14 I Like Soft Things

Jean was now sitting comfortably at my couch while talking with the other girls. I was in the bedroom looking for my gloves and my scarf. I haven't worn this for a while now. Why did I suddenly decide to wear these again? Well, it's freaking cold. I noticed this when I went to the Adventurer's Guild.

"Well, I'm gonna head out now. Again."

I didn't get to go to the shop earlier since I needed to bring Jean here to avoid misunderstandings. I learned something new as well. I can warp with one person with no drawbacks at all. That helps a lot. Now time to train more so that I can warp with more people. If I can do that, then I can save more people.

After that, I warped my way to the market and bought some ingredients to restock my supplies. I bought a lot today since we didn't really know how long this storm will last.

"Hm?"

While walking to the counter, I noticed some sweets. I haven't tried any candy from this world actually. I decided to buy enough candy for all of us.

After walking to the counter, I paid for the groceries and went home. When I got home, I saw that they were all still chatting happily amongst themselves. Seriously, just how many stories do these girls have in store. I went to the kitchen and the groceries in the fridge. After doing that, I walked to the room and as you've guessed it, they were still all talking with each other. I heaved a sighed to just how ridiculous their memory was.

I was pretty much bored so I tried making other things with my Elemental Powers. Should I try to make a secondary sword? Or maybe a dagger? I thought for a while as I sat down next to Mona. Should I rest my head on her lap or shoulder? You know what? I'll just do it. I decided to let her feel my love after all.

I rested my head on Mona's shoulder as I continued to think. I felt her twitch a little from surprise, but quickly relaxed. I smiled a bit at that. She was so soft that I felt like I was starting to get a bit sleepy. Lets just postpone the Elemental Creation and just rest for now. I slowly let my drowsiness take over me as I fell asleep.

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"Ngh…"

When I woke up, I was already on Mona's lap. Since when did I get here? Not that I'm really complaining. I suddenly felt a slight poke at my cheek so I looked up.

"Ehehe, good morning." said Mona.

"...N."

I could only nod at her. I was mesmerized by her smile. I couldn't help but smile and stare at her.

"Ehem! So, what got you so tired?" said Barbara. I could hear a hint of jealousy in her voice.

"I don't really know. I just felt really comfortable."

Of course I know why I fell asleep, but let's not say that since it's embarrassing. I underestimated their intuition as they just won't stop asking until I finally spilled the beans. Ah~ kill me. This is so embarrassing!

"You like soft things that much?" asked Mona.

"What guy doesn't?" I said with a chuckle.

"Fair point."

My head was still on her lap. It was so comfortable so I just wanted to stay here a bit longer.

*Boom!*

"Eek!"

Due to the sudden thunder, Mona took my head and hugged it tightly. So soft~

She held me tightly for a few more seconds before finally releasing me. That thunder must've really caught her off guard.

"S-sorry…"

"Not at all. I liked it after all." I couldn't hide this any longer.

"..."

The whole room was filled with awkward silence. Was I too honest? I guess I was huh? Actually, I've noticed something since Jean came here. Barbara has been silent the whole time and was avoiding eye contact with Jean. Also, Jean was trying to spring up a conversation with her, but she just nods. Seriously, what is going on with these two…

This awkward silence was killing me so I decided to apologize. After that I took Bob and started to play with him. I have played with Bob for a while so I'm making up for that lost time.

I walked to the window and looked outside. This storm wasn't subsiding at all.

"If you want to stop this, you need to destroy the crystals that are giving Dvalin his power." said Jean as she walked towards me.

"Where are they located?"

"They're located at the Temples of Falcon, Lion, and Wolf."

I looked at Jean in confusion while squishing Bob. She then explained that these were domains located outside of Mondstadt. She couldn't quite explain what exactly a domain is, she just said it's basically a dungeon. Now this is interesting. I think this will help me grow stronger through experience, but I shouldn't get too cocky. I might die this time. As I was thinking that, Jean interjected with a suggestion.

"My friends can accompany you."

"I'll take you up on that then."

Just then, I felt a tug on my sleeves. When I looked behind me, it was Mona. She was wearing a worried look on her face.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Are you going out to fight again? You've been doing that lately, and sometimes you come back in an awful state… like yesterday." she said in an anxious voice.

She was right about that. I did always come back with a problem or two. Even if I was accompanied, I couldn't exactly promise coming back safely since there will always be some unknown enemies in dungeons.

"It's okay. I'll come back safely." I said as I gave her a pat on her head. I wanted to hug her, but I feel like it's only gonna raise a flag.

Jean then went on to her phone and called her friends. After a few minutes, the call ended. She told me that we'll head out of the city and go to Windrise first. All of this will happen just two days from now. I better get ready.

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