Helping out despite the change in situation (1) *

A minute later, we were still at the same point. Not because I chickened but because her phone suddenly rang. When she pulled it out, the name flashing on the screen was none other than her boyfriend.

Futaba didn't immediately take it but instead, she glanced back at me, eyes wide with a mix of guilt and apprehension. Her breath was shallow and quick, her body was trembling under the anticipation of the touch she craved for. However, the cold reality came knocking and slapped her right in the face.

"Don't worry. Take it. I won't leave." I assured her, my hands not moving from where they were. "It'll be more suspicious if you don't."

Futaba nodded and took the phone with her shaky hands, "H-hello?"

Her voice was high-pitched and nervous. I couldn't help but wonder if he could hear her heart racing. She tried to keep her voice steady, but every little noise she made was like a siren in the quiet room.