Chapter 384 - A FEELING OF INSECURITY (1/2)

Akira woke up the next morning to the brightness of sunlight filtering through the large windows. The sight was unusual because she rarely slept in. She would always be up and about in the morning before the sun came up.

Of course, the prerequisite was a relatively early night.  ​​

She found that she was cuddled up to something warm and comfortable. She moved closer to her human pillow and concealed her bleary eyes from the harsh sunlight. She was too tired to go anywhere. She just wanted to keep sleeping.

Kaito muffled his laughter as he looked at pouting Akira, snuggling into his side as if she wanted to burrow into his ċhėst. He shifted a little to pull her partially onto the top of his body. Akira made a muffled protest at the movement before slinging her leg and arm over his body like he was a bolster.

Kaito wanted to tease her a little, but he resisted since she appeared too tired. He looked at her with pure male satisfaction, cataloguing everything about her, from the slightly auburn tinge of her ruffled hair to the marks he left on her neck.

He ċȧrėssed her back gently and soothingly, enjoying the quiet and the peace of the lovely morning. Before he knew it, he fell asleep once again.

When Akira woke up again, it was with startling suddenness. Kaito was no longer in bed, and she was holding the red panda plushie while sprawled out on the bed. She ġrȯȧnėd as she realised that she had more than overslept.

She turned her head and found her bedside clock. It was almost noon. She left the bed and took a hot shower to alleviate her grogginess and soothe her aching muscles. Once she dressed up and felt human again, she left the bedroom.

”Good morning this afternoon, sleepyhead,” Kaito said cheerfully from the kitchen as she made an entrance into the living room.

”Whose fault is it?” She pouted.

”You can only blame yourself for lacking stamina.” Kaito laughed wickedly.

Akira gritted her teeth as she looked at the thick-faced person.

”My stamina is fine. You are just a monster.” She rolled her eyes.

”Perhaps we should train together,” Kaito said.

Akira's face reddened at the suggestion.

”What are you thinking in that naughty mind?” Kaito laughed as he offered her a cup of tea. ”I meant you should join me in my workout regimen.”

Akira took a sip of the green tea to calm her annoyance down. The tea was quite delicious, but that was expected because Kaito saw her making her tea at Blue Mountain Park. She looked at Kaito, who appeared refreshed in different clothes from those he wore the previous night.

”Where did you get those clothes?” She asked.

Kaito looked at her slyly. ”Didn't I tell you? I am your neighbour.”

”Oh,” Akira responded before sprawling herself on the couch.

Kaito went to the kitchen and brought back two trays with a simple breakfast. The plate had two slices of toasted bread, two eggs, some strips of bacon and two sausages. There was also a bowl of fruit salad.

”Aren't you going to ask?” His eyes were probing.

”I ȧssume you stalked me and found out where I got a house and bought one in the same place,” Akira said before picking a slice of bacon. ”This bacon is pretty good.”

”Enjoy it. This is the full extent of my culinary capabilities.” He replied.

The two of them continued eating in companionable silence. But in his heart, Kaito was a little worried about Akira's disinterest in his actions. She did not seem to be curious about the reason he followed her or even worry about his stalking.

The thought made him a little unsettled. He could not help but wonder if the lack of concern was an indication that she did not care enough about him.

The feeling of insecurity gnawed at him.