Stealing Spree

Chapter 2360: Futabaʼs Request

Thatʼs her honest thoughts. No doubt. So how should I answer that? Encourage or discourage her? Either way, it wouldnʼt go well.

I kept my silence for a while, just observing. She started fidgeting and her lips trembled as if the shame was slowly creeping to her face.

No matter what, I didnʼt want her to look back at this moment and regret things. I had to be clear about my point to prevent her from regretting her choices.

”Futaba, since you havenʼt talked to him yet. I believe we shouldnʼt be discussing this for now. You know. There was a time when I didnʼt respect someoneʼs relationship... Ah. Wrong. I probably still do it. However, I am more conscious of what Iʼm doing.”

”What do you mean?”

”I get it. I can probably make you feel the same way again. Iʼm quite confident in that. However, what will be the end of it?”

”I... I donʼt know. Thatʼs why Onoda-kun... I want you to help me figure it out.”

”Help you? How so?”

”By... letting me get used to it. Get used to that feeling...” At this Futabaʼs voice cracked in shame. I could see her fidgeting as if she wanted to hide her face but she held on.

”Hear me out first, okay? Maybe... if I keep feeling that way, my body will slowly adapt to it. The pain I am feeling may disappear. Yuichi-kun is inexperienced, I need your skilled hands, Onoda-kun.”

This girl... I was trying to talk sense into her. Yet, I mightʼve achieved the opposite.

Looking at those determined eyes, it brought me back to that night last week. The way she asked me to touch her again mightʼve stemmed not just from the blissful sensation of my touch but also from her frustration.

Itʼs like she found an oasis in the middle of a desert but because she canʼt just leave the place sheʼs staying at, she just decides to keep coming back to it until she gets her fill or someone from her place digs a well and creates their own water source.

”Look, Futaba. I understand your logic. That may really be a cure for your condition. However, you know what youʼre asking for me, right? Iʼm still a guy who can lose control regardless of my inhibitions. In fact, I may just end up wanting you for myself. Can you still ask me for my help knowing that?”

Upon hearing that, Futabaʼs eyes faltered momentarily. With her sensibility still at work, she clearly knew what she was asking for. And now that I was being this direct to her, even more

So.

”... I understand the risk. But if three of my closest friends think so highly of you -- two of which are dating you and the other trusts you enough to be her male best friend, that says a lot about your character. You will be honest and wonʼt just take advantage of me.”

Thatʼs too much glazing of my character but sheʼs not wrong though. Thatʼs the current reality of my situation. She put a lot of thought into this request. I guess her week passed with her mind constantly considering this choice.

I didnʼt reply to her immediately, instead, I took a step forward and closed our distance. Just like how I did it with Eri, I wanted to see if she was going to be intimidated if I just broke into her personal space and touched her.

I reached for her waist and then pushed her gently against the nearby wall.

Her eyes grew wide, the glow from the nearby street light above casting shadows on her face that revealed a mix of fear and apprehension.

”O-onoda-kun?” She stuttered. ”Are you... trying to scare me?”

”I do. See how I can easily push you like this? Do you still think Iʼm trustworthy? Youʼre beautiful, Futaba. And as I said earlier, youʼve already seen me before with different girls. Iʼm not the kind of guy who will stop at two girlfriends.”

”Still... I believe you wonʼt just do it without reason.”

”What if the reason is because I want to steal you from your boyfriend? Will you run away from or accept me?” I whispered as I leaned closer to her.

Her eyes closed shut for a moment but sensing that I stopped right before claiming her lips, she sighed and opened them again, ”I... I want to believe you wonʼt do that.”

This girl... Why are all the girls so stubborn? Am I not fearsome enough? Or maybe my consideration is outshining my supposed ʼbad boyʼ aura that they canʼt take me seriously.

