Stealing Spree



Chapter 2532 Tuesday Morning

Tuesday morning started for me when I sensed Shio, who occupied my right side, sliding out of the bed.

It was still around three or four in the morning, with the sky outside still blanketed with the night sky.

We had a long night, but we didn't stay up past midnight because Miwa-nee and Shio got themselves drunk quite early. They didn't just drink wine. They also had a few cans of beer before I arrived home.

I thought she'd be out like a light until the first rays of sunlight, but she's up already. Possibly, it was her wind-up body clock working for her. It was trained to wake her up early during weekdays.

When Shio noticed my eyelids opening as she fixed her crumpled nightwear, her lips curled upwards as she bent back down, planting her lips on mine. "You light sleeper. I'm not leaving yet, Ruru. I just need to go to the bathroom."

I rubbed my eyes and gave Shio a sleepy grin as her lips pulled away from mine. "Really? Good to know. Thought you were sneaking off to go home already."

She chuckled softly, brushing a hand through my hair before straightening up. "Not yet. I'd wake you properly if I were. Go back to sleep, Ruru. We still have a couple more hours. You can't always rely on that tea."

Her voice was warm, but there was that familiar edge of authority she carried so effortlessly. Like a teacher reminding me to rest, even after a night where she'd let herself melt in my arms.