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Minnie couldn’t believe the amount of overtime she was doing this week. Her boss decided to stop pretending that he didn’t hate her and piled on as much work as possible. It was already nine at night, and she still had a whole pile of busy-work to get through by eight the next morning. She was probably not going to sleep, which would just make her even more behind tomorrow at work. She rubbed her temples for the twentieth time that night, hoping for some sort of miracle or sudden burst of energy that would get her through.
She was already typing out the thirteenth report that night when she heard a knock on her door.
Minnie got up, surprised to hear someone at her door so late. It could be a neighbor who needed something, so she went to check her peephole.
She didn’t expect to see Miyeon’s smiling face on the other side.
“I brought you some take out.” Miyeon said with a grin after Minnie opened the door. Minnie didn’t know what she did to deserve a friend as kind as Miyeon, but she must have saved a country in a past life or something.
“How did you know I didn’t eat?” Minnie asked as they made their way into the kitchen.
Miyeon smiled knowingly as she looked at all the work spread across Minnie’s kitchen table. “I had a feeling you were too busy to eat, so I thought it would be nice to bring you something.”
Minnie took the packages out of Miyeon’s hands, opening the food and putting it onto plates for both of them. Miyeon must have stopped at her favourite Thai place, and Minnie almost sighed with happiness as she smelled the delicious food that reminded her of home. Minnie pushed some of her papers to the side, clearing two spaces on the table for her and Miyeon to sit down. She poured some mango juice for both of them, knowing it was Miyeon’s favorite whenever she came over to visit.
“You’re a goddess in disguise.” Minnie said honestly as she shoveled the noodles into her mouth.
Miyeon chuckled as she ate her own meal. The older woman was dressed in a sweater and jeans, with her hair up in a simple ponytail. She must have changed after work. Minnie was fully focused on the food when Miyeon first arrived, but now that she was finally eating, she could appreciate Miyeon’s casual beauty and comforting presence. This all felt so…domestic, and Minnie couldn’t help but enjoy it. It felt natural for her and Miyeon to be eating dinner together like this, even though they weren’t together. Miyeon’s apartment was pretty far away from Minnie’s own, and she wondered what had brought the woman to this side of the city.
“How’s work going?” Miyeon asked as she drank her juice, nodding towards the unorganized papers on the table.
Minnie let out a tired sigh. “It’s fine. We have some last-minute stuff to finish for a client, so my boss decided to throw it all on me.”
“I can help you, if you want? I don’t have work tomorrow.” Miyeon offered, but Minnie immediately refused.
“You helped me all last week. I couldn’t ask you to do it again tonight.”
Miyeon had lived up to her half of the bet and helped Minnie with her paperwork the week before. She was a great worker, and Minnie actually enjoyed doing her menial tasks next to Miyeon as they worked through the night. She often found herself staring at Miyeon as she worked, focusing on the documents as she chewed mindlessly on one of Minnie’s pens. Minnie didn’t mind though; she was so taken with Miyeon that the other girl could really do anything and Minnie would find it incredibly attractive and endearing. Winning the bet might have been one of the best things that had happened in her life in the past year or so, and being able to finish her paperwork by eight at night was the cherry on top.
“I want to help you.” Miyeon said, moving her hand over Minnie’s own and squeezing. “I like doing it.”
Miyeon’s touch made Minnie’s heart pound. She was too shy to meet Miyeon’s eyes, so she focused on the movement of Miyeon’s thumb, rubbing soothing patterns on the back of Minnie’s hand. Ever since they slept together, Minnie had been extremely aware of Miyeon’s presence, even more than before. Every time Miyeon brushed by Minnie, or held her hand, or even when her eyes lingered longer than what was appropriate, Minnie felt a rush of heat in her stomach. It was probably just her own imagination, but it felt like Miyeon had been bolder with her actions towards Minnie ever since their night together. Minnie wondered if it was because she just felt more comfortable with Minnie now as a friend, or if she wanted something more. Minnie wanted more, she could admit, but she would never pressure Miyeon into a relationship that was more than their one-night stand.
“Ok, ok. You can help me.” Minnie acquiesced, and she looked up at Miyeon in time to see the pleased smile on the woman’s face.
They worked quietly side by side for an hour, and Minnie’s previous despair disappeared as Miyeon helped her. With a full stomach and the world’s most beautiful paper-pusher next to her, Minnie was happy to type mindlessly about her boring clients.
