The alarm was blaring so loud that I nearly fell off my bed. I groggily reached out and smacked the clock to silence it. My eyes squinted at the glowing red numbers-Oh crap, I'm late!
Panic surged through me as I leaped out of bed. No time for breakfast, no time for thinking-I barely had time to shower before I sprinted out of the apartment.
As I dashed through the streets, my heart pounded-not just from running, but from fear. If Keiko finds out I'm late again, I'm dead.
Somehow, I arrived at Manna's Kitchen a minute late. The other employees were already lined up, preparing for the day. I bent over, panting, sweat dripping down my forehead.
"I-I'm here...! I made it!" I gasped.
The other employees just sighed, I could practically hear their thoughts: This idiot is late again... While apologizing, I quickly made my way to the staff room.
Still catching my breath, I rushed into the staff room to change into my uniform. But just as I started buttoning up my shirt-
The sound of a lock turning made me freeze.
I turned my head and saw Keiko standing at the door. She had just locked it.
"Keiko? Aren't you supposed to be at the front?" I asked nervously.
She didn't answer. Instead, she took slow, deliberate steps toward me.
"Ryuko... you've been late five times this month."
I swallowed hard. Welp, I'm doomed.
"I-I'm really sorry," I stammered.
She stopped in front of me, her intense eyes locking onto mine. I closed my eyes, ready to get punched or something.
She suddenly grabbed me and pulled me in for a kiss.
My brain shut down. Error. 404. Brain not found.
I felt her soft, warm lips pressing against mine. My heart was pounding so hard I thought I might actually explode on the spot.
"W-what are you doing, K-Keiko?!" I gasped when she pulled away.
She tilted her head, a playful smile tugging at her lips.
"This is your punishment. You don't like it?"
Like it? LIKE IT?! I LOVE IT! But I couldn't just scream that in her face!
"I-I like it," I whispered shyly.
She smirked and pushed me against the locker. Before I could react, she **kissed me again-**this time deeper, more intense.
I felt like my whole body was melting. Keiko is kissing me. KEIKO IS KISSING ME.
Her hands traveled down to my waist, pulling me closer. I could feel the heat radiating from her body, and I couldn't stop myself-I started unbuttoning her shirt.
She let out a soft chuckle. "You're impatient, huh?"
I blushed but didn't stop. My hands worked on their own, leaving her in just her bra. Her cheeks turned slightly pink, and I nearly fainted.
Keiko... embarrassed? That was rare.
"You're still the same as before," she whispered, her breath hot against my ear. "So eager."
I was dizzy from excitement. I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!
I reached for my pants, ready to take them off-
Something was missing.
SOMETHING I'VE HAD ALL MY LIFE.
I looked down, my hands frantically searching. It was gone. COMPLETELY GONE.
Keiko tilted her head in confusion. "...Ryuko?"
"WHERE IS IT?! WHERE DID IT GO?! WHO STOLE IT?! THIS IS A NIGHTMARE!!!"
I shot up in bed, drenched in sweat, my heart pounding like crazy.
I sat there, breathing heavily, face burning from embarrassment.
"WHAT KIND OF DREAM WAS THAT?!" I screamed into my pillow.
It was so real. I could still feel Keiko's warmth, taste her lips, see her teasing smile
"GAHHH!" I buried my face into my hands. WHY AM I ?!
I felt a cold wetness down below.
I jumped out of bed, horrified. "NONONONO! NOT A WET DREAM! I'M A GIRL NOW! HOW DOES THIS EVEN WORK?!"
I paced back and forth, grabbing my head. This was a disaster. This was the worst morning of my life.
It must be because I've been thinking too much about the series of events that happened with Keiko lately.
I needed to calm down. Deep breaths, Ryuko. Deep breaths.
I glanced at my clock.
...AND REALIZED I WAS LATE.
I rushed into the shower, dressed in record time, skipped breakfast, and ran out the door-all while my brain was still stuck on Keiko's lips.
Why did you have to be so hot in my dream?!