Adele’s hand ... a big hand, grabs my upper arm and pulls it lightly so that I don't fall off the bed, then his fingers move toward my shoulders.
I can’t stand it and close my eyes.
The other hand touches the nape of my neck and lightly lifts my chin, brushing my hair aside ... I feel his soft breathing next to my mouth for a moment, but then … nothing happens.
“No … kissing is too much.”
He mutters to himself.
I’m glad it’s dark since I know that I’ve turned red.
“Oh, that’s right. No kissing … that should be saved for the person you like!”
Adele turns, tired and leaning back, rubbing his right index finger into his ear, saying yes, yes.
“But you sure did grow a lot.”
At Adele’s words, I reflexively hide my chest, the tips peeking through the almost transparent cloth.
“What are you hiding for? It’s not like this is the first time.”
“Uh, that’s …”
When my words get stuck, Adele grins.
“Maybe it is your first time? Seeing and touching.”
“Well, it’s only natural?! What about you …”
“I’m pretty normal.”
Adele replies.
Even if the Empire forces you into a pair, there are times when you just can’t have a romantic relationship with that person.
With so many cases, businesses sprung up. Places where adults could spend the night enjoying a pseudo-romance, and it was openly recognized in the Empire (the government is quiet about it since high taxes can be imposed).
I’ve heard rumors that some young people come and go before the adult ceremony, too.
“That ... Those in the Knight course are too much! What’s normal?-idiot.”
“It’s reasonable, isn’t it? It'd be miserable if you fail your first time in the adult ritual, and seniors need practice.”
“You can often go there even though you like Cornelia-sama.”
At my words, Adele opens his eyes widely and stares at me.
“What was that?”
“It isn’t like that? But you’ve always loved Cornelia-sama since you were six years old. Maybe you’ve been working hard, hoping that you could be partnered with her.”
Adele suddenly turns to the side. Thinking I’ll be disappointed with his reaction again I then notice something.
His ears are red.
When I open my mouth to say something.
“You too.”
A nasty smile on Adele’s face turns and looks at me.
“Julius, I mean.”
Suddenly my cheeks get hot. My heart pounds faster.
Cornelia was the last princess of our conquered country.
Originally, we would have served her.
And Julius ... Julius Khan is the son of the Captain of the Knights who served the Duke of Arita for generations ...
Both are the same age as us.
Classmates who have been attending the Imperial Academy since we were six years old.
“Wah, I ... I’ve only ever admired Julius-sama …”
“I’m the same.”
“Liar-”
I know the meaning behind the gentle and sad looks Adele gives to Cornelia.
“-Even though you liked her ... even then?”
Cornelia-sama and Julius-sama were the pair everyone aspired to become.
That was the biggest surprise of this year's adult ceremony groups, and the classmates made a fuss.
I’m sure it will continue to be a story handed down as a sliver of hope for the juniors.
“... If so-”
Adele grabbed my shoulders and laid me back on the bed roughly.
“It doesn’t matter to us anymore. If you don’t like it, just close your eyes and pretend you’re with Julius.”
“Then you can pretend I’m Cornelia--”
I didn’t finish my sentence as Adele roughly pulled down my chemise and groped my breasts, sucking the tips.
Adele briefly stopped and looked down at me.
“Shut up already.”
I couldn’t speak through his scary, cold eyes. Keeping his gaze, Adele dropped his lips on my chest again.
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