Minnie had been fully focused on editing a client profile when she felt something touch her leg. At first, she thought maybe Miyeon’s own leg had brushed it when she was repositioning herself, but then she felt a light squeeze on her thigh.
Miyeon was chewing on her pencap, but her right hand lay on Minnie’s thigh, almost possessively.
Minnie tried her best to ignore it, but despite Miyeon’s relaxed expression, her hand was beginning to massage Minnie’s leg.
“I thought—I thought you wanted to help me with work.” Minnie stuttered out as Miyeon’s hand crept higher on her thigh. Miyeon turned to her with a naughty smile on her face.
“We can take a quick break, right?” Miyeon said innocently, but her hand’s position on Minnie’s inner thigh was anything but innocent.
“Miyeon…” Minnie warned, worried that the girl was pressuring herself into doing something she didn’t need to do. Miyeon ignored Minnie’s warning however and leaned closer to leave a sweet kiss on Minnie’s cheek.
“I’ve been thinking about it all week,” Miyeon said as she moved closer to Minnie. “I’ve been thinking about you, Minnie.”
“You really don’t need to…” Minnie said, eyes turned downward so Miyeon couldn’t see the vulnerability in them.
“I want to.” Miyeon said as she grasped Minnie’s chin, moving her face so their eyes could finally meet. “And I remember you encouraging me to do what I wanted.” Her gaze burned through Minnie.
“Unless you don’t want to, of course.” Miyeon added with an understanding smile, giving Minnie an easy out if she felt uncomfortable.
Minnie did feel uncomfortable, but not in that way. She felt uncomfortable as Miyeon held her chin, thinking about the confident way the other woman was looking at her. Liquid heat pooled between her legs. Their night together was everything Minnie could have dreamed of, but the thought of Miyeon returning the favour made her feel like she was going to melt.
Minnie couldn’t lie, she had found her hand slipping into her pajama shorts more often than not every night since she had slept with Miyeon, touching herself as she remembered all the things she did to Miyeon, and then imagining all the things she wanted Miyeon to do to her. As she approached her climax, her brain conjured up the image of Miyeon’s face between her thighs, her innocent eyes meeting Minnie’s own as she drove her to pleasure with her wicked tongue. That imagery always sent Minnie over the edge, but she always felt guilty afterward. Maybe Miyeon wasn’t the only one who had been dealing with complicated feelings about sex.
But now, she had Miyeon offering to fulfil her fantasies, and Minnie didn’t have enough self-control to say no.
“I—I want to.” Minnie stumbled before she regained her composure. “I really want to. I just don’t want you to feel obligated or anything. The bet is already over.”
“This isn’t for the bet,” Miyeon responded quickly. “But there’s some things I still want to try with you. Would that be ok?”
Minnie nodded, still in disbelief as Miyeon took her hand and led them back to Minnie’s bed. Last time they were in her bed, Minnie had pleasured Miyeon all night. And now, it seems, Miyeon taking matters into her own hands.
Miyeon sat down on the bed and pulled Minnie down so she was straddling Miyeon. Miyeon’s wide eyes were watching Minnie’s every move, and she felt like Miyeon could see right through her as Minnie avoided pressing her aching core against Miyeon’s lap. She didn’t want Miyeon to know how much she wanted this, how much her touch affected her. Minnie was supposed to be the expert, not Miyeon, but for some reason she felt like the tables had turned. Maybe it was because Miyeon had been open about all her own desires, so she had no shame left, which meant Minnie was now the one trying to hide her wants and needs.
“I want to touch you.” Miyeon said as her fingers rubbed against the bare strip of skin that appeared under Minnie’s sweatshirt. “Can I?”
In Minnie’s mind, she heard her more desperate side speak out. You can touch me anywhere you want. You can do anything you want to me. I’m yours.
In reality, she only nodded, too nervous to trust herself to speak. Miyeon would probably find Minnie’s desperation unattractive, and she didn’t want to ruin what they had going.
Miyeon smiled again and pulled Minnie fully down into her lap, obviously enjoying the reversal of their roles from last time. Minnie whimpered pathetically when she felt Miyeon push her hips against her, and quickly moved to cover her mouth with her hand when she realized what she had just done.
