[38.5] Just Add Water and Get a Grown Man

[Author's note: This part is from Reika's point of view. Viewer discretion is advised: This chapter involves a bit of sexual tension that ranks a 5/10 on the neko naughty scale.]

*Poof*

My eyes shrunk back in shock as the rabbit changed from a small fluffball to a fully clothed adult man.

Cyrus appeared over me and pinned me to the floor. His face was inches away from mine.

Is this…

The famous yuka-don position!?

Wait…

Aren't I…

Cyrus's eyes burned with unbridled desire, "Reika-"

His hand reached out to cradle my face.

I stared at him in disbelief as his hand slowly trailed down my face, to my neck, then to my bare shoulders.

He leaned forward and whispered in my ear, "Reika…"

My face exploded in a heat.

I let out a shriek and slapped Cyrus so hard, he was pushed off of me.

He held his cheek and looked as if he had suddenly woken up from a daze, "W-What happened?!"

I attempted to cover myself up, "You were peeping on me!!"

He forced himself to turn away, "I didn't mean to! You were the one who brought me in here!!"

"But you were a rabbit-" I paused then stared at him with a frown, "Wait. Why were you a rabbit?"

He sighed, "That was Caldwell. He transformed me into a rabbit and then handed me to you."

My eyes widened, "He can transform people? How long has he been able to do that?"

He shrugged, "I have no idea. I don't think I've ever seen him do that before."

A panicked voice came from the other side of the door, "Reika!? Are you okay?! I heard a scream! I'm coming in-"

I rushed to the door and held it shut. I cried out, "I'm okay, mummy! Don't come in! I thought I saw a spider but it was just hair!"

"Well… Okay then. I will be downstairs if you need me."

After I heard her footsteps leave my room, I looked back at Cyrus and realized he now had a full view of me.

He stared at me in disbelief as a small drop of blood trailed down his nose.

He held his nose and turned away nervously.

I grabbed him in a panic, "Did I slap you so hard your nose bled!?"

He shook his head quickly, "No… This was because of something else."

"The water moisture in the air?"

"Yeah. That's it."

I tried to force him to look at me, "Let me see it."

His body trembled as he forced his eyes shut, "NOT UNTIL YOU PUT SOMETHING ON!"

I suddenly realized what he meant and stepped away from him. I coughed and wrapped a towel over me, "Let me just put something on."

I grabbed my pajamas and put them on without taking the time to properly dry off. Once I finished I cleared my throat, "Okay… It's safe now."

Cyrus shyly looked over to me and froze, "This isn't safe either!!"

I looked down.

I was wearing a silk nightgown, but it wasn't too immodest.

I raised an eyebrow, "But it's just pajamas."

His eyes trembled as he gazed at me, "B-But… They are… Wet…"

I snickered, "What? You don't like it?"

A strange look came over his eyes, "I need to leave before I do something bad."

My lips curled into a smile. I went over to him and grabbed his tie. I pulled him close, "Are you worried you'll jump me?"

His body trembled as he stared up at me. A hoarse whisper touched my ears, "Y-Yes."

I decided to tease him more. I pulled my dress down lower to reveal my cleavage, "So then why aren't you?"

Suddenly, his hands grabbed my waist and pulled me onto his lap. I froze as I felt a burning sensation from where our two bodies were pressed together.

"Reika…" He buried his face into my chest and kissed my exposed chest, "I want you…"

His hot breath sent a chill up my spine.

I let out a small moan.

I covered my mouth in a panic.

Well, that backfired.

I just wanted to tease him! I didn't think I would make such an embarrassing noise!

Cyrus blinked repeatedly and slowly his dazed eyes became clear again. He immediately looked panicked, "I-I'm sorry!"

I jumped off of him and rushed to the door, "L-Let's get you out of here."

He cleared his throat and tried to hide his face. He followed me out waiting to be scolded, "Please don't be angry at me."

I went over to the window and opened it up. I turned to look at him with a slight blush, "I'm not angry."

"Then why are you making me go out of the window?!"

I used my wand to create a snowbank below to break his fall. I turned to him and grabbed his hand, "I'm really not mad."

He stared at me with a pitiful expression, "Are you sure?"

I felt my heart tremble. I sighed and pulled him over to me. I stood on my tiptoes to kiss his cheek.

He looked at me in surprise.

I repeated myself, "I'm not mad. Now get out of here before my father murders you and grounds me for the rest of eternity."

He nodded in understanding and went to the window. As he tried to climb out, he got stuck. He frowned, "Can't this open more?"

