210 This moment

Toh edged her on, and teased her until she told him a few things she liked about him. He patiently listened to everything and had to admit that he was surprised. The stuff she described, mainly had to do with her curiosity towards intimate things. Seeing how embarrassed she was, Toh decided to be fair and told her a few things he liked about her in return.

He described in detail about his fascination with her lips, and her long legs.

"The first one aside, the last part I didn't know." Sumire mumbled.

"Does it bother you?"

He doesn't want to do anything that makes her feel uncomfortable.

"Not at all, uh I guess I'm flattered with all the attention you give me."

Toh leans forward and brushes his lips against her ear. "I can give you more attention, if that is what you wish. Like I said to you the other day, I will always give you a choice."

"About that giving me a choice thing. Does it not bother you?"

"Not at all, or maybe I am doing this because I find you more attractive when you're wondering why I am giving you choices."

"Now I understand." Sumire nodded. "You're just a shameless flirt."

His lips curved to a smile. "A shameless flirt I maybe, but I do believe you like it when I say sweet words in your ear."

"That's because I know you actually mean what you say." She trailed off. "Most guys- no, Sano was the type to say sweet words just to anyone."

"You know this because he complimented other girls in front of you?" Toh said with a frown.

Complimenting other women when one is in a relationship is fine. But, that depends on the context and what sort of compliments were being given. From what Sumire is implying, Nagawa gave compliments that one would normally say to their girlfriend.

"He did, he was a jerk. I'm thankful that I don't have to deal with that anymore."

He wonders if they argued about it. That was definitely a red flag in their relationship, and yet it seems like she put up with it for a while. Toh pulled the girl onto his lap, and then takes out two lunch boxes from his bag.

"Why don't we eat?"

Even if she doesn't mind speaking about her ex in front of him. Whenever the ex is mentioned, she gets very emotional.

Sumire's eyes brightened when she opened the lunch box. Her bento was a two tier one. He ended up going a bit overboard, making many of her favourite foods.

"Uh, I don't think I can eat all this."

"Then you can save some for later, you have another mini break right? You should eat while you can."

Contrary to what he said the other day. He doesn't mind if she is skinny, it didn't matter to him. He would still hold her regardless. But, being this skinny isn't healthy. It's not like she has an eating disorder either. He has seen her eat plenty before.

Sumire nodded and happily started to eat the food, not even questioning his words. She does eat well, but why is she so skinny? She must skip meals, it's the only explanation why she looks like this.

His thoughts break off when he saw her stealing glances at him. "What is it?"

"Your handsome, smart and cook very well. You'd make a good husband."

Toh paused seeing how casually she said those words. She probably has no idea what that sounds like to him. Should he tease her about it? He debated about it for a few seconds before leaning forward, instead of kissing her however. He brings his lips to her ear and blew a gentle breeze there.

Sumire shuddered. "What are you doing now?"

"Being inappropriate." Toh said with a smile.

"I-I think you should stop there." Sumire pointed to his unopened lunch box. "You should eat too, and tell me how your morning went."

Toh opened his lunch box and as he ate, he tells Sumire about the details about the fashion show.

"After many weeks of debating when it will resume, the girls finally finally gave the okay to the board. Something about their daughter not wanting to cause trouble to the university."

"But the girl hasn't been found yet."

Toh nodded. "Perhaps the police has a clue, otherwise they'd investigate more."

Actually, he knew no matter how much they investigated they'd never find her. Lucifer said he would send the girl abroad, but chances are she is already dead or was sold to become somebody's play thing. He disliked the latter method more than the first one. That girl is better of dead than being used.

She must have done something to anger Lucifer. Since he has been occupied with Sumire, he has completely neglected everything else going on in his surroundings.

"I see, but there is a high chance she is dead. Better to be dead than alive they say." Sumire looked at him. "Does it upset you? She was one of your models right?"

"It maybe cruel to say this, but she means nothing to me."

"Even though you slept with her?"

He almost forgot that he told her that.

Toh watched her expression. "I think your the one upset about that."

Sumire frowned.

Call him crazy, but even when she scowls he finds her adorable. It was almost like she understood what he was thinking since she sighed. Sumire puts the half eaten lunch aside, and positions herself on his lap. She wrapped her arms around his neck and brings her lips to his ear, like he did with her earlier.

"I'm not upset about your past with other women. But, I am envious about what you did with them."

It takes him a moment to process what she just said. He was paying more attention to well, her sitting on his lap. She probably has no idea how aroused he feels right now. She truly makes him feel different types of emotions.

Maybe he likes being with her because of this. It didn't matter, what mattered right now was this moment and every other moment they will spend together as a couple.

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