Chapter 406

The swimsuit Agnes had commented on was so embarrassing that being naked might be less shameful. I felt the same, but it seemed a waste to come all the way to the beach and not wear it even once.

‘…Well, I was planning on showing him at some point.’

If that moment happened to be now, so be it. Besides, it was just the two of us here, and I needed some fabric to wrap the pearl, which would get damaged just by holding it.

“…Young Master Ethan.”

“Oh, yes?”

“Could you please turn around and face away until I say you can look?”

“Huh? Why all of a sudden…?”

“…I’d appreciate it if you didn’t ask why, Young Master Ethan.”

I couldn’t quite bring myself to let him see me change into this scandalous swimsuit. Thankfully, Ethan didn’t question me further, simply turning his head without protest.

-Swish.

The sound of fabric sliding against fabric, and then skin. I carefully removed my top, wrapping the pearl with its inner lining, before moving on to my bottom.

If I was going to show him, it’d be better to show it all. Wearing mismatched pieces would only make it feel even more embarrassing. As I slipped out of the swimsuit I had worn all week, I was left with little more than a few scraps of cloth on my body. I sighed and cautiously called Ethan.

“You may turn around now, Young Master Ethan.”

“…Alright.”

He must’ve realized that I’d removed my swimsuit from the sound of the fabric, but I doubt he expected what lay underneath to be more revealing than bare skin. It was no surprise that his eyes widened the moment he turned around.

“...Gasp!”

“….”

“Li-Lilith? Wh-what is that you’re wearing…?”

“…It’s a swimsuit, Young Master Ethan.”

“A swimsuit…?”

He looked utterly shocked at the minimal coverage, and as I explained, he fixed me with an incredulous stare.

“You’re not planning to swim in that scrap of fabric, are you, Lilith?”

“Please, don’t be ridiculous, Young Master Ethan. I would never show myself to anyone but you.”@@novelbin@@

“…That’s true. It’s just like you, Lilith.”

“It’s only because I wanted to show you. There’s no other reason.”

“…You wanted to show me?”

“Yes…”

I’d bought it just for him, so there was no point hiding it. Yet, admitting it made my face burn. Still, I felt slightly reassured by Ethan’s flushed cheeks; at least I wasn’t the only one feeling embarrassed.

“It doesn’t serve much purpose as clothing, but I thought you’d like it, Young Master Ethan.”

“What kind of person do you think I am that you thought I’d like something like that?”

“Do you… dislike it?”

“No, I don’t dislike it, but…”

“….”

“…Seeing you in something so provocative, and knowing you wore it just for me, makes me happier than I expected.”

“…Is that so.”

Of course, I understood. I used to be a man, after all. There’s something deeply satisfying about a woman doing something embarrassing just for you. It plays into that primal feeling of conquest. Ethan’s feelings weren’t lost on me.

“May I… may I take a closer look, Lilith?”

“Yes, Young Master Ethan. It’s for you to see, so feel free to look as much as you want.”

“Thank you. Then, pardon me.”

With that, he leaned closer, his face moving toward the dark fabric. Although I had dressed this way specifically for him and told him he could look closer, the thought of him catching a glimpse of the bits that the flimsy fabric didn’t cover made me feel strangely exposed.

The mere idea of him seeing the parts beneath the small triangle of cloth, barely concealing anything, filled me with an unfamiliar embarrassment.

-Swish.

“….”

“….”

He must’ve noticed that the swimsuit was riding up a bit compared to before. It might have been less noticeable if I had been naked, but wearing a swimsuit that left so little to the imagination only made things more obvious.

“…Haa… Haa…”

“…Haa…”

The cave echoed with our quiet breathing, breaking the silence between us. My voice finally broke the tension.

-Tap.

“Hngh?!”

It happened so suddenly. The feeling of something brushing the edge of my swimsuit unleashed a flood of emotions I’d been holding back.

“Haa… Haa…”

“…!!!”

“Y-Young Master Ethan? Wh-what just…?”

“I-I’m sorry, Lilith! I didn’t mean to…”

…Honestly, I understood. If I were a man, I’d have struggled to resist, too. It’s only natural to feel the urge to touch when a woman’s body responds visibly, as mine had.

I could empathize with his curiosity. If he hadn’t acted this way, I might’ve questioned his masculinity.

“Sorry, Lilith! I was just looking, but I couldn’t help it…”

“Were you perhaps curious about the texture of the swimsuit, Young Master Ethan?”

“…What?”

“I told you, it’s for you to see as much as you wish. If you’re curious, I won’t hold it against you.”

“…Thank you, Lilith.”

He nodded, blushing as he absorbed my words. I took a deep breath to steady myself, adjusting the disheveled swimsuit before moving closer.

“So, would you like to check just one side?”

“Lilith?”

“Don’t you want to see if the texture on the other side is different? There’s a chance the fabric isn’t uniform, after all.”

“….”

“If you’d like, you may touch and feel both sides for yourself, Young Master Ethan.”

They say that if someone strikes your right cheek, you should offer them the left. If he wanted to indulge, it was only fair to let him explore a little more.

“If that’s what you want, Lilith, may I…?”

“Yes. As long as it’s within the boundaries of the ‘swimsuit,’ please feel free, Young Master Ethan.”

“…Alright, Lilith.”

Ethan reached out, his fingers brushing over the fabric on my right side this time. Just like before, an electric sensation traveled up my body, and I couldn’t help but react.

-Tap.

“Hngh… Ah…!”

This was intense, far more than I anticipated. It wasn’t even direct contact; he was only pressing through the fabric, but it felt so potent.

I couldn’t help but respond more strongly than usual, the risqué nature of the outfit heightening my sensitivity. As he touched both sides, I finally steadied my breathing enough to speak.

“Haa… Was that enough, Young Master Ethan? Did you confirm whether the fabrics match…?”

“…I’m not sure, honestly.”

“Huh?”

“It was hard to tell, switching back and forth like that.”

“….”

“Lilith, would it be alright if I checked both sides at once?”

…Goodness, he truly is a shameless one.

If there’s an opportunity, all he thinks about is indulging, filled with lewd thoughts.

“…If you wish, Young Master Ethan, then by all means, go ahead.”

…Although, I may be just as shameless for letting him do as he pleases.