Morning had finally slowed down 🌤️.
No chaos.
No shouting.
No sudden disasters.
Mochi was looking ahead, relaxed 😌, thinking the moment was finally calm.
That's when—
Laddu leaned just a little closer.
He didn't touch her ❌🤚
He didn't speak ❌🗣️
He just blew a soft stream of air near her ear 💨👂
Cold.
Sharp.
Instant. ⚡
Mochi's body reacted before her mind did 🫨
A shiver ran straight down her spine 🌀, like someone had flipped a hidden switch.
She stiffened instantly.
"…Laddu." 😑
He leaned back immediately, innocence fully activated 😇
"What?" he asked. "Air is free."
She turned slowly, eyes narrowing 👀⚠️
"That was deliberate."
He shrugged casually 🤷♂️
"Scientific experiment."
Her hand grabbed his sleeve without thinking ✋
"Don't do that."
He smiled, quiet and satisfied 😌
"You felt it."
"That's not the point," she said —
but her voice had already betrayed her 😳
Laddu leaned closer again… then stopped on purpose 😈
"Relax," he said softly. "Reward already achieved."
Mochi let go of his sleeve, exhaled 😤, and looked away.
But her ears were still warm 🔥
Laddu did it with air 💨😏
🚪 Silence Falls, Chaos Retreats
The door closed softly behind them 🚪
Mother and Father left with the baby 👶
Maya, Cousin, and Candy vanished down the street 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Ben trotted along proudly 🐕✨
The house exhaled 😮💨
Quiet.
Real quiet. 🤍
Laddu looked around once 👀
Just to confirm the universe was minding its own business 🌍
Then he turned to Mochi, eyes suddenly serious —
in a completely unserious way 😌
"…Can I sit on your lap," he asked dramatically 🎭
"my wifey?" 😇
Mochi froze 🧊
She stared at him.
"…Excuse me?"
He pointed at the empty space like a lawyer presenting evidence 📑
"Temporary seating request. Emotionally motivated."
She crossed her arms 🙅♀️
She sighed — already losing 😔
"You're heavy."
"Only in feelings," he said 💔😌
She stared at him for a long second ⏳
Then shifted slightly on the sofa.
"…Two minutes," she said.
"And behave." ☝️
Laddu beamed like he'd won a court case ⚖️🎉
He sat carefully, surprisingly gentle 🫂
Leaning just enough not to crush her
Head resting lightly against her shoulder 💆♀️
"There," he murmured. "Perfect."
She shook her head 🙄
"You're impossible."
"Yes," he agreed softly.
"But yours." ❤️
She didn't deny it 😶💗
🕰️ Two Minutes Forgot How to Count
Outside, the world continued 🌎
Inside, two minutes quietly forgot how to count ⏳❌
Laddu's arms slipped around her —
slow 🐢
careful 🫶
like he was afraid to break the quiet 🤍
He rested his face against her, nuzzling in comfortably 😴
Like this place had always been home 🏠
Mochi's hand moved on its own ✨
Fingers threading gently through his hair 💆♂️
Calming. Familiar.
He sighed — soft, unguarded 😮💨
"I love cuddling with you," he said simply 💗
No joke ❌
No tease ❌
Just truth ✔️
Mochi didn't answer right away 🤐
She kept her hand where it was, letting the moment breathe 🌬️
"…You calm down like this," she said quietly.
"Yes," he replied.
"You make the noise stop." 🔕🫀
She leaned her head lightly against his 💞
"Then stay still."
He smiled into her shoulder 😊
"Best instruction I've had all day."
😴 Sleep Wins
The house stayed quiet 🤫
No clocks ⏰❌
No footsteps 👣❌
Just two people holding each other 🤍
Not because they were alone —
but because they chose to be.
Laddu's breathing slowed 😴
The weight against Mochi's chest went slack.
"…He's asleep," Mochi whispered.
Right on cue —
🚪 The front door opened.
Mother and Father returned with the baby 👶
Maya and Candy followed 🏃♀️
Ben's nails tapped happily on the floor 🐾
They all stopped.
Sofa scene detected 👀
Laddu asleep 😴
Head tucked into Mochi
Her hand still in his hair 💆♀️
Mother smiled first 😊
Without a word, she picked up a blanket 🛏️
and gently covered both of them, careful not to wake him 🤍
Mochi glanced up.
"I'll eat when he wakes up," she said quietly.
Mother hummed knowingly 😌
"I think you're already engaged."
Mochi's ears turned red 🔥
"…Mother."
Mother laughed softly 😂
"That's Mochi's problem now."
Mochi opened her mouth to protest 😤
Then looked down at Laddu sleeping peacefully.
No performance.
No chaos.
Just rest. 😴🤍
She sighed, defeated but fond 💗
"…I'll handle it."
Mother smiled, satisfied 😊
"That's my girl."
Candy tiptoed closer 🤫
"he sleep like baby."
Ben wagged his tail quietly 🐕💕
😘 Sleepy Boldness (Illegal Edition)
Laddu stirred in his sleep.
Without fully waking 😴
He shifted closer and pressed a soft kiss to Mochi's cheek 😘
Then another 😘
And another 😘😘😘
Small sleepy pecks, badly counted, becoming… many 🫣
Mochi froze 🧊
"…You're too bold."
His eyes cracked open just enough for a lazy smile 😏
"This?" he murmured.
"You haven't even seen my boldness yet."
She pushed his forehead lightly with two fingers ☝️
"Sleep. Immediately."
He laughed softly 😂
Arms tightened just a little 🫂
Then he went still again 😴
Mother pretended not to see 🙈
Maya buried her face in a cushion 😖
Candy whispered, "Uncle naughty."
Mochi sighed 😮💨
But her hand stayed in his hair.
"…Unbelievable," she muttered.
But she didn't move.
Because some boldness
is just comfort
forgetting it's not alone 🤍
⏰ Four Hours Later…
Mochi clipped Ben's leash 🐕🦺
and headed for the door 🚪
Laddu squinted from the sofa 😑
"…Where are you going with giraffe?"
Mochi stopped 🛑
Turned.
"He's a dog."
Laddu nodded seriously 😐
"I know."
Then he leaned forward and called loudly 📣
"Ben! Where are you going with giraffe?"
Ben wagged his tail enthusiastically 🐕💃
Mochi stared at Laddu.
"You're impossible."
Laddu shrugged 🤷♂️
"Long neck. Tall energy. Same thing."
She rolled her eyes 🙄
"Come on, Ben."
Laddu waved dramatically 👋
"Enjoy your safari."
Ben barked once 🐶
Mochi paused at the door 🚪
Looked back.
"Don't move from here."
Laddu saluted 🫡
"Yes, ma'am. Guarding the jungle."
The door closed 🚪✨
Laddu leaned back, satisfied 😌
"…Giraffe."
Some jokes don't need logic 🤷♂️
They just need commitment 💯🦒