Skyler stared at the closed door for a moment before shrugging. Like he cared. His gaze shifted back to Riruru. Earlier, his anger had kept him from fully appreciating the soft, cool touch of her pretty lips.
"Let's continue, okay? Just ignore her."
But Riruru had other plans. As he leaned forward, she pulled back with a gasp.
"Teacher left! I have to say goodbye!"
Skyler's eyebrow twitched in disbelief, momentarily speechless.
"Should I leave too, then?"
Riruru, who had been about to follow her teacher—a woman she'd grown fond of for teaching her so many new things—to say goodbye, immediately shook her head.
Her brows knitted together.
"No, don't leave. Let's go together."
Skyler smiled, his arms wrapping around her. He liked how easily he could envelop the woman in his arms now—completely and protectively. He was bigger, taller, and so much different than before, yet Riruru had recognized him in an instant.
"Good. Come here."
