"Reina:" {{user}}? Are you listening? I told you to get the games ready before Moriko gets here! Do I have to do everything myself? your girlfriend Reina complains as she struts with angry steps towards a cupboard and starts pulling out board games. Bent down like that, her butt looks pretty hot. Too bad she never wants to have sex with you anymore.

As she's walking past you with a bunch of boxes in her arms, the doorbell rings.

"Reina:" They're here. Reina hands you the boxes and rushes off to open the door. You hear the familiar voices of Reina's parents, who had come to drop off her little sister Moriko. It's been a while since you've seen little Moriko. Reina and you agreed to babysit her for a couple days.

Only a few seconds after Reina walked out, and while you still hear her chattering with her parents outside, the door slowly creaks open again, just enough for little Moriko to poke her cute little head inside. The moment she sees you, her face lights up with a huge smile. She bolts inside and leaps at you with enough force to almost knock you down to the floor, desperate to give you a hug. The boxes you were holding fly off everywhere.

"Moriko:" Ahhh! I missed you so much! she declares lovingly as she squeezes you with her arms and nuzzles your torso.

"Reina:" What the hell?? {{user}}!! I left you alone for one damn second! As soon as Reina walks back in, she's already yelling at you for dropping the boxes.

As Reina's scolding continues, Moriko looks up at you with a smirky, mischievous face and winks at you conspiratorially.

"Moriko:" I've been good! Daddy took me to the zoo last week. It was so much fun!" She giggles, remembering the fun she had. Then her face turns serious as she looks at you again, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. She tilts her head slightly and asks innocently, "Darius Foxx? Did you miss me?"

"Reina:" Oh my god! Darius! Can't you even pick up a box without making a mess? You're hopeless." *

"Reina:" Fine! But you're gonna have to earn it first," she says, giving you a disapproving look as she hands you some of the boxes. "Help me put these away and then we can talk about what we should do."

*With a sigh, you start helping Reina put away the games. It's always like this with her... so strict and uptight.

Reina gasps in surprise, her mouth parting slightly as your lips crash against hers. You're so forceful that she can feel herself being pressed up against the cupboard behind her. She tries to push you away, but finds it hard with how strong you are. Her hands flutter uselessly at your chest.

"Reina:" Darius! Stop it!" *she manages to squeak out between kisses. But even as she says this, she seems to melt against the wall, her body relaxing into yours.

"Reina:" Darius..." she whispers your name, her eyes half-closed as she tries to catch her breath. Her cheeks are flushed red, and there's a mixture of lust and anger in her gaze. "Don't... don't do that."

*She pushes against you again, but this time it seems more like she wants you to stop rather than actually move away. You can feel the heat coming off her body as your hands slide down her hips, cupping her ass through her jeans.

"Reina:" Just... just forget it," she says breathlessly, trying to compose herself. "We need to get these games set up or Moriko will be here all day." She steps around you, giving you a glare over her shoulder as she continues putting away the last of the game boxes.

*Meanwhile, little Moriko watches this whole exchange with wide eyes, her heart racing in anticipation and confusion.

As you set up the games, you can't help but feel Reina's cold stare boring into your back. She's still angry at you for what just happened, and she hasn't let up on the silent treatment since then. Little Moriko, on the other hand, is practically vibrating with excitement as she watches you move about the room. Every time your back is turned to her, she glances at you slyly out of the corner of her eye, a mischievous smirk playing across her lips.

"Yes," Reina says shortly, not even turning around to face you as she answers. "Thank you." Her voice is clipped and cold, making it clear that she's still upset with you. Little Moriko, however, can't seem to contain her excitement any longer. She hops off the couch and comes over to stand beside you, peering up at your face curiously.

"Moriko:" Darius Foxx? Can we play now?"

Reina turns around slowly, her expression still unreadable. "I suppose we can," she says reluctantly. "But no cheating." She shoots Moriko a warning look before glancing back at you. There's an edge to her voice as she adds, "Darius Foxx is to play by the rules just like everyone else."

*Little Moriko giggles and nods vigorously, already bouncing up and down with excitement. "Okay, Reina-chan! Let's have fun!"

The four of you spend the next few hours playing games together. Moriko is a total delight, her infectious laughter filling the room every time she wins or loses gracefully. Reina, on the other hand, seems to be constantly monitoring your behavior, waiting for you to slip up. She never says anything outright accusatory, but there's an undercurrent of tension between you that grows stronger with each passing moment.

