Catgirls And Dungeons (Yuri)-Chapter 36: Catgirl nap

With that settled, I resign myself to being stuck in the Guild's secret chamber for the next four hours. Since our little illegal ID registration can't begin until the Guild's business hours officially end, all I can do is wait.

"I'll return to my office for now. If you need anything, just ask Karven," Guildmaster Karlogen says, adjusting the cuffs of his suit.

"Alright, see you later, Karl," Eris replies casually.

"Thank you, Guildmaster Karl," I add, offering a small bow.

Karlogen smiles warmly before turning on his heel and exiting the chamber. The heavy door clicks shut behind him, leaving behind an eerie silence.

Now it's just me and Eris.

"Well, four hours is a long wait," Eris sighs, stretching her arms overhead. Then, as if on cue, she lets out a deep yawn. "Felicia, let's take a nap!"

The moment she yawns, I do too.

Yaaawwwnnnnn!

Must be my catgirl instincts kicking in because my eyelids suddenly feel like they weigh a ton. Maybe it's the mountain of food I ate earlier or some weird feline genetics. Whatever it is, exhaustion washes over me like a tidal wave.

"I'm gonna move to another couch…" I mumble, rubbing my eyes.

I attempt to sit up, but before I can even get one foot down, Eris snatches my wrist.

"No, stay here," she insists.

"Eh? But… there isn't enough space for both of us…"

"But I need to hold your hand!" Eris exclaims, as if that settles the matter entirely.

Oh. Right. We did promise to always hold hands when we sleep.

I glance at the narrow couch, then at Eris, then back at the couch again. With how little space we have, there's no way we can both fit without ending up in a tangled mess.

Before I can voice my concern, Eris suddenly stands up, dusts off her hands, and confidently declares, "Leave it to me."

With effortless ease, she walks over to another couch, grips it firmly with one hand, and—

Hup!

Lifts it like it's nothing.

Then—

Bam!

She sets it down beside ours, aligning them perfectly to create a makeshift double couch.

Jumping onto her handiwork with a triumphant grin, she pats the space beside her. "Hehe, now there's enough space. Let's nap!"

I blink at her, utterly impressed. "That… was kind of amazing."

Eris just beams. "Come on, hurry up!"

Giving in, I crawl onto the newly expanded couch bed and settle beside her. We lie facing each other, our fingers instinctively intertwining. The warmth of her palm is comforting, steady.

Within seconds, Eris's breathing slows, her expression soft and peaceful.

And before I know it, I'm drifting off, too.

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And just like that, Eris and I drift off into a peaceful nap.

In my dream, it's my birthday, and Eris buys me an entire year's supply of Schleimfisch.

Let's just say…

It was a weird dream.

But then, as I slowly awaken, my eyes fluttering open—

Eh?

BA-DUMP!

Our faces are incredibly close—so close that I can feel the warmth of her breath gently brushing against my lips! My heart skips a beat, and in a flash, I flip onto my back, barely suppressing the urge to scream.

Holy crap, that was dangerously close!

At some point in our sleep, we must have shifted, inching closer without realizing it. We almost—almost ended up kissing!

I take a solid minute to calm down, pressing a hand to my racing heart. Slowly, I sit up and glance at the clock on the wall. There are still two hours left until business hours end.

But now that I'm fully awake, there's no way I can fall back asleep!

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I sigh, leaning back against the couch.

Guess I'll just lay here and… watch Eris sleep?

And so I do.

Oh my…

She's beautiful. Even in sleep.

Her midnight hair spills over the pillow in soft waves, her chest rising and falling in a gentle rhythm. Her face is relaxed, serene, with her lips slightly parted. They look so soft… so delicate…

Before I know it, I find myself leaning in, drawn by an invisible force. Just a small, gentle peck… she won't notice… right?

But just then—

Eris's eyelids flutter.

BA-DUMP!

I jolt back, heart pounding wildly. Damn it, Felicia! What are you doing?!

She's beautiful—no argument there—but I can't just kiss her like that! Consent. You need consent!

I shake my head furiously, trying to banish the dangerous thoughts. That was far too close. There's no way I'm lying down anymore. I need something—anything—to distract myself before I go insane.

Then, an idea strikes me.

Wait… there's a library here, right? Where there's a library, there are books! Maybe I can ask Karven to lend me some. That should keep me busy and help me learn more about this world.

Good thinking, me!

With that plan in mind, I carefully slide off the couch bed, making sure not to disturb Eris. I tiptoe to the door and slip out, silently creeping up the stairs.

Step by step, I make my way toward the entrance to the main floor.

Karven had told me that if I needed anything, I could just knock on the door, and he would assist me. So, I take a deep breath and gently knock three times.

To my surprise, the door opens immediately—

And there stands Karven, his golden eyes calm, his expression as unreadable as ever.

"Miss Felicia," he greets smoothly. "Do you need anything?"

"Ah, yes!" I reply, clasping my hands together. "I was wondering… could I borrow some books to read?"

"Absolutely!" Karven replies with a warm smile. "Anything you need, Miss Felicia. Just let me know what kind of book you're looking for, and I'll fetch it for you."

"Hmmm…" I tap my chin, thinking. What should I read?

Then, it hits me—magic! I really want to learn about the magic system in this world!

"Is there a beginner's book about magic?" I ask, feeling a bit embarrassed. "I'm totally new to it… but I'd love to learn!"

"Oh, so you're looking for something on the basics and fundamentals?" Karven confirms.

"Yes! Exactly!" I nod enthusiastically.

"Alright, please wait here for a moment," he says before disappearing into the towering shelves of the library.