Just One Bite
Just one bite...
“kyuu…”
I sluggishly lifted my heavy eyelids and scanned my surroundings.
On my left, Kailian was hugging me tightly, and between us slept Lumia.
Why did it feel so hot?
“kyuu…”
I rubbed my eyes with my front paws to chase away the sleepiness.
My mouth stretched wide in a yawn.
“kyaang…”
My pink tongue curled back, and my almost fully grown fangs met the cool night air.
“kyaung.”
The air felt so fresh tonight.
I lifted my hind leg and scratched behind my ear. Ah, so refreshing.
I carefully moved my body. I gently pushed Kailian’s arm away and shifted Lumia slightly to the side.
“kyuhoo…”
Thankfully, both were still sound asleep.
I looked down at the two of them sleeping peacefully with their faces relaxed and jumped down from the bed.
Bright moonlight poured through the window. The moon was unusually large and bright tonight—a full moon.
Should I go outside for a walk?
Since my belly was full and I was awake, I might as well take a walk to aid digestion.
I walked quietly, killing my footsteps, and opened the door leading to the garden.
“kyuu…”
The moment I stepped into the garden, the cool night air brushed past my nose.
The warmth of the day had vanished, replaced by a faint scent of dew carrying the moonlight and spring flowers.
It felt like the stuffiness inside the room was washed away in an instant.
“kya.”
Good.
My mood improved, and I wagged my tail while slowly walking through the garden.
The soft touch of my paw pads on the dirt and the sound of grasshoppers echoed like an orchestra.
Thanks to eating well today, I wasn’t tired even at night and felt great.
While I was walking, humming to myself, I spotted a familiar silhouette on a bench in a corner of the garden.
“kyuu?”
Haetae. Why is she sitting here alone?
Haetae sat alone, gazing up at the moon. Her appearance seemed somewhat lonely as she stared blankly at the night sky.
Her shoulders were slumped, and she shivered occasionally.
Is she having a nightmare?
She looked pale and sweaty, like she was terrified of something. I wagged my tail and approached her.
She’s a divine beast too. It’s not right to leave her alone like this. At least we’re friends.
“kyuu!”
Hey, what’s wrong? Did you have a nightmare?
As I greeted her, Haetae, who had been staring blankly, jolted awake in surprise and stood up from the bench.
“hyuk…! Master Blanc?!”
Her eyes spun wildly, as if an earthquake had hit them. She stepped back, her face paling as if she had seen something terrifying from me.
But soon she brushed her chest with her hand, let out a sigh of relief, and sat down on the bench as if collapsing.
“Ah… so it’s you, Blanc-nim. I showed an ugly side for a moment. Sorry.”
“kyuu?”
Why were you so startled? Did I torment you in your dream?
I tilted my head and jumped onto the bench where she was sitting.
“kyuu.”
Yeah. The seat next to you is empty, right? Let’s sit together.
I naturally placed my front paw on her thigh.
The soft, elastic feel was quite pleasant.
mm, this should fill my belly and help me sleep.
It was a friendly gesture in return for the Galbi-jjim she made during the day.
Haetae’s eyes widened at my action, and her gaze fixed on my front paw.
My paw looked white, plump, and adorable. Other butlers would have already been kneading it.
Her hand twitched as it approached me.
She wanted to pet it. To touch it. To bury her fingers in that soft fur. Haetae’s instincts were screaming that.
But.
If I make my child suffer… I will chew your soul too. Understand?
The voice of Blanc’s mother from my dream lingered in my ears, stopping her hand in mid-air.
The killing intent from that time made her hand tremble.
Can I touch it? Me? What if she doesn’t like it? Then if she cries…
Haetae couldn’t touch me readily, stepping back and forth while reaching out and retracting her hand.
I looked at her and frowned.
Why aren’t you petting? It would be perfect if you did it now.
Since you put your paw on my thigh, you should pet it, right?
You were going crazy wanting to pet it during the day, but why now?
Did you get tired of my paw jelly?
I secretly lifted my paw to look at my jelly.
Not that… even I can’t stop touching my jelly.
