Toman's Catphrodite (Book 2 of Toman's Black Cat)

Puppy Love

Y/n's POV

I feel guilty for just showing up to see Seishu but at the same time, I'm so grateful!

"Wow! You cooked a lot of things for...my wonderful brother." I looked up just in time to see a red faced Seishu but very innocent faced Akane.

"It wasn't a big deal. We're friends now and I like being able to show those I care about that I do care." I hesitated a moment before looking apologetically at Seishu. "I'm sorry I embarrassed you."

Before I could stop myself, I felt my throat threaten to close as tears of frustration began to build up. I did my best to focus on taking the rest of the dishes out so I could calm myself down, to no avail.

I should've been more considerate instead of showing up like this. I don't blame him for being embarrassed. I really...

"Stop beating yourself down."

Inupi's POV

He was embarrassed for sure but not because he was ashamed or anything that Y/n did. Watching her turn quiet and the rims of her eyes begin to sparkle as she continued pulling out dishes, he blurted out his first thought, causing her to look up at him with shock.

"I'm not embarrassed. I'm not used to...being..."

BEING WHAT?!?!?

"He isn't used to having a pretty woman take care of him that wasn't his sister." Koko interjected. He could only sigh, knowing that while this was the truth, it could've been said way better.

Thanks a lot, Koko.

He couldn't help smiling softly as Y/n began to stutter as she looked back at him with wide eyes, being obviously flustered. "I'm really not....I'm just..."

He silently slid closer to Y/n before speaking. "You are. Verry pretty." He knew trying to look her in the eye again would not only show how serious he was but also make her even more flustered, so he made sure to ease the tension a little.

He smiled as she made eye contact for a moment before looking back down with her fists clenched in her lap.

So cute.

He looked at the closed dishes she had pulled out. "You made all of these for me?" She nodded quickly.

"Um...this one is dessert because I remember you said you don't usually like sweet things except for some with specific ingredients."

I like you.

"Thank you for remembering me, Y/n." He shook his head as he tried to desperately reign in his thoughts since his sister and best friend were still there.

"Yes, thank you very much, Y/n!" Akane giggled.

He focused on the food set before him but couldn't hide his smile.