Stealing Spree

Chapter 2444 Shouldn't that be my line?

Chapter 2444 Shouldn't that be my line?

The sky was cloudy today yet despite that, the first sign of summer could already be felt. Hot, humid air wrapped around my body as I traversed the street towards the Nakano household.

Despite my anticipation of seeing Mina and Yayoi-san, the weather had a way of making the walk feel longer. The humidity clung to me like a second skin, my shirt sticking to my back with each step, it's making me want to dip in the pool soon.

When I arrived at the house, I gently knocked, trying not to disturb the quiet of the neighborhood. After a brief moment, Mina swung the door open with a smile that was not a smile. She was acting like a tsundere again.

"You did say you're coming. But isn't this a little too early? Mom is still in the salon. She had clients today."

"I see. Isn't this better? I get to spend some quality time with you before Yayoi-san returns," I teased, stepping into their house, the cool air from the air conditioner providing a much-needed respite from the oppressive heat outside.

Mina's cheeks flushed a shade darker, and she rolled her eyes playfully. "Just because you're good at sweet-talking everyone else doesn't mean it'll always work on me."

She quickly turned around leading me to the living room. I chased after her, my arms wrapping from behind her waist to her chest, causing her to let out a squeak of surprise. "Who says it doesn't always work? Mina... I miss you, you know? And your tea."

"This guy... You're always drinking it. You kept finding those windows to not miss out on it," Mina said, pushing away my arms but she eventually gave up as I dragged us down to their couch.

At this, she became unable to hold back her sweet giggle, pinching my cheeks as her way to retaliate.

"I still miss it. Don't I always say it? No matter how short of a time we separated, the moment we were apart, I started craving for you again."

"I love you, okay? So, don't keep making me blush like this, idiot!" Mina exclaimed, her cheeks a delightful shade of pink as she tried to wriggle out of my embrace.

But my hold on her was firm. And seeing her act like this was just making me want to tease her more.

"Are we not going to prepare our lunch?" I asked her after downing a cup of her tea. At this point I already put her in front of me, my arms wrapped around her while my head resting on her shoulder.

"Nope. Mom said she'll do it herself. Why don't you call her?"

"Well, she might be busy besides, I can't just waste this opportunity of having you all to myself."

"Shouldn't that be my line, shameless Ruki?"

"Whatever you're talking about? I'm just eager to spend time with my favorite little bird," I said, pecking her cheek.

Although Mina pouted at the way I called her, the mood between us just turned into a more intimate one.

"Well, if you're not going to do anything productive, then come here," She whispered, turning her face toward me with a smug smirk. She was so adorable when she was like this.

I complied, leaning in to kiss her deeply once again.

“We can do something more productive, you know? Like making babies.”

“You shameless pervert," Mina blushed profusely but despite raising her voice, the girl leaned into my embrace even tighter. "B-bring me to my room then. It's been a while since my bedsheet had your scent."

"What will we do if Yayoi-san arrives while we're in the middle of it?"

"Knowing you... you'll invite her in, right?"

Mina rolled her eyes as I put her in a princess carry and went into the curtained area of their house and turned to the direction of her room.