“kyuu…”
I was annoyed. A servant who doesn’t accept service—how humiliating.
Let’s see if this can be endured.
I stood up and approached her belly, then gently bumped my head against her stomach.
rub, rub.
“grrung… kyuu.”
Still not accepting? Hurry and pet.
I rubbed my face against her clothes. I wanted her to feel the fluffy fur all over her body.
“……!”
Haetae held her breath.
Blanc-nim… came himself and rubbed his head.
This isn’t a dream… my heart felt like it would burst.
Instantly, his cuteness overpowered the fear, paralyzing her reason.
I don’t know… I’ll touch you even if I die. At least it’ll leave a mark.
She carefully placed her trembling hand on my head. It was a light touch as if handling expensive glassware, feather-light.
sth, sth.
“Blanc-nim…”
Her fingers gently scratched behind my ear and smoothly stroked down my spine.
After all, you can’t resist either?
Kailian’s scratch felt cool, while Haetae’s was delicate and soft.
“kyuuu…”
I let out a satisfied purr and gently closed my eyes.
Yeah, this is it.
My mood improved, making my body feel heavy. I wagged my tail and instinctively moved my paws.
kyuk, kyuk, kyuk, kyuk.
I kneaded Haetae’s soft thigh to the rhythm. The pleasant feel of her thigh was transmitted to my paw pads.
When I slightly lifted my head to look at her, Haetae was covering her mouth, her eyes teary with emotion.
It seemed she couldn’t believe that she was receiving my kneading right now.
Her eyes looked like honey dripping like Kailian’s.
“I’m happy…”
She mumbled in a dreamy voice with a giggle.
I played with her, enjoying a quite satisfying time.
But while kneading, something oddly caught my attention.
Haetae’s outer garment pocket was slightly bulging.
What could be inside there?
sniff, sniff.
I unconsciously moved my paw toward the pocket and pressed around it with focus.
Maybe it was the snack I ate during the day?
Or dried meat for a snack?
I poked the pocket with my paw while sniffing the scent.
My gaze was blatantly directed at the pocket.
“kyuu?”
Hey, nothing here? It smells delicious?
Haetae looked at my action with confusion and blinked.
“Blanc-nim? Why? There’s nothing there…”
She tilted her head and rummaged through her pocket, then held out her empty palm.
“Really nothing. Want to see?”
Nothing?
Really empty-handed?
I tried to open the pocket entrance with my paw in disbelief. But, really, the pocket was completely empty.
Not a speck of dust—it was very clean.
“kyuu…”
Was I too gluttonous?
I froze with my paw raised. I had been caught red-handed trying to steal a snack.
This… my dignified image would be shaken?
I, who only searched someone’s pocket for a snack.
That’s why I’m scared of night snacks?
Haetae looked at me with worried eyes.
“Perhaps you’re hungry? I can go make something right now…”
“kya, kyuu!”
No! I’m not hungry!
I shook my head vigorously in panic.
Saying I’m hungry here is like being a gluttonous pig.
To hide my embarrassment, I jumped onto her face.
chomp.
“eh…?”
While she was startled, I grabbed both of her cheeks with my paw and licked her cheeks with my tongue.
“kyuu.”
Just getting friendly. Because I like you! Don’t misunderstand!
I devotedly performed grooming.
Starting from her cheeks, I licked her forehead, and suddenly noticed the blue horn sprouting from her head.
A crystal-clear, sparkling horn.
It looked tasty. No, strangely delicious.
If I taste this like the Earth Dragon’s bone I like… wouldn’t it be good?
chomp.
I unconsciously licked her horn.
At that moment.
chiriit.
“……!”
A cool, refreshing energy pushed from the tip of my tongue all the way into my body.
Unlike my own coldness, it felt like the moistness of clear water.
“ah…”
Haetae let out a low moan.
Blue light seeped faintly from her horn and entered my body.
I opened my eyes wide.
The refreshing sensation spreading in my mouth made me stare blankly at her horn.
Really… tasty?
“kyuu..! Just one bite!”
“No!”