🐾にゃんこから、あなたを好きになるまで&守護から恋心へ - Ch27

💜💗💜💗💜 Story 💗💜💗💜💗 Strange Yet Fascinating After breakfast, Gakupo didn’t rush to leave.He first tidied up the table, put the used dishes back in the kitchen, and carefully stored away the leftovers Luka hadn’t finished. Once he confirmed nothing was left behind in the room or the living room, he returned to his bedroom to prepare the things he needed for going out today.Phone, wallet, keys.He checked them one by one, then glanced at the shopping list in his hand. On it were several items he needed to buy for Luka.It was the second day since she had been brought back, and only now was he beginning to realize how many things were still missing at home.Last night, he had taken her in unexpectedly. There hadn’t been much he could prepare—just a place for her to rest, food to eat, and as much comfort as possible.But today was a holiday, and he had enough time. So he planned to go out and get everything she needed all at once.After packing his bag, Gakupo walked back to the living room.Luka was sitting quietly on the floor. She had just eaten and didn’t go back to sleep, instead calmly observing everything in the room. When she heard Gakupo’s footsteps, she immediately lifted her head.Her blue eyes met his.Gakupo stopped.“Luka.”Her ears twitched.“I’m going out for a while.”Luka tilted her head.Gakupo knew she probably didn’t understand, but he patiently gestured toward the door.“I’m going out to buy things.”He pointed at her.“Things you need.”Luka followed his hand and looked at the door.The door.She already knew it was the way out of the room. Yesterday she had stayed inside all day, never truly seeing the outside world. She had only glimpsed it through the window and heard unfamiliar sounds.Now, Gakupo stood before her, as if asking her something.He crouched down so his gaze was closer to hers.“Do you want to come along?”Luka looked at him.She didn’t understand what “things” meant, nor what “come along” implied. But Gakupo pointed at the door, then at her.This time, she could guess a little.He was going out. And he was asking if she wanted to go with him.Luka lowered her head, thinking for a moment.She didn’t know what was outside. She didn’t know if she would like it.But if Gakupo was going too…She slowly stood up.One small step. Then another.She moved closer to him.Gakupo watched her without rushing.When Luka reached him, she lifted her head and softly meowed.“Meow.”Gakupo’s expression softened.“Do you want to come?”Luka meowed again.“Meow.”“Alright.”Gakupo smiled.“Then let’s go together.”He reached out his hand. His movements were as slow as before.Before touching her, he paused for a moment to make sure Luka didn’t back away.She only looked up at him.So Gakupo carefully lifted her. One hand supported her body, the other held her securely, deliberately avoiding her injured spots.Luka’s body left the ground. She didn’t resist. She simply stayed quietly in his arms.Gakupo picked up the prepared bag, checked that he had his keys and phone, then walked toward the door.The door opened.The wind from outside rushed in.Luka’s ears instantly perked up.Her attention was drawn completely to the sounds beyond the door.Different from inside the house.Outside, there were many sounds.The rumble of cars in the distance, tires scraping against the road. Voices from people talking down the street. Occasionally, birds calling.The wind rustled the leaves. Sunlight fell between buildings. And unfamiliar scents drifted in from all directions.Luka’s eyes widened.For the first time, she truly saw the world.Gakupo carried her out of the house.Her gaze immediately grew busy.She looked left. The street stretched endlessly.She looked right. Someone walked past in the distance. Her ears followed the sound of footsteps.Then, a car drove by. Luka’s body tensed for a moment, but her eyes stayed locked on the moving vehicle.Gakupo noticed her reaction and glanced down.“Did that scare you?”Luka looked up at him.He slowed his pace.“It’s alright.”He didn’t hold her tighter, just kept his steady posture.“Take your time to look.”Luka turned back to the street. The car was gone. She spotted a bird perched on a branch. Her ears leaned forward, her eyes following it.When the bird flew off, her gaze lifted with it.“Meow.”Gakupo heard her voice and looked down.“Is this your first time seeing it?”Luka meowed again.“Meow.”This time, her voice was brighter.Gakupo couldn’t help but smile.“You seem very interested.”But Luka ignored him, still focused on her surroundings.Shops by the roadside, reflections in glass windows, passing people, parked cars, even scraps of paper blown across the ground—everything caught her attention.She seemed curious about it all.Ordinary things, yet to her, they were brand new.Luka didn’t know if she had ever seen them before. She had no memories to compare. So every sight became something new.From time to time, she glanced at Gakupo. Just to make sure he was still there. Then she looked back up again.Gakupo quickly noticed this small habit.“Why do you keep looking at me?”Luka blinked.He studied her for a moment, then understood.Maybe she just wanted to make sure he was still there.“Don’t worry,” he said softly. “I’ll keep holding you.”Luka didn’t understand the words, but she could hear there was no danger in his voice. So she turned her attention back to the street.Gakupo walked slowly. He watched for cars and made sure Luka wasn’t uncomfortable in his arms.After a while, he looked down and asked:“Are you feeling alright?”Luka turned her head. She looked at him. His expression carried genuine concern, waiting for her answer.She didn’t know how to respond. She didn’t feel particularly uncomfortable. Her injuries still hurt a little, but being held like this kept her steady, without touching the wounds.So she simply meowed softly.“Meow.”Gakupo relaxed a little.“That’s good.”Luka meowed again.“Meow, meow.”Her eyes stayed wide, scanning everything around.Gakupo watched her and finally realized she wasn’t afraid—she was curious.“So you just want to see the outside.”Luka looked at him.“Meow.”“Then take your time.”He didn’t rush her. He carried her forward.Along the way, new sounds caught her attention. She looked up at a sign in the distance, then down at the street. The wind brushed her fur, making her flinch slightly before she leaned forward again.Gakupo noticed.“Cold?”Luka looked at him.“Meow.”“Doesn’t seem so.” He smiled. “Then keep looking.”Luka rested quietly in his arms.She still didn’t know the name of this street, or where they were going. She didn’t even know where this human was taking her.But she wasn’t too afraid.Because Gakupo kept holding her. And every so often, he looked down at her, as if checking she was still alright.Luka gazed at his face, her ears twitching slightly. Then she turned back to the street.For the first time leaving that unfamiliar room, she saw a completely unfamiliar world.And in this unfamiliar world, at least one familiar person was by her side.She didn’t know where this sense of safety came from.But naturally, she stayed in his arms.“Meow.”Gakupo heard her voice and glanced down.“Hmm?”Luka only looked at him.A few seconds later, she turned back again, curiously watching everything along the way.Gakupo didn’t ask further. He simply carried her, walking at his own pace, continuing forward.