Chapter 31: Arc 2, - 9: Ms Popular
The calm dawn light reflected into the room, a low-lying mist fogged up the windows. Jotou muttered and moved her head like she was readjusting a pillow.
The scent of sea dandelions filled her senses; her eyes waxed open, everything a tad blurry. The red of her hair coming into view as Jotou tried to wake up. 'She smells... beautiful...' Jotou couldn't contain the thought.
'Like delicate petals on the sea; a sweet and just a little salty smell, mixing to give an intoxicating aroma...' Jotou pondered while her eyes opened. 'Hmm... This is nice. I could stay like this for- Asobi?' "Asobi!?" Jotou opened her mouth.
She noticed the elf in front of her as Jotou startled herself awake; Hotaru's eyes popped open as well in the sudden movement.
The magician sat on the coffee table, swinging her legs whilst observing the two of them. "Why are you watching us?" Jotou rubbed her eyes.
Asobi tilted her head, "I didn't want to wake you two! You were smiling; I didn't want to ruin the good dreams you were having!"
"Asobi... Good Morning," Hotaru tried to wake up, only to realize her arms had wrapped around Jotou overnight; she immediately recoiled them as her ears pricked up.
"Morning! What's for breakfast?" Asobi had both hands under her chin, wand in her grasp.
"Morning... Uh, whatever we got I guess?" her legs having curled up on the sofa, Jotou pushed the blanket aside to get up.
Hotaru steadied her vision, now fully awake and aware of what happened and what Asobi saw... Her tail that was at her front wagged uncontrollably; Jotou withdrew herself in response.
"Sorry!" Hotaru grabbed her tail and shoved it behind her.