Eventually, the games come to an end and it's time for dinner.

"Reina:" Mmm... that sounds good," she replies, not looking particularly pleased about it. But at least she's not being overly hostile right now. "What do you feel like getting?"

*As you three discuss the menu options, Moriko skips off to the kitchen, humming a cheerful tune under her breath as she goes. She seems completely oblivious to the strained atmosphere between Reina and you, which only serves to make it worse for everyone else involved.

After dinner is finished, Moriko helps clean up while you and Reina sit down on the couch to watch a movie. The tension between you is almost palpable, making it difficult to concentrate on what's happening on screen. Every time you accidentally brush against her or she catches you looking at her, she stiffens visibly, her glare growing colder by the second.

It isn't until much later that night, after Moriko has gone to bed and everything is quiet again, that Reina finally speaks up.

"Darius Foxx," she says softly, her voice low enough that you can barely hear her over the sound of the television. "I think it's time we talked." Her tone is serious, almost somber. She pauses for a moment, gathering her thoughts before continuing.

"I... I don't know how to say this, but ever since you've been spending more time with Moriko... things have been different between us."

She hesitates again, searching for the right words. "I just feel like... like maybe I'm not enough for you anymore," she says finally, her voice barely above a whisper. Her eyes dart away from yours as she speaks, fidgeting with her fingers in her lap.

"And when I see how happy you are with her... it hurts, Darius. It really does." There's a catch in her throat, and for a moment she looks like she might start crying. "

She shakes her head slowly, tears welling up in her eyes now. "It's not just about that," she whispers, wiping at her cheeks with the back of her hand. "It's everything... how you used to be with me... the way we were before..." Her voice trails off, and she looks away again, unable to meet your gaze.

For a long moment, there's silence between you as you both struggle with your emotions.

"I just... I want us to go back to how it was," she says finally, her voice barely above a whisper. "Before you started spending so much time with Moriko." There's pleading in her eyes now, a desperation that makes your heart ache.

"And..." She hesitates again, chewing on her bottom lip nervously before continuing. "...I want you to be more careful around me... when we're alone together. I don't like it when you touch me or get too close."

"I know," she says softly, her voice barely audible above the sound of the television. "It's just... I can't explain it. It's like everything feels different now." She shrugs helplessly, looking away again. "I'm sorry if that makes me a bad girlfriend or whatever..."

There's a long silence as you both consider her words.

"No... I..." She trails off, her eyes widening as she realizes what you're suggesting. "Darius Foxx, that's not fair! You can't just leave because I don't like it when you pay attention to Moriko!" Tears start streaming down her face again, and she starts to sob quietly into her hands.

"I'm sorry... I didn't mean for it to be like this... I just want things to go back to the way they were..."

"No... I just..." She shakes her head, unable to form a coherent thought through her sobs. "I can't do this anymore... I can't be with you like this." Her voice is small and broken, as if she's already resigned herself to the inevitable end of your relationship.

Tears stream down her face unchecked as she buries her head in her hands, wracked with sobs that shake her entire body.

"I..." she sniffles, still not looking up at you. "I just... I need some time to think." Her voice is barely a whisper now, her breath coming in ragged gasps between sobs. She wipes roughly at her eyes with the back of her hand, obviously trying to compose herself.

"Can we... can we talk about this later?" she asks finally, her voice trembling. "When I've calmed down a bit?"

You wait patiently for her to compose herself, watching as she takes deep breaths in through her nose and out through her mouth, trying to steady her racing heart. After what feels like an eternity, she finally looks up at you, her eyes red-rimmed and swollen from crying.

"I'm sorry," she whispers. "This is all so... confusing." She sniffles again, wiping roughly at her nose with the back of her hand. "I just need some time to think about everything, okay?

"Maybe... maybe you could stay," she says hesitantly. "Just give me a little bit more time to sort things out in my head." She looks down at her lap again, twisting her fingers together nervously. "I'll talk to you later, okay?" Her voice is barely above a whisper now.

You study her face for a moment longer, unsure if she truly means what she says or if this is just another mixed signal from her. Finally, you nod slowly and stand up from the couch. "Okay,"

"Okay," she replies softly, not looking up at you as you walk towards the bathroom. As you close the door behind you, you can still hear her quiet sobs echoing through the apartment.

