On the sofa in the Living Room, afternoon sunlight spilled through the curtains into the warm space, light and shadow intertwining, making it feel especially peaceful.
Luna wore an expression of pure enjoyment, lazily resting her head on Xiao Xi’s lap, eyes closed, as if the whole world had fallen silent in this moment.
Elder Sister’s small hands gently and carefully cleaned Luna’s ears, a cotton swab softly swirling inside, accompanied by a warm touch, slowly removing hidden dirt bit by bit.
This was Luna’s requested hush money, and she also demanded that the previous “Snack Ban” be lifted.
Xiao Xi agreed to all these terms, which was why she was helping Little Luna clean her ears now.
“Ha~ So comfortable~”
Luna couldn’t help but let out a satisfied sigh, her face filled with a blissful smile.
She hadn’t experienced such a warm moment in a long time, and a deep sense of dependence on her Elder Sister surged in her heart.
Usually, Qing Yan and the others were in the Dormitory, but today, it was rare that only the two of them were here, so she could finally enjoy this lost comfort.
“All done, Younger Sister.”
Xiao Xi said softly, tossing away the used cotton swab, feeling a touch of warmth for this close time together.
She had thought Luna would get up right away, but unexpectedly, Luna suddenly hugged her waist tightly, pressing her head against her stomach, a joyful smile curling at her lips.
“Elder Sister~”
Luna’s voice was like the chirping of cicadas on a summer day, crisp and beautiful, full of longing.
“Hehe, it smells so nice~”
She buried her head deeper, savoring her Elder Sister’s scent, happiness sparkling in her eyes.
This simple and innocent interaction between sisters seemed to chase away all life’s troubles and fatigue, connecting their hearts and filling them with warmth.
Sunlight streamed through the curtains, landing on them and wrapping this intimate moment in a dreamy halo.
“All right, all right, it’s time to get up, Younger Sister.”
Xiao Xi gently urged, trying to coax her sister to stand.
But her soft call seemed to have no effect, as Younger Sister remained sprawled across her lap, with no intention of moving.
“No~ I want to stay a little longer.”
Her voice was soft yet firm, falling like a gentle rain and making Xiao Xi’s heart melt helplessly.
Her warm breath brushed against Xiao Xi’s abdomen like a spring breeze through fabric, the delicate warmth bringing a slight tickle.
She also felt the comforting touch, as if time had frozen and the whole world was wrapped in warmth.
Xiao Xi couldn’t help but smile, a wave of warmth spreading through her.
Who could refuse such adorable insistence?
“Then stay a little longer.”
She sighed, willingly accompanying her in this sweet moment, stroking her Younger Sister’s head.
After a while, Younger Sister finally sat up from Xiao Xi’s lap, reluctant to leave that warmth and support behind.
She still had something to take care of and didn’t want to stay away for long.
“Then I’ll head back to the Bedroom, Elder Sister.”
She said softly, her voice tinged with reluctance.
“Okay…”
Elder Sister smiled slightly, watching Luna’s back disappear down the hallway.
Luna turned and returned to the Bedroom, and what greeted her was the culprit behind the whole incident.
Eliza, still sitting comfortably on her chair, focused on the computer screen as if completely immersed in the world of anime.
“Yo, done enjoying yourself?”
Eliza raised her eyebrows mischievously when she saw Luna return, curiosity written all over her face.
“You know, you really went overboard this time…”
Luna looked at her helplessly, a hint of resignation in her eyes.
Remembering Elder Sister’s frightened expression behind her just now, Luna sighed.
She thought Eliza’s prank had gone too far this time.
She really hadn’t expected Elder Sister to be so scared, and for a moment, the entire Dormitory’s atmosphere turned eerie.
“Aren’t you usually the one who doesn’t want to be discovered? Why did you pull a prank this time, and on my Elder Sister of all people?”
Luna’s tone mixed complaint with a hint of curiosity and helplessness.
Eliza’s answer was as carefree as ever.
“I just felt like it on a whim.”
Hearing this, Luna stared at her speechless.
She clearly didn’t want to be noticed, yet still did this—what a mystery.
“Look how scared you made Elder Sister. Seriously…”
Luna kept grumbling, but Eliza didn’t seem the least bit remorseful.
“I think you were pretty happy though. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have gotten that special treatment.”
“Ugh…”
Faced with Eliza’s retort, Luna had no comeback.
As Eliza said, if it wasn’t for her, she wouldn’t have received Elder Sister’s service at all.
