The Sleepover

Pajama- no, more like... a costume party

"Nozomi, what is this...?" Eli asked with a slight cringe on her face.

It was evening. Nozomi invited Eli to a pajama party in her home. Their live show had just finished a few hours ago and they went straight (but they themselves are not) to Nozomi's apartment. They were also done for this month's student council duties, but in truth, Nozomi crammed in doing so, she even offered to do almost half of the president's work, all just for this day.

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Pajama party.

Nozomi smiled at the word. She had never experienced this, inviting someone for a sleepover, let alone being invited herself because she never had any close friend before.

But now is...different, right? She has Eli now as her best friend, and a sleepover is... normal for best friends, right?

She doesn't really know what friends do during sleepovers, but she overheard some of her classmates that they stayed up all night having girls' talk, discussing about cute boys, fashion, trends, and other random cutesy girly stuff that causes diabetes.

But Nozomi wanted more than that. Sure, she wants to talk to Eli about these things too... But she wanted to talk about them. Their relationship. Then they'd sleep beside each other...Get closer and closer then cuddle...and before they actually sleep, they could, you know-

'NONONONONO. WHAT AM I EVEN THINKING?!'

She shaked her head furiously then sighed deeply.

'Elicchi is my precious friend. But if I told her that I wanted more, she might-'

She pursed her lips tightly. Nozomi got even more depressed at the negative thoughts: that she might just be rejected then be alone like before. Well, she was used to it, but like what she had said, now is different... She can't afford to be rejected. She has Muse now as her family, and of course Eli, her... wait, who really is Eli for her?

Yes, she is her best friend, but now, she wanted to go farther than that. Her desire to have Eli as hers is overwhelming. It hurts her chest whenever she thinks about this matter.

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How happy she was when Eli agreed to her plan. She wasn't really optimistic about this so she wouldn't be depressed if the blonde turned her down, but she got her hopes up because of Eli's reply.

''A-a sleepover? I have never experienced one besides the ones we had in our idol training. But if you're the one inviting me, how could I turn you down...'' Eli replied with a blush on her face and the last part with voice slowly fading, but being the nosy spiritual girl that she is, she didn't miss it.

'You're being so cute again. Now you're making me look forward to it so much.'

''It's decided then! Let's walk home together on that day, okay?'' Nozomi replied with the biggest smile that she could muster before both of them parted ways.

'I should start preparing now.Teeheehee.' Nozomi thought, smirking.

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They had dinner early, and now, with a few hours to spare before taking a shower and turning in for the night, Nozomi started to unveil her surprise.

Eli was sitting on her bed, patiently waiting for Nozomi to bring out her change of clothes. She noticed several bags littered on the spiritual girl's room.

'Wow, with someone as busy as her, she still helps out Kotori with our costumes?' She can't help but be more amazed at her dependable vice president.

But what made her confused is that Nozomi was going through the bags, not her own closet. After a moment, she finally took out a pair of what must have been pajamas, but looked more like a cross between a baby's bodysuit and a cotton hoodie, with a fox theme. She then turned to Eli, wearing a devilishly grin.

Eli gulped hard.

In Eli's opinion, that ridiculously embarrassing...thing... was better suited to a costume party or even for a mascot at a sports tournament than use as a sleepwear. It is...cute, really cute, she have to admit, but she doesn't think it would actually suit her.

'Is she really going to make me wear 'that'?'

Nozomi said that there was no need for her to bring anything because she could lend her own clothes and provide other things that she will need. She trusted her and now this happened. Oh no.

Well, she didn't mind wearing Nozomi's own clothes in all honesty. For sure, Nozomi's scent would be there, they'd smell so good. Like whenever she goes near her... she could actually smell the faint smell of lavender. And they said that if you like or love someone, their scent could actually attract you.

'Is that why I'm-'

Her thoughts were cut off when Nozomi started walking towards her. She should have refused when Nozomi had told her to get into the sleepwear that she will provide. She should've brought her own sleepwear in the first place, especially in an, uh, 'emergency' like this.

And now it was too late. As soon as
Nozomi had finished straightening the cloth ears sewn to the hood of the costume, she grabbed Eli.

*sounds of clothes ruffling and the girls' thrashing*

After quite a moment of steamy (or violent) undressing of the stubborn president, she had managed to drag the blonde in front of the mirror so she could see how she looked.

"So, what do you think? It's so cute, right?" Nozomi huffed in triumph, with hands on her hips.

Eli stared at herself in shock. Next moment she dived towards the uncluttered bed she had just vacated, crying out, "No! I can't wear this to sleep, it is too embarrassing! I am not here for this!"

Nozomi reacted quickly, tackling the escaping blonde and grabbing her from behind. Both girls tumbled onto the bed, Nozomi sitting on Eli,who was face-down with her face buried in a pillow, to prevent her from escaping.

The spiritual girl giggled. 'This is so much fun!', she thought, as Eli managed to roll over onto her back and tried to sit up and push Nozomi away; but this was a rather futile move, as her hands were inside the padded paw-shaped gloves attached to her costu-, no, sleepwear.

Nozomi grabbed her wrists and pinned them to the bed, saying as she did so:

"Sheath your claws, you naughty fox! Behave now~" She looked down seductively at the girl beneath her.

Now helpless, both because of Nozomi's surprising overwhelming strength and the look that she gave her, Eli struggled a little less hard. The prideful part of her mind cursed
herself for being defeated like this, but she was also a bit curious as to what Nozomi would do next.

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A/N I feel like I've wasted such a good cover. ;-; But oh well, sorry if it ain't what you expected. I'm going to continue this after a week or two (or even three.lmao). I've got a lot of projects due and final exams are coming up, so I don't wanna rush then just write crap and mess it all up. I promise I'll make up for it after everything's over. ;)