But it was already too late.
Miyeon’s eyes had narrowed. “Were you actually pretending to be a top this whole time?” She asked, smug grin growing as she came to that realization. Minnie couldn’t believe what just came out of Miyeon’s mouth. Her words reflected the teasing Minnie had done the other night, and Minnie realized she might have created a monster. A very horny monster. One that had complete control over Minnie’s heart.
“No! I’m just… very wound up.”
“Just from sitting on me?” Miyeon wondered out loud. Minnie wished she hadn’t.
“Um… maybe it’s hormonal?” Minnie tried to justify, but Miyeon wasn’t buying it.
“Really?”
“Uh… maybe. I haven’t uh… done it for a while.” She lied, pretending she hadn’t touched herself to thoughts of Miyeon in this bed only a night before. Miyeon definitely did not need to know about how desperate for release Minnie had been this week, and how much she thought about Miyeon’s graceful fingers and full lips.
“I’ll help you unwind.” Miyeon said with a laugh as she played with the hem of Minnie’s hoodie, and Minnie wanted to kiss her so badly she ached. But didn’t want to push any boundaries that they had set before, so she held herself back. This could just be Miyeon wanting to try out more things in a safe space and kissing her would break their tenuous agreement. Miyeon probably didn’t desire Minnie specifically; she just enjoyed the rush of exploring her newly discovered sexuality, and Minnie was just a safe space for her to experiment.
And Minnie wasn’t strong enough to say no.
Miyeon went to push Minnie’s sweatshirt up, and Minnie realized she had forgotten to tell her that she wasn’t wearing anything underneath. Minnie grabbed the hem of her sweatshirt and held it down against her stomach
“Wait— wait, Miyeon.”
Miyeon’s expression was confused as she pulled back. She looked worried that she had crossed a line.
Minnie realized she would have to explain herself so Miyeon wouldn’t feel bad. “I… um. I’m not wearing a bra. Or a shirt.”
Miyeon’s expression quickly changed from worried to amused.
“…and what’s the problem with that?” Miyeon said with a mischievous smirk, and Minnie concluded that she definitely created a monster.
“Oh… I just wanted you to know…”
“And now I know. Thank you. Can you move your hands now?” Miyeon said playfully. When Minnie moved her hands, Miyeon reached forward again, grasping the hem of Minnie’s sweatshirt in her hands and dragging it up above her chest.
Minnie felt exposed as the cold air brushed against her hardening nipples. She thought Miyeon might lift her sweatshirt fully over her head, but the older woman left it pushed up to her collar, too excited to completely undress Minnie.
Miyeon licked her lips as she took in Minnie’s bare chest, and Minnie suddenly felt like a slab of meat in front of a predator. She wondered what happened to the shy Miyeon she knew before. The woman in front of her had no shame as she objectified Minnie’s body. Unfortunately, Minnie enjoyed it, despite her insistence that she wouldn’t. Maybe she really was a bottom this whole time, and none of her previous girlfriends or hookups ever realized it. That would explain a lot.
But… she couldn’t tell Miyeon that. The other girl would never let her hear the end of it after Minnie shamelessly described herself as the “best top ever” when they had sex. Minnie really dug herself a hole there, and she wasn’t sure how to get out of it without Miyeon teasing her forever.
Minnie was quickly taken out of her thoughts when she felt Miyeon’s cold hands brush against her chest, cupping her breasts and feeling their weight. She couldn’t help the shiver that went through her at Miyeon’s touch. For someone who had never slept with another woman before, Miyeon seemed to be learning fast.
“I’ve always wanted to try this.” Miyeon said, eyes focused on Minnie’s chest.
“Try wh—” Minnie was just about to ask when she felt Miyeon’s tongue brush against her hardened peak. Her hands had been cold, but her mouth was hot and slick. Minnie couldn’t help but yelp. Miyeon gave it a few playful licks before pulling back again.
“Ever since you did it to me, I wanted to try.” She admitted with a lopsided smile.
Minnie’s face must have been crimson red as she stumbled over her response.
“Ah…um… you don’t have to do that.”
“I want to.” Miyeon said firmly again before smiling and moving to the other side of Minnie’s chest.
