North x Northwest

Chapter 248

What on earth do you think of me?

Or do you have some other kind of problem?

..?

Lil carefully placed her palm under Eds half-undone belt. Ed suppressed a groan and squeezed his eyes shut, but Lil didnt remove her hand.

I dont think you have a problem I dont think theres much to worry about at all

No, thats not it. Im worried about your injury! Your injury! What makes you even say that, what kind of guy do you think I am?

..!

Ed muttered a few more words out of perplexity while Lil looked down at her stomach. She didnt even have to take her clothes off as it was clearly visible through her chemise.

Now that I think about it, it was crushed by Venua just a few hours ago.

When Lils stomach throbbed upon realisation, Ed continued his explanation while lightly holding her waist.

Not only was your stomach torn, but your insides were damaged as well. Ive never read an opinion about how long it would take someone with injuries the size of yours to be able to enjoy intimacy again Ive been searching through my memories, but I cant find anything.

Lil frowned.

She didnt understand much of what he was talking about, but Ed looked very serious. It made her recall a concern she had missed even though it was a question that almost every ordinary person wouldve wondered about.

Im not sure if I ever want to bear children, but I at least would like to know if the organs I have to do so function or not

By any chance, is my

No, your womb wasnt hurt.

Ed answered so resolutely that her momentary doubts disappeared without a trace. Now, there was only one question remaining, Lil looked at him inquiringly.

..?

You have to live a long and healthy life.

So, you cant take risks with your body.

Ed nodded like someone who had already made up his mind. For that reason, Lil became caught up in an indescribable mood, not knowing whether it was one of regret or bewilderment. She felt so embarrassed that she didnt know how to deal with their situation right now, whether she should simply accept his hesitation or be angry with herself for initiating something like this in the first place.

The short while when we were obsessed with sensuality and indulging in each other feels like a lie now

Seeing Lils expression, Ed smiled slyly and raised his upper body.

But Liloa.

Hm?

Why do you look so disappointed?

With Lil sitting on his legs, they were facing each other at eye level.

Ed stroked the inside of her thighs. Her body, whose excitement had not subsided yet, was still sensitive and easily responded to the caressing fingertips that teased her. A tingling sensation lingered along the skin he traced.

Lil replied while struggling to keep her trembling voice in check.

No Im not

I just meant we cant do it the way we intended it to do. But I didnt say Id give up for today altogether.

..!

Eds hands rose to further push up the hem of Lils chemise until they once again landed on her waist. Lil stared at her completely bare lower abdomen and saw the water droplets that flowed down her stomach drip down onto his. Ed was clearly in no hurry as his hands gradually moved further up her belly. Inch by inch, tickling her intentionally. When the hem of her dress was pulled up to her collarbone, half of her breasts were exposed.

Ed whispered as he licked the reddish bump.

Theres no law against not going through the royal road*

As soon as Lil slipped her chemise over her head, Ed pushed her over and landed on top of her body. With both their bodies drenched from the rain, their connected points were slippery.

Now, lying on her back, Lil licked her lips in anticipation.

Then?

Then

..?

Ed brushed her lips in response. Their kiss continued for a long time before he gave a more concrete answer. His hand, which had been caressing her breast, went further down and his voice that flowed from between her lips lingered in her mouth.

We should find another way, right?

Eds fingers dug between Lils legs.

The fatigue that had clung to her body melted away along with her hazy consciousness. First it were her clothes, soaked in rainwater, that had been weighing her body down, so now it was her drenched bodys turn to sink into the bed. It sank like a drop of water pressed into the abyss.

Far down and deep

***

Weird Somehow, it feels like someone is lifting my eyelids

Lil tried to ignore it and calmly closed her eyes again every time it happened. So, whenever her eyelids were popped open, she would perceive dull light and when the touch disappeared, it would be complete darkness again. Ed repeatedly pulled Lils eyelids up and released them, like he was playing with a toy.

Lil eventually swirled her arms in front of her face and murmured.

..Stop

However, Eds voice still hovered close to her face.

How long are you going to sleep? Its way past noon and the sun is about to set soon.

This time, Ed pressed his lips to her cheek. This also wasnt a one-time thing. He moved around and kissed both her cheeks continuously until Lil turned her head away and lay down with her back to him.

Just yesterday, I was dragged to the villa by Venuas men and overexerted myself. Then a couple of hours after that, I was served by Ed for a long time. So today, I dont even want to lift a finger thinking about fingers Ed truly looked like a man of genuine inquiry and commitment Seeing how he was so preoccupied with trying to carve his way into me Of course, I was equally engrossed in the mysteries of the human body, but my limbs eventually became exhausted because of the series of peaks I experienced

Lil couldnt even bring herself to move her sprawled arm over the blanket.

Ill just keep on sleeping like this

As she was no longer bothered, Lil let out a sigh of contentment and was about to go to sleep again

[ Edgar. I dont know what to say first ]

..?!

After hearing those familiar words, Lil immediately flung her eyes open. Looking behind her, she saw her unfinished letter in Eds hand. The crumpled, sparsely wet paper was definitely the letter she had thrown away somewhere yesterday. When Lils eyes met Eds, who was glancing down at her due to sitting with his back against the headboard, he merely smiled and cheekily raised his eyebrows before continuing reading.

[ Everything in my head is a mess right now. Since when ]

Give me that!

Whimpering, Lil stretched out her hand and thereby her upper body, but Ed simply lifted his arm further into the air. Lil, not fully awake, flopped helplessly and fell into the bed. Ed continued the letter, stroking the back of Lils head that was tucked in the blanket.

[ Since when did you know me? Since LeBrun? ]

Stop it!

After a quickly failed attempt to retrieve it again, Lil threw down her hand and lifted her gaping face. When she glared at him with disgust, Ed shrugged his shoulders and spoke.

This is only the second letter you have ever written to me. How can I just throw it away? Of course, I have to keep it.

Lil, who was now completely free from the blanket, snatched a pillow and threw it at him.

Ack!

In the midst of screaming at him, Lil struggled to move her tired body to approach Ed, who was trying to escape her attack, and instead clung to him.

[ How could you know me? Ive never seen you, no, thats not whats important ]

Eds body, now carrying the weight of Lil on his shoulder, fell backwards. At this point, Lil tried to retrieve the letter by stretching out her hand again, but it wasnt enough to reach the tip of Eds long arms that stretched all the way out of the bed.

Hey Hey!

Lil then tried stretching her fingers while crawling upwards, but it was futile. Ed, on the other hand, just laid his head to rest on top of Lil and continued to read her letter. In the end, Lil decided to attack Ed instead of focusing on the letter she couldnt reach for the life of her, so she poked his eyes with her index and middle finger.

[ Im glad someone thought of me that way! ]

Ed quickly closed his eyes. Of course, as it was only his eyes that were attacked, his mouth could still be seen smiling.

Incredible. He has the guts to not even bother hiding his twitching mouth!

Lil had no choice but to grit her teeth because Ed seemed to be planning to annoy her until the very end. In a last resort Lil switched tactics again and tried the mental approach.

You said you loved me, and you said you meant it!

..!

Lil pulled a pillow and hit Ed with it as she climbed on top of him.

Well, all good for you! But for me! I couldnt even sleep properly!

Even though Ed was being repeatedly hit by a pillow, he made excuses with that same smile on his face.

Because you wouldnt wake up

So you did this instead?! Is this what you call love? Huh? Is that what it is to you?

Footnote:

Royal road: An auspicious or easy way or means to achieve something.