Stealing Spree

Just like before, Hana and the others stayed at Nami’s place first, making it possible for me to continue escorting Shizu, Saki and Hina without a large group that would draw attention to us.

After sending off Hina right in front of their house, I turned to the house next door, hoping to catch a glimpse of Kazuha-nee.

Well, I wanted to surprise her, so I didn’t message her. Should I knock on their door?

Considering Ogawa was still out there, probably stalling for time to prevent himself from running into me after escorting Mami, I could come to their door and try.

But what if it’s their parents who opened the door? What would I say?

Uh… Well… I’ll think about that on the spot. It’s not like I’m going to sneak into Kazuha-nee’s room again. I just want to see her since I’m already here.

I checked the time on my phone. Half past six. Her work as an online tutor for medical students starts every nine o’clock, but she told me that she’s preparing her lessons before dinner.

Stopping in front of the Ogawa residence, my hand hovered near the gate, debating whether to enter or just send Kazuha-nee a quick message instead.

From outside, the house looked peaceful, with warm light spilling out from the living room and the second-floor window, but no car was parked in the driveway.

That’s good, I guess? Sign that their parents weren’t home yet.

However, before I could make up my mind, the front door creaked open.

And there she was. Kazuha-nee stepped out, her usually free-flowing hair was tied up in a loose bun this time. She was wearing a simple sweater and jogging pants that once again covered her legs. She was carrying a small trash bag, probably heading to the bin not far from their house.

But when she spotted me standing here, looking up at her, she froze.

“Y-you… Ruki-kun?” She sounded surprised and amused at the same time upon recognizing me. Eventually, she became a little flustered as she set the bag down before pulling me with her into their house.

Once the door closed, she pinned me against it. “What’s this? Sneaking around our house again? I thought I told you to give me a heads-up.”

I scratched the back of my head, putting on my best shameless grin. “Surprises are more fun, don’t you think, Kazuha-nee? Besides, the last time we met was at the park because your parents and Ogawa were here. Seeing as you didn’t hesitate to pull me in, I guess we’re safe.”

The last time we met wasn’t that long ago but it felt like ages. We talked a lot about each other back then. I got to learn her aspirations, and she got to learn mine. And although we kept in touch through messages and video calls, seeing her in the flesh like this was still a different experience.

I mean, I could reach out to her, pull her in my arms, inhale her fragrance and… be intimate with her again.

Still, I kept my hands to myself as I faced her narrowing gaze as she gauged the truthfulness in my words.

Eventually, Kazuha-nee put a hand on her forehead and released a sigh, “Haa… Did you miss me this much? You know my schedule… What if I’m recording for my lecture again? Do you think I will drop it to meet you?”

“Well, that’s why it’s a surprise, Kazuha-nee. If you didn’t come out, I’d probably just leave you a message after standing outside for a while. I also don’t want to disturb you.”

Upon saying that, I lightly shrugged before focusing my eyes on taking in her appearance.

Mhm. She’s still as gorgeous as ever. Even with her current attire, it couldn’t hide the curves of her body that I was already acquainted with.

Kazuha-nee’s eyes softened as a playful smirk tugged at her lips. She backed up a bit and put a hand on her hips as she took in my appearance.

Yep. She’s just like me. As much as I enjoyed admiring her beauty, she also couldn’t get enough of me.

And this was something Ogawa would probably not understand. In his head, the moment he sees me with his older sister, he’ll think that I tricked her, just like how Nami and the others eventually fall into my grasp. He won’t even try to understand what made them fall for me.

“Standing outside like some lovesick puppy, huh? You’re shameless as ever, Ruki-kun. What am I gonna do with you?” Kazuha-nee said as her eyes alternated between my eyes and lips.

Clearly, she wasn’t entirely opposed to my surprise visit. And no matter how composed she appeared, the faint flush on her cheeks betrayed her cool, older-sister vibe.

I let out a laugh as I tucked my hands safely in my pockets to resist the urge to pull her closer. “What can you do? I’m a hopeless case when it comes to you, Kazuha-nee. Blame it on your charm. Or maybe it’s that sweater. Makes you look unfairly cozy.”

She rolled her eyes before taking a step closer and zeroing the small gap between us.

Her wonderful fragrance wafted to my nose, stirring memories of our last meeting at the park, where things had gotten… quite romantic. Or the night we did something sneaky inside her room with Ogawa and Mami just outside the door.

Alright. That one memory was too much. It made my cock jolt in my pants, remembering the sensation of being inside her mouth. My mouth also watered slightly, recalling the taste of her love juices.

“Cozy, huh? Don’t think you can sweet-talk your way into staying long, shameless boy. Since you’re here, Kazuo was possibly on his way home, right? You know how much he hates your guts. Plus, my parents might show up soon.”

I raised an eyebrow, tilting my head slightly. “Come on, Kazuha-nee. I just wanted to see my favorite tutor before she gets buried in lesson plans. Is that so bad?”

Her smirk faltered before it was replaced by a soft giggle. She then reached for my arm, pulling my hand out of my pocket. “When did I become your tutor? Ugh. But… fine, I’ll admit it. It’s nice seeing you. Even if you’re a walking headache sometimes.”

“Only sometimes?” I teased. “I must be losing my touch then.”

She laughed as her hand found mine and let our fingers intertwine. “Don’t push your luck, you brat. Come on, let’s not stand by the door like we’re plotting a heist. You get five minutes before I kick you out. If someone arrives before that… I’ll throw you the window, got it?”

Without waiting for my response, she grabbed my wrist and tugged me upstairs and straight to her room. Once again, we passed by Ogawa’s room, which should be directly facing Hina’s room and into the hallway leading to her room at the very end.

Upon stepping inside, her cozy setup partitioned on the side was highlighted by the soft glow of her monitor. I could see the books and the camera she was using on the desk along with a pad of sticky notes.

I guess she’s really quite busy… And I interrupted her. Poor trash bag, it got abandoned outside.

As the door closed shut, Kazuha-nee turned around to face me. She squeezed my hand before releasing and crossing her arms under her chest. That action pushed up the soft curve of her sweater in a way that was definitely not helping my self-control.

Her loose bun was starting to come undone, a few strands framing her face, and those sharp, playful eyes locked onto mine like she was daring me to make the next move.

“Five minutes, Ruki-kun. Don’t waste them standing there looking like a deer caught in headlights. Or are you just gonna stare at me all evening?”

I grinned as I reached for her hips, sliding my hand to her back, pulling her close to me.

“Can you blame me, Kazuha-nee? You’re making it really hard to focus on anything else. That sweater’s doing things to me, you know.”

She rolled her eyes and uncrossed her arms to pinch my cheek.

“Tch, shameless as always. What is it with you and my sweaters? Last time it was my hoodie, now this? You’ve got a fetish for cozy clothes or what?”

“Maybe it’s not the clothes,” I shot back, letting my voice drop just enough to carry that suggestive edge. “Maybe it’s just you in them. Or… out of them.”

“… Pervert. Stop wasting our time. Five minutes will be gone in a flash.”

With that, Kazuha-nee couldn’t help but lower her head, possibly already feeling the heat creeping up her face.

But she’s right. Five minutes is too short. We have to make the best of it.

“Then, Kazuha-nee… let’s start with a kiss.” Without waiting for her to reply, I lifted her chin and brought my lips to hers, capturing her in a slow, passionate kiss that carried all the pent-up longing from not seeing her for a while.