Miyeon took her sweet time as she licked and sucked at Minnie’s nipple, and it must have been some sort of revenge on Minnie for everything she had done to her the week before. It was working, because Minnie could stop whimpering as she felt pleasure shoot from her chest down to her core. She didn’t even realize she was grinding her hips against Miyeon’s own until she felt her own orgasm appearing in the near distance. She would have been more embarrassed if it didn’t feel so good. Minnie had definitely ruined her underwear by now, but she hoped Miyeon wouldn’t notice.
Miyeon took a moment to move down and kiss Minnie’s smooth abs and mark them with a bite before moving back up to her other nipple. As she sucked at it, she moaned in pleasure, sending vibrations deep into Minnie’s chest. It made Minnie only want to grind down harder, but she just couldn’t get enough. She couldn’t believe how good Miyeon was. It was like she knew how to press every single one of Minnie’s buttons, and it infuriated her as much as it pleased her.
Miyeon’s hand moved up to join her mouth on working on Minnie’s chest, and Minnie felt her wetness dripping. Her hips jerked, and she found her hands intertwining into Miyeon’s hair, pulling her face deeper into her chest. She didn’t want Miyeon’s mouth to go anywhere when it felt so good sucking on her.
“If you keep on doing this… I might come too fast…” Minnie admitted with a pant, and Miyeon smiled in victory as she caught Minnie’s nipple between her lips and gave her an innocent look.
“Would that be a bad thing?”
“Um… no?” Minnie thought, mind clouded with lust. “But it takes me longer to recover than you, so I don’t want to come too early…” She eventually reasoned. She didn’t want to waste her one orgasm with Miyeon within the first ten minutes of their night. That would be pathetic, in her mind at least. She didn’t want Miyeon to know how much she affected her.
“I can wait for you to recover.” Miyeon said plainly before returning to exactly what Minnie was scared she would.
Miyeon’s mouth closed around Minnie’s nipple again, and she sucked slowly as she looked into Minnie’s eyes with a daring gaze. Minnie couldn’t believe that she was the one who was now at Miyeon’s mercy, but she guessed it was only fair that the other girl was able to get her revenge.
“You’re making me crazy…” Minnie sighed as Miyeon licked and sucked. Minnie could only give up and accept the fact the girl was going to make her come early like an overexcited teenager.
Miyeon smiled again before sending Minnie a dangerous look and nipping at her chest.
“Ah—! That hurt!” Minnie yelped in surprise.
“But you liked it, right?” Miyeon asked, eyes innocent. Minnie had said she liked some roughness on their checklist, but she had hoped Miyeon had already forgotten. Apparently, the other woman never forgot anything about Minnie, and decided to use it to her advantage.
Minnie had nowhere to hide, so she gave in. “Um… yes… I liked it.” She sighed.
“Good.” Miyeon said, before once again exploring Minnie’s chest with her mouth. Minnie was going crazy, and she was even more shocked when she felt Miyeon’s hand boldly slip into her waistband, brushing past her curls into her slick wetness. Miyeon’s long fingers were unexperienced, but her enthusiasm made up for it as she rubbed against Minnie’s clit before dipping her fingers deep into her. The confidence Miyeon was radiating only made Minnie feel even hotter.
“Is this good?” Miyeon asked curiously, and Minnie nodded frantically. She didn’t want Miyeon to stop, no matter what. She was desperate enough to beg at this point. Miyeon tested out different movements with her fingers until finding one Minnie seemed to enjoy most. Minnie groaned, burying her face in Miyeon’s neck as she grinded on her fingers. Miyeon’s free hand wrapped around Minnie’s back, pulling her tightly against her. She felt safe like this. And even a little loved, if she really wanted to admit it.
But something was holding Minnie back. She just couldn’t get there, despite all the stimulation and heat she was feeling from Miyeon’s fingers deep inside her and her mouth on her chest. She still was feeling self-conscious, and all her unspoken feelings for Miyeon were clouding her thoughts.
Miyeon must have picked up on Minnie’s inner conflict after a quiet moment, because she stilled her fingers and pulled back.
“Are you ok?” She asked softly, wide eyes full of concern. Minnie didn’t know what she did to deserve such a wonderful person in her life, and she did her best to stop the sudden tears that were threatening to fill her eyes.
