The pool cleaning duty was in full swing.
While the rest of Rias's peerage worked their asses off under the afternoon sun, Silas sat like a king on an improvised throne he had casually created from a stack of folded pool chairs and cushions.
He lounged back shirtless, wearing only dark shorts, looking completely relaxed as he watched the others scrub.
On his lap sat Koneko Toujou.
She was dressed in the classic white and blue school swimsuit, the tight sukumizu style that hugged her petite but surprisingly curvy figure.
The fabric clung to her small chest and toned thighs, the high-cut legs showing off her smooth skin. Her white hair was tied up in a simple ponytail, a few strands sticking to her slightly sweaty forehead.
She held a small bowl of chilled grapes and gently fed them to Silas one by one, popping them into his mouth with delicate fingers.
"Ohh, sour," Silas muttered as he chewed, making a face.
Koneko tilted her head cutely.
"You can have some too," he said, gesturing to the bowl.
Without hesitation, Koneko grabbed a handful and shoved them into her own mouth, cheeks puffing out like a chipmunk. Silas smiled and reached up, gently petting her head.
The moment his fingers stroked her soft white hair, a low, involuntary purr rumbled from Koneko's throat.
"Nyaa…"
Silas paused.
Something primal stirred deep inside him at that sound. His hand continued stroking her head, then moved down to scratch lightly behind her cat ears. Koneko's golden eyes half-closed in bliss as she leaned into his touch, purring even louder.
'Fuck… that sound is dangerous,' he thought, feeling heat rise in his body.
Down below in the drained pool, the others were hard at work.
Rias was scrubbing the tiles with a long brush, her school swimsuit already clinging to her body from the sweat and water. Akeno was on her hands and knees, wiping the edges, her generous chest nearly spilling out with every movement. Asia was carefully cleaning the corners, looking determined despite the heat. Issei was doing most of the heavy lifting, hauling buckets of water while trying (and failing) not to stare too obviously at the girls.
Kiba was quietly scrubbing one side, still somewhat distracted from recent events.
Silas watched them all with lazy amusement.
"Couldn't they just use magic?" he asked, popping another grape into his mouth.
Koneko, still purring softly under his hand, answered in her usual deadpan tone.
"They're not very smart."
Silas chuckled.
"That's true."
He continued petting her, fingers running through her hair as she leaned fully against his chest, content and relaxed. The contrast between his royal laziness and the others' hard work was almost comical.
From the edge of the pool, Rias glanced up at them and puffed her cheeks in mild jealousy, while Akeno simply smiled knowingly, clearly plotting something for later.
Silas leaned back further into his makeshift throne, one hand still lazily stroking Koneko's head.
'This is the life,' he thought.
Suddenly, Xenovia appeared beside Silas's makeshift throne, now dressed in the standard Kuoh Academy girls' swimsuit. She had transferred into the same grade and class as Issei earlier that day, and it showed, the tight swimsuit hugged her tall, athletic figure, emphasizing her toned legs and surprisingly full chest.
In her hands was a tray with a pitcher of cold water and several glasses.
"Some refreshments," she said, voice stiff but clearly trying.
Silas shrugged and took a glass. Xenovia leaned forward slightly to pour, deliberately (or not) giving him a clear view of her cleavage. The water glistened on her skin from the heat.
He wasn't particularly moved.
Koneko, still on his lap, narrowed her golden eyes and glared hard at the church girl's chest, her tail flicking irritably behind her.
Silas took a long chug of the cold water, then turned to Koneko with a small smirk. Without warning, he leaned down and pressed his lips to hers, passing the water directly into her mouth.
Koneko's eyes shot wide open in shock. Her face turned bright red as she instinctively swallowed, the cold liquid sliding down her throat. When he pulled back, a thin trail of water connected their lips for a second before breaking.
She sat there frozen, blushing furiously, ears twitching.
"Thanks," Silas said casually, handing the empty glass back to Xenovia.
Xenovia stood there, stunned. Her cheeks flushed with a mix of embarrassment and clear envy. She opened her mouth, closed it, then bowed stiffly once before turning and walking away, tray in hand.
Silas leaned back again, one arm wrapping loosely around Koneko's waist as he continued to relax like a king on his throne.
Koneko stayed silent for a few seconds, still processing what just happened. Then she quietly buried her face against his chest, hiding her burning cheeks while her tail curled around his side.
An hour later, the old swimming pool was finally spotless. The tiles gleamed under the sun, and fresh, crystal-clear water had been filled in, sparkling invitingly.
Silas stood up from his throne, stretching lazily. Koneko was still perched comfortably on his shoulder, her small frame balanced perfectly as her swimsuit-clad ass rested near his head. Without thinking, he gave her cute, firm ass a light, playful slap.
Smack!
Koneko let out a tiny "Nya!" and blushed, burying her face against his neck.
Asia, who had been watching the entire time, couldn't hold back anymore. She ran over, clutching Silas's arm with big, teary eyes.
"I want to get spanked too!" she cried out, voice full of genuine jealousy.
Silas chuckled and didn't hesitate. He scooped Asia up with his other arm and placed her on his free shoulder. Then, just as fairly, he gave her plump little ass a firm slap as well.
Smack!
Asia squeaked adorably, face turning bright red as she wiggled on his shoulder.
Completely impartial, indeed.
Without warning, Silas bent his knees and leaped high into the air, carrying both girls like trophies.
SPLAAAAAASH!
He cannonballed straight into the deep end. The impact sent a massive wave crashing over the sides, soaking everyone nearby, including Rias and Akeno, who had been watching from the pool edge.
Rias shook her head, water dripping from her crimson hair, but a fond smile played on her lips. Akeno laughed brightly, wiping droplets from her face.
Xenovia, not one to be left out, immediately dove in headfirst like an arrow, slicing through the water straight toward Silas.
But as the waves settled, Silas suddenly realized something.
"Oh yeah… they can't swim!" he muttered.
Koneko and Asia were flailing helplessly in the deeper water, panicking. He quickly swam over, scooped both girls up, and carried them on his shoulders again as he floated out of the pool and landed gracefully on the side.
Both of them were coughing and breathing heavily, clinging to him like wet kittens.
Silas looked genuinely ashamed for once, rubbing the back of his neck.
"Sorry about that," he said, voice softer than usual.
Koneko just pouted and hugged his head tighter. Asia sniffled but gave him a small, forgiving smile.
Meanwhile, Rias and Akeno were laughing their asses off on the side, clutching their stomachs at the ridiculous sight.
Silas frowned at them.
"Not funny," he grumbled, though the corner of his mouth twitched upward.
TO BE CONTINUED