The Next Day

                                    

                                          
You opened your eyes to a strange sensation. Something was tickling your nose. It took you a moment to realize that it was Ahri's ear that was twitching as she moved to get even closer to you.
                          
Oh yeah.
                          
That happened.
                          
You looked down at her and watched as she nuzzled against your chest. She looked like an actual fox sleeping in a weird way. She was also smiling, which made you feel better about the whole situation.
                          
There was a lot of things running through your mind. The biggest question was, what happens now?
                          
You suddenly felt Ahri begin to stir as she moved. You ended up looking at her as she opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was you.
                          
Y/N: Hey.
                          
Ahri smiled as she laid her head back down on your chest.
                          
Ahri: <Morning.>
                          
You chuckled at her Korean while you played with her hair. It was so soft. Like silk. However, there was still the massive elephant in the room. It seemed like neither of you wanted to be the one to bring it up.
                          
But someone had to.
                          
Y/N: Hey, about last night...
                          
Ahri suddenly got off your chest and sat up. She held the blanket against her chest as she looked at the bed.
                          
Ahri: <I know..> I know what you're going to ask.
                          
You sat up as well and looked at her.
                          
Ahri: What happens now? Are we together? Is this going to happen again?
                          
Y/N: Well, yeah. Basically.
                          
Ahri looked at you for a moment as she tried to think. Her eyes travel down to your chest where your scars were. She had felt them last night during, that. That was what made her think.
                          
Ahri: Look, can we be honest?
                          
You were confused.
                          
Y/N: Yeah. Of course.
                          
Ahri: I....
                          
She took a deep breath and looked you in the eye.
                          
Ahri: I don't regret last night. It was, amazing. But, I don't think we should be together just yet.
                          
What?
                          
Y/N: What do you mean?
                          
Ahri: Well, KDA is about to take off. We're going to be busy for a while. Back and forth and work and interviews. On top of that, I don't want any feelings getting in the way of what we're trying to do.
                          
You couldn't really argue with that. She had a point in saying that emotions would interfere with the group. That was a big problem if something went wrong.
                          
Y/N: Okay.
                          
Ahri: And, I also don't want our relationship to start like this. I mean, I would've liked to have gone on a date but we kinda got caught up in the heat of the moment and...
                          
Y/N: I get it. I do. If this was going to be a relationship, you wanted it to be something that starts off right. Not a, well, hookup.
                          
Ahri nodded.
                          
Ahri: Yes. I, I....I really do love you, Y/N. I just....
                          
Y/N: I get it.
                          
You gently grabbed her hand and held it. You then smiled.
                          
Y/N: Besides, it seems like we have some stuff we have to deal with before we can be in a committed relationship. I'm...I'm not really alright, Ahri.