“If you’re that unhappy, I’ll go to her Bedroom and apologize later.”
Eliza’s tone was half-serious, yet there was an unspoken tease in her words.
Her eyes sparkled with mischief, as if she was anticipating something.
At her words, Luna felt an inexplicable sense of unease.
She quickly grabbed Eliza’s slender hand as she tried to leave, her gaze locked tightly on Eliza’s with a pleading look.
“N-no… Let’s just forget it…”
Seeing Eliza’s expression, she felt this might really happen.
When Luna stopped her, Eliza feigned surprise.
“Why are you stopping me…? Even if she can’t see me, I can still speak and apologize, you know.”
Her tone was sincere but carried a hint of playful mockery and provocation.
“[I’m sorry~ So sorry~] Like that, she should be able to feel my sincerity, right?”
Eliza let out a ghostly voice, trying to demonstrate her “sincerity” in this bizarre way.
Luna frowned slightly.
Though she could sense a trace of “sincerity” in Eliza’s words, the sudden “ghostly voice” immediately killed the idea.
If Eliza really apologized like that, Xiao Xi might be even more scared.
Hearing such a voice, who wouldn’t suspect there was a ghost?
Luna grumbled at her, instantly realizing Eliza was up to another prank.
She sighed.
“Don’t do this next time, okay?”
She just hoped Eliza would stop making such jokes in the future—cleaning up after her was exhausting!
“All right, all right, I get it.”
Eliza promised Luna, but Luna couldn’t bring herself to trust her at all.
But for now, this was all she could do…
“Hey, brat…”
Suddenly, Eliza called her, pulling Luna’s attention back.
“I mean… why are you still holding my hand, brat?”
From the moment Luna stopped her, she had been gripping Eliza’s hand, not letting go until now.
“Ah…!? I…”
Luna suddenly realized, hurriedly letting go, her face flushing with embarrassment.
Seeing her shy expression, Eliza’s lips curled into a teasing smile.
“Don’t tell me… you have feelings for me?”
Eliza half-joked, her face full of curiosity and mischief.
“I…”
Luna started to speak, but was interrupted by Eliza’s sudden movement.
She reversed their positions, leaning in close and wrapping her arm around Luna’s waist.
The distance between them was so close, Luna could almost feel their breaths mingling.
“Is it that you can’t resist your own charm? Well, I suppose that’s understandable.”
Eliza’s voice was low and magnetic.
Even though she was a phantom, Luna could almost feel the warm breath from her lips, her heart pounding faster.
A blush spread across Luna’s cheeks as she tried to escape Eliza’s grasp, but Eliza seemed in no hurry to let her go.
Their gazes met in the air, and an indescribable tension filled the space between them.
“Eliza, y-you’re being ridiculous.”
Luna finally found her voice, speaking softly, trying to make Eliza realize how inappropriate this situation was.
However, Eliza didn’t seem ready to stop.
She kept her playful gaze fixed on Luna, a mischievous smile tugging at her lips as if savoring this moment of closeness and teasing.
“Don’t you want to try it? I’m another ‘you,’ with the same appearance and body. Surely you’re curious about what it feels like?”
Eliza whispered in her ear, her voice thick with temptation.
As she spoke, one hand that had been around Luna’s waist slid down to her thigh, as if testing her, as if inviting her.
In that moment, Luna felt an inexplicable jolt race through her body.
Her heartbeat quickened, her breath grew short.
“…No… I can’t…”
Luna bit her lip, desperately suppressing the emotions and impulses stirring within her.
She knew that if she let her guard down, she might be swept away by Eliza’s provocative words and actions.
“I see…”
Eliza seemed to sense Luna’s resolve.
She sighed softly, a complicated emotion flickering in her eyes.
Then, she slowly withdrew the hand that had tried to trespass into Luna’s private space, moving away and creating some distance between them.
“Since you’re rejecting me, fine. But I’ll still be here, waiting for the day you’re ready to take that step, brat.”
Eliza’s voice carried a mysterious and expectant note.
She licked her lips, as if ready to devour Luna completely.
To Luna, that gesture seemed to be some kind of signal—or perhaps a challenge.
Luna stared at Eliza, her mouth twitching uncontrollably.
She knew that just now, she had truly almost lost control—almost done something unimaginable with this “herself” that existed in another form.
If Eliza kept up her teasing, she really might lose her mind.
Thinking of this, Luna felt a chill run through her.
What a terrifying woman…
Luna thought to herself, feeling both helpless and fearful in the face of Eliza’s provocations.