Stealing Spree

Several minutes later, as if the thought of ghosts had seemingly disappeared from their minds, the three girls laughed at the movie we were watching.

Right. We moved back downstairs and An-rin hurriedly opened the TV to play a comedy film. She didn’t even try to get my opinion. Instead, she simply looked at her two friends, who instantly nodded even without a question being asked.

Sure enough, no matter how much they tried to convince themselves it was not the case, they still couldn’t dispel the thought that we might’ve truly encountered something paranormal.

They even tossed the ‘cursed’ crystal ball into the prop bag and wrapped it with the colorful scarves trying to seal whatever was in it.

Only then did they manage to let out a sigh of relief. And now, they immersed themselves in a movie. In a desperate attempt to forget what happened.

Surprisingly enough, it was working.

The movie wasn’t any major production but it had quite a quirky story about a hapless group of friends stumbling through a series of absurd misadventures while trying to plan a surprise party.

Much like the three of them.

The humor was light, with plenty of slapstick and witty one-liners that had An-rin cackling so hard she nearly spilled her soda because of how that one character clicked with her.

When I commented that she’s like that character, the girl pressed the cold can of soda to my cheeks and pouted, rejecting the idea. Claiming that she’s not that obnoxious.

Chii was curled up against me on the couch, her head resting on my shoulder, giggling softly at the antics on screen and An-rin’s denial.

Kushii hesitated to take the space next to me and joined An-rin on the floor, giving Chii and me a little privacy. Of course, except that moment when the girl got up and pressed the can to my cheek.

Perhaps if I didn’t try to do the same to her, she’d stay at my side to try and annoy me as much as she could.

Anyway, the living room gradually became cozy. The earlier spooky vibes were replaced by the soft laughter, both from the TV and the girls enjoying the film.

Meanwhile, I enjoyed having Chii on my side a lot. After the first half of the movie, I ended up snuggling up to her instead of the other way around. And the girl happily hugged me to her chest, her hand gently patting my head and combing my hair.

With the softness of her body, my perverted mind couldn’t help but wander back to our earlier moment in the hallway. The way she squirmed when I kissed her neck and the soft moans she tried to stifle when I started sucking on her sensitive cherries, it was all still vivid, tugging at the edges of my thoughts.

I shifted slightly, trying to keep my focus on the movie, but her fingers combing through my hair and her fragrance with this close proximity weren’t helping.

Each gentle tug got me reeling as I tried to restrain myself from disturbing her.

However, I did catch her sneaking a glance at me with her lips curving into a knowing smile.

Eventually, she couldn’t help but whisper, “Kii, you’re awfully quiet. Thinking about something naughty?”

I tilted my head just enough to meet her gaze, keeping my voice low so An-rin and Kushii wouldn’t overhear. “Me? Naughty? Maybe. But Chii, you’re the one who started this with that hallway stunt. I’m just trying to behave like a good guest.”

Her cheeks flushed, but she didn’t back down, her fingers pausing in my hair to give a playful tug. “Behave, huh? Says the guy who had me pinned against the wall. Don’t think I forgot how naughty your hands and mouth had been.”

“Well… I have no excuse for that. You’re just irresistible.”

“Yeah, right. Is the movie not interesting enough to you? Or do you want to keep scaring us?”

“Not really, this is just your man being unable to reel in his desire.” I wryly smiled before burying my face in her chest and my arms wrapped tightly around her.

Kushii and An-rin were nearby. I had no idea if they could hear us but at this point, maybe I might lose to my desire rather than care about not showing them anything risky.

I mean… we’d be sleeping on the same futon soon. Although I don’t know what kind of arrangement we’ll have, Chii and I will be inseparable tonight.

“Kii… D-don’t press too hard or I might also…”

“Might also what, Chii?”

“D-don’t make me say it, idiot Kii… But, d-do you really want to? G-get that blanket.” Chii pointed at one of the mismatched throw blankets piled on the couch that An-rin brought down from upstairs.

She glanced at An-rin and Kushii, who were still engrossed in the movie, laughing at some ridiculous scene where the main character tripped over a garden hose, landing face-first on top of a pile of mud.

With the light from the TV casting playful shadows across the room, it gave us enough cover to keep this moment private.

I raised an eyebrow, my lips curling into a teasing smirk as I reached for the blanket. “Oh? Planning to hide us from your friends, Chii? Now, who’s bolder between us? You still want to scold me for being naughty?”

Her cheeks puffed out into an adorable pout but she couldn’t deny what I just said. She grabbed the blanket from my hands and draped it over us before saying, “Shut it, Kii. I’m just… keeping us cozy. Don’t get any weird ideas, okay? We’re still watching the movie.”

“Sure, we’re going to watch.” As my hand slid down to her waist under the cover. My fingers slipped against the soft fabric of her hoodie before eventually feeling the warmth of her skin beneath.

Chii held her breath but she didn’t pull away. Instead, she shifted slightly, making it easier for me to hold her body. She tightened her hold on my head and whispered, “Just… be subtle, okay? An-rin’s got eagle eyes when she’s not distracted.”

I chuckled softly, keeping my movements slow and discreet as my hand slowly rolled her hoodie. With the blanket covering us up to her shoulder, my head was practically covered up. Of course, I could still hear An-rin’s cackling and Kushii’s occasional dry commentary from the floor.

The movie’s volume helped mask any small sounds, but if we continued like this, there’s no way Chii could hold her voice back.

“Got it, Chii. Let me just…” As my voice trailed, my lips began showering her neck with kisses while my hand, after rolling her hoodie up like earlier, started caressing her navel as it slowly crept upwards.

Her fingers dug into my arm, a silent warning but the girl’s body started warming up, reacting to my intimate touch.

“Kii, you’re gonna get us in so much trouble,” That’s all she could muster as she tilted her head, giving me better access to the sensitive spot close to her collarbone.

I took the invitation, pressing a soft, lingering kiss there, my lips grazing her skin as my hand slid up her side, tracing the curve of her waist before eventually settling on her chest.

At the same time, I suddenly sensed someone shifting on the floor, pressing against my leg.

It was Kushii’s back, leaning against me.

Since I couldn’t see her at the moment, I assumed she just wanted somewhere to rest her back on. But Chii’s reaction says otherwise.

I looked up, peeking at her face and saw her staring down. Most likely at Kushii who gradually climbed up to the space next to me.

As for An-rin, I had no idea what she was doing. Maybe still engrossed in the movie.

“Kushii?” Chii asked, her question was more like probing as to what the girl wanted to do than a simple inquiry. Her voice carried a mix of curiosity and a hint of possessiveness as she tried to gauge the situation without breaking the intimate bubble we’d created under the blanket.

Kushii stiffened slightly but she didn’t move away, instead, she pressed even more to my side yet she kept her eyes on the TV. “Just… getting comfy, Chizuru. The floor’s kinda hard, y’know? You wouldn’t mind me next to him, right?”

Her tone was light, but there was a subtle undercurrent, like she was testing the waters.

I could feel the subtle tremble of her body. It sent a spark of awareness through me. Yep. Despite everything, her interest in me never waned.

Kushii wasn’t as bold as An-rin or as openly affectionate as Chii, but her quiet intensity had a way of making her presence known.

“By the way, is he… asleep? Why does it feel like he’s moving under that blanket?”

I heard Kushii ask, which made Chii’s fingers on my hair tighten slightly.

“… Kii’s not asleep, Kushii. W-wanna see what he’s doing?”

This girl… What is she trying to do?