“Did I do something wrong?” Miyeon asked again. Minnie moved her hands to cup Miyeon’s face, brushing the loose strands of hair behind her ears. She looked at the older woman, really taking her time to take in Miyeon’s beauty. It wasn’t just her looks that were beautiful, but her whole self, and Minnie couldn’t understand how someone couldn’t fall in love with her. Miyeon was a challenge, someone who could irritate Minnie beyond belief, but she couldn’t imagine caring about someone else as much as she did for Miyeon. Everyone else paled in comparison, Minnie realized. She only wanted her.
“No, everything is perfect.” Minnie said after a moment, and it was the truth. She needed to get over her own insecurities and enjoy her time with Miyeon. She didn’t know how long they had together before real life intervened, but Minnie wanted to give herself fully to Miyeon, even if the other woman didn’t feel the same way about her. It was a risk she was willing to take, despite all her fears and worries. All the best things in life only came when you made yourself vulnerable, Minnie realized. If Miyeon could open herself up to Minnie, then Minnie needed to find the strength to do the same as well. Miyeon was worth it.
Miyeon smiled warmly and closed her eyes, nuzzling her face into Minnie’s palm. “It is perfect.”
“Do you want to continue?” Miyeon asked, and Minnie nodded timidly.
Miyeon kissed Minnie’s palm before looking at her. “Can I try something different?”
“Ah…sure.” Minnie said, unsure but excited as Miyeon’s face lit up. Miyeon knew all her likes and dislikes, so Minnie was sure she was going to enjoy whatever Miyeon decided to do. The only problem was that she was too proud to admit that.
Miyeon must have realized that, because she decided to take charge. She pushed Minnie back against the bed before slipping her fingers into her waistband, pulling her pajama pants and underwear down. Minnie lifted her hips to help her, excitement and nervousness flowing through her veins.
“Miyeon…” Minnie said, unsure what to do next. She was laid bare for the object of her affections and felt extremely self-conscious about her own body. This was all so much easier when Miyeon was one who was in the vulnerable position and Minnie was in control. Now, she was at Miyeon’s mercy, and it scared her just as much as it thrilled her.
“You’re really…wet.” Miyeon said simply as she stared, and Minnie went to close her legs in humiliation. Miyeon moved forward, holding them open despite Minnie’s attempt to save face. It was all Miyeon’s fault, so why was the girl teasing her about it now?
“That’s unfair.” Minnie whined, but Miyeon didn’t budge. Instead, she looked at Minnie with pure admiration in her eyes.
“You’re so beautiful, Minnie.” Miyeon whispered, and Minnie felt her heart stop.
Miyeon placed her hands on Minnie’s inner thighs before moving forward, and Minnie couldn’t handle it. She threw her arm over her eyes, trying to hide the flush that was painting her face and neck crimson red. If she watched this, she knew she would die before Miyeon even touched her.
She felt Miyeon kiss the inside of her thigh before moving to the other, taking her time so Minnie could warm up to her touch. Just when Minnie thought she was finally getting used to it, she felt Miyeon lay a kiss on her clit before tasting her.
Like her fingers, Miyeon’s mouth was unexperienced, but definitely enthusiastic enough to make up the difference. She drive Minnie to climax faster than she hoped, but Minnie was in too deep to care. Miyeon took her time to explore, testing out different movements and spots to find out what pleased Minnie the most. Every time Minnie groaned, she would focus on that spot until Minnie’s legs started shaking. It was like she really wanted to know everything about Minnie and what made her tick, and Minnie realized none of her previous partners had really cared that much. She was always the one who pleasured them, and told them not to worry about her. And they didn’t.
Miyeon moved one of hands up to Minnie’s stomach, intertwining her fingers with Minnie’s own as she licked and sucked at her. Her touch was so warm and comforting that Minnie begin to feel safe enough to forget about her hang ups and regrets.
Minnie finally felt herself let go, fully submitting herself into the pleasure that Miyeon was giving her. This was everything she ever wanted, and it was overwhelming. Minnie felt her muscles begin to tense, and moved her other hand to the back of Miyeon’s head, pulling her as close as possible as she approached her climax. She didn’t even care how desperate she looked as she moaned and tangled her fingers into Miyeon’s hair.
“Miyeon…I love you… I love you…” Minnie whimpered as she came, not even noticing the words that were spilling from her mouth as Miyeon worked her through, anchoring her with her touch. The only thing in the world right now was Miyeon and the pleasure she was bringing. Minnie had never felt this good before with her exes. She’s never felt this safe or loved.
