Leon Greyrat: The Second Son - Mushoku Tensei OC

Chapter 68 - We Will Be Reunited: A Mother's Love

— Leon Greyrat —

Having woken up first, instead of going out to do my usual morning routine of stretches and swordsmanship, I decided to stay in bed and enjoy the sight in front of me.

After all, a naked Roxy was currently cuddled against my side, with her body wrapped in white bedsheets and her hair messily splayed across the pillow and my chest.

This wasn't a position I was willing to leave.

However, the smell of sweat and... other fluids from last night, was quite pungent.

Mmm... I should probably air this place out.

Gently caressing Roxy's face, I felt her soft skin under my fingertips as she let out a light groan, her eyelids fluttering open to reveal her sleepy eyes.

"Good morning, beautiful," I said, lightly kissing her lips. "Or should I say 'my beautiful' now."

Her cheeks flushed a rosy pink as she hastily covered her face with the blankets, but after a few moments, she lowered them and leaned forward, planting a gentle peck on my cheek.

"G-Good morning... Leon," she said with a smile. "But... that was extremely cliché."

She really was too cute.

And yes, it was cliché, but it was true, so I said it anyway.

"Does it hurt?" I asked, tracing my hand across her body.

"Mm... a little," she said, moving her hips with a slight smile. "But... it's a good kind of hurt. I feel very... satisfied."

Well... that was good.

She could always heal herself if it actually hurt, so I wasn't too worried.

"I see," I nodded before leaning back into the bed, pulling her close to my side. "Thank you for last night, Roxy."

"N-No... it was my pleasure," she said as she leaned her head back on my chest. "I... still can't believe this isn't a dream."

"Well, get used to it," I said. "You'll be waking up like this most mornings from now on."

"Most mornings?" she questioned. "Not a third?"

"I have two arms, don't I?" I smirked, causing her to flush once again at the implications as I looked up to the ceiling. "We can talk about it once we get back, but I... would really love to sleep and wake up with everyone."

"...We'll see," she said as she leaned her head back against my chest.

We stayed like that for a little longer before finally deciding to get up.

Considering our dishevelled states, we took turns giving each other a bath using a rag and some warm water I generated, and I would be lying if I said my hands didn't wander while washing certain places...

Let's just say that I really had to hold myself back to not ruin our work.

So, eventually, with both of us cleaned and dressed for the day, I then offered to do Roxy's hair, as her usual braids had become undone during our activities from last night.

Luckily, she wasn't mad about it.

"You're quite skilled at this," she said from my lap, leaning back against my chest as I continued my work.

"I had a lot of practice with my sisters and Eris," I said. "But, if I'm honest... as much as I love your braids, I really liked it with your hair down."

Roxy slowly nodded, "Then... I can wear it down in private. Especially when you're so good at this."

I wanted to ask what she meant by 'private', but from the way she wiggled her hips against my crotch, I had an idea.