“Daisuke, are you alright?” she asked, worriedly, “Why do you need ice? Is your head hurting?”

Daisuke sighed, “Yes,” he lied, “I think it was the stress of the exams today. Is it alright if I skip tea this evening and head to bed?”

Hinata smiled, “Of course. I’ll tell your father. Do you want me to bring you tea?”

Daisuke shook his head, but feigned it hurting and put the ice on it, “No, that’s alright mother, I think I’ll just go to sleep. Goodnight.”

Hinata nodded, “Goodnight, Daisuke.”

Daisuke hurried back upstairs, into his room, and locked his door again. He turned to find the table and pillows put away and Nari sitting on his bed in one of his large night shirts.

“May I wear this to sleep in, Master?” she asked, lifting the shirt a little, almost revealing her panties.

Daisuke blushed, “Um… Erm… Sure, just don’t lift it up all the way. I might see your underclothes.”

Nari realized this and quickly put the shirt back down, blushing in turn, “I’m sorry, Master. Should I put pants on as well?”

Daisuke shook his head, “My pants would be too big for you,” he said, “They would just fall down.”

He went over to his dresser and pulled out his pajamas, “I’ll change in the bathroom,” he told her, “Feel free to get comfortable. Oh! Here!”

He turned to her and set the ice on her ankle, “How does that feel?”

Nari sighed, “Much better; thank you, Master.”

“Good,” Daisuke smiled, “I’ll be right back, okay?”

Nari nodded, “Okay.”

Daisuke headed into the bathroom and changed. He was worried about sleeping with Nari in his room, worried that his parents might find out and get the completely wrong idea.

When he came back out, Nari was already fast asleep, curled up on one side of his bed. He smiled and tucked the covers around her.

He hesitated for a moment, but then climbed in beside her. Almost immediately, Nari snuggled up against him, making Daisuke’s face turn bright red.

“N-Nari?” he asked, “Are you awake?”

But Nari sighed happily in her sleep and began to purr lightly.

Daisuke smiled and started petting her gently. He couldn’t help himself.

He fell asleep a while later, thinking about how different his life was going to be after he woke up the next day.