My Punishment for him

Early in the morning, I found myself bustling about, much like I did on Neil's birthday, sorting through his clothes, toiletries, and whatnot. This time around, heading back home, I had no clue about the duration of my stay. I'd take whatever time I could get. After all, there were still three weeks left before the start of classes. If Neil took a liking to the place, we could extend our stay; if not, we could find another spot to enjoy a few more days before returning. However, before heading home, I had a small plan in mind. Despite my efforts, I couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt towards Neil. If it were anyone else caught in the crossfire of my charm, they wouldn't stand a chance. This was my trump card in the hole, a surefire way to win him over.

I heard Neil stirring awake and immediately rushed back to the room to check on him. I proudly informed him that everything was packed and all he needed to do was get up and freshen up before we could leave. However, his subsequent