Stealing Spree

Chapter 2291: Azusaʼs Dream ”Is that all you have to say upon seeing me? Psh.” As always, Azusa opened up with a disgruntled expression that was as fake as a politicianʼs smile. She was adorable when she tried to act tough. ”What? Was that not enough? I was asking politely.” I replied with a smirk, knowing that she was just playing hard to get.

Her egotistical nature would never let her admit openly that she called me of her own volition, she would make it so as though I was the one eagerly awaiting her call. It was like a dance that I always had to perform with her. A game of who would crack first. Of course, she hadnʼt won against me yet.

But honestly, I was glad to see her this proactive even if she was the queen of giving me a hard time. ”You and your excuses. Psh. Tell me you missed seeing me.” She pouted, trying to maintain her cool demeanor. Her eyes betrayed her though as it glimmered with hope of a positive answer from me. ”Shouldnʼt it be the other way around? My Saionji-senpai missed me after just a few days of not seeing my face. How could that be?” I teased her, my voice playfully mocking but with an underlying affection that she couldnʼt miss.

Her cheeks reddened even further, and she huffed before replying, ”Donʼt flatter yourself, I was just bored.” ”Oh really? Then itʼs fine for me to end the call now? Iʼm sure you have better things to do than waste your time talking to someone who doesnʼt miss you at all.” I feigned nonchalance, watching her reaction closely.

Her eyes narrowed playfully, and she scoffed, ”You wouldnʼt dare. I know youʼve been waiting for this call.” ”Sorry, senpai. I was already about to sleep before you called. Didnʼt we already exchange good night messages? And here you are, keeping me from my dreamland,” I retorted, feigning a yawn. ”Youʼre so annoying, shameless junior” she muttered as she rolled her eyes, hiding the hint of a smile forming from her lips. ”But if you really want to sleep, I wonʼt bother you anymore.” ”Heh. Was that you picking up on my methods, Saionji-senpai?” I continued teasing her as I couldnʼt hold back a chuckle. She was so predictable, yet so delightful in her own way. ”But since youʼre already here, whatʼs on your mind? Did you miss your caffeine supplier? Or youʼre wondering when we can meet again?”

Her expression was a mix of annoyance and amusement. ”You really think highly of yourself, donʼt you? But seriously, I just... I wanted to talk.”

This girl... sheʼs becoming more adorable each passing day, isnʼt she? ”I see. Well, if Saionji-senpai wishes to talk, then Iʼm all ears,” I said as I leaned against the headboard of the bed. Akane was already asleep beside me, her gentle snores serving as the background melody to our conversation. ”I... I just had a weird dream,” she started with a flustered voice. ”It was about us... in the empty classroom again... doing... things.” ”Ah, the classic Saionji-senpai dream,” I said with a knowing smile. This girl, sheʼs having wet dreams about us, huh? And in that room, no less. ”Was it a good dream?” ”It was... it was embarrassing!” She exclaimed as her cheeks and neck which were visible to the camera turned an even deeper shade of red. ”Anyway, why are you always so calm about these things?” ”Simple. If I get flustered as well, wouldnʼt we get nowhere in our conversation? Besides, youʼre the one who brought it up.”

Azusaʼs blush grew more intense that despite her narrowed eyes, she looked incredibly attractive, ”You... youʼre just too... too...!” ”Too what?” I prodded her as enjoyed this rare side of her that she only showed when she was caught off-guard or flustered. It was like peeling back layers of an onion, and each layer revealed something sweeter.

Azusa was the queen bee of their school. But would they believe me if I told them that she was like this when she was dealing with me? Look at how she crumbled.

In any case, I knew I couldnʼt just keep teasing her. It was time to be the mature one here. I mean, I still wanted to satisfy her sometimes, like a reward after all the work she put into expressing herself to me. ”Hmph! I hate you when youʼre like this, Onoda-kun.” Despite her words, she couldnʼt help but let out a small giggle. However, she thought she hid that well by covering the microphone of her phone with her hand. She failed, of course. ”Saionji-senpai, why donʼt you tell me more about this dream? Maybe I could help you make sense of it.” ”Forget about it! I just...” She trailed her voice, trying to find the words. ”Itʼs just... itʼs nothing important. Just a dumb dream.” ”That doesnʼt sound like a dumb dream to me. What did we do there? Did we kiss a lot again? Or did we do more than that?” I asked with my tone light and playful, knowing that the more she resisted, the more she enjoyed this little game of ours. The last time we were together was during the interhigh. Itʼs been a while so... I guess sheʼs already craving for more kisses from me.

Hearing my words, Azusaʼs cheeks blazed redder than a ripe tomato, ”Y-You...! Itʼs not like that! I mean... we did... you know...”

She trailed off, unable to say the words, which only served to make me smile wider. ”Well, if you canʼt tell me, maybe you should show me instead?” I suggested mischievously. ”W-what are you saying?!” ”When we meet again. And I know it wonʼt be long before it happens. You can show it to me.” I winked at the camera, my voice taking on a seductive tone that seemed to resonate through the phone.

Her eyes went round as she stared at me in shock with a hint of excitement. ”Y-you... you really want me to?” ”Only if youʼre comfortable, of course. You know I wonʼt force you to do anything outside your consent. Remember our first kiss... I asked you nicely for it.” I said, reminiscing about the past. However, it would definitely remind her of what she witnessed that day more than our kiss.𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Azusa bit her lower lip as her eyes fluttered close, seemingly contemplating. It was like watching a cute little animal deciding whether to take the bait or not.

And guess what? She took it. ”Fine,” she huffed with her voice a bit shaky. ”But you better keep your promise, Onoda- kun.” ”Of course. Iʼll make sure to give you something to remember when we do meet again.” I replied, ”So, do you have a plan for when it will be?” ”Well, Iʼve been thinking...” she trailed off, looking down at her phone. ”The school festival is coming up, right? Maybe we could find some time during the preparations?” ”Thatʼs still a month from now. Isnʼt Nao inviting you for a sleepover here? Have you thought about it yet?” I asked considering that girl was also excited for that night. As for Hanabi, I donʼt know if sheʼll accept it. ”I... I donʼt know. Iʼll think about it,” She answered with a faltering voice, ”... I wonʼt be alone with you during that.” ”Oh? Does that mean you want us to be alone? Senpai, youʼre being naughty” I teased as I watched her reel in embarrassment. ”D-donʼt say it like that! Itʼs just...” she stuttered, trying to find the right words. ”Itʼs complicated.” ”Alright. Iʼll stop teasing you. If you donʼt like the sleepover, we can just make plans. Like a date.” I winked at the camera. ”Psh... It wonʼt be a date!” And there she goes again, acting tough when we both know sheʼs just as into this as I am. I couldnʼt help but chuckle at her stubbornness. ”Sure. Sure. Iʼll look forward to it then. Message me if you finally decide when. Iʼll come to pick you up.” ”... You promise?”

I smirked at the screen. ”I promise, Senpai. I missed you too, you know?”

She took a moment to process my admission. Then, she rolled her eyes dramatically. ”Youʼre just saying that. Donʼt make me blush, shameless guy.”

But despite her protest, I could see the smile that she couldnʼt hide. It was like the sun peeking out from behind a cloud.

A/N: Since my new novel is already close to 100 chapters, let me plug it here.

Do check out Eloquent Ascent if you want to read the same type of story but with a different setting.