Lackey's Seducing Survival Odyssey

”You could say that,” he replied vaguely.

Helena froze, her heart sinking as jealousy bloomed in her chest. ’Aqualina?! Of course, it had to be her. Ugh! I can’t stand this!’

Clenching her fists, she scolded herself internally. ’Get it together, Helena. He’s helping you, and all you’re doing is sulking like a child. You need to find a way to repay him!’

She glanced at him again, noticing how close they were. Her heart skipped a beat as her cheeks flushed, but she quickly turned back to her notes, focusing hard to keep her thoughts at bay.

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”Huufff!” Helena let out a dramatic sigh, slamming her book shut as she leaned back. ”I can’t do this anymore! My brain is fried!”

Aether laughed warmly, ”Tired already?”

Helena puffed her cheeks in frustration. ”I’m not a genius like someone I know,” she shot back, crossing her arms.

Aether reached over and ruffled her hair affectionately. ”You’re more of a genius than you think. Hard work beats talent, remember?” He leaned in and kissed her forehead, making her blush.

Helena smiled softly at the tender gesture, leaning into Aether’s shoulder as their backs rested against the edge of the bed. Her fingers hesitated before slipping into his hand, intertwining shyly.

”I... I like this,” she murmured, her voice small but filled with sincerity. Her eyes fluttered shut, and her breathing grew softer.

Aether glanced down at her, ”Yeah... me too,” he whispered.

For a fleeting moment, it felt like his past life—simple and serene, just studying and spending time with someone special. The memory was bittersweet, and Aether shook his head softly, a nostalgic smile gracing his lips.

But the moment was short-lived. Helena’s hand began to move, shifting slightly to rest on his thigh. Her cheeks flushed a deep crimson as she stammered, ”I-I... You’ve been helping me so much… S-So I was wondering if... there’s anything I can do for you. You know... a-a-any way I can help.”

Aether’s brow lifted, his lips curling into a sly smirk. ’Oh? She’s being bold… How adorable—and dangerous.’

The thought of holding back crossed his mind—but only briefly. When she asked so earnestly, why would he?

”Help me, huh?” he teased, leaning closer. His breath was warm against her ear, his voice dipping lower, smoother. ”Well, if you insist… I wouldn’t mind a little

extra

help from you.”

Helena gasped, her face flaming as her body stiffened. ”P-Pervert!” she squeaked. Her hand trembled as it hesitated just above his groin, her curiosity and nervousness battling within her.

Her breath hitched as her hand finally brushed against the hard, throbbing bulge straining against his pants. Her eyes widened, and her lips parted, a soft gasp escaping.

Zzzzippp...

With trembling fingers, she tugged at the zipper, lowering it slowly as though afraid of what she’d uncover. ”L-Lift… please,” she mumbled, her voice barely above a whisper.

Aether smirked, lifting his hips to allow her access. Her small hands shakily pulled down his pants, revealing his prominent arousal through the thin fabric of his underwear.

Gulp.

Her audible gulp made Aether chuckle inwardly as her gaze darted to meet his. Tears welled slightly in her eyes—not from sadness, but from nervous anticipation.

Aether bit back a laugh and motioned for her to continue. ”Go on,” he encouraged, his voice soft but laced with heat.

Her delicate fingers finally wrapped around the waistband of his underwear, tugging it down. His shaft sprang free, heavy and pulsing, the sight of it making her audibly gulp.

”KYAAAA!!” she shrieked, her hands flying to her face in embarrassment. ”T-This is… it’s m-monstrous!” Her cheeks burned red, but despite her words, ’T-This looks weird... I should t-touch, right?’, her fingers hesitantly returned, brushing against his thick, pulsing length.

Her hand froze as her body tensed, then her fingers lightly traced along him. ”S-So warm…” she mumbled and inwardly added, ’and big...’

Aether’s jaw tightened as he hissed through his teeth at her timid touch. ”Ssss...”

”W-Was that painful?” she asked, her voice laced with worry, her fingers halting immediately.

Aether shook his head, a soft smile breaking through his restraint. ”No, not at all. When your hands touched me… it felt like heaven,” he murmured, leaning forward to press a gentle kiss on her forehead.

Helena blinked at him, her expression softening before a shy smile curved her lips. With newfound determination, she slowly began to stroke him.