“Phew, this is all, I guess.” I wiped the sweat from my forehead and turned to the rest of them— Yui and the twins, Reina and Mio. We were decorating their house, stringing up lights and banners. Even my dad had taken a day off to help. In the kitchen, my mom and Alice’s mother, Haruka were baking and cooking with the full power of seasoned moms on a mission.
We were throwing a surprise for her—for Alice—the girl who had become my entire reason to smile every morning. It was December 1st, a date I had waited for with a smile.
My hand went to my pocket. There it was—the small circular object, still there. It had taken me many months to save for it. It wasn’t something expensive, but it was meaningful.
I will do it today. I know I’m getting ahead… we’ve only been together for almost 8 months. But she’s turning 16 and of marriageable age. In front of both our families… let’s seal the deal.
Though I’m even turning 16 at the end of the month. Sadly, guys have to wait until 18. That’s weird as hell.
A knock came at the door. I went to open it. My dad stood there holding bags of gifts and food.
“Am I on time? Has she arrived yet?” he asked.
I shook my head, grinning. “Not yet.”
He stepped inside and headed straight for the kitchen.
Seeing everyone together pulled me back years—the missing people, the other caring family. For a second I imagined her red hair seated beside me, the way the two families used to gather from time to time… Her face appeared, glancing at me with a happy expression, then glaring. No. No no no. This is different.
I sat down for a moment. “Don’t think of her,” I sighed. I hadn’t thought of her in so long.
The two boys… what would you say to me, Kota? Would you be happy for your big bro…?
My eyes got misty. Kota…
Thud.
A ball made of colorful paper landed on my head. I looked up.
Yui Onee-san grinned. “Iryoku-boy, why are you lazing around and all quiet? It’s almost time.”
“Shit,” I muttered, jumping up and grabbing my jacket. “I’ll fetch her and bring her here.”
I saluted Yui like a soldier heading off to war.
“At ease,” she said.
I rushed out, almost skipping with every step. Hehehe.
She was the best thing that had ever happened to me.
I arrived at school just as the extracurricular students were pouring out, ready to head home. I smiled, nodding to some of them. Even though a few gave me weird looks, others returned the nod and acknowledged me.
I made my way to the student council room.
The birthday girl walked out, cheeks rosy and in good humor. The moment she saw me, her smile stretched even wider.
“Time to go, Alice.”
We walked along the usual path as the street lamps began to flicker on.
She suddenly stopped.
“Hey, today is my birthday,” Alice said.
“Of course. Happy birthday!” I raised both hands into the air. “I didn’t want to ruin the surprise, but I have your gift. I’ll give it to you at your house. Come on, let’s hurry.”
I wrapped my arm around hers.
She got closer, standing on her toes. I lowered my face and gave her a quick kiss. We looked at each other for a moment.
“Let’s go,” I said, starting to walk.
“But I want something more. Accompany me,” she said, pulling me back from my already started strides.
Okay… does she want to buy something in particular?
We changed paths.
She kept pulling me toward the downtown area, the lights of the businesses glowing against the deepening dusk.
After walking around for a while…
This place…
I was fully aware of places like this. I had even gone on the web previously, fantasizing about the day we could finally use one.
A love hotel.
Alice walked ahead, practically dragging me along, her smile never dying.
We entered the business. Nobody was there—just some kind of vending machine with pictures and numbers to select. My heart raced, the sound of it rising in my ears.
She looked at the images in awe.
“Alice… this…” I started.
She glanced back at me.
I swallowed hard. “I want to do it too. God knows I want you so badly… but we can wait. Our families have too many expectations of us—especially of you.”
The girl’s body crept up on me. She took my hand and pressed it over her breast. “Ehh—”
Though I was fully aware she was supposed to be flat, I was surprised—they were bigger than I thought. My blood shot up, feeling her softness swell.
My dick shot up, full power and ready.
“I’m feeling daring…” Her bewitching glance devoured me. Her small hand slid down and rubbed the hard outline straining against my pants.
Shit. Shit. Shit.
My hand clasped her head, my mouth rushing down, our lips meeting almost too fast.
“Ah… ah… ah…” she moaned as my tongue explored her mouth.
I lifted her into my arms and quickly moved to the machine. I fumbled one-handed into my wallet and pulled out the money.
I paid at the machine—room 303. I didn’t care for luxury, themes, or anything else. Just give me a room and a bed. I took the receipt, stuffed it into my jacket, and grabbed the key card.
We rushed down the hallway, her still in my arms, my breath shaking and getting faster and faster.
I found the room number. I unlocked it and kicked the door open.
A small, picturesque room appeared before us.
The bed entered my vision. “There it is,” I breathed, saliva practically dripping. I lowered her onto it with desperate haste and jumped after her, kissing her—devouring her lips, almost roaring with need.
“Ah… ah… ah…”