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Rain pattered softly against the window, a soothing rhythm that filled the room and wrapped around them like a protective cocoon. Momo rested against Ken, her head tucked just beneath his chin, and he swore she couldn’t have chosen a more dangerous place to settle. The sound of raindrops mingled with the comforting warmth radiating from her body, creating a serene backdrop that felt both intimate and electrifying. If she knew how fast his heart was racing, she’d probably tease him—call him a lovesick idiot or something equally maddening. Not that she’d be wrong. But right now, with her this close, her warmth bleeding into him through every point of contact, it felt like the entire world had folded neatly into this moment. The rain outside seemed to blur the edges of reality, erasing everything beyond them—just the lazy tangle of their limbs on the couch beneath the soft afternoon light. In this cocoon of warmth and quiet, the storm outside became a distant memory, leaving only the gentle rhythm of their breathing and the unspoken connection that hung heavy in the air.
Her hair draped across his chest in messy waves, and every so often, stray strands tickled his neck, making him fight the urge to squirm. The faint scent of her shampoo— a light, floral fragrance —filled his senses, making it hard to focus on anything other than her. Without thinking, his fingers drifted through her hair, the motion coming as naturally as breathing, as if it was something he’d always known how to do. He kept combing through the soft strands, hoping it might ground him, might keep him from drowning in everything he felt for her.
But it wasn’t working. Not when Momo was curled into him like this, her breath steady against his collarbone. His chest felt tight— not from her weight, though she felt so light it worried him —but from the sheer intensity of the moment. She’s too close. And she doesn’t even realize it.
Her breath fanned against his skin in slow, rhythmic puffs, like she had no idea what kind of chaos she was stirring inside him. He didn’t know what to do with his hands —one rested awkwardly on her back, the other left her hair and hovered above her head like some idiot who didn’t know where to touch. Just act natural , he told himself. But nothing about this felt natural. Not to him, anyway.
He wasn’t used to being this close to someone. Sure, he’d seen scenes like this in manga—characters sprawled on couches, acting like it was nothing. But this was different. This was real. This was Momo —her warmth pressed into him, her scent wrapping around him, and the soft weight of her body burning through his clothes. His heart drummed in his chest, erratic and loud, like it no longer belonged to him.
Careful not to disturb her, Ken tilted his head just enough to glance down. Her hair spilled across his chest, some strands clinging to his shirt. The softness of it made his fingers twitch with the urge to touch again, and he gave in, combing through the silky waves as if it were no big deal.
Her lips were slightly parted, her breathing even and deep, and for a moment, Ken forgot how to think entirely. She looks so peaceful, he thought, his heart tightening. Too peaceful, like she trusted him completely, like she believed he’d never do anything stupid—even though every nerve in his body screamed at him to kiss her.
But no.
Not unless she wanted him to.
Would she?
The question echoed in his mind, unrelenting and insistent, making his heart pound harder than it had any right to. He tried to push the thought aside, but it clung to him like static, buzzing at the edges of his consciousness. His chest felt tight, not just from the warmth of Momo pressed into him, but from the sheer weight of uncertainty. Would she kiss him if he tried? Would she pull away? Would she laugh, tease him like she always did—call him an idiot and ruffle his hair like none of this was as serious to her as it was to him?
God, he couldn’t afford to mess this up. If he misread this moment—if he crossed a line she didn’t even know was there—it would shatter him. Momo wasn’t just anyone. She was everything. And that thought terrified him more than anything else ever had. He swallowed hard, leaning his head back against the cushion in a futile attempt to clear his mind. Maybe if he focused on the ceiling—on the way the light slanted through the windows, scattering gold across the room—he could pretend his heart wasn’t trying to claw its way out of his chest.
It didn’t help.
Because Momo was still here . Nestled into him like she belonged there, her steady breathing syncing with his in a way that made the world feel smaller, quieter, as if nothing outside this moment mattered. And with every second she stayed this close, Ken felt himself unravel further, coming apart thread by thread. He wasn’t ready for this—wasn’t ready for what she made him feel, for the way she slipped beneath his defenses so effortlessly.
Her voice broke the silence, soft and drowsy, enveloping him like a cozy blanket on a chilly night. “You’re really warm, Okarun...”
His heart lurched, a wild, unsteady thrum that echoed in his ears. A tight knot formed in his throat, and he struggled to find the right words, something like the usual banter feeling inadequate in the face of this warmth. He was so close to her, her words brushing against him like a caress. “..Y—Yeah? And whose fault is that?” He managed to keep his tone teasing, hiding the tempest of feelings swirling inside him. “You’re the one using me as a body pillow..”
