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Mumei woke up to a startling sight. She couldn’t believe her eyes. Was she still dreaming? Then she reached out to touch him; wow, his hair was soft. Ouro fucking Krono was in her bed. Naked in her bed. Worst of all, she was also naked. She could feel herself burning up from embarrassment. The guy she had been internet stalking for a month now, was naked in her bed.
Mumei had gone out with Bae, Irys, and Fauna to celebrate Bae's and Irys' engagement. So the group decided to go bar-hopping. To say that they got wasted would have been an understatement.
Right now, she was trying to wrap her head around how she ended up hooking up with Krono. And what would be the likelihood that she would end up hooking up with him of all people? The hangover she was currently dealing with wasn't helping her either.
It was cute how Krono clung to her like a baby koala. His hair was a mess; she couldn’t help but brush her fingers through it. He stirred a bit and brought her closer to himself. He was like a child, clinging tightly to his teddy bear. Mumei couldn’t help but let out a soft giggle.
Krono’s eyes are a stunning blue color. They were like precious jewels—sapphires, almost. Mumei found it cute how his face scrunched up as he began to stir awake. Krono gave her a quick glance, like he was still processing what was going on. Then he gave her a sheepish grin. He looked like a child who got caught with their hand in the cookie jar.
“Good morning,” Mumei tells him with a small smile. She couldn’t help but pull him into a kiss. She could feel her heart melting as he leaned into her lips. He was so gentle; it was soft and pleasant.
“Morning,” Krono rasps out as he snuggles himself into Mumei’s bare chest. “What time is it?”
“It is almost eight,” she informs the half-asleep man in her arms. This felt weirdly domestic for a random drunken hook-up. Though she had been crushing on him since he had gotten a tattoo done by her. “Got somewhere you need to be?”
"No, but Time is going to be mad at me,” Krono groans as he starts to sit up. He was on full display now. Mumei could feel herself drooling. “He is a very punctual being.”
“Time?” Mumei asks him curiously.
“My dog, he has a very strict feeding schedule, well, according to him at least,” Krono chuckles while he stretches. “I’m definitely getting an earful from him when I get home.”
"Yeah, I get you, my dog is the same,” Mumei choked out in embarrassment, doing her best not to stare at his figure. “I’m actually surprised I haven’t heard her start barking yet.”
Right on cue, Mumei’s dog Animal starts to bark, letting everyone know she is ready for her breakfast.
“I think your pup wants her breakfast,” Krono tells her with a smirk forming on his lips.
“Yeah, I guess we should probably get dressed,” Mumei sighs.
Krono only nods in agreement before he starts gathering his things off Mumei’s bedroom floor.
He was like a prince; she couldn't help but stare at him. She had really felt lucky that she had hooked up with him at the bar, not some random weirdo. She can’t wait to tell her friends what had happened.
Krono had gotten her number before leaving her place, and he and Mumei were planning to have dinner together at his house next weekend. So he needs to figure out how to actually cook and fast. Most of his meals consist of takeout and pre-made stuff from the frozen aisle. He figured making a fancy pasta dish shouldn’t be too hard for him to whip up for the occasion.
At this moment, he was taking Time Mutt on his scheduled daily walk around the neighborhood. Time had his tongue hanging out of his mouth as he happily trotted along by his owner's side. It was nice and cool out, but not too cold. The air was crisp, and Krono could walk for hours if he didn’t have a couple of chores he needed to finish up at home. This was his favorite thing to do, just to get out of his house and take in the scenery with his beloved pet. It was therapeutic in a way for Krono; it helped to calm his wary mind.
He heard a car coming up from behind him. Krono paid it no mind since he and Time were on the sidewalk, so they didn’t need to get out of the car's way.
“Ouro Kronii, is that you!?” A familiar voice calls out that he hasn’t heard in a long time. It made him stop in his tracks; Krono wanted to vomit.
“You have the wrong person,” Krono told the guy in the truck bluntly. While feeling bile filling his throat. He was doing his best to figure out what an old coworker was doing all the way out here. Especially one that tormented him when he was outed to everyone at the place he used to work at. They even went as far as finding out what his dead name used to be. “I have no clue who you are.”
He was glad he had time with him. He may be a lot more muscular now, but he would rather avoid a fight. He wasn’t very much of a fighter anyway.
“Hey, don’t play slick with me, you ugly bitch,” he tells Krono with a horrible laugh. “You know me and the guys found a yearbook before you turned yourself into this. You were quite the babe; how I would have loved to make you mine?’
“What are you going on about?" Krono scoffs as his grip tightens around Time Mutt’s leash. “I’ve told you I’m the wrong person, so screw off.”
“You bitch!” The man barks while Krono hears the truck the man is driving screeching to a stop. Krono sees him jump out of the truck and make his way towards him. The man had an ugly scowl forming on his lips. “I’ll make sure you don’t forget me.”