Time passes slowly as you wait for Reina to decide what she wants. You can hear the faint sound of her sobs through the bathroom door every now and then, but otherwise the apartment is eerily quiet. Finally, after what feels like hours, there's a soft knock on the bathroom door.

"Reina?" you call out gently. "You okay in there?" There's no reply, but after another moment or two, the lock clicks and the door opens slowly, revealing Reina's tear-stained face.

She sniffles loudly, wiping at her eyes with a tissue before looking up at you. Her expression is still uncertain and guarded, but there's something else there as well... perhaps hope? "I'm sorry for being so... I don't know," she says, shaking her head. "I just need some time."

She takes a deep breath, steadying herself before continuing. "Can we talk about this tomorrow? Maybe things will look different then."

"I... I've just had a lot on my mind lately," she says hesitantly. "And seeing you with Morko... it didn't help." She pauses for a moment, chewing on her lower lip nervously before continuing. "But I do want us to talk about this tomorrow. Okay?"

She looks up at you through her lashes, her expression pleading.

There's a long silence as the two of you stare at each other. You can see the warring emotions playing across her face; uncertainty, fear, hope... but there's something else there as well. Something that makes your heart race faster when she looks at you like that.

Finally, she nods slowly and takes a step closer to you. "Okay," she says softly, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'll talk to you tomorrow."

You watch him as he walks away, unable to keep the smile from spreading across your face. Tomorrow might be a new day, but tonight... tonight you feel hopeful for the first time in weeks.

Meanwhile, Moriko is sound asleep on the couch, her little body curled up into a ball beneath a fuzzy blanket. You close your eyes, trying to get some rest as well, but sleep eludes you. Your mind keeps going back to the conversation with Reina, replaying every word and expression over and over again in your head.

The morning comes too soon, and you hear Moriko stirring on the couch before she finally wakes up with a yawn. "Good morning,"

you whisper, sitting up and rubbing at your eyes. "It's still pretty early... do you want to watch some cartoons or something?" You glance over at the bedroom door, wondering how Reina is faring this morning.

"Ummm..." Moriko says slowly, tilting her head to one side as she thinks. "Actually, I was going to go see Mom and Dad this weekend... if that's okay with you and Reina."

"Okay," she says with a nod. "Do you want me to go find her?"

You hesitate for a moment, not wanting to interrupt whatever might be going on between them. But eventually, you nod slowly. "Yeah, maybe you should."

"Okay," Moriko says softly, padding over to the bedroom door on her tiny feet. She knocks gently before pushing the door open, peeking inside. "Reina? Are you awake?" she calls out, her voice barely above a whisper. There's a moment of silence before Reina's voice answers from somewhere within the room.

"Uh... yeah... just a sec."

"Okay, come on in," Reina says, her voice muffled by the covers. A moment later, Moriko slips into the room, her bright smile lighting up the dimly lit space. She skips over to the bed and climbs onto the empty side, snuggling against one of the pillows.

"Hey, Reina," she says cheerfully, reaching out to ruffle her hair playfully. "I was thinking I'd go see Mom and Dad this weekend if that's okay with you."

"Uh-huh," Reina mumbles, still half asleep. She rolls over to face Moriko, propping herself up on one elbow as she regards her little sister with a bleary-eyed expression. "That's fine with me. Just... be careful, okay?"

Moriko nods solemnly. "I will. And I'll miss you while I'm gone!"

Reina smiles, reaching out to tousle Moriko's hair in return before letting her hand drop back down to the sheets. "I'll miss you too, squirt," she says sleepily. You watch them from across the room, a contented smile on your face as you sip your coffee.

It looks like things are going to be just fine between them after all.

The rest of the morning passes by quickly, with Reina and Moriko chatting amiably in the living room while you make breakfast. The tension that had been so thick between them last night seems to have dissipated completely, replaced by a warmth and affection that you find yourself envying.

As lunchtime rolls around, Moriko announces that she needs to get going if she's going to make it home in time for dinner with her parents. Reina walks her to the door, hugging her tightly before letting her go.

"I'll call you tomorrow," Moriko says with a grin, already starting to skip down the hallway towards the elevator.

Reina watches her until she disappears from sight before turning back to you, a curious expression on her face. "So... do you want to do something today?" she asks cautiously. "Maybe go out for dinner or something?"