“Mmm..” She nestled deeper into his chest, tucking herself against him as if trying to absorb his warmth entirely. The contented hum that escaped her lips shot through him like a jolt of electricity, igniting a whirlwind of emotions that threatened to spill over. It wasn’t fair—the way she made those little sounds, so innocent and yet loaded with an intimacy that left him breathless. Did she have any idea of the chaos she stirred within him?
“Well, body pillows don’t complain.”
He felt the gentle curve of her lips against his shirt, the faintest hint of a teasing smile that twisted his insides and set his cheeks ablaze. Resisting the urge to react was nearly impossible, each fiber of his being screaming at him to pull her closer, to lose himself in this intoxicating closeness. This was Momo—she had an effortless way of driving him mad without even trying, always stopping just shy of giving him what he craved, leaving him teetering on the edge.
“H..Hey, I’m not complaining..” he muttered, fingers threading through her hair as if he were lost in the softness of it, relishing the silky strands against his skin. I’ll never complain , he thought. Not about this.
Then she shifted, her bare thigh brushing against the rough fabric of his jeans, and his thoughts spiraled into chaos. The contact was electric, a wave of warmth washing over him that left him feeling both exhilarated and utterly lost. Oh god. What should I do? Move? Don’t move?
Panic surged within him, a dizzying whirlpool of conflicting emotions, yet Momo seemed completely unfazed. It was as if it was perfectly normal for her to drape herself across him, oblivious to the storm raging inside him.
“Relax,” she murmured, her voice thick with sleep yet laced with a playful edge that left him breathless. “You’re so stiff.”
No shit. He shut his eyes tightly, inhaling a slow, shaky breath as he fought the instinct to tense up. “I wonder why—?”
Her soft laugh was muffled against his chest, warm and familiar, wrapping around him like a favorite song that brought comfort and joy. It made his heart falter again, the rhythm stumbling in a way that felt both terrifying and exhilarating. “You’re hopeless, Okarun,” she said, her words imbued with an affection that sent warmth flooding through his chest.
He rolled his eyes, though there was no real annoyance behind it. She was right. He was hopeless—completely and utterly lost when it came to her . And the worst part was, he didn’t mind.
The silence stretched between them, heavy but not uncomfortable. It felt safe, somehow, like even without words, they were communicating everything that needed to be said. That was what scared him the most—how effortlessly he could let down his guard around her, how simply existing together filled the empty spaces within him.
“You always get sleepy after eating,” he whispered, his voice softer now, as if raising it might shatter the delicate bubble surrounding them. “It’s like.. clockwork.”
“Yeah, well...” Her words were slurred with sleep, her breath warm against his collarbone—a sweet sensation that sent a shiver racing down his spine. “That’s what happens when you make me eat five plates of curry.”
“You didn’t have to finish all of it!”
“You dared me.” She yawned, the sound light and airy, almost musical. “You can’t just back out of a challenge, Okarun.”
He chuckled under his breath, finding solace in her playful spirit. “I didn’t think you’d actually do it.”
“Underestimate me again,” she mumbled, her voice trailing off as she sank deeper into him, “and I’ll do worse.”
A shiver ran down his spine—not from fear, but from something far more dangerous. Worse? What would worse even mean? The thought sent his pulse racing, a wild, unpredictable rhythm that left him dizzy. What if this wasn’t just a nap? What if every day ended like this—with her in his arms, stealing his warmth and peace until there was nothing left of him that didn’t belong to her?
And would that really be so bad?
His hand drifted lower, settling on the small of her back, and without thinking, he pulled her closer. She made a soft sound—something between a sigh and a hum— nestling her nose against his collarbone for a moment, fitting against him like she was meant to be there, like she belonged.
“You’re comfy,” Momo whispered, her voice barely audible. “Don’t move, okay?”
Ken’s breath hitched. As if I could move. As if I’d ever want to.
“I—I won’t,” he whispered, stuttering. The words escaping before he could second-guess them. They felt like a promise—and in a way, they were.
And as Momo nestled deeper into the right side of his neck, her breath warm against his skin, Ken felt the world narrow down to this one perfect moment. Without thinking, he tilted his head down, pressing his lips to the crown of her head in a soft, lingering kiss. Her hair smelled like jasmine and something uniquely Momo, and he breathed her in, letting the scent wrap around him like a promise—a quiet vow to hold onto this, no matter how fleeting it might be.
Her body relaxed further into his, and he smiled against her hair, savoring the way she fit so effortlessly against him, as if she had always belonged there. The steady rise and fall of her breathing lulled him into a peace he hadn't realized he needed, and for the first time in a long while, Ken let himself stop thinking about what came next.