Chapter 278: Get Out! [Bonus]
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Hugo stood frozen just a few feet away from Loli’s bedroom door, his heart thudding like a war drum.
His brain was at war with itself, one side screaming at him to be rational and just sit his ass back down, while the other side, the far more reckless side, was waving a flag that said DO IT, YOU COWARD.
His hand hovered near the doorknob as he swallowed hard, every cell in his body arguing over whether this was a genius move or the fastest way to get himself kicked out of her dorm forever. Your next chapter awaits on NovelBin.Côm
On one hand, there was a chance, a very small but very real chance, that she might let him join her.
’I mean, we’re already dating now, right?’ His thoughts ran at a hundred miles per hour, throwing in all kinds of justifications.
’And couples take showers together all the time… I think. In movies, at least. And movies are based on real life, right?’
But on the other hand… she could also scream at him, throw a bottle of shampoo at his head, and banish him from her dorm for eternity.
But was Hugo really going to let a little risk stop him?
Definitely Not!
His hand slowly turned the knob, the thrill of breaking the rules making his heart race.
The door creaked open just a tiny bit, just enough for him to slip inside without making too much noise.
The moment he stepped in, his eyes immediately landed on her clothes scattered on the bed, and right on top of the pile was—Oh. Wow.
His breath hitched as he saw a tiny, pink lingerie lying there, completely innocent but also definitely not innocent.
His entire soul buzzed. This. This is illegal!
Why is she so damn cute even when she’s not here?
He felt like a medieval knight standing before a dragon’s hoard, except instead of gold and treasure, it was the kind of sight that made a man question all his life choices.
His fingers twitched as he fought back an overwhelming urge to pick it up and examine it like a scientist studying an alien artifact.
’If I ever see her wearing this, I’m done for. That’s it. Wrap it up. Game over!’
Shaking his head rapidly to get those sinful thoughts out, he tiptoed further inside, his gaze locked on the bathroom door.
The sound of water running filled the room, soft steam seeping from the slight gap beneath the door.
His brain instantly betrayed him, painting a very detailed picture of what was happening on the other side.
’She’s in there. Naked. Hot water sliding down her skin, droplets running down her thighs, her hands rubbing soap all over her breasts...’
Slap!
He slapped his own cheek lightly, trying to snap himself out of it before he ended up needing another shower himself.
’Control yourself, man! You are not a caveman!’
But then he looked down and realized something shocking; he was already reacting.
’Oh, hell no. His eyes widened in panic. Not now, buddy! We have a mission to complete!’
He wouldn’t exactly look harmless showing up unannounced in her bathroom with a gigantic boner!
He took a deep breath, focusing on math problems, elderly people knitting, disgusting cafeteria food—anything that could calm him down before things got out of control.
Slowly, he managed to get himself back to a safe state, just in time as he reached for the bathroom door.
For a second, he hesitated, memories flashing through his mind. ’Wait. Haven’t I been in this exact situation before?’
His brain instantly pulled up an old file from his memory; Lisa’s bathroom, the foggy mirror, the unexpected yet life-changing moment that had followed.
His lips twitched. If history repeats itself, then maybe, just maybe...
But the second he pushed the door open, stepping into the warm, steamy air of the bathroom, a loud and very angry voice crashed into his ears like a thunderbolt.
"HUGO! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING IN HERE?!"
His entire soul nearly left his body. Abort mission! Abort mission!
His hands flew up in surrender, eyes wide as he scrambled for an excuse. "I—uh—uh—I came to brush my teeth!" he blurted out, his voice way too high-pitched to sound convincing.
There was a long pause. A dangerous pause. Then, through the blurry shower glass, Loli’s silhouette moved slightly as she huffed.
"Are you kidding me?" she snapped, her voice dripping with disbelief. "You suddenly decided you absolutely had to brush your teeth right now? You couldn’t wait five minutes?"
Hugo’s brain ran a hundred calculations per second, scrambling for a comeback. "I ate too many snacks today! My teeth feel gross! It’s, uh… a hygiene emergency!"
Silence.
Then, Loli let out a sharp breath. "Hugo. Do you take me for an idiot?"
Yes, I mean—no! Of course not! He swallowed thickly, realizing he was this close to blowing his cover.
She was way too sharp for him to trick so easily. His only options were to either keep lying like a fool or just man up and own his mistake.
A wild thought popped into his head. Screw it. Go big or go home!
He licked his lips, preparing himself for either sweet victory or total disaster. "Actually…" He paused for dramatic effect, gripping the doorframe like some tragic hero about to confess his darkest secret.
Then, flashing a charming smirk—one he hoped would work—he asked boldly, "Loli, do you wanna shower together?"
Dead. Silence.
Hugo could physically feel the temperature in the bathroom drop, despite the hot water still running.
His heartbeat was slamming against his ribs, anticipation and terror battling for dominance in his chest.
’This is it. This is how legends are made. This is how history is written. Either I ascend to greatness or I perish in the flames of my own stupidity!’
A few long, torturous seconds passed.
Then—
"GET. OUT."
The sheer force behind her words sent Hugo flying out of the bathroom so fast he almost tripped over his own feet.
He practically slammed the door shut behind him, chest heaving as he leaned against it, his heart still racing.
For a moment, he just stood there, hands on his knees, trying to process what had just happened. Then, slowly, his lips curled into a grin.
"Worth a shot," he muttered under his breath.
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Just want to say a big thank you to all my wonderful readers who tolerated this dumb author for weeks without releasing the bonus chapters!
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