I pushed myself closer to her. This time, I completely hooked my arm around her waist and one of my legs squeezed in between hers. Her bountiful chest pressed against mine and whatever distance between us had disappeared except the few centimeters between our lips. Her chest started drumming and her breathing grew erratic. Clearly, this is too much even for her. But before I could say another word, she spoke, ”O-onoda-kun... I-Iʼm scared. But I trust you. I really do. Youʼre the only one I can ask for it. Iʼm not here to force you for it. You can reject my request but I... I wonʼt change my mind.”

Her voice was shaky, and it was like she was begging. Itʼs not that sheʼs begging for it to happen but begging for me to understand her position.𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

In a sense, sheʼs right. I couldʼve just said no and this would be the end of it. Yet, Iʼm not the one insisting on her to think twice. Quite hypocritical of me, really.

But I understand why I am doing this. Iʼm not some dense idiot. Thereʼs a part of me that wants to help her, another part that wants to touch her, and a bigger part that doesnʼt want to see her seeking help from someone else.

Yep. Really hypocritical. I am also like this with Eri, no? I said no but I was not stopping her clinginess. In fact, I was even condoning it.

Regardless of what I say about respecting them... my actions say otherwise.

Futaba and I stared at each other for a while. Her eyes were trembling but thereʼs a clear determination in them that sheʼs not going to back down unless I turn her down myself.

In the end, I pulled back and sighed. This could really complicate things but I also knew that I couldnʼt just leave her like this.

”Alright, Iʼll help you.” I started. And almost instantly, a flicker of joy flashed in her eyes.

”That one time can be an exception but if youʼre sure you want my help regarding this, we canʼt keep it a secret from Akane or Fuyu. I told you how I value honesty. I promised not to keep things from them.”

”I... Itʼs fine. I also donʼt like keeping things secret from them.” Futaba nodded right away but her body was quivering slightly. She was nervous but now that sheʼs standing at this juncture, sheʼs not just going to back down anymore.

”Good. But what about your boyfriend? I may contradict myself with this but we both know you canʼt just tell him about it. If you are going to keep it from him, Iʼll understand as long as

you know what youʼre doing.”

”Y-yes. Itʼs that complicated.”

”Of course, it is. But you know this can cause a serious issue between you two, right?”

Futaba bit her lips and nodded.

”If it comes to that, Iʼll take full responsibility. Onoda-kun, I wonʼt blame you at all. I... Iʼm doing this for us.”

Well, thatʼs a genuine answer from her. She knows yet sheʼs still going for it. I guess this is how desperate she is to feel pleasure instead of pain. And if she will succeed, that guy will be the one to benefit from this.

Even though it hasnʼt happened yet, I can already imagine the bad taste it will leave in my mouth. My possessiveness is severe enough that the possibility of stealing her through this is

higher than not happening.

I mean, Iʼm close to losing my restraint during the first time. And thatʼs even without touching her in her most sensitive area. Now that her request is to help her overcome her

bodyʼs sensitivity issue, thereʼs no way it will not lead to that.

After another long silence, we both let out a sigh as we continued staring into each otherʼs

eyes.

”I apologize for putting you in this situation, Onoda-kun.”

”Donʼt be. I can only blame myself for being so... considerate.”

I let out a chuckle to lighten the mood and Futaba giggled in response, fully understanding

my meaning.

Her eyes searched mine for reassurance and I gave her a comforting smile.

”Donʼt worry. Weʼre friends, right?” I whispered, my hand resting gently on her cheek,

caressing it. ”And as your friend, Iʼll help you out.”

”Friends. Un. Itʼs quite ironic to bring that up, Onoda-kun.”

”I know. But thatʼs just how it is.”

”Thank you...” Futaba whispered, her eyes welling up with tears of relief. Her body was still

tense against mine as I returned to holding her. The tremors of her earlier anxiety slowly subsided as she leaned into my embrace.

After a while, we continued the short walk to her house. We could discuss the terms next or so

I thought. Because the moment we stopped in front of it, Futaba turned to me and said, ”No oneʼs at home. They went to visit my grandparents. Onoda-kun, c-can we... start tonight?”

... This... How convenient. She was not planning for this right from the start, right?