The Succubus's Plaything

Chapter 59: Bath

Hina POV

I press the call button and smile. I didn't expect him to actually be awake, but lucky me! If he knows what's best for him, he had better answer..

The warm water gently laps against the side of the tub when I angrily shift my weight to the side.

Blipp.

The call goes through, and all my brewing negative feelings vanish.

"Hey Hal! Just thought I'd call because why not. That's fine with you right?"

If he says no..

"Yeah.. Sure.."

"How's your day been? Have you been studying the notes I gave you?"

"A bit. Me and my sister had dinner at a friend's house."

A friend?.. "Oh really? Which friend?" Oh crap. I jumped onto that one a little too quickly.. I take a deep breath. Calm down Hina. Don't let your emotions get the better of you. Coming off as jealous will scare him off. Act like Hal would want you to act.

"Yeah.. I was at Inesa's house. Her and my sister are best friends." I hear a little hesitance in his voice.

That bitch Inesa.. Something needs to be done about her..

"Hey, is that water I hear in the background?" I don't think Hal is quite ready for that truth to be honest.. Although in the future..

"Oh, I'm sitting next to our pool. That's what you're hearing. Excuse me if my voice is a bit echoey as well."

"Aha, gotcha."

"So.. That woman who picked you up yesterday, was that your mother?"

The line goes silent for several seconds.

"Actually, no. That was.. Nevermind. My mother died when I was small."

I do notice the sudden shift where Hal decides not to mention who it actually was.. But since he just mentioned his late mother.. I can't really press the subject without sounding insensitive.

"Oh.. I'm sorry.. I didn't realize.." I lower my voice slightly, and make sure to speak in a soothing tone.

Hal lost his mother when he was little?..

"Oh, don't worry about it. I never really got the time to know her anyway."

"But your father is still around?"

"Yes.. But not really. He spends most of his time traveling and working. The only real interaction me or my sister has with him are on holidays. He isn't.. Cold, but distant."

"Ah.. Okay.. But at least you've got your sister?" I state in a consoling tone. It's a good thing this is a call, and we aren't speaking in person, because I can feel my cheeks heating up.

Hal's voice is suddenly sounding even more alluring than ever. He lost his mother when he was young, and his father is nowhere to be seen!? That's all the ingredients for childhood trauma alright..

I lift my finger to my lips and bite the tip.

Don't worry Hal.. If you're broken.. I'll be sure to build you right back up. And also! That means if I date him, and win his sister over, there should be no problems at all with me staying over.. Although admittedly having him in my bed would be better..

I nearly disappear into my fantasies, and I tear my attention back to the real Hal on the other end of the phone. The idea of being able to mold him however I want.. Sends fuzzy feelings all the way down my spine.

I'm messed up I know.. But I don't care.

"Yup. I live well regardless."

I reach towards my earbuds that I have lying on a stool next to the tub. I want Hal's voice deep in my ear.. Not held outside.

"So, uhm, What are your plans for tomorrow?" I'm mostly coming up empty on conversation topics, but I am able to ask something that steers the discussion to where I want it to go.

"Not much. A little bit of studying before Monday, but other than that, nothing."

I close my eyes, concentrating less on the words being said, and more on his voice.

With my earbuds inserted, and my phone placed dangerously close to falling into the water, my hands are both free. The first thing I do is to let them submerge into the warm water, and then I place my right hand to rest between my thighs.

I won't touch myself now.. Because after all, I need to focus on talking.. But once we hang up.. I'll come to the tens of pictures I snuck of my beloved.

"H-hey, as you probably already know, but my grades are pretty top-notch. If you wouldn't mind, I'd love to have you over here tomorrow. To study. I'll tutor you."

"Uhm.. I don't know. I usually just ask my sister if I don't get anything."

"You'll say yes Hal if you know what's good for you." Is what I want to say, but of course I can't at this point in time, instead I take a more diplomatic approach. "It's not just about practicality. Sure it's easier to stay home like an owl. But it's quite a bit more fun with friends. Besides, tomorrow I have nothing at all going on, so don't worry about being a bother. Unless someone comes over, I'll be bored out of my mind. So please rescue me!"

I'll make it difficult for him to say no.. If he doesn't take the bait now, I'll guilt him into it. Of course I'll make it up to him tomorrow though so he isn't left with a bitter taste in his mouth.

He sighs on the other end. "Alright. What time?"

Score!

"How about eleven Am?"

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Hal: *Bonks his head on his desk* 

Lupus: I hope you didn't just lose a couple braincells. 

Hal: *Quickly sits up and immediately spots Lupus in the room* Why are you here!?

Lupus: Just checking in. Wanna see what's up. 

Hal: The only time you're supposed to interact with us is when you book us for one of your "interviews" right? So why now? 

Lupus: Why not?

Hal: Because fourth wall break!? 

Lupus: Ah, who cares.

Hal: !?

Lupus: Besides, we haven't really had a chat yet, and I hadn't booked anyone else in. So this slot was completely free. 

Hal: *Sighs* My life is stressful enough right now. Can't we chat after the next chapter?.. I need to sleep.. 

Lupus: Fine. Well then I'll book you in for the next slot. Be sure to rest well, because the next chapter will be fun for you. 

Hal: Fun?.. I don't know if I trust your idea of fun..