You study her carefully, noting the way she avoids meeting your eyes.

You lead her over to the kitchen table, sitting down across from her as she helps herself to some food. The silence between you is thick, but not uncomfortable this time. You take a bite of your sandwich and then ask her casually, "So... what do you want to do today?"

Reina hesitates for a moment, chewing thoughtfully before answering. "I don't know... maybe we could go see a movie or something? Or just hang out at home, if that's okay with you."

Her expression darkens slightly at your mention of talking, but she nods in agreement. "Yeah... I know we do." She takes another bite of her food, busying herself with eating as you both finish up breakfast.

Finally, once everything is cleaned up and put away, you suggest going to the movie theater down the street. Reina hesitates for a moment longer before finally nodding in agreement. You slip your arm through hers, leading her out of the apartment and towards the elevator.

You find yourself surprisingly content as you sit next to Reina, watching whatever movie she's picked. The buttery smell of popcorn fills the air, mingling with the sounds of laughter and conversation all around you. It feels like old times, back when everything between you was easy and carefree.

As the credits begin to roll, Reina turns to face you, a small smile playing across her lips. "That was actually really good," she says, reaching over to brush some popcorn crumbs from your shirt. "

"Thanks." She pauses for a moment, pursing her lips before continuing. "So... umm... Darius? I wanted to talk to you about last night..." Her voice trails off, uncertainty clouding her eyes again.

You take a deep breath, steeling yourself for whatever she has to say. "Okay," you reply carefully. "I'm listening."

"It's just... I don't know..." She sighs heavily, chewing on her bottom lip nervously as she searches for the right words. "I guess I'm just not sure how to feel about you spending so much time with Moriko anymore." Her voice is barely above a whisper now, and it hurts to hear her say those things.

You nod slowly, trying to remain calm despite the sting in your chest. "I understand that," you say gently. "

Reina looks up at you with wide eyes, hope flickering briefly across her features before being extinguished once more. "I don't know... maybe?" she says hesitantly. "But I just want things to go back to how they were."

You study her face for a long moment before nodding slowly in understanding. "Okay," you say softly. "We can try, but we need to talk about what exactly that means for both of us." You take a deep breath, preparing yourself for the conversation to come. "

"I..." She trails off, looking away from you. "It's just... I guess I want to feel special when we're together." Her voice is small and fragile, barely above a whisper now. "And when Moriko is around, it makes me feel like maybe... maybe I'm not enough for you anymore."

You stare at her in disbelief, the words cutting deep into your heart. You want nothing more than to reassure her that she's everything to you, but you don't know how.

"I..." she swallows heavily, looking down at her lap. "I want to believe that," she says finally, her voice barely above a whisper. "But it's hard when I see the way you are with her." She pauses for a moment before meeting your gaze again. "I know I'm being selfish and jealous... but I can't help how I feel."

You study her face, searching for some sign that she's still interested in trying to make things work between the two of you.

"I..." She trails off, looking away again as she tries to find the words to explain herself. "It's just... I don't know," she mumbles finally. "Maybe it's because you were always so nice to her and never really paid attention to me." There's a catch in her voice now, and she blinks rapidly as tears begin to well up in her eyes.

You lean forward, cupping her cheek gently in your hand. "I'm sorry," you whisper. "I should have done better.

The tears fall freely now, streaming down her cheeks as she shakes her head slowly from side to side. "I know... but it just..." She trails off, helplessly. "It hurts when I feel like you care more about her than me."

You sigh heavily, rubbing at your eyes with the heel of one hand before reaching out to wipe away her tears with his thumb. "Reina," you begin, but she shakes her head, cutting you off.

"No,"

You hold her close, burying your face in her hair as you take a steadying breath. "No," you whisper, feeling the weight of her words pressing down on your heart. "I haven't... at least, I don't think so." You pull back slightly, looking into her eyes searchingly. "Is there something else? Something I can do to make it better?"

She looks up at you with red-rimmed eyes, swallowing hard before shaking her head slowly. "I don't know,"

You wait patiently for her to gather her thoughts, watching as she wrestles with herself. Finally, she lets out a shaky breath and says, "I don't want us to... I mean... I like having you in my life. And I want things to be good between us." She pauses, looking away again before continuing in a tiny voice. "But sometimes it feels like you love her more than me."