I shook my head, "No. It can't. Here, let me help."

I started pushing on him. He shook his head, "It's not working!"

"Why can't you fit?! Caldwell was always able to get in through this tiny space!"

"Caldwell can change his size!"

I started attempting to shove him out by pushing on his backside, "Then change your size!"

"Where are you touching!?"

I stuck out my tongue, "Hush! My mother will come in if she hears you!"

"You're the one touching me on the- the um-"

"Your butt?" I gave it a squeeze as I snickered, "I'm only trying to help~"

His eyes trembled, "Stop!"

I laughed, "You don't like it?"

He averted his eyes, "N-No. The opposite… But that's not important! It's inappropriate!"

I gave it another squeeze.

"Reika!"

*Crunch*

We looked over to the doorway to see Zephyr watching as he snacked, "Sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt. Please continue."

I threw my hands up in the air causing Cyrus to fall back into my room.

I spoke quickly, "Don't tell my parents."

Zephyr snickered, "Tell them what? Tell them that you're trying to sneak him out after taking a bath with him?"

"Hey!" I shouted, "The bath incident was an accident."

Zephyr's mouth dropped, "Wait!? You actually did?!"

"Uhhhh. No?"

Zephyr snickered, "I'm totally telling."

"Don't you dare!"

He hummed, "I guess I don't have to… For a price."

My face twitched, "You evil demon."

He shrugged, "I don't know why you're acting surprised. I already told you I'm an evil demon."

I clicked my tongue, "What do you want?"

"Your chicken for a month."

"A week."

"Two weeks."

"Fine… But! You have to help me sneak Cyrus out without getting caught."

Zephyr thought, "Hmmm. Okay. Deal."

Zephyr started undressing.

I stared at him slackjawed, "What are you doing?"

"Creating a diversion." He strolled out of the room in only a loincloth, "Della! Can you tell me if this mole looks normal?"

I cleared my throat uncomfortably, "Just uh… Forget you saw that."

Cyrus blinked in disbelief, "I don't think I can…. Why does he wear a loincloth?"

Before I could say anything, ice exploded through the hallway, creating a Tundra.

"Now's our chance!"

I grabbed Cyrus's hand and started leading him down the stairs.

Just as I reached for the handle of the front door it suddenly froze over and turned into a thick sheet of ice.

I gulped and looked back to see the Headmaster at the top of the stairway looking down with a dark expression.

Cyrus whispered, "I'm going to die, aren't I?"

"Yup." I jumped in front of Cyrus protectively, "Papa. Think rationally."

The Headmaster pointed his finger at Cyrus, "HOW CAN I THINK RATIONALLY WHEN YOU SNEAK HIM IN HERE!?"

I pulled out my wand and spoke to Cyrus, "There's a side door in the kitchen. I will cover you."

"OH NO YOU DON'T-"

Cyrus sprinted to the kitchen just as I jumped in front of him to protect him. The Headmaster sent a whirlwind of snow and ice, but I blocked each one with my fireballs. Both of our magic grew stronger and more intense, causing the tower to shake and start to crack apart.

"WOULD YOU TWO STOP!" We both froze as my Mother strolled into the room holding Zephyr by the scruff, "You are both ruining the house! Plus Prince Cyrus already escaped."

The Headmaster cracked his knuckles, "I will have to go after him."

"No, you won't." My mother tossed the fox Zephyr to my father and strolled over to me. She reached out to feel my wet hair, "So why is your hair wet?"

"Because I took a bath."

She nodded, "Mhm. Exactly. And where was Prince Cyrus? I didn't see him in your room when I went to check on you."

My face went pale, "Um… Uhhh he was-"

Zephyr burst into laughter, "HAHA! She caught you bathing with your boyfriend!"

"Boyfriend!?" I scoffed, "What boyfriend? It's not like we made it official yet... Did he say we were though?"

Zephyr clicked his tongue, "She didn't even try to deny it."

The Headmaster collapsed onto a chair, "I think I'm having a heart attack."

I spoke quickly, "Wait wait! It's a misunderstanding!"

My mother's smile twitched, "Was he in the bath with you?"

"Um… Technically?"

The Headmaster grabbed his chest, "Yup. It's a heart attack."

My mother stared at me with a slightly terrifying expression, "So let me get this straight. You two aren't official, but you both took a bath with each other!?"

I laughed awkwardly, "Well when you put it like that, it sounds a bit bad."

"And you didn't let him dry your hair!?"

"I don't see why that's important…"

"That's it. You're grounded."

"But I'm already grounded!?"