The Ardor of Their Embrace [Part 3]

We all went to our own assigned rooms. They weren’t as big as the ones at our mansion, but these ones felt emptier somehow. I’m not in my usual space, so my thoughts were a bit scattered, so I just took a moment to rest in bed. However, the sight of my new ring didn’t take long to invade my mind. Thankfully that overwhelming sensations of internal combustion I had earlier faded away. I really would like to get some answers, but I don't even know what kind of questions I should ask.

“I should just go to sleep right now. The quicker we get out of here the better.” Grumbling to myself as I began to change my clothes when someone knocked on the door.

“Coming!” I responded. Who could that be? I hope it’s not those creepy workers.

“Oh, hi Nel.”

She stood there fiddling with her hands, looking at nothing down the hall. Her posture isn’t anything that seems to be urgent, and if some other news needed to be delivered, I’m pretty sure Vahaemarr would have been the one to do so. Which only leaves, if I had to guess, I’d say she wants to spend some time with me. An idea that gave me a little smile.

“Would you like to come in?” I nicely asked.

She just walked in without a word. She looks embarrassed, too. What an odd girl.

“So did you wan-”

“Sit!” Nel interrupted me with a demand.

I didn’t reply and just sat on the bed… I looked around for a moment waiting for her to say something. I then just stared at her thinking of what she wanted to do. She kept messing with her shirt too. Within a single second, she does the unexpected.

“Ah!! What are you doing!” I shouted in confusion.

In two fast movements Nel whipped her clothes off her body! Almost completely naked, leaving only in her panties!

“Nel! What are-!”

She then put her hand in front of my face to stop me from talking.

“You-You said you wanted to see my body art, right!” She asked with aggression.

Oh, I should have guessed that’s why she came by. I just didn’t think she wanted to show me so soon.

“You’re right, I did. I just wasn’t expecting you to show me them here.”

We stared at each other in silence for a moment.

“But, I’m super excited to see-”

Her swiftness is unmatched as to avoid hearing my voice, she cut my sentence short by slapping the tattoo that took up most of her right hip and thigh.

“Th-This one is of my sisters.” She said with some shyness.

“Amazing. How many sisters do you have?”

“I have nine sisters, but this one is of my three identical sisters.”

Nine sisters! And she’s a quadruplet!

“Wow, that’s a big family.”

“I also have five brothers. My other siblings are on this side.” She placed her hand over the tattoo on her left hip and thigh and was the same size as the right one with a similar design.

“These ones are of my mum and pop.” She placed her hand on her right forearm.

“This One is of some of my favorite books from when I was younger.” She held her hand over her tummy. I also noticed she has some belly button jewelry.

“Does all of your body art have a story?” I asked.

“Yes! Now be quiet!” She hollered.

“Okay. Well, at least, tell me the story of that one.” I pointed at one that was in the center of her chest and was a black circle.

“That one is a secret!” She growled.

“Very well. Continue.” I leaned back and crossed my legs.

“Thank you. I will.” She responded with a snarky tone.

She then continued with every single one of the tattoo’s stories. It took about an hour or so. About almost every tattoo she had. She had several large ones, with dozens of smaller ones in between them. Soon after she explained the large ones, she yawned a few times during the small stories and so did I. It wasn't the most exciting thing ever but she was very happy to talk about every tattoo. She was finally smiling ear to ear, and it was directed at me no less. Knowing that she was enjoying herself, made me enjoy it too.

She then yawned one more time, I did the same.

“Okay, Nel. This is a lot of fun but we should probably go to bed.” I asked.

“Yeah, okay.”

What no rude remark or protest? She must be pretty tired. I don’t blame her, whatever the hell happened to us today wasn’t normal. I then helped her get her clothes back on and walked out the door. But she stopped.

“Nel?” I asked.

“I don’t feel like sleeping by myself… Can you take me to Írui’s room.” She asked with a slightly embarrassed tone. She probably doesn’t like to be alone in unfamiliar places.

“Yeah, no problem.” I smiled.

We then got her clothes she wears at night and went to Írui’s room. As I was about to knock on the door, I could hear someone else’s voice as well.

“I think Quen is in there too.”

“Well, let’s go in!” Nel demands.

“Okay, got it. Goodness.” I remarked.

I knocked. Then hear both voices mention my knock.

“Oh, ho Ryosuke. And Nel! What brings you here… At this… Oh jeez it's already that late?!” Írui said, still full of energy.

“Hi Nel! Hi Ryo!” Quen yelled.

“Hi Quen. Nel and I were hanging out and she didn’t want to sleep alone so she asked me to take you to your room.”

“Nel! Of course, you can spend the night with me!” Írui expresses with excitement.

“Okay, well good night, everyone.” I started to turn away.

“Wait! Why don't you hang with us for a little bit?” Írui asked.

“Okay, sure.” I have no clue why I agreed to her suggestion, I was very tired.

I sat on the couch with Nel, trying her best to not fall asleep. I also found out why they have so much energy: they explained that they found a bottle of booze and quickly drank it all. Írui and Quen talked for another hour; then Nel fell asleep on my shoulder. So, I felt it was time to go to bed.

“Oh, look, Quen. Nel fell asleep.” Írui pointed out.

“Hehe, yeah, sshshshssh.” Quen giggled.

“Hey Ryosuke? Would you mind just spending the night here in my bed with Nel?” Írui asked.

“Sure.” I yawned.

I don't mind. I was too tired to care where I slept. I then put on Írui’s nightgown and went to bed with Nel. She quickly fell right to sleep. As I laid next to her, I couldn’t help but look at her face. Quen then walked to Nel, already tucked in the bed sheets, and whispered ‘I can’t forget your goodnight kisses’ to then give a sleeping Nel, several quick and loving pecks. Quen then hopped onto Írui’s lap. While I rolled next to Nel in bed.

“This must be what it’s like to have a little sister.” A cute thought I had. But, ‘My’ little sister has small tattoos on her face. The coolest little sister I could ever ask for.

I could still hear Írui and Quen chatting, thankfully much quieter than before. My eyes started to flutter as I looked at Nel’s sweet face. I fell asleep, thinking about the oddly pleasant day we all shared.