Return

A minute later, I lay down next to Ayu on top of that table and pulled her in my embrace.

When I pulled out of her, she already had her eyes closed. She looked peaceful and satisfied. To say that she’s unconscious might be off the mark. It’s more like she shut off some of her senses to focus on swiftly recovering.

Then, using my body as her hug pillow, Ayu gladly nestled in my arms as her breathing gradually stabilized. As for me, I made it a task to gently caress her while also remaining silent.

What we wanted to say to each other had already been said. Our feelings had been communicated and our relationship took another step.

But I guess, even with a lack of a real pillow, a pillow talk was in order.

Right?

As I gently stroked her hair, I waited for a few seconds before opening my mouth.

“Ayu... Have I knocked you down?” I started with a whisper close to her ear and in a rather playful tone.