“Hey back off asshole!” Krono snarls at him. Time lets out a loud, powerful growl as the man makes his way towards him and Krono. “He will bite so fuck off!”
“Whatever Kronii,” He snaps back as he begins to make his way back to his truck. “You are lucky you have that mongrel with you, but remember this: you will always be a woman, no matter how much you may ruin your body.”
Krono could feel his shoulders start to relax as the bastard started to drive off. He could hear his heart thumping in his ears. He takes a deep breath in an attempt to calm his nerves. But his mind is running to dark places, and he feels like he has no control over it. He wants to curl up and hide.
He feels something wet brush against his knuckles. He quickly snapped out of his thoughts as he peered down at Time Mutt. Krono makes sure to give the dog a good scratch behind the ears. Time happily leans into his touch.
“Let's head home, boy,” Krono sighs. “I don’t think I have much energy left to continue our walk.”
He couldn't help but look himself over in the bathroom mirror. His dinner date with Mumei had come quicker than he thought it would. Krono wasn’t sure if he was too dressed up or underdressed. He wanted to look nice for her. However, he didn’t want to look too fancy or anything. He wanted the perfect balance, and he hoped he had achieved that with the outfit he had picked out to wear. But his thoughts were quickly interrupted by the ringing of the doorbell and Time barking his head off. He lets out a shaky sigh before making his way to the front door.
“Hi,” Mumei says while nervously twiddling her fingers together. Krono found it cute how nervous she was. He was happy to see that he wasn't the only one. He was also glad to see that she had dressed up a bit as well.
“You look nice,” he chuckles as he steps out of the way so he can let her come in. Then he hears an annoyed bark. "Oh, this is Time Mutt, but you can call him Time for short.”
“Hello, Time, it's nice to meet you,” Mumei tells the dog warmly as she allows him to sniff her hand. Time Mutt lets out a pleased bark as he starts to push his head into Mumei’s hand, demanding pets from her. Who happily gave into the dog's demand. “Well, aren't you affectionate?”
“He must really like you; he usually doesn’t warm up to people this quickly,” Krono laughs. He was surprised at how quickly the dog had taken to her. Dogs were known to be good judges of character. So he felt a little less cautious about Mumei. Yet he would not let his guard down completely; that is one mistake he will not repeat again. Even if she is trans like him, anyone can be a monster underneath the surface.
“I’m glad he likes me,” she coos as she continues to pet Time Mutt. "So, what are we having for dinner?”
“Lasagna, if that is alright with you?” Krono nervously chokes out.
“That sounds great,” Mumei laughs while pressing a kiss to his cheek.
Krono could feel his cheeks turning red. However, he could feel his shoulders starting to relax as well. He wasn’t sure what about her made him feel at ease, but it was nice. Mumei just made him feel comfortable around her; it was just her aura. He wasn’t sure if this made him happy, scared him, or a bit of both.
He led her to his kitchen, praying that she’d like the lasagna that he had cooked. He had tried his best to make it exactly like the recipe he had found online. He had only a few minor hiccups. It should be palatable.
(Spoiler warning: it wasn't, but Mumei didn’t have the heart to tell him.)
Dinner had gone exceedingly well. Krono had learned the two had a lot in common. And even her differences from him, Krono was eager to learn about. The night had gone so well, in fact, that they had ended up in bed again. Krono hadn’t planned on sleeping with her again, but it kind of just happened. Krono couldn’t help but desire the woman in every conceivable way possible. It was maddening.
“What are you thinking about?” Mumei inquired from him while lying on his bare chest.
“Nothing really, just spacing out,” Krono informs her with a smile while pressing a kiss to her forehead. That might have been a little bit too intimate of an act. They weren’t even officially dating yet, and he wasn’t sure if she wanted just a sexual relationship or a romantic one as well. Krono was too nervous to ask her, so he was just playing it by ear for now. “Sorry to worry you; it kind of just happens sometimes.”
“It's fine,” Mumei sighs as she presses a kiss on his lips. Krono happily leaned into it; her lips were so soft and nice. Something about Mumei was just so addicting. He wanted more, and he could tell she wanted more too.
“Want to go another round?" Krono purrs while licking his lips.
“If you're fine with that?” Mumei asks him with rosy cheeks.
“Definitely, and especially with you, I'd have you all night if I could,” he says with a low, husky growl.
Krono flips the two of them over, pinning her to the bed. With the sound of her cute little mewls, he couldn't help but trail kisses on her stomach until he got to her waiting, throbbing member. Krono was ready for his next meal. Mumei was just too addicting not to devour her whole. So that is exactly what he does.
Soon, his bedroom is filled with the sound of Mumei’s desperate and needy moans. Krono wanted to hear more from her, so he was going to make sure he heard Mumei sing.