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Nijika realized the rising intensity of the morning light was impossible to ignore. The curtains could only do so much against the ever-increasing trickle.
She was almost shocked at how effective this had become as a method of waking up. She had lived so long under the rule of the alarm clock on her phone, that the serenity the sun touched her face with felt like she had unlocked the secrets to her own life.
Maybe that wasn’t much of an exaggeration. She had finally earned her leave from her college days. She always felt rewarded by the fact she was working to get a place in the world besides her ever-increasing musician accolades, but… she was focusing full-time on her music career and herself for once.
But also…
“Hey, sleepyhead, wake up.”
A pat to the head turned into a quiet, soft scritching on the hair.
“Mmh… just five more minutes…”
Nijika considered whether or not to open the curtain and make Ryo jump from the bed, hissing like a bothered cat. She decided the intrusive thoughts wouldn’t win out this time, but maybe some other day. “Alright, just don’t take too long, I won’t be letting you just lay in bed all day!”
She was about to walk away, but her attention was caught by a droning moan.
“Noooo… Don’t leave me here.”
“Mmmm… I could stay behind for a bit, but then I won’t be preparing your breakfast and you’ll be hungry… hmm, decisions, decisions…”
Ryo’s droning didn’t stop. “Nijikaaaa…” It was clear she had already made her decision.
“Alright, alright, you win! You win…”
Walking back to the ever-so-slightly sunkissed bed, she laid on top of the sheets to give Ryo a bit more of that light caressing she had woken her up with.
Nijika could hear Ryo enunciate what sounded like purring. She really was just like having a house cat. Especially in the mornings, where she could barely process her surroundings well enough to realize she had to at least pretend to be human.
She mumbled, moaned and stretched as if trying to reach Nijika through the sheets, the borders that set their bodies apart. Meanwhile, Nijika simply stared, just looking at her. She was gorgeous. Even in that moment, right after waking up, that fact was unmistakable.
Ryo’s quarter-open eyes would only barely see Nijika’s loving stare, as she stopped only for a second.
“Mnnhhhh…”
Nijika knew what Ryo wanted, but knew they would never be getting out of bed if she gave in. She still had a day ahead of her, and…
It slowly settled in that she didn’t really have anything to do today. It was Saturday. She hadn’t scheduled a band meeting. She had no homework or exams to take the weekend studying for.
That could not be real.
“Nijikaaa… stay…”
She was free.
Getting up to lift the covers, Nijika finally laid herself back on her original spot underneath the blanket. The rest of the day could wait a little longer.
“Nijika… I…”
Ryo looked like she was slowly regaining her senses. Reaching towards Nijika, she was able to touch her.
“I'm here, love.”
She hadn't even spared a thought before saying those words. She was used to feeling cheesy about how she manifested her emotions.
“Mmh, that's nice. A little closer.” Ryo wasn't thinking twice before asking for more, although that might have been due to the fact her brain was still stuck in cat mode.
“You got it, a little closer it is.”
Nijika lowered the distance between the two, and started caressing Ryo's back as if readying herself.
“Nijika… hold me.” Ryo made it clear that was what she wanted as well.
Lifting herself for Nijika's left hand to fit under her, the two closed the gap into a close embrace on the bed. Nijika felt it through her body as Ryo moved a little as if trying to find a more comfortable position – Or maybe, lowering herself to match her eye level.
“Nijika…”
Ryo's eyes were slightly more open, but she still barely felt like she was a part of the world of the awake. But even still, her eyes were now meeting with Nijika's.
“I'm glad to have you here.” Nijika smiled, and gave Ryo a fleeting kiss.
“Mmhh… that's nice.”
The two held themselves close, as they traded caresses to the back, arms, and shoulders of their beloved.
“I want another kiss.”
“Alright, you needy kitten.” Nijika's tone had raised, but both of them were well aware she was happy to oblige anyways. “You can have as many kisses as you want.”
“Nnhh… Thank you, I love you…”
Nijika knew Ryo only professed her love to her when she got what she wanted. And yet still, she didn't hesitate in dignifying it with a response.
“I love you too.”
And so they stayed, a loving mess of interlocked limbs. Time had felt as if it was no longer relevant. At least for a while, Nijika knew they could take it slow.
And that was…
That was a feeling she would take some time to get used to.
But at that moment… It felt pretty nice.