Selfish Night

As far as all the clothes went, I took the most liking to the black, long-sleeved crop top as it was by far the lightest out of all the clothes along with the first skirt I tried on with it's length just short from my knees. I ended up going outside with Charlotte in those clothes, basking in the sunlight as we walk around in the meadow, taking in the sights. Charlotte seemed to have also gotten dressed out of her uniform and into some jeans and a white button down shirt, looking like the complete opposite to what I'm wearing.

To be honest though, I'm not sure how charlotte managed to pull off all of those moves during her fight against those vampires when she wore those black jeans. I feel like a skirt is a lot more practical is terms of movement.

"Hey, Charlotte?"

"Hmm?"

"How come you wear those jeans instead of skirts?" I end up asking the question instead of dwelling on it. Maybe I'm missing something.

"Ah, well it's just preference. I don't really like how a skirt is too revealing. So I prefer more form fitting clothes like this." When she puts it like that, the clothes I'm wearing, both the crop top and the skirt does reveal quite a lot of skin compared to Charlotte.

"Is it bad that these clothes reveal skin?" I end up saying that while inspecting the clothes I'm wearing.

"Pfft. No, there's nothing wrong with that. As long as you don't reveal too much."

"What will be too much?"

"U-uhmm. L-let's just say make sure to keep your skirt down like that and to not expose your bra under your top, okay?"

"Okay!"

So it's bad if I lift up the skirt? But while I'm moving around, I feel like that might happen even by accident. Is that why Charlotte doesn't like them? But I also can't help but notice that Charlotte seemed a bit off while explaining that to me just now. Her face also looks a bit redder. Maybe it's because of the sun?

Eventually, after spending the day outside with Charlotte, we walked back inside where Lisa was eating a meal on the couch. Charlotte proceeded to take a blood bag from the fridge before we went back up to our room.

"Alright, let's get ourselves cleaned and ready for bed."

"Mm."

"You think you can handle taking a bath yourself?"

"Eh?" Wait, by myself? "But isn't it meant for two people?" That's how it's always been for me ever since leaving the white room, so this comes as quite a shock. Despite that however, Charlotte smiles at me, almost looking like she's about to laugh.

"It's actually normal for people to take a bath themselves, hehe."

"What? Wait, then how are they supposed to wash their back?"

"Hmmm~ Well, it's doable, but I guess it's a bit awkward."

"And my hair. I can't see the top of my hair, so-"

"Okay~ Alright. We can bathe together, hehe." Seems like I managed to convince her somehow while I was trying to think of ways that I could possibly wash those places on my body that I can't see.

And so, we took our bath together, just like we always do. And just like usual, she washes my back and hair for me, only this time I do my front at the same time, taking care when it comes to my nipples. I'm still concerned about them as every time they're touched, my body tenses up on it's own. I ended up helping Charlotte wash her back this time around though while she also did her front, and after we finally finished, we got into the bath.

"Hehe. It felt nice having someone wash my back for once."

"So I did it right?" I was a bit worried if I was putting enough force into it.

"Mhmm. I might ask you to do it every time." And it seems like Charlotte seemed to have enjoyed it more than anything. I'm glad...

"I don't mind."

"It's a deal then."

Soon enough, I take my usual spot, resting the back of my head against Charlotte's breasts, leaning my body into her as my whole body loosens up almost immediately. I honestly don't want to fall asleep, but it's so tempting every time when I'm like this.

I somehow managed to stay awake as eventually, after relaxing in the bath with Charlotte, we got changed into our sleepwear before hopping into bed, with me taking the window side and Charlotte taking the side of the door. I honestly prefer this, sharing the same bed like this. Before when we were in that apartment, it felt like we were distant with one another, but with this, I don't feel that as much.

"Charlotte?"

"Hmm? What is it?"

"..." When she turned her head to face me, I felt an immediate warmth close in on my chest, almost suffocating in a way as it stops me from saying anything further.

"Can't sleep?" I'm still trying to figure that out... I try to open my mouth, trying to say something, but again, nothing. "Alright, come here." But at her next words, the warmth in my chest soon became lighter, spreading throughout my body as I slowly make my way closer to Charlotte, shuffling my way in the bed.

"Hehehe. You okay?"

"I'm- not sure." I thought that moving closer to Charlotte would help, but the warmth is still there, although it's not unpleasant...

Suddenly, Charlotte wraps her arms around me, bringing me even closer, her warmth slowly engulfing me while she gently strokes the back of my head.

"I'm not going anywhere, remember? So try and get some sleep." Was that what I was afraid of? No, this is different. I trust that Charlotte wouldn't leave without saying anything, so then what is this? Do I just really want to be next to Charlotte like this?

"Th-thank you..."

"Hehe, sweet dreams, Shiro."