LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 25: Satoru's innocent?
Suguru stared at Shoko's contact on his phone, his thumb hovering over the dial button. I hate my thoughts, he thought, his jaw tightening. But I have to call her and ask. With a sigh, he tapped the screen, bringing the phone to his ear.
Meanwhile, Shoko stood in front of the bathroom mirror, toothbrush in hand. She was brushing her teeth lazily when her phone buzzed on the counter. She glanced at the screen, wiping her mouth with the back of her hand before picking up the call.
"Sup, Suguru." she said casually, her voice muffled slightly from the toothpaste, sounding thick and muffled, as if her mouth was filled with something wet and slimy.
Suguru's eyes widened, a cold shiver running down his spine, goosebumps prickling across his skin. He recoiled slightly, unable to shake the odd sensation. No way, it can't be Satoru's... he thought in disgust. Out loud, he asked, "What the heck is in your mouth, Shoko?!"
Shoko flinched at Suguru's loud voice, her eyes widening in surprise.
"Ah, what's wrong with you? It's just toothpaste!" she said, trying to brush off his reaction.
But Suguru wasn't convinced. His brow furrowed in suspicion. "Prove it! Video call me right now, Shoko!" he demanded through the call, his voice firm and stubborn.
Shoko rolled her eyes in exasperation. "Absolutely not! I'm not video calling you with toothpaste foam all over my mouth!"
Suguru's grip on his phone tightened, his tone firm. "I don't care," he insisted. "I want to see what's happening. Video call me, Shoko. Now."
Shoko let out a laugh, half-amused, half-annoyed. "You're being ridiculous, Suguru. What's gotten into you?" But Suguru remained silent, unwavering, his demand hanging in the air like a challenge.
Suguru let out a frustrated sigh, his patience thinning. "Shoko, just do it," he muttered, clearly exasperated.
Shoko, holding the phone to her ear, heard the sigh through the call, and a mischievous glint sparkled in her eyes. She smirked. "Fine. I'll do it," she said, clicking the button to start the video call.
The moment the screen lit up, Suguru quickly glanced at his phone, his eyes widening as he saw only Shoko's face alone. "Oh," he said, caught off guard, realizing that she seemed to be alone at the moment.
Shoko raised an eyebrow, her smirk turning playful. "Oh? Did you think I was with a man~?" she teased, giving him a wink.
Suguru's face flushed, and a sweat drop rolled down his forehead as he stammered, "Uh—No, I just—" He quickly looked away from the screen, clearly flustered.
Shoko leaned in closer to the camera, her smirk growing. "You just what~? Suguru, tell me~ Are you jealous~?" she teased, her voice light and flirtatious.
Suguru snapped his gaze back to her, trying to regain some composure. "Is Satoru with you right now?" he blurted out, his voice more serious than before.
Shoko raised an eyebrow, clearly amused by Suguru's sudden change in tone. "Huh?" she said, her smirk lingering. She then tilted her head slightly and shook it, her expression playful. "No, Sugoo," she replied, almost as if the question didn't even warrant much of a response.
Suguru's brows furrowed, and his eyes locked onto her with a more serious intensity. "Prove it," he said, his voice firm. "Show me around." His tone was no longer playful; there was an edge to it now, as if he was testing her.
Shoko rolled her eyes. "What an annoying brat you could be at times..."
She began showing Suguru around her bathroom and bedroom on the video call. "If you don't believe me, we could get Satoru to join our call."
Suguru nodded, his expression serious. "Sure. Invite him."
Shoko's fingers moved swiftly across the screen, confidentially sending Satoru an invite. The line fell silent, the only sound the soft hum of the call as they waited for Satoru to join.
Satoru's face suddenly appeared on the screen, a wide grin spreading across his face. "Sup!!!" he exclaimed, his energetic tone infectious.
Behind him, the road blurred by, indicating he was driving.
Suguru's eyes widened, his face growing hot with embarrassment. He felt a trickle of sweat roll down his cheek as he realized he might have overreacted.
