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After seeing Camilla and Millie off, Badr breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the apartment.
"They're gone," he said to Yor, a smile playing on his lips. "Why did you go to all the trouble of learning to cook?"
"So no one would be suspicious…" Yor replied shyly, a slight blush coloring her cheeks. The small amount of wine she'd had earlier was starting to affect her.
Badr nodded. "I'll stay here for a few nights and visit the neighbors with you. That should put an end to the gossip."
"That's wonderful!" Yor's face lit up. The past few weeks had been filled with anxiety. "They've been so curious about where you've been."
"Your hand…" Badr said softly, stepping closer. "Let me take a look."
"Oh, it's nothing…"
Ignoring Yor's bashfulness, Badr gently took her wrist, channeling his demonic power to heal the small cuts.
While he lacked Asia's potent healing abilities, demonic power had restorative properties. Rias had often used it to heal his injuries, a skill he had since mastered.
Beneath the torn bandage, the shallow cuts were still slightly pink. As Yor watched, wide-eyed, the wounds closed and vanished, leaving no trace behind.
He hadn't wanted to use his powers openly in front of Camilla and Millie, but now, healing Yor was a simple matter.
"Amazing…" Yor murmured, still marveling at Badr's abilities. Sometimes, she wondered if he was even real, or just a figment of her imagination.
"You've had a long day," Badr said gently, releasing her hand. "Get some rest. I'm going to take a shower."
It felt good to be back in his old apartment. After showering, he returned to his bedroom, only to find it filled with Yor's belongings.
Right. I forgot she's been sleeping here…
He was about to leave when the door suddenly opened.
Yor stood there, swaying slightly, the remnants of the wine bottle clutched in her hand.
She'd only intended to take a small sip, but the wine Badr had brought back was simply too delicious. A few sips had turned into a few more, and before she knew it, she'd abandoned the glass altogether, drinking straight from the bottle.
Gulp. Gulp. Gulp.
Now she was completely and utterly drunk.
"Yor?" Badr stared at her, a mix of amusement and exasperation swirling within him. He had been careful not to let her drink too much in front of Camilla and Millie, knowing her remarkably low tolerance for alcohol.
But he'd only been gone for a few minutes… how had she managed to get this drunk so quickly?
"Huh? Who's there?" Yor mumbled, her eyes barely focusing. But the moment she saw Badr, her body tensed, her instincts kicking in.
"An intruder?" She'd completely forgotten that Badr was supposed to be there.
"It's me, Yor," Badr said patiently.
She didn't seem to hear him.
Without warning, she threw the bottle, aiming straight for his head.
Badr smoothly dodged the projectile as it shattered against the wall, spraying red wine across the bed.
Then, Yor lunged, her fist connecting with a loud crack.
Badr deflected her attack, but she didn't relent, throwing a series of punches.
Even drunk, her speed and strength were remarkable, her fists whistling through the air. Had he been an ordinary human, he might have been knocked out cold.
He blocked her attacks, then grabbed her wrists, pinning them in front of her.
Yor struggled briefly, then, unable to break free, she shifted her weight and unleashed a powerful high kick.
The force of her kick created a gust of wind, her black-stockinged leg arcing towards him.
Not the face!
While he wasn't afraid of her attacks, Badr instinctively released her hands and jumped back, unwilling to risk injury to certain… vital areas.
He glanced at her red pencil skirt and long legs, noting the impressive flexibility displayed in her high kick.
And he'd caught a glimpse of something he shouldn't have.
White…
Realizing Yor was beyond reason, Badr swiftly moved behind her, restraining her arms.
Knocking her out would have been the easiest solution, but she was an acquaintance, after all. That seemed excessive…
He just needed to hold her until the alcohol took full effect.
He knew from experience that she wouldn't be able to move once she passed out.
He sighed, looking at Yor's struggling form and the wine-stained bed.
This night was turning into a disaster.
He carried her to the living room sofa, keeping her pinned until, after a few minutes, her struggles subsided.
Exhausted and completely drunk, Yor finally fell asleep in his arms.
He carried her to the guest room, gently placing her on the bed before returning to the wine-soaked bedroom and changing the sheets.
Finally, he undressed, climbed into bed, and drifted off to sleep.
…
In the middle of the night, Yor woke up, her mind still hazy.
She looked around the unfamiliar room, confused.
Where am I?
She climbed out of bed, used the bathroom, and stumbled back to what she thought was her bedroom.
She collapsed onto the bed, still drunk, and quickly fell back asleep.
Badr's instincts registered someone approaching, but the familiar scent and lack of hostility prevented him from fully waking.
He assumed it was Rias or one of the others…
He rolled over, pulling the woman beside him closer, his hands instinctively moving to familiar territory, massaging the areas he'd kneaded countless times before…
…
The next morning, both Badr and Yor woke up with a start.
Yor's hand had brushed against something… hard.
Badr's eyes snapped open, realizing that both his and Yor's hands were gripping… things they shouldn't be gripping.
Their eyes met, locking for three long, silent seconds.
"..."
"..."
Yor's face erupted in a fiery blush as she scrambled away from him, stammering apologies.
"I'm so sorry! What… what am I doing in your bed?"
"…I'm wondering the same thing. I put you in the guest room…" Badr muttered, a wave of exhaustion washing over him.
See? This is what happens when you drink too much…
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