[Book of Eros] Chapter 47 - Honest words and honest actions. (Patreon)

Author's note: Edited some of the dialogue from the first posting. Nothing drastic. Just trying to get some messages through more clearly.

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They finished their exercise and went to take a shower. As always, Leo prepared dinner and the two ate together in a comfortable silence as they watched Dragon Ball. When they were done, Leo started gathering the plates, but Angela stopped him.

“Let me do the dishes. I’ve been freeloading enough.”

“If you’re offering, I’m not gonna complain.”

As she did that, Leo went out to get the laundry. He was getting ready to iron it when Angela went to get him.

“Hey… can we talk?”

He set the basket of clothes down and asked, “About today?”

She nodded. “And more.”

“Okay,” he answered quietly. Angela led him to the veranda outside, facing the backyard. They sat there next to each other, with Angela acting more bashful than usual. He didn’t blame her. Their situation was strange enough that he also had troubles thinking where to start.

“I suppose Reiko told you about our little agreement?” she started.

“That you’d give us some time alone in exchange for something tonight.”

“Yeah. The thing is, I’m… growing tired, Leo.”

That was worrying. “Tired of what?”

“We’ve been clear with each other, we’ve been clear with Reiko. I like you and you like me. Reiko knows this and though she hasn’t said anything explicitly, she’s obviously okay with it. I’m just tired of being a third wheel.”

“…I’m sorry.”

“Don’t fucking apologize,” she muttered, turning to him, grabbing him by the shirt and pulling him towards her. Her lips met his, and he felt them quiver nervously for a moment before she pulled away. “…I’ve never been very patient. You should give me a medal for holding out this long,” she said, cheeks red and with uneven breathing.

Leo didn’t think. He only held Angela by the nape of her neck and gently pulled her into another kiss. Her body was more relaxed this time. She put a hand on his knee and he put his above it. Leo cupped her cheek as he kissed her gently, no tongue, no rush. He let himself enjoy her soft, full lips as Angela came to understand whatever she was feeling, just like he had. When they pulled away, she was still looking into his eyes with the hints of a smile. “How was it?” he asked.

“Good, I think. I don't know. I’m… aroused and it feels like my crotch's numb, like always. But also...” she sighed, then grinned. “I might need another one.”

Gladly, Leo kissed her once more. Their fingers interlocked, their faces growing hotter in the gentle spring breeze. His heart raced, barely believing what he was doing. He’d always considered himself a decent guy, but when it came to Reiko and Angela, his mind didn’t want to work properly. He liked them, and right now, he was able to kiss Angela, and the same warm, fulfilling feeling that assaulted his chest the first time he kissed Reiko was here again. Truthfully, Leo wanted more, but he knew all too well how Angela must’ve been feeling.

“Yep, it feels good.” Angela smirked, licking her lips. “I feel kind of stupid for how giddy I am about this, but I don't care anymore. It's the first time I've felt like this. My heart's pounding and I can't stop smiling. It's not sexual. I'm just... happy.”

He laughed. “I felt exactly the same way my first time, and I feel that way again with you.”

“I don’t want to be a third wheel anymore, Leo,” she told him. “Weird as it is, I want to be your girlfriend so we can do this whenever we please. Do you… think Reiko’s offer to share is still up?”

“I’ll talk to her tomorrow,” he said. Yes, tomorrow. Reiko had given her consent, so for now, at this moment, he would focus on Angela. She deserved it, and he wanted to.

“Okay.” She took a deep breath, and asked something that caught him by surprise. “Let me sleep with you tonight.”

“E-Eh!? Sleep? As in…”

“Of course we can’t do shit. If we tried, I'd only feel worse,” Angela groaned, shaking her head in annoyance. “But I want to stay next to you. Don’t ask me why. I don’t know and I don’t care. But I want to have you close.”

Was his heart melting? His heart was probably melting. “I’d love to sleep with you tonight.”

Angela grinned widely and nuzzled against his shoulder. “Fuck, I feel like a stupid middle-school girl,” she laughed. “My first crush was a teacher, you know? Of course, nothing happened, but I don’t think I felt like this even then.”

“Physical contact makes a hell of a difference, doesn’t it?” Leo said, holding Angela’s hand.

“Yeah,” she nodded. “I might act all brash and confident, but I bet there are 16 year old girls with more experience than me.”

“I don’t care about random 16 year old girls. I care about you.”

That made her laugh. “Well, aren’t you charming?” she said. “Hey, can we kiss with tongue now? I want to see how it feels.”

“Getting greedy are we?” he teased.

“I’ve always been greedy. I told you, I should get a medal for my patience this month.”

Leo slid his tongue inside her mouth, and Angela let him take charge. He savored the moment. They made out for a long while, and since she hadn’t yet pulled away, he had to guess she was enjoying it. When they broke the kiss to breathe, Angela once more licked her lips. It was such a simple, yet such a sensual gesture that made her all the more alluring.

“It’s so fucking weird,” she gasped. “It’s like… it's causing that same numb, irritating feeling but I don't care. I feel like my chest's gonna burst.”

“Killing the crotch but filling the heart, right?” He understood.

“Exactly!” Angela laughed. “I didn’t know you were a poet.”

They laughed and spent some more time in the veranda before they decided to go to bed. It was strange to have Angela in his room, knowing they’d be sleeping on the same futon. And speaking of futon…

“How do you sleep in that?” she asked. “Isn’t it uncomfortable?”

“Surprisingly, no. I like it.”

While he was only in boxers and a t-shirt, Angela had gone back to her room to change into thin, white pajama pants and a black camisole. It was her usual sleepwear, but she still looked too sexy in them. He may have some problems sleeping tonight. Awkwardly, the two got under the covers. Angela immediately snuggled against him, and he had relished the warmth and the smell that having her next to him provided.

“I want to keep making out…” Angela muttered. “Is that weird? I’m being a needy bitch, aren’t I?”

It wasn’t a surprise. It felt good by itself, but this was probably the first time Angela felt something so… fulfilling without the curse getting in the way. It was like that for him when he kissed Reiko, and the feeling was just as incredible kissing Angela. He wanted more, too.

“Come here,” he said, and Angela pressed her chest against his side as the two made out in bed. Only the wet sounds of their kissing filled the room until she started falling sleep on his shoulder. With a final peck to her forehead, Leo tried his hardest to fall asleep and not think about the gorgeous woman beside him and her huge tits on his chest.