A Life Once More-Chapter 59: Moments I Don’t Want to Leave

{Katelyn's POV}

The smell of food woke me up. It smelled so good—rich, savory spices with a hint of something sweet and seared—that I couldn't help but wake up!

Getting up from Eiz's bed, I walked to the main room and lo and behold—this guy was having a feast without me!

"Eiz!"

He looked up at me, raising a brow. "Yes, my love?"

"Don't do that while eating Jadeian food! How could you do that without me?!" I wasn't really mad, but of course I wanted food.

He shook his head.

"Come on then, I ordered enough—I think."

"Good!" I walked over, snuggling to his left and took a bowl of noodles. Steam rolled up into my face, carrying that soft chili aroma that made my stomach growl louder than I wanted to admit. The noodles glistened, tangled like treasure.

"H-Hey!"

"Hm? Schuuuu!"

"...I wanted some of those."

"Fine~ I'll eat half, then give you the rest. Then you'll give me half of the chicken you have."

"Deal!"

We started eating, and I realized that he didn't have anything playing on the TV. I looked at him weirdly, but I felt it would be wrong of me to take his food and still complain. Not that it would really be complaining, but I'd been too greedy already.

I saw him glance over, and Eiz put his wings down. He wiped his hands off and grabbed the remote.

"What do you wanna watch?" He opened up iTube, and I felt warm knowing that he could read me.

"I don't know, you guess?"

"I'm going to guess a V-Tuber?"

"You know about those?!"

"More recently, yes."

"Put on a compilation! Anyone works for me."

He nodded and put on the first one that popped up. He set the remote to the side and got back to eating. We devoured the food in no time, and now the both of us were lazily leaning on each other, relaxing, enjoying the warmth.

"You won't believe what happened earlier."

"Hmm?"

"The police came by."

"H-huh?" My eyes snapped open, the back of my neck prickling as my breath caught mid-pause. "What do you mean the police???"

"I mean the police."

"The police, police?"

"Yep."

"Why?"

"Apparently my cousin got in trouble or something, but I don't really know the details. As you know!"

"Don't say it like that!" I hated that he made light of it. It wasn't funny at all what happened to him.

Eiz smiled. "It's okay, we can't keep getting down every time it's brought up. I'm glad I forgot—I mean, look at where it got me!"

"Stupid~!"

"Haha~" He gave me a quick side glance, smirking. "Cute girl in my bed, stealing my noodles, wearing my shirt... I'm clearly winning."

The sound of the video filled in the calm silence between us. I really wanted to know what happened, but he was fine, so who cares.

'It sucks that I can't stay again tonight.' I felt sad that I had to leave, but—mom's orders. She sent me a text this morning, but I wanted to ignore it. Then I remembered how scary she can get.

"Hey, Eiz. My mom wants to meet you. Are you free this week?"

I didn't even have to wait a second before he responded.

"Thursday!"

"Okay." It felt good having a boyfriend like this. I'm actually thankful for Ophi protecting me all this time—otherwise, I feel like this wouldn't be playing out like this.

'I guess I'll bless her with something special, hehe...'

"Love, what is that sound..."

"Don't tell me I did that out loud?!"

"'I guess I'll bless her with something'—what are you going to do to Ophi?"

"WHY DID YOU COPY ME?!"

"Because it was cute. Plus, it was funny!"

"Ughhhh!" He's such a meanie.

I pinched his arm and twisted it. His face scrunched up in pain, but he didn't let out a sound.

Ding~

My phone went off. Grabbing it from the table, I unlocked it—and it was Mom, telling me to come home. She really had to ruin this moment! I wanted to cry that I couldn't keep being with him today, but we'll have plenty of times like this, so I got up.

"I gotta go." My voice came out so choppy.

Eiz got up with me and took my hand, leading me to his room. He picked up my bra and panties, handing me the panties while he fiddled with the bra.

"Take off the shirt for a moment. I'll put this on for you."

"You don't have to, I can dress myself!"

"Pfft~ I know you can, but you're about to leave, so I want to spend every second I can. Also, did you call a driver?"

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He really knew how to make me feel good. I'm glad he didn't get taken by some other bitch. Oops. That might've been a little too much—but he's mine, as he should be!

I took off the shirt and turned around, giving him free reign to do whatever. I knew he wouldn't try anything too crazy—we didn't have time, after all.

He reached around, and I put my arms into the straps of the bra while he slid it up to my shoulders and adjusted. I should've known he'd try other stuff though!

"Ahmm~" He grabbed the padded area of the bra tighter, which held to my breast, causing my breathing to fluster.

"This isn't fair, idiot."

"You can get revenge anytime you want, Love."

"Fine~, you said it." He hooked the bra, and I put his shirt back on.

He then handed me some black sweatpants. I put them on without asking questions—I didn't have any other clothes to cover my lower half, so this was a lifesaver.

"And here's a bag you can use to carry your dirty clothes. Also, don't forget the stuff you bought yesterday."

"Jeez, I won't!" I felt like a princess with all he was doing, and I won't deny that I felt my ego rise. Until he started treating me like an irresponsible princess!

After making sure I was good, we walked to the door. I was expecting him to see me off here, but of course—like the wonderful man he is—he followed me all the way down. My driver had long arrived because my parents lived nearby. I also had a private dorm room at the university, so really whenever I left from my parents' house, I could just sneak back over here... but then I'd probably be killed by Mom if she found out.

"I'll text you tomorrow. Maybe even see you?"

Eiz closed his eyes, thinking. "I'll definitely text and call, but I might not be at class tomorrow."

"Aww. Whyyyy?"

"I set up a meeting for tomorrow to purchase something."

"What are you buying?"

"Haha~" He put a finger up to his mouth, and I understood that it was a secret. I pouted, my cheeks puffing out slightly as a cool breeze brushed past us, carrying the fading warmth of his apartment stairwell with it. I knew he would tell me at some point.

He helped me into the car—his hand briefly grazing my back, warm and steady—then closed the door with a soft, final thump. The seat was still cool beneath me, and the soft hum of the engine filled the space as my driver quickly took off.

'Ughhhhhh, I wanted to stay!' I leaned my head against the window, watching the city blur past in streaks of light, the warmth of him still clinging faintly to my skin.