Shoko's voice cut through the awkwardness. "Hey, Satoru. Suguru wanted to call you, I guess...?"
Satoru's response was immediate and loud. "Yeah, gang? Tell me!" His enthusiasm was palpable, even through the screen.
Suguru's voice faltered. "I... uh—you seem to be driving. Where are you?"
Satoru's grin remained, his tone casual. "Out, duh. Why?"
Suguru's eyes shifted, his gulp audible. "Nothing..."
Satoru's teasing sparkled. "Checking on me, huh?"
Shoko chimed in, her playful jab quick. "I think he's gay for you, Satoru."
Satoru's response was dry, as if Suguru being gay for him was normal. "Makes sense."
Suguru's face snapped back to the screen, his eyes wide with protest. "That's NOT it! I just thought you were with Shoko, okay!?"
Satoru's eyes widened, his gaze on the road. "Bro, you like her or something?"
Shoko's voice chimed in, playful and teasing. "Seems like it."
Suguru's face turned bright red as he spluttered, "No! I just—Ugh. Shut up, guys!"
Shoko's expression suddenly changed, her eyebrow shooting up as she glanced at her toothbrush, covered in toothpaste foam. Her eyes widened, and a deep blush spread across her cheeks. A faint sheen of sweat appeared on her forehead.
Her gaze snapped back to the screen, her voice rising to a shout. "Suguru??? You... You thought I had Satoru's cum in my mouth when you first heard me in the voice call earlier! Is that why you asked to video call!?"
Suguru's face turned a deep shade of crimson as he realized his thoughts and curiosity had been caught the wrong way. Sweat beaded on his forehead, trickling down his cheeks as his eyes darted around, searching for an escape. His thoughts were exposed, and his curiosity had been laid bare.
Satoru's voice cut through the awkwardness, his tone dripping with amusement. "What the fuck, bro. You wanted to see my cum? So gay. Plus, I'd never let this bitch suck my dick."
Shoko's face turned beet red with rage, her voice rising to a furious shout. "WHAT!? YOU DISGUSTING BASTARD, SATORU! I'D NEVER WANT TO SUCK THAT ALBINO COCK OF YOURS! AND DON'T YOU DARE CALL ME BITCH AGAIN!" She was so angry that she accidentally spat out her toothpaste, which landed on her chin and phonescreen, adding a comical touch to the heated moment.
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You sit on the balcony, surrounded by the soothing sounds of the night. The beautiful, shining moon hangs low in the sky, casting a silver glow over everything. As you gaze out at the lunar wonder, the moonlight reflects in your eyes, making them sparkle like diamonds. The gentle beam also shines down on you, illuminating your face with an ethereal light.
As you bask in the peaceful atmosphere, your mind wanders to Suguru, wondering when he'll update you on the situation. Your phone lies silently beside you, its screen a dark slate waiting to be illuminated with news. The anticipation is palpable, but for now, you're content to sit amidst the tranquility of the night, bathed in the soft, lunar radiance.
Your phone buzzes, breaking the serene silence of the night. You glance at the screen, your heart skipping a beat as you see Suguru's name. Eager to know what's new, you quickly pick up the phone, your fingers moving swiftly to unlock it.
You open the message, your eyes scanning the screen with anticipation. Suguru's update flashes before your eyes:
"Hey there. I video called Shoko and Satoru to make sure. Shoko was at her house while Satoru was outside, just driving. Found nothing suspicious enough to assume."
You breathe a sigh of relief, your mind processing the new information. It seems the mystery has been laid to rest, at least for now.
You smile softly, and reply:
"Thank you for helping me clear things out, Suguru."
You take a deep breath and stand up, heading back to the bedroom. "Satoru is just out driving...? He might be innocent then. Guess I'll just wait for him to return."
As you walk, a thought catches you. You stop and wonder, "But why did he lie?" You pause, a hint of curiosity on your face. "Strange."
💌SATORU‼️
To be continued...