[50.8] Hide n' Seek with Grown Men

As I searched the halls, I called out in a low whisper, "Zephyr! Zephyr, where'd you go?!"

Rebecca walked next to me, "How is he going to hear you when you're whispering? Shouldn't you be shouting?"

I shook my head quickly, "I can't shout! There are already some guests who went to their rooms to sleep. I'm in charge of making sure this night goes smoothly. If they are awakened in the middle of the night, they are sure to complain to my father!"

Rebecca smiled slowly, "Your father?"

My cheeks burned, "The Headmaster… Whatever."

She laughed, "Well. It's going to be hard to find him. I didn't think a fox could be that fast."

I let out a sigh, "I didn't think so either. I only ever see him lounging around."

"Speaking of…" Rebbecca looked around, "Where'd your boyfriend go?"

I immediately stopped in my tracks and spun around.

Cyrus, who had been following me like a puppy dog and whining every step for attention, was now nowhere to be seen.

My expression paled, "When did he leave?!"

Rebecca shrugged, "I don't know."

Arghh!

Everything is getting out of control!

Now Cyrus is missing!!!

I cried out, "I'm going to pull out my hair!"

Rebecca smiled, "Relax. He might have gone to the kitchen, back to the party, or maybe he just went to his room?"

I bit my lip anxiously, "M-Maybe."

She patted my back, "Let's split up and try to find those two. I will check the main hall."

I nodded, "Good idea. I will check the kitchen first. Every drunk person likes a snack."

We both split up and went our separate ways.

Drunk people always manage to stumble their way to food.

Zephyr and Cyrus have to be there!

I quickly made my way over to the kitchen and slammed the door open.

Surprisingly, it was empty.

I felt my heart rate beat quicker and opened each cupboard. I pulled out every drawer and checked every hiding spot.

I groaned, "They aren't here!"

Before leaving, I made sure to grab a few lemon bars before heading out. I walked down the silent hallways munching on my lemon bar while whispering, "Zephyr! Cyrus! I have snacks! Come out!!"

However, no one stirred.

I went to Zephyr's room to check and found that he wasn't there.

He wouldn't be in my room, would he?

I checked mine next, but there was no one.

They weren't even hiding under my bed.

I scratched my head, "Should I check Cyrus's room?"

Cyrus is such a diligent and punctual person, he probably went to his room to sleep in his stiff sleeping posture.

A smile slowly crossed my face.

He wouldn't mind if I snuggled in bed beside him, right?

It's just harmless snuggling~

Hehe!

I shuffled over to his room and showed myself inside.

However, I was disappointed to see he wasn't in his bed.

"Maybe he's under the covers?" I threw up the covers, "No…"

Under the bed?

Also no…

In the closet!?

I quickly tore apart the room but found that he was nowhere in sight.

I let out a groan and plopped down on the loveseat placed in front of a tea table covered by a pale blue cloth.

Should I give up?

I mean… I'm sure they are fine.

They are adults.

Oh… But if they start causing trouble, my father is going to freeze me alive!!!

Or at the very least dump snow on me…

I shivered, "Yeah it's probably best to keep searching for them."

As I stretched my leg out, I felt it hit something solid.

That's… Odd.

It feels almost as if there is something under the table-

I froze and looked down slowly.

Hands reached out from under the cloth and slipped under my dress to hug my calf.

I screamed and jumped, hitting my other knee on the bottom of the table. I threw up the tablecloth only to see Cyrus staring back at me with a mischievous smile. He placed his burning cheek against my calf, "Hello~"

I didn't know whether to feel irritated or laugh, "Why are you under the table?"

He hugged my calf tighter, "Dunno~"

I let out a sigh, "Then come out."

He pressed himself closer to my calf while smiling teasingly, "I don't wanna."

I raised an eyebrow, "And why not?"

"Because then I couldn't do this."

I felt a pair of burning lips press onto my skin.

I let out a surprised scream and went to tell him off, but upon seeing the smug look in his eyes, I froze.

He didn't get another whiff of smoke from Rose, did he?!

I feel like I should stop him, but…

I'm a little…

Intrigued…

Before I could find out what he was planning to do, there was a soft knock on the door before it was opened. Rebecca poked her head in, "Did you find him?"

I let out a short scream and pulled the tablecloth back down to hide him. My face twitched to hide my shame, "N-Nope."

Her eyebrows pinched together, "Really? No luck with the kitchen either?"

"That's right."

As I focussed on Rebecca, a pair of devious hands slowly raised up my leg, teasing my bare skin. At the feeling of his touch, my skin burned, making me more aware of how suggestive the movements were.

My cheeks burned in embarrassment and I smacked my thigh to stop the onslaught of those naughty hands.

Rebecca raised an eyebrow, "Did you just hit yourself?"

I smiled to hide my guilt, "Spider."

"...Spider?"

I nodded, "That's right."

She studied me a little closer then shrugged, "Whatever. So where should we search for the missing men now?"

I gulped, "Y-Yeah. I have no idea… Where do you think?"

Anywhere but here!

Rebecca laughed to herself, "Maybe your boyfriend is hiding in your room, ready to pounce on you when you return for the night."

I let out an uncomfortable laugh, "M-Maybe."

No!

He's under the table!!!

He's under the table teasing me while I hide him!!!

Wait…

Why am I even hiding him?

I nonchalantly raised the tablecloth up steadily to sneak a glance. Bright blue eyes stared back at me as if taunting me.

Cyrus smiled slowly, turning from a look of innocence to a devious one in an instant.

I felt a dark foreboding sensation spread across my chest upon that look.

What's he planning?!

I didn't have to wait long to find out.

His head disappeared under my skirt and the sensation of hot breath on my thighs sent shivers up my spine. As his hands caressed my skin, his lips found my bare skin.

I let out a squeal, "EEP!"

Rebecca tilted her head, "Are you okay? Your face is red."

I pushed his head away as covertly as I could, "HAHAHA! NOPE! A-All good! Just a little warm!"

She gave me a look, "You're a very strange girl, Reika."

I forced a smile, "Thank you."

Rebecca gave me one last confused look, "Um… Well, I think I will continue looking then…"

I nodded quickly, "Yup, yup. I will join you in a bit."

She gave me one last once over, "Mhm. Sure."

She didn't wait for me to respond before shutting the door behind her.