Chapter 64：Famous dating sim technique (R-18) (1/2)

Author's Note: This R-18 is a 2-parter.

”I-I can have it? Really?” Annabelle's eyes became bright.

While ”Can't Buy Me Love” from the Beatles played in the background, the two sat side by side on Ben's bed. He couldn't help thinking how cute that look of hers was.

He reassured her, ”Take it. This artwork is very compatible with you. Your destiny is on the same path. I can feel it…”

”But…you must've worked so hard on this…”

”Just a flash of inspiration. I get them often enough, and it'll be even better with you around as my muse.”

Annabelle's cheeks turned red, but she held the construction paper to her chest, treasuring it. It seemed like she wasn't used to getting gifts.

'Good job brain, you're killing it…' Ben was rolling well with Annabelle's earlier surprise reaction.

[Target's current comfort level: close(+1)]

[Congratulations! You've unlocked the Achievement: Too Close for Comfort(common) - Reach the close comfort level with one woman]

[Distributing reward: PUA Points + 100]

Ben's eyebrows raised. 'Wow, is this the famous dating sim move: give a present for familiarity? Beluga and Antonio were right; Don't buy or give them anything nice, but you can give them something cheap or homemade as a joke. In this case, she thinks it's a priceless artwork, but I made it, which means it cost me 0 and made me look like a high-status artistic genius…'

[User has unlocked Favorability sub-system: Arousal]

[Target's current arousal level: normal]

'Oh…' This was the third favorability sub-system Ben unlocked. The name was descriptive enough about what it tracked. 'Getting comfort to close must've been a requirement to unlock this… Well, better strike while the kielbasa is hot…'

Ben shifted closer to Annabelle, forcing the side of her thigh to press against his. She didn't resist. He took the picture from her hands and put it down on a chair next to them. Then, he touched her chin and turned her head towards his.

Her apple red cheeks set off her shiny skin and glowing blue eyes. He didn't need any kissing signal this time; The system statuses and her inviting body language were clear enough. With no hesitation, he went in for the kiss.

Her lips tasted sweet, like a nectarine. She closed her eyes, resigned to letting Ben lead the way.

While kissing her, his hands explored her body. His front hand traced her hair…down her exposed far shoulder and arm…her hip and slender waist…and her smooth thick thighs. Her skin was incredibly soft, like caressing a creamy cloud…It was addicting, but Ben knew he couldn't stop the train this early.

With his other hand, he brushed her hair from her neck. When he pulled his lips away from hers, she kept her eyes closed, still lost in the sensation. Ben kissed and tasted her bare shoulder, moving up, until he was kissing her neck...noticing how her hair and skin smelled of fresh rain and pine trees…

”Annhh…” she moaned.