The Strategist

Chapter 3

Kyoka POV

I slowly woke up to a fantastic feeling around me. My head was on a perfect, soft pillow, and I could feel the warmth of what was holding me, causing me to slowly drift back to- I'm sorry, somebody is holding me?! While I'm asleep?!

I quickly open my eyes to be greeted with moonlight entering through the window of the room I'm in. My eyes slowly focused, and I could see Itsuka in the same position on the other side; this calmed me down because I now realized what happened and the memories from today slowly entered my mind. After taking a bath and cozying into Hana's warmth, we both fell asleep. I think I understand her love of cuddles; they are sweet, nice, warm, and full of love. I cozy more into Hana's chest, which has seemingly become my favorite spot. Itsuka seems to like her shoulder and neck, while I love her chest. They are the perfect pillows.

While I cozied in, I couldn't seem to fall back asleep, so I woke up, but I stayed there, cuddling my new girlfriend's warmth. This new relationship seems like it'll all work out. Itsuka and I were worried about how things would go, but even just this makes me feel loved and safe. I think it's because I know we'll both have our things with her. Probably our own kinks as well, in the relationship and bed. I suppose the most important thing about our relationship will be communication. If we feel jealous of the other, I need to make sure we're aware; otherwise, it'll only cause problems.

I heard some movements, and it was only after seeing Itsuka shift in the blankets that I realized the three of us were naked. I know we took a bath, and then we fell asleep, so my guess is Hana just put us together in bed. I don't feel any pain or aches, nor do I feel any wetness, so I guess that we all just fell asleep in a cuddle pile. But, yeah, Hana's right. We can take our time. Skinship like this can help us get used to each other, and, honestly, being able to feel her warmth directly is fantastic.

About twenty minutes later, Itsuka woke up as well. My guess is Hana had a long day, or at least night, so she will probably be asleep for a while longer. As Itsuka focused, I signaled that we should talk, and she blinked a signal of understanding. Slowly, we left Hana's warmth, causing us both to pout. Even Hana started searching in her sleep. Finally, we grabbed two pillows and placed them where we were lying. She calmed down but was still visibly disgruntled.

We didn't bother wearing anything, so we walked out of the room to the living room.

"So I guess we both didn't care for clothes?"

"Why bother," she replied. "We aren't turning each other on from our bodies, and we're returning after this talk anyways. So I think we can both safely say that we are very much so Hanasexual." Nodding my head in agreement, I get to the point of why I asked to talk.

"First, I just wanted to make sure you are actually okay with sharing Hana. I've thought it over while waiting for either of you to wake up, and I'm fine with it. We both have the things we like to do. I mean, literally just the way we lean on her is entirely different."

"I agree. I think it's fine and, while I haven't put too much thought into it, you did clear up some of my issues with the idea. We've known each other long enough to know that neither of us will have any conflicts with the other and, hell, we're best friends anyways, so if anything, this may bring us closer. Not to mention, we both know and respect the other's feelings, so we know where to draw the line in possessiveness." I nod my head once again.

"Finally, I thought of a rule that is seemingly vital, based on what I've seen about her how her parents work." She seemed curious and intrigued, so I continued. "Communication will be vital. So make sure that anything, jealousy, grievances, anything, will be communicated. I also think we should have time together at the end of our days to cool off and decompress where we just talk. Absolutely NO secrets!! If something bothers us, I don't care, but you better make sure that you tell us. Don't go doubting yourself or thinking we'll hate you for it. I think that should be our very first and pedestal rule. What do you think?"

She contemplates for a few moments before nodding in agreement. "I agree that it is an excellent rule. In fact, I think it would be what brings us into a harmonic relationship. If we are hiding something, that is just trust issues personified. I have one more rule though if we want to have alone time, we have to let the other know. Jealousy or worry also wouldn't help. Like if we're at the mall and one of us goes with Hana, make sure the other is aware if we are planning a move. Also, don't hide the action; that would just create envy and a bad spark."

"I completely agree. The whole reason for the other rule is to avoid what the second one also covers, so I absolutely agree. Also, what would you think our parents would think if we asked to move in with Hana? 'Kind of want that warmth every night. Not to mention no clothes at home is shockingly freeing."

"Yeah, agreed. I think it's related to testing our hero costumes. They're all tight, so wearing nothing just relieves the pressure and lets our bodies air freely. Not to mention being eye candy for Hana. Although have you seen her loungewear, it is just a sexy bra and some short-shorts. Also, I'm not sure how they would react. My Mom might be fine and even encourage it. Actually, mine would be fine if it's Hana. Dad trained her personally, so he knows her personality. But, based on what I know about your parents, your Dad might make trouble."

"True. Mom might encourage it, but Dad would try to be a helicopter, overprotective, mood-killer."

"So what if we invite them over for dinner and discuss it as the new large family we would be." Itsuka and I turn around to see Hana, yawning and stretching in her fully nude glory. "Good afternoon princess, you slept a whole lot later," I said after noticing Itsuka, and I had already been chatting for an hour.

"Yeah, I didn't sleep last night," she said with a nervous chuckle and a hand rubbing the back of her neck. She then sat down on a chair between us. If it weren't for the serious talk, I would have forced the three of us on a couch to cuddle and, with a quick look at Itsuka, she's thinking the same way.

Itsuka POV

I noticed the Kyo and I was thinking the same way. We both loved the warmth of the cuddle, and the three of us are still naked. I don't know what Kyo was so self-conscious about. When we first met, she generally hated her body. It was probably from bullying and hazing, but she got past it with Hana's and my help. Now seeing her, I can't help but say that she is gorgeous. Of course, as she said, neither of us would be able to get off on the other, nor even turn us on, but I can still appreciate beauty.

"Alright, so how about tonight. We can invite them over for dinner. Also, Hana, can you get us loungewear similar to yours but more of our styles? We're at home, so I know that we can go nude, but I still feel we should wear something. I just want more skin exposure because of cuddle warmth," I say with a dead serious face.

Kyo and Hana both crack up and laugh at my expression. I was being serious, but after realizing what I said, I joined them in the laugh.

"That's fine, Itsu. I have no problem with that. In fact, I think we're the same size so you can use mine—actually, better idea. Let's go shopping together later and make it a date. That way, you two can also get some new clothes for your closets."

"Hmm, closets?" Kyo asked her.

"Yeah, after yesterday, I did some small remodeling based around what Dad and Moms have. Pretty much, we each have a room. You have two smaller closets in my own, and you each have a room with full-sized ones."

"Can I ask why?" I ask. I am curious. I mean, it doesn't make much sense if we're always going to be sleeping together.

"Simple. Whenever any of the three of us want alone time, they're there. However, I did hear your rules. Sorry for eavesdropping since the beginning, but I needed you two to talk just yourselves and was a bit too curious about the rules you were setting up. Obviously, I want in on those. They aren't just rules for relationships like ours, but good rules all around. Pretty much, those rules you two just made are the general groundwork of some of the best relationships in history. Simply put, I'm proud. Now, how about we make something to eat and do some studying, seeing as none of us are tired. And Kyo, I may have borrowed an outfit you can wear from your dresser when I visited last."

"I know I should be mad at you for that, but after everything we've been through in the past few years, I know that it was prep work for this exact scenario."

"Bingo, now let's eat."