Once her moment of pure bliss passed by, Minnie finally realized what she had said to the woman who was currently staring at her with wide eyes from between her legs. Miyeon had stopped her movements, frozen as she processed Minnie’s words.
Minnie immediately sat up, moving backwards on the bed and grabbing a pillow to cover herself. Her euphoria had been replaced by regret as she looked at Miyeon’s stunned expression.
“I didn’t—I didn’t mean that!”
After finally unfreezing, Miyeon moved forward, eyes unreadable as she crawled forward on the bed. Minnie backed up again until her back hit the headboard and she had nowhere else left to go.
“Didn’t mean what?” Miyeon asked quietly as she leaned over Minnie, but Minnie was in no state to respond. She hoped Miyeon would just leave her alone with her shame. She didn’t want Miyeon to know that she liked her, let alone loved her. They were just friends who happened to sleep with each other twice. Miyeon didn’t owe her anything.
Minnie closed her eyes, ready to stew in humiliation, when she felt a soft press against her lips. Her eyes opened in shock before taking in Miyeon’s playful expression only inches away from her face. Before Minnie could react, Miyeon moved forward again, pressing her lips harder against Minnie’s own.
The kiss was full of passion, and Minnie melted into Miyeon as the other woman brought her hand up to cup her cheek. Miyeon adjusted Minnie’s face so she could deepen the kiss, taking charge as she pressed down on Minnie’s body with her own. Miyeon nipped at Minnie’s bottom lip before slipping her tongue into her mouth. Minnie let her, overwhelmed by the passion she was receiving from Miyeon. Miyeon tasted like the mango juice mixed with Minnie’s own taste, and it was strangely addicting.
This was so different from sex, but at the same time, she felt the same warm tender feelings from Miyeon that burned throughout her entire body while they were intimate. Miyeon’s weight felt so satisfying on top of Minnie’s own body, and she hoped she would never leave. Minnie had no reason to teach Miyeon anything about kissing, as she seemed to be even better than Minnie imagined. Her kisses were as sincere as Miyeon was, but there was also a subtle naughtiness under her innocent demeanor that Minnie was very attracted to. No one knew this naughty side to Miyeon other than Minnie, and that made her feel even more satisfied as they lazily kissed. Minnie could probably stay like this forever, with Miyeon’s arms wrapped around her neck, pulling her close as Miyeon explored her mouth with her skillful tongue.
“I like you too.” Miyeon said when she finally pulled back, smiling brightly at Minnie as she tried her best to awaken from the euphoric state she was in.
Minnie fell back against the bed, her heart finally failing her as Miyeon’s words hit her. She… like her? Miyeon liked her?
“You do?” Minnie asked, ready for Miyeon to say she was joking.
Miyeon only shook her head and giggled. “I do.”
“And you’re not just saying that because I made you come seven times?” Minnie asked, and Miyeon laughed loudly in that carefree way that Minnie loved.
“Well… that could be part of it.” She teased, before continuing. “But I’ve liked you for a while now, I just never thought we would ever get to this point. I was happy to have you in my life no matter what.”
“Me—me too.” Minnie admitted. Surprisingly, Minnie was relieved Miyeon didn’t say ‘love’ back to her. It was way too embarrassing that she had said that during sex, and somehow Miyeon telling her that she liked her made her even happier. It meant they had so much more to explore with each other, which Minnie was very excited for. Miyeon looked genuine as she had confessed back, easing Minnie’s worries that she had only said it because Minnie had confessed first during the heat of the moment. Minnie had exes who told her they loved her way too early, and it never seemed to work out. Love could wait a little bit longer… if Minnie managed to get her mouth under control when they had sex again. Miyeon was never going to let her live that down.
“You know…I have a few new ideas for another bet, if you want to try it?” Miyeon said with a playful smile. Minnie laughed as she saw the overly eager look in Miyeon’s eyes. There really was no chance of controlling the fiend she created any more. But she loved it.
“What do you have in mind?” Minnie asked as Miyeon moved down and tucked her head onto her chest.
“Quite a few things…Do you still have those forms we filled out?” Miyeon asked with shining eyes as she looked back up at Minnie, and Minnie couldn’t help but kiss her again. There were so many things she looked forward to now, all because of a silly bet.