Three Men: Boyfriend, Dad, and Dad's Friend—Also My Friend's Dad, My Future Father-in-Law, My Employer, and So On (3)

Suddenly, a cozy warmth enveloped me.

A little while later, something firm yet warm brushed against my arm.

Instinct, shaped by habit, told me to snuggle close to it.

When I did, a sturdy vine wrapped itself around me.

It felt familiar.

……Huh?

“What... when did I fall asleep...?”

“Ah, sorry. Did I wake you? You can go back to sleep. You must've been tired.”

Derek gently patted my back.

He'd already laid me down and tucked me in...