The Case of Being Loved by a Heartbroken Older Woman Next Door After Saving Her

Chapter 15 – You Can’t Run Anymore, So Drown Yourself

It has been a while since I had the accident of catching a cold. Even after that, the time I spent with Madoka-san didn’t decrease… Instead, to my delight, it kept increasing. When I met her in the morning, she would give me a lunch box and after I got home from school, she would invite me into her house.

“I told you, didn’t I? I’ll always wrap you up, Chinatsu-kun.”

When she hugged me, she always said that to me as if to remind me. I was a little embarrassed, but I wanted to be spoiled by her words and her warmth, so I never left her.

Although Ryoma is not that interested in Madoka-san, Shirayuki keeps asking me about Madoka-san. It seems that Shirayuki is also very fond of her, and although she does not visit my house often, they keep in touch with each other.

“Nacchan is really loved, isn’t he?”

I am always told that I am too shy to say anything, but I guess they just think I’m trying to hide my embarrassment. I think about Madoka-san while I’m at school, and as soon as I’m done, I want to see her so much I hurry home… Really, just how much do I love Madoka-san?

“…Even though she treats me so nicely… Alright!”

I clenched my fist.

It’s not enough just to be given. I want to do something for Madoka-san too. To do that… I have to go home soon!

“Hey! What do you mean by that?”

“Don’t make me repeat it! I’m breaking up with you!”

“Why all of a sudden! Stop joking!”

“You’ve got to be kidding me!”

What was it, a lover’s quarrel? I looked over and saw the two people who had thrown away their cigarettes the other day and were pretending not to know each other. Either they were having a disagreement, or there was something else going on… I honestly didn’t care, so I just walked on by.

I don’t want to be like that… I don’t want to curse at a woman especially when a lot of people are watching.

“They should learn from Shirayuki and Ryoma.”

If the world were full of couples like that, it would be peaceful, though it would be raining sugar and there would certainly be a lot of trouble.

“…I should get back soon.”

As usual, I sent a message to Madoka-san, but in fact, Madoka-san had already told me that I could come in normally. Besides… I took something out of my pocket.

“This is a treasure… Eh, stop that, you’re being disgusting, me.”

I took out the duplicate key to Madoka-san’s room that she gave me. She said it was a thank-you for giving her the duplicate key to my room, but… I was a little hesitant to receive it.

“Just take it. You can come here anytime with it. Well, though basically, when Chinatsu-kun comes, I leave the door unlocked♪”

Smiling, Madoka-san took my hand and gave me the key. I nodded, feeling a contradictory but gentle pressure, as if she would not allow me to refuse. In the end, I took the key and have kept it to this day, but I must be careful not to lose it.

I quickly ran back to my flat, put my luggage down and went to Madoka’s room… But…

“……?”

“…Su…-kun…!”

I heard voices.

I tilted my head and opened the door… Ah, it’s open. Apparently, she had seen my message, though she didn’t reply to it. I opened the door and walked in, and was greeted by Madoka-san.

“Welcome home, Chinatsu-kun♪”

“I’m back, Madoka-san…?”

“W-What’s wrong?”

Isn’t her face a little red? And she looks a little sweaty too… Anyway, nothing seemed to be wrong, so I went straight to the living room. Then, a sweet smell tickled my nostrils.

When Madoka-san sat down next to me on the sofa, the scent became even stronger.

“…Do you smell something funny?”

“What? Oh, no, no, no, I just thought it smelled really sweet and good.”

“I-I see… Fufu, that’s good to know♪”

It’s a really nice scent that’s not perfume.

Putting this scent aside for the time being, I decided to make that suggestion to Madoka-san right away.

“Um, Madoka-san!”

“Hiya!?”

Whoa, I guess I startled her by being too aggressive… I took a deep breath, calmed down and continued.

“Madoka-san, is there anything you would like me to do for you?”

“What I want you to do!?”

Madoka-san’s eyes widened and she leaned closer to me. This time, the force of the movement caused me to bend over… My hands grabbed her big b*****s as I held her body back.

Madoka-san was staring at me, but soon noticed a hand touching her chest and turned her attention to it… And then quickly returned her gaze to me.

“Bold, Chinatsu-kun.”

“I’m sorry!”

I immediately took my hand away.

Madoka-san gave me a chuckle and told me not to worry about it. But still, they’re always awesome to look at and feel awesome to touch… No! It’s not the time for this! I was going to tell her why I made this suggestion.

“I see. Even though you don’t have to worry about that… But if you say so, hmm~. What do I want Chinatsu-kun to do…”

“Anything you want…though that might be difficult. But I want to give something back to Madoka-san.”

I looked into Madoka-san’s eyes and said that. I didn’t want to hear her say, “You don’t have to do anything, you don’t have to thank me,” so I squeezed Madoka-san’s hand tightly.

“…Okay. I’ve just decided.”

“Really?”

“Yes. Chinatsu-kun, stay here today.”

“I understand… Eh?”

“Stay the night.”

…Huh?

I thought I must have misheard her. After returning to my room for a bath, we had dinner together… Madoka-san took me by the hand and invited me into her bedroom. To tell the truth, it was not the first time I entered this bedroom.

“Yes, come here, Chinatsu-kun.”

“……”

“I want you to sleep with me. You won’t say no, will you?”

“……”

I did say I would do what she wanted, but I didn’t expect this! Unlike my bed, Madoka-san’s bed was quite big. It was so big that we could sleep in it together without any problems.

“If you don’t come, I’m not going to sleep today, okay?”

“Ugh…”

Madoka-san was staring at me as I cowered in the middle of the room. It was a slightly cold season, and my toes were getting colder and colder. Even though the room was heated, Madoka-san must have felt the same way.

She kept staring at me, waiting, with the quilt pulled back. Then I saw her shiver a little, as if she was cold, and I made up my mind.

“…Well then…”

“Yes.”

“Excuse me.”

“Welcome♪”

I laid down on the soft texture, and as if she was waiting for me, Madoka-san put the quilt over me and herself. To tell the truth, I was incredibly nervous, but more than that, I felt tremendously relieved by the warmth of the quilt.

“…Fuah.”

“Oh my, we’re having a good time, but you already want to sleep?”

“I think I might be…a bit tired.”

Madoka’s face was very close to mine, and her breath reached my nose. But fortunately I was more drowsy than nervous.

“Hey, Chinatsu-kun.”

“What is it?”

“…It’s so safe and calming.”

“…Yes.”

Thinking back, it had been a long time since I had slept with someone like this at night. My closest memory is when I went to stay at Ryoma’s house, Shirayuki was there too, but the three of us slept lying side by side.

…I don’t feel lonely sleeping in the dark at night. But it’s really comforting to have someone like this by my side.

“Madoka-san… I…”

“What’s wrong? Let me hear all about it.”

“…If we can get a little closer–“

Before I could say so, Madoka-san hugged me tightly.

The feel of the cottony softness of the pajamas and the big bulge wrapped inside them lured me in. Madoka-san gently stroked my head as well… Ah, I remember how my mother used to do this to me in the past.

“I told you. It’s okay to be spoiled. I will always be there for you.”

“…Thank you.”

“You don’t have to thank me. For me, spoiling Chinatsu-kun is–“

I couldn’t hear her voice, which gradually became quieter and quieter. There was something called tenderness that I felt from Madoka-san, I felt as if I was being doted on. After all, every time she does this to me–I feel like I want to drown in this warmth.