One for Three

Chapter 52

Dazed, I opened one of my eyes and looked around the unfamiliar room. My heart raced as I realized I was in Mamoru's bedroom. The sight of this familiar environment brought back memories of the previous night with full force.

Damn it! Damned! How could I!

Then I heard his soft snoring, and the images of the previous night flashed in my mind like a bad movie. It all started with that kiss, and just minutes later, he had stripped my dress off on our way to the bedroom. In that moment, I had blocked everything else out, and for the first time since Seiya's death, I felt alive. I had let myself get carried away. Now, I already regretted what had happened last night.

Why did I always have a knack for making the wrong decisions? This couldn't be true. Sleeping with the ex. Usagi, are you serious? I scolded myself.

I turned my head to the side and saw Mamoru lying next to me. His upper body was bare, one of his legs lazily hanging out of the bed, and the blanket covering just the essentials.

Shit!

I sat up and searched for my clothes. They led in a trail to the living room. Slowly, I crept out of bed, gathered my things, and disappeared into the bathroom. The scent of his aftershave filled the air. Damn him, he knew how much that scent aroused me; no wonder he had chosen it.

He gave me a mischievous grin. "And now, we're finally alone," he whispered seductively as he approached me.

"You know I won't let you off that easily, right?" I whispered back, feeling my resolve faltering as he drew closer.

"Oh, really?" he breathed before capturing my lips in a passionate kiss.

Now, there was no holding back. My inner junkie was unstoppable, and it seemed Diamond felt the same way. Even before we reached the hallway, he was already removing my clothes. His eyes flickered with desire.

Let's lightly imply the rest of the intimate scene and respect the guidelines.

Afterward, lying entwined in each other's arms, we found ourselves in a moment of vulnerability, silence, and reflection. The weight of what had happened weighed heavily on me, and I couldn't shake the feeling of guilt and confusion.

The morning light began to seep through the curtains, reminding me that it was time to face the consequences of my actions. I needed to leave before Mamoru woke up and started asking questions I couldn't answer.

As quietly as I could, I slipped out of bed and hastily got dressed. I needed to disappear before he woke up and confronted me. I couldn't face him right now.

However, as I stepped into the small hallway, I encountered a problem. I had no shoes. It was winter, and it was probably freezing outside.

I cautiously opened the small shoe cabinet and contemplated which pair Mamoru would least likely miss.

Suddenly, his voice murmured behind me, "Take the ones on the top left if you're sneaking out."

Oh no. I froze, turning around, and blushed with embarrassment.

Mamoru stood there with a slightly ironic smile on his lips and a questioning look in his eyes. His upper body was still bare, giving me a full view of his toned physique. I could feel my cheeks getting warmer. I was so embarrassed that he had caught me in this situation. But I couldn't stay here and pretend that nothing happened.

"Oh, you... you're already awake," I stammered nervously.

He didn't reply immediately but continued to look at me with a penetrating gaze. "Yes, I'm awake. Or should I lie back down so you can sneak away?" His tone was laced with irony.