gently gripping the bed sheets.
"Of course." It was then that she gently moved her hand from my head towards my back, wrapping her other arm around me before pulling me into a hug. Did she seriously figure out that I wanted this?
"Can vampire's read minds?"
"Pfft. No, but it looked like you wanted this." Well, she's right. Even now, my hands that were gripping onto the bed sheets a moment ago have instinctively wrapped around Charlotte and is now gripping onto the back of her shirt. "Right?"
"Mm..." I simply nod gently, enjoying our embrace for a while longer. At least until Charlotte has had enough.
We soon get out of bed as Charlotte once again helped dress me into my uniform. I'm still not used to wearing this bra, but Charlotte's right. This 'C cup' size she said does feel a lot better. Of course I manage my pants on my own as it was pretty simple, and whilst I was doing that, Charlotte finished dressing herself.
"Good morning you two~"
Once we made it downstairs, we were met with the Major, Lisa. She seems to be eating a meal on the table as she greets us with food still in her mouth.
"Lisa. Can you at least swallow first? You'll teach Shiro bad manners."
"Hah! You're sounding like her mother." Charlotte being my mother? I don't feel like that's okay... Charlotte talked about my parents, about how my mother isn't 'registered,' I don't think that'll be fair to her...
"We're near enough the same age. Come on, be serious." Seems like Charlotte also seems to agree with my thoughts. I'm not sure how I feel about it. Having Charlotte as my mother would be nice if I didn't already know that I already have one...
"Right, right~"
"Are you going back to HQ?"
"Nah, I got the day off. Are you two going out to train Shiro, again?"
"Yeah."
"Cool, then can you pick me up some more booze while you're out?"
"Hahh~ Alright." Charlotte's tone seemed quite displeased, but when I look over to her, she has a gentle smile on her face. She must really care for Lisa...
"Thank you~"
"You ready, Shiro?"
"Yes!"
And so, Charlotte and I head back into the room with the glowing circle on the floor. Just like before, she holds my hand firmly before our surroundings begin changing like last time. I feel my body growing tense at the thought that I'm going to be killing more things today, but I need to pull through this... For Charlotte.