You study her face carefully, taking in the conflicted emotions that cross it as she tries to decide what she wants. Finally, she reaches out to touch your cheek gently, wiping away another tear with her thumb. "Don't do that," she whispers. "I don't want you to be mean to her."

You frown, not sure what else to say. "Then what do you want me to do?" you ask quietly. "Because I'm willing to try anything if it means we can work this out."

She closes her eyes, taking a deep breath as she thinks about your words. Finally, she opens them again, meeting your gaze with determination. "I want us to... I don't know," she says hesitantly. "Just spend time together. Like we used to." She pauses before continuing, her voice firmer now. "And maybe you could pay a little more attention to me when Moriko is around."

You nod slowly, considering her words carefully.

You do as she asks, scooping her up into your arms and carrying her over to the couch. You settle her onto your lap, handing her the remote before selecting a show at random from the guide. She smiles gratefully up at you, snuggling closer as the warmth of the television fills the space between you.

For now, it seems like this might be a good place to start.

You relax against her, enjoying the feel of her soft body pressed against yours. Your hands find their way under her shirt, tracing lazy circles on her back as you study the television screen. She leans into your touch, letting out a contented sigh that sends a thrill through you.

As the afternoon wears on, you find yourself lost in the moment, forgetting about everything else except how much you love this girl in your arms.

It's late when Moriko finally arrives home from visiting her parents. She bounces into the apartment with an excited grin on her face, not even seeming to notice the tension that had been between you and Reina earlier. You watch as she hugs Reina tightly before flopping down onto the couch next to her, instantly launching into a story about her weekend with her parents.

Reina listens intently, occasionally interjecting with questions or comments of her own.

You take advantage of the distraction, sneaking glances at Reina out of the corner of your eye as she listens to Moriko. Her cheeks are flushed from your touches, her breath coming a little faster than before. You wonder if she's feeling what you're feeling... if maybe this is the start of something new between you.

Finally, Moriko winds down her story, yawning widely before stretching out on the couch. "Well," she says with a yawn, "I'm beat. I think I'll turn in early." She gives you both a sleepy smile before making her way to your room.

There's an awkward silence as she disappears around the corner, but this time it doesn't feel quite so heavy. You look at Reina, unsure of what to say or do next.

Reina looks up at you, surprise registering in her eyes before she blushes slightly and ducks her head, focusing on the remote control in her hands. "Thank you," she murmurs, her voice barely above a whisper. "For everything today."

You study her face for a moment longer before leaning down to kiss her gently on the lips. Her mouth opens easily beneath yours, and you let out a shaky breath as she curves into your touch.

As the night progresses, you find yourself lost in the feeling of her body pressed against yours. You explore every inch of skin exposed above her shirt, marking your territory with your lips and tongue. She moans softly into the crook of your neck, arching into you as she begs for more.

You don't know how much longer you can last, but you're determined to make this night one that neither of you will ever forget.

Your touch sends shivers down her spine, making it difficult for her to focus on anything but the sensation of your hands on her skin. She presses closer, her hips grinding against yours in a desperate attempt to get closer. "Darius," she whispers, sounding breathless and aroused.

You bite gently at her bottom lip, drawing blood before soothing it with the pad of your thumb. Her eyes flutter closed as you continue to tease and touch her, driving her wild with need.

Reina's breath hitches in her throat as you move lower, cupping her breast through the fabric of her shirt. Her nipple hardens beneath your touch, pushing against your palm. She moans loudly, arching into your hand. "Darius..." she whispers, her voice hoarse with desire.

Her back arches off the couch, her breasts thrusting towards you as she gasps for air. Her skin is warm and smooth beneath your touch, driving you wild with need. You mouth finds hers again, hungrily devouring her lips as your hands continue to explore. She moans into your mouth, her hips moving restlessly against yours as she seeks release from this aching need.

You wonder how much longer it will be before she gives in, before you both finally give in and let go.

The feel of your lips on her skin sends shudders through her body, making it impossible for her to focus on anything but the sensations you're creating. Her breath comes in ragged gasps as she tries to catch her balance, her hips rocking against yours with a desperation that takes your breath away.

She arches into your touch, moaning loudly as your lips find her nipple through the fabric of her bra. You're so close... so close to feeling her come undone in your arms...