Short romance stories

Cold cuteness (Kozachi x Saki)

Kozachi's POV

We finally arrived at my house. She explained that her house is too far, so we both agreed that she'll sleep at my place tonight.

I'm happy, and at the same time sad. Why? Happy because we finally have a solid protection against the rain, and sad because it's going to be an awkward night. A girl's with me tonight. Add the fact that we're alone in one house.

I inserted the key slowly and twisted it, which made a clicking sound. We then removed our socks and shoes. I locked the door again.

"There's some spare slippers there." I pointed at the rack where I got mine. She nodded as an answer and bent down to reach it. Her skirt became closer to me as she did.

I quickly walked away from her to prevent her from calling me naughty.

I then headed towards my room to change my wet clothes.

I already changed my underwear and pants when she suddenly barged in. I was still topless. I could feel my face getting hotter as her lazy eyes looked at mine.

"Why did you enter without knocking?" I asked, which made her eyes blink at least 4 times, as if asking if she did something wrong.

"Why? You're a guy and yet you're embarrassed when you're seen topless?" She pointed at my hands which covered my chest.

"Don't tell me you're ga—"

"Get out." I interrupted her then pointed towards the door. She then nodded before leaving the room. I now put on a shirt, grabbed some pajamas, then followed the path she took.

I saw her sitting on the floor as she leaned against the wall. Looks like she still has some manners left for not sitting on our couch when she's dripping wet. Her lazy eyes met mine again as she heard my footsteps.

"Here." I gave her the clothes before pointing towards my Mom's room.

"There's a cabinet there. Try to find a towel and some underwear."
She once again nodded.

My stomach suddenly growled. A sound which made me head towards the kitchen. I'll prepare something for the both of us. Are eggs for dinner good? I don't think so. I instead brought out a takoyaki-in-a-pack from the fridge. It can be easily cooked, even by amateurs like me. Besides, the rain makes me lazy.

After about 10 minutes, when the food was almost cooked, Saki hugged me from behind. I knew it was her since no one else is in the house at the moment.

I looked at her. The clothes I gave looked cute on her. They were too big. She didn't mind though. In fact, she looked comfortable wearing it.

"Why?" I asked her.

"I...feel cold." She replied which made me feel a bit nervous.

After the takoyaki and rice were ready, I immediately attended to her. I brought out a thermometer and pointed it at her forehead.

"Kozachi." Her monotonous voice called me.

"Hmm?" I responded, indirectly telling her to finish what she was saying.

"Will you take care of me if I was sick?" Out of concern, I nodded. A smile now formed on her face, which was a very rare event. Her face is usually blank.

"Thank you." She added.

According to the thermometer, she did catch a cold. It wouldn't be a surprise since the rain was pretty strong when we ran under it.

I guided her to my mom's room after we both finished our food. I then washed the plates we used.

I now grabbed a glass of water and some medicine from the fridge before going back to her.

She laid on the bed, with her cheeks slightly red. My hand suddenly moved and it touched her forehead. It was a bit hot.

"Kozachi."

"What is it?"

"Are you mad?"

"Why?"

"Because I saw you topless a while ago."

She's so cute. She thought that she had offended me by that simple incident.

"Of course not. I was just surprised."

"Do you want to see me topless too?" My eyes widened. This girl can be a little unpredictable sometimes.

"No! Why would you think of that?"

"So that we both already saw the other topless."

"No, it's fine." I said then now made the spoon closer to her mouth. She drank it, then the water afterwards.

"I'll be back. I'll just return this medicine back in the fridge."
For the nth time, she nodded as a reply. She then tucked herself like a sushi roll in the blanket I gave her.

After closing all the lights in the house—including the one in the room where Saki is currently in—and doing what I said that I would do, she still wasn't asleep.

"Why? Can't sleep?" I asked her, which made her nod again. Shy people really like nodding huh? It's a convenient gesture for them since they wouldn't need to speak.

"Sleep with me." My face felt hot again. Just how many times will this girl make me blush?

"Why?"

"You keep asking why." She then pulled me slowly towards her. My body didn't resist, and now I'm laying with her. The lamp revealed how cute she was. Her lazy eyes were perfect for her blank face.

"Do you like me?" I paused for a second or two as I thought if I'll be honest or not. I truly like her cute and shy attitude. I chose not to lie.

"Yes."

"I like you too." She said without any presence of shyness. A hint of being surprised hit me. It's from someone I already confessed to. I can't help but let out a smile. Her face remained blank as we both let silence be dominant for a minute or two.

"Can I be your girlfriend?" She suddenly said out of nowhere, surprising me once again. I never knew shy people tend to ask a lot of questions when sick.

"Yes." To be honest, I never thought of having one before. Now that one is right in front of me, I can't bring myself into saying no. Hearing my answer made her close her eyes.

"Kiss me." I kissed her forehead.

"St*pid! That wasn't what I meant!" A rare image of her blushing in embarasment could now be seen. I'll never forget this image.

"You only told me to kiss you right?"

"That's—nevermind!"

"Goodnight." I said, causing her to calm down.

"Goodnight..." She now said in her monotone.

I now closed the lamp. Who knew a little cold could help someone confess their feelings?