Tsunade's voice was gentle, without the slightest tremor. Her gaze towards him was both affectionate and steadfast.
Haruki's gaze lingered on her face for a few seconds, then slowly leaned in, cupping her fair and smooth cheeks. The next moment, his lips felt a soft and moist touch.
He took a light sniff. A faint fragrance permeated the air around them.
It smelled really nice.
Girls were always so fragrant and soft.
Different from the past, Haruki's heart was calm and full of bliss at this moment.
The two seemed to merge into one, clearly hearing each other's heartbeats and guessing each other's thoughts.
Haruki backed off a little, then suddenly smiled and said,
"Aren't your eyes dry? Staring at me like that without even blinking."
"???"
Tsunade was a bit dazed. "Are you here to spoil the fun?"
"How cute you are."
Haruki's heart skipped a beat when he saw her expression. He pulled her in front of him, held her head and greedily kissed her a few times.
"Mm, it tastes like oranges."
Tsunade was caught off guard by his sudden move and didn't react at first.
She was stunned for a moment. Noticing Haruki winking triumphantly, she suddenly got a bit angry.
"Turn around," she commanded stiffly.
"What for?" Haruki asked but still obediently turned his back.
Tsunade immediately jumped up. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing the full weight of her body onto his back, and hooked her slender legs around his waist.
Haruki instinctively grabbed her soft hips to prevent her from slipping and falling.
"Punishment for you! Carry me back!"
Tsunade whispered in his ear. The warm breath made Haruki ticklish.
"What kind of punishment is this?"
Hearing her slightly pouty words, Haruki couldn't help laughing.
"Stop laughing!"
Tsunade immediately covered his mouth.
A faint fragrance lingered around his nose.
Haruki licked her fingers.
"Ugh, so disgusting!" Tsunade wiped the saliva on his shoulder.
"Hey, you weren't like this when I kissed you just now," Haruki raised an eyebrow and protested loudly.
"You're just asking for a scolding!" Tsunade blushed, "Hurry back!"
"Silly girl, you're not really planning to go back in this evening dress, are you? Even if you're okay with it, I'm not."
Haruki turned his head slightly, and his gaze just fell on her lips.
The light - colored lipstick glistened faintly under the light.
It was extremely alluring.
Tsunade's expression instantly stiffened. She remembered the evening dress she was wearing, which exposed her shoulders, back, and even half of her chest.
"Get off first."
Haruki patted her buttocks and slowly let her down to the ground.
"Go change your clothes."
He stroked Tsunade's cheek. "Such beautiful scenery should only be enjoyed by me."
"What are you talking about?"
Tsunade glared at him and snorted discontentedly. "Vulgar!"
"Well, I'm just a vulgar person."
Haruki hugged her again. The comfortable softness made him squeeze her a little tighter, while his right hand slowly slid across the butterfly bones on her back.
"Don't you like it?"
"I don't like it at all!"
As Tsunade spoke, she rubbed her head against his cheek. He felt the warm breath caressing his own face as Tsunade's perfectly - lined back was exposed to the air.
There was a kind of quiet ambiguity in the air.
"But I have affection for you."
After a moment, a sweet but slightly shy smile appeared on her lips.
"Well, me too."
Haruki whispered and just held her without causing any more mischief.
He didn't know how much time had passed.
"My feet are killing me."
Tsunade kicked Haruki's thigh discontentedly. "This is the first time I've ever worn such high - heeled shoes."
"You sit down. I'll help you take them off."
Haruki let go of her, then squatted down. He held her ankle with one hand and took off the crystal high - heeled shoes with the other.
"It's all your fault."
Tsunade stepped directly on his hand barefoot. "I won't wear such shoes again."
"Then don't wear them."
Haruki turned around. "I'll carry you to the fitting room."
Tsunade immediately threw herself on his back and hugged him.
Haruki, who had taken another advantage, spent several minutes walking the three - meter path. Finally, after Tsunade slapped his thigh many times, they entered the fitting room.
"You change your clothes. I'll go out first."
Haruki pinched her cheek.
After he left, Tsunade suddenly lifted the rolling curtain and showed half of her head. "Don't peek."
"? "
I wasn't planning to peek in the first place, okay?
But when you say that, it's like you're tempting me.
Haruki stroked his chin and quietly approached the fitting room. Then a fist as big as a sandbag stopped in front of his eyes.
"I knew you were up to no good."
Tsunade's proud voice came from behind the rolling curtain.
"Are you doing this on purpose?"
Haruki looked at her clenched fist suspiciously.
"No. It's clearly you who wanted to peek."
Tsunade would never admit it. Her mouth curled up. It was rare to see this guy at a loss.
Haruki was slightly surprised. Had this girl finally gotten the hang of it? She actually knew how to flirt with him.
"I definitely won't peek anymore."
He said as he took a few steps back.
"Really?"
Tsunade showed her little head again and winked her right eye. "Really don't want to take a look?"
"..."
Come on! Don't push it!
You won't be able to handle the aftermath if you keep seducing me!
Haruki rolled his eyes at her. "Change your clothes. If you say one more word, I'll make sure you can't walk later."
Tsunade shrank her head. Then she thought it was embarrassing to be scared, so she threatened him, "If you dare to do anything, I'll bite you to death!"
Oh, yeah!
After saying that, she opened her mouth, showing a row of white teeth.
But before Haruki could respond, she pulled down the rolling curtain and didn't dare to look at him anymore.
She felt her heart pounding wildly as she touched her chest. She took a deep breath and began to take off her evening dress.
After a few minutes, Tsunade changed into her usual clothes.
The boss, who had gone somewhere before, appeared with a big smile on his face and handed Haruki the clothes Tsunade had tried on, all packed up.
"Eh?"
Tsunade finally realized something was wrong. "Did you have this planned from the start?"
"It's good that you can figure it out now. It means you're not completely stupid."
Haruki shrugged.
"Damn it!"
Tsunade's face flushed red instantly. She stammered in anger, "You're the idiot!"
Haruki walked up to her with a big smile cheerfully and hugged her.
"Let's go home, my dear wife."
"Don't call me that randomly. I haven't agreed yet!"
Tsunade turned her head and bit his neck. "You bastard!"
But it was so gentle that she hardly used any force.
"Carry me on your back, and I'll agree to be with you."
She gave a soft snort disdainfully. After pushing him away, she stretched out her arms.
Haruki resisted the strong urge to kiss her, then turned around. Immediately, a soft body pressed against his back and she hugged him tightly.
"Selling yourself for such a simple condition. You're really getting a raw deal," Haruki joked. "Do you want to add some more?"
"Sure!" Tsunade wasn't shy at all. She rested her head on Haruki's shoulder. "Let me think."
"It's okay. Take your time," Haruki said as he carried her on his back and started walking towards home.
"I've got it," Tsunade nuzzled against his cheek. "The condition is that you must be the first person I see every morning when I wake up from now on."
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