ใFirst Indirect Kiss, Maid Profession Experience +20ใ
ใCurrent Experience: 92/100ใ
Mm, Lilian nodded, quite satisfied with her gain.
Could she finally make a start in the Maid profession? It wasnโt easy at all.
In just a couple of days, her Maid profession would level up.
She wondered what special changes the upgrade would bring.
But an indirect kissโฆ
When she fed Elenora, she hadnโt given it much thought, only curious about how much experience she would gain from feeding her again.
Lilian glanced at Elenora, who was bowing her head, nibbling her pudding little by little.
Other than frequently shaking the pudding off the spoon, there didnโt seem to be anything unusual.
Good, it seemed Elenora wasnโt very bothered by this kind of thing.
If she were, she probably would have said something outright.
As for Lilian?
She wouldnโt mind at all.
She didnโt dislike Elenora in the slightest.
While Lilian was lost in thought, Elenora kept stealing glances at Lilianโs lips.
Every time Lilianโs eyes swept over, Elenora, like a frightened little animal, quickly withdrew her gaze.
Again and again.
knock knock knock.
Elenora could almost hear her own heartbeat.
She couldnโt help but look at Lilianโs lips once more.
Lilianโs lips were really beautiful, like petalsโฆ
The dessert wasnโt much, and the two finished quickly.
Lilian soon realized she didnโt know what she should do next.
Previously, Elenora would leave first, and after finishing her meal, Lilian would return to her room.
Thankfully, Elenora cleared her throat twice.
โIโm a bit tired. You all can leave first.โ
โMiss, shouldnโt we tidy up a bit?โ The Head Maid quietly approached Elenora to ask.
โNo need. After I leave, you can clean up then.โ
โUnderstood.โ The Head Maid replied, leading the other maids out.
Lilian stayed seated, unmoving.
โWhat are you still doing here?โ Elenora gave Lilian a sharp look, then realized her tone was unintentionally harsh and felt some regret.
Oh no, what was she saying?
She turned her head aside, avoiding Lilianโs eyes. โY-Youโre tired today, right? Go rest early.โ
Wow, such a proper way to say it.
Lilian wanted to laugh a little but held it in.
โYes.โ She nodded and left the small dining room.
Creakโ
As she opened the door, the maids outside seemed to be doing somethingโsome straightening their clothes, some clearing their throats, others pretending to look out at the night sky through the corridor windows.
Lilian was a bit puzzled.
โArenโt you leaving?โ
The Head Maid lowered the hand from her mouth. โAfter the Miss came out, we still need to go in and clean. Lilian, you should rest first.โ
โDonโt you need my help?โ
โOh no, no need for help. You better head back.โ
Eileen suddenly rushed out, pushing Lilian toward the end of the corridor as if in a hurry.
โGet some good rest, Lilian.โ
โUh, oh?โ Lilian felt the maids acting strangely, almost like they wanted to send her away.
Back in her room, she opened the cabinetโonly three Restorative Potions left.
Looks like sheโd have to find time to go home for a bit in the next few days.
Lilian collapsed onto the bed.
Today had been so rewardingโanother wonderful dayโฆ
Lilian happily drifted off to sleep.
Seeing the small dining room empty, Elenora stood up like a thief, grabbed the spoon Lilian had used, and slipped it into her pocket.
She hurried out, where the maids were already waiting.
โAhem, go in and clean up.โ Elenora instructed.
โYes.โ The maids filed in one after another.
Elenora dashed back to her Bedroom.
Bang.
She slammed the bedroom door, slid down to lean against it.
Covering her cheek with her hand, she felt a wave of heat.
No one else was around; only the Moonlight streamed through the window, scattering a patch of pale light on the floor.
The Bedroom was extremely quietโquiet enough that Elenora could hear her pounding heartbeat.
That wasโฆ an indirect kiss, wasnโt it?
Thinking of that moment, Elenora seemed to return there.
Lilian, smiling, handed over the spoonful of pudding.
โMaster~ ahโโ
โEeehโโ
Elenora squeezed out a mournful sound.
What on earth was she thinking?
And she evenโฆ
Even brought the spoon back with her!
Taking the spoon Lilian had used out of her pocket, Elenora couldnโt help but stare at its bowl.
Lilian had used it to scoop up the soft, tender, wobbly pudding, slurping it into her mouth.
Then, because of the puddingโs sweetness, she showed a satisfied smile.
Then, as if remembering something, she scooped up more soft, tender, wobbly pudding.
Soft, tender, wobblyโฆ
Lilianโs soft lips kept growing larger and larger in Elenoraโs mind.
Soft and tenderโฆ
Heh, heheโฆ
Smack!
No, what was she thinking!
Elena slapped her face with both hands, forcibly twisting her thoughts back.
In her previous life, she and Lilian had just been friends.
How could she think such things?
Right, she couldnโt care about itโit was just friendship.
Besides, Lilian didnโt seem to mind at all.
Maybe this wasnโt even her first time.
She was just casually feeding her.
To her, it was nothing important.
Only she was the silly one, foolishly worrying about such things.
Thinking this way, Elenora couldnโt help but feel a little down.
If only this had been Lilianโs first time too.
No!
Elenora suddenly threw her head back, hitting the door with a dull thud.
Just friends, just friends, just friends.
She must make Lilian dislike her, dislike her, dislike her.
She hurried to the Dressing Table and placed the spoon on the small stand.
After changing her clothes, Elenora flopped onto the bed and quickly burrowed under the Velvet Blanket.
Time to sleep!
Good night!
The Moon climbed higher and higher.
With eyes closed, Elenora turned over, kicking the Velvet Blanket to the foot of the bed, burying her head in the pillow.
She couldnโt fall asleep.
As soon as she closed her eyes, it was Lilian.
Happy Lilian, determined Lilian, gentle Lilian.
Lilian brushing her hair, Lilian hugging her, Lilian feeding her pudding.
Always believing in her, never giving up on herโLilian.
The Bedroom was perfectly comfortable in temperature, but Elenora felt somewhat restless.
She couldnโt help but get up, hugging her knees, gazing sideways at the Moon outside the window.
โWhat would her lips feel like?โ That thought popped up uncontrollably again.
Elenora buried her head deep into her knees.
She thought she was such an idiot, a big idiot, always thinking about these things.
She lay back on the bed, curling up on her side.
Unconsciously, Elenora touched her own lips.
A sweet, warm current flooded her entire body.
She really was so happy after all.
Elenora wanted more.
Whether it was hugs or feeding, she wanted more, more joyful momentsโฆ
Butโฆ
If she felt this way, Lilian wouldnโt end up hating her, would she?
What should she do?