Rushing over to the fallen Chiaki, I inadvertently rolled my eyes. I hope this isn't serious. The words she chanted before tripping must have caused some sort of curse to form.
"Ouch.." Chiaki laughed as she rubbed her ankle.
"Can you walk?" I asked as I extended my arm and laid it before her eyes.
"Uhm. I can try." She assured.
However, her confidence slowly evaporated as she clutched my hand tight trying to stand. Despite her futile attempt, she weakly smiled at me. Upon closer inspection, it seems that her little tumble has caused an unpleasant swelling on her ankle to form.
"I can't believe this..." Chiaki whispered.
Our options were limited. Either press on and return to Honami or camp out here until Chiaki can walk. I should source Chiaki's feelings.
"Out of these options which do you think is better either return to Honami or camp out here?" I quizzed.
"I choose option 1.5." Chiaki beamed.
That wasn't originally an option though.
"And that is?"
"We return to Ichinose-san.. But you carry me there..." She requested.
"That would extract a considerable amount of my energy." I pleaded.
"Huh! Are you saying I'm heavy! Is that what you're implying?" Chiaki roared.
"Wh.. Of course not." I firmed her assault.
"Then carry me." A devious request indeed.
"You're not leaving me with much choice." I replied.
"Duh.. That's the whole point." She explained.
"Fine..."
Utterly beaten, I gave in and accepted her demands. Her foot was swollen but to the point she can't walk... I find it hard to believe that. So, as demanded, I crouched down and waited for her to climb atop my back.
"No princess carry?" She asked.
"No." I returned flatly.
"Boooo~! Whatever... Thanks, Kiyotaka." Chiaki said as she stuck her tongue out.
As we finally extracted ourselves out of the cave, the bright rays blinded the pair of us. I started walking. The forest was quiet, save for the brittle crunch of leaves beneath my imprints. Chiaki wasn't very heavy, yet I could feel her weight bearing into me. Every step was a subtle reminder that we were far from home.
Neither of us said much. Her rugged breathing occasionally blew into my ears and her witty puns were made every so often. She shifted slightly, as her fingers wrapped onto my neck.
"Kiyotaka, you know if I wasn't Matsushita Chiaki I could easily hurt you right now." She claimed.
I very much doubt it though. I'm cautious of everythjng suspicious - your actions are no exception, Chiaki.
"Where are you going with this?" I questioned.
Instead of a vocal response, she clutched my shoulder and brought her face closer. Closer and closer, her head practically rested on my trap. With a light swivel of her face, she opened her small mouth and pierced my neck.
Her canine's dug deep as she sucked like a vampire. It didn't hurt - not one bit. Her lips stayed in place as she continued sucking and squeezing the skin of my neck.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"Hmm. Vampire roleplay?" She joked then immediately returned to her decorating of my neck. I wonder if this will leave a mark.
