Reborn as an Evolving Space Monster: Harem Of Otherworldly Beauties-Chapter 345: Wifey And Hubby

"How do you guys do that?" Liz asked with a sigh as she walked beside Cero. "God… The shopping part was the worst. How is that even fun? It's so tiring…"

"I guess it's fun when you're actually doing the shopping and not just standing around while others do."

"Maybe…" She muttered, pressing her lips together. "Wait, you didn't get anything though."

"Yeah, I was just accompanying Kris." Cero shrugged.

"So you were just standing around while another did the shopping…" Liz whispered, looking away. "Not even training all day is this tiring." She said after letting out a yawn.

"Sleepy?"

"No, just a bit tired." Liz answered while scratching her cheek. 'Wouldn't want to get separated again, even though I am sleepy and tired. It'll pass… Yeah, we're finally getting to spend the night together. Wait… That means he's going to see my place! That's where we're going, right? We just started walking without deciding on anything, but I took the way to the train station… Did I leave my place clean and tidy? I don't know. Maybe?'

"Are you okay?" Cero asked, suspicious because of the expression on her face.

"Y-Yes, like I said, I'm just tired."

"Oh, in that case…"

"W-Wait! Cero-"

Before Liz could complete her sentence, she had been raised two meters into the air.

"This is embarrassing…" She muttered, after he straightened his back and stood. "I'm not six years old, you know?"

"Really?" Cero chuckled as he walked. "Couldn't tell, since you're so cute."

"Hm…" Liz frowned for a moment before slowly resting her hands on his head. "Getting a shoulder ride wasn't on my to-do list."

"I'm guessing it was something else you expected to ride-"

"Cero!" The blushing Liz complained as they passed a group of people.

"Fine, fine." He chuckled. "So, should I turn right, or left, or keep going ahead?"

"That… Would depend on where we're going…"

"To your place, obviously."

"O-Obviously?"

"Yeah." Cero nodded, turning his head and raising his gaze to look at her. "We couldn't last time, so…"

"Right, the Red Dragon and Aquamarine incident." Liz said with a chuckle.

"Hm. Plus, you're tired and sleepy. So someone has to tuck you into bed."

"That's cute, my husband is doting on me… Will you cook me dinner as well?"

"I'm already giving you a shoulder ride because you're so so tired. Can't you take care of dinner?"

"Oh, so you spend all day with your friend shopping, and then I still have to take care of dinner?"

"Sounds fair to me, it's not like you were out working all day."

"Sure, I was." Liz nodded with her eyes closed and a smile. "I was being an example for the Red Dragon's gals. It might not have looked at like it to you, but it was work."

"Yeah? How much are you getting paid for that work?"

"..." Liz tried to think up a retort, but it was tough. "The work will pay dividends in the future. It'll pay in favors and… Um… It was networking and-"

"Shut up." Cero interrupted, causing Liz to let out the laughter she had been trying to hold back.

"My husband telling me to shut up… I'm so whipped."

"Stch!" Cero imitated the crack of a whip.

Liz chuckled. She stared at him for a bit as he walked, carrying her on his shoulders.

"Can I ride on your back instead?"

"You really want to ride everything today."

"Well… Maybe the to-do list changed."

Seconds later, Liz had her arms and legs wrapped around him. His large hands were resting below her thighs, keeping her in place nice and secure.

She rested her chin on his shoulder before slowly rolling her head to look at his face with a slight smile.

"I never thought I would enjoy piggy rides. Didn't think I would get one actually."

"Because you're so tough and strong?" Cero asked sarcastically.

"I am tough and strong!"

"You're also the cutest sweetheart in the world."

Liz pursed her lips, looked ahead for a moment, and moved her head to that her cheek would stick to the side of his neck.

"There was a time when something like this would feel weird to me. Being called cute, or being carried on your back…"

"Or being pinned to the ground while we're-"

A hand was suddenly brought over Cero's mouth.

"Yes, that too…" Liz gulped, looking at the various people standing around the train station. "You can drop me off now."

"Nah." Cero mumbled.

He stared at the hand over his mouth, and decided on the optimal thing to do.

Liz's hand immediately and instinctively flew away.

"Did you just lick my hand?"

"I plan on licking more than your hand later."

"Well, I can't wait. Anyways," Liz tapped his shoulder repeatedly. "Let me down, people are giving us weird looks."

"Let them. I'm not letting you down until we get there."

"Huh? Why not?"

"Because my wife is tired and sleepy so I'll carry her home. I'll carry her to bed."

"Haha… That's funny, but seriously…"

"I am serious. Just tell me which train it is and relax."

Liz frowned for a moment. 'There's no way he's going to carry me like this during the train ride. What is he going to do, remain standing? Once we're on the train, he's going to put me back down so we can take a seat. I can call his bluff.' She smiled. "Fine." Liz shrugged. "It's that one. Should be leaving the station any minute now."

"Yes, wifey."

Carrying Liz on his back, Cero walked towards the train she had pointed towards.

Thankfully, that particular train wasn't too crowded.

"Um… My place isn't the best, by the way." Liz muttered with her lips pressed together.

"I'm sure I'll love it." Cero answered as he stepped onto the train.

A moment later,

'He's going to put me down now, isn't he?' Liz thought to herself as he stood in front of two empty seats. 'Huh-'

Before Liz realized it, she had been spun around his body.

Cero took a seat, with Liz in his lap, her feet covering the seat next to them, and her arms still wrapped around his neck.

"That was smooth, hubby." She whispered after the initial surprise, staring into his eyes.

"The night will only get smoother from here."

Shiver-

"You're giving me goosebumps."