Eric boldly reached out and held Sylvia's waist. He exhaled near her ear, causing a tickling sensation.

Sylvia clenched her teeth, suspecting Eric was doing it intentionally. He seemed experienced.

Eric grew impatient but couldn't tell if Sylvia was awake.

"W-What are you doing?" Sylvia asked.

"You're awake..." Eric was almost terrified.

Sweating profusely, he braced himself for Sylvia's potential anger. She turned to look at him, and her fragrance overwhelmed him.

Just as he prepared to make his next move, Sylvia suddenly instructed, "Go take a cold shower."

Eric thought they might continue after the shower, but Sylvia added, "It's that time of the month."

Eric looked puzzled. "What do you mean, 'that time of the month'?"

Sylvia laughed. "Honestly, do you not know, or are you just pretending? If you're unaware, search it online. I don't want to explain it to you!"

Eric frowned, opened his phone, and searched. Soon, he looked dejected.

"It came last night." Sylvia looked at