Pudding Dressing finale

"C-C-C-Co-"  "Coooosplaaaay Noire, you know, the thingie you're always doing when you think no one's looking?"  I just have to keep telling myself to calm down.  Just breathe in, concentrate, and try to get out of this.  The last thing I need is another Neptune induced accident, I would like to have a week where I don't lose it.  "Neptune, I don't thi-"  Wait, what did she mean when I think 'no one's looking'?  "What do you mean when I think?  I know for a fact when I cosplay it's when none of-"

Interrupting me with simple finger wiggle, Neptune begins explaining herself.  "Tsk tsk Noire, do you really think we haven't seen you in all your dress-up glory?  Puh-leeze!"  Oh no!  No no no, she can't be this serious, please be joking with me like you usually do Neptune.  It isn't far for you to see me and I don't get to see you...n-not that I need or want to, it's just not fair to me if you see me like that.  Reaching into her pocket, she spins and pulls out poorly taken photos of me in various costumes.  "Ta-da!~"  She said in a sing-song tone, a smile beaming on her face as she waved them about in my face.  I snatch them out of her hand in a panic, only to realize I have nothing to worry about.   These are...really bad photos, terrible angles and bad lighting aside I can't get over how awful these are.  Are those...fingers taken in picture as well?

I couldn't help myself as I burst into laughter, I was worried over nothing.  "You had me going there for a second."  I say as I hold my sides, sitting back down on the bed.  It was nothing.  Absolutely nothing to worry about, there was nothing to freak out over.  As I wipe away the tears of laughter from my face I see Neptune beginning to pout.  She mumbles something, but I'm too busy enjoying having something go in my favor to hear her.  "What was that Neptune?  I couldn't catch that."

"That's why you owe me..."

Wh...what did she just say?  "You owe me a show Noire, I'm no good at being sneaky-sneaky like my little sis.  She has like, solid...nano thingie that help her get around and stuff."  "What are you even talking about?"  "Doesn't matter, point is you owe me big because I'm horrible at taking sneaky pictures of you!"
That's a stupid rea-wait!  "I'll do it if you do it, no questions asked."  "Okay."  "...Wh-what?"  "If it'll get you into some of these costumes sure, I'll do it."  This is the perfect chance to get to her to wear one of the se-uh, cuter costumes, I have to take it easy and...ease into the special ones.  Grinning from ear to ear I turn my head as I try hide it and think of what she'll wear.  I hear her shuffling about as I try to decide which of the many magical or schoolgirl outfits I'll make her wear first.  Forget it, if we're going to cosplay we're going all the way.  "Hmhm, oooh Neeeep..."  I turn as I come to my decision, but she's nowhere to be found.

My attention is drawn to the closet door as Neptune comes bursting out of it, clad in...a seductive school outfit.   The shirt was barely buttoned up as most of them were broken, except the ones at top,  as half the fun is undre-it wouldn't be decent, even in the kind of anime this character starred in.  On top of that there were a few places that were tattered, and that only enhanced...no, focus Noire, stop staring at her like this.  Look down, look away, look anywhere, just stop looking at her chest and exposed belly.  As I look down in embarrassment I forget the whole damn costume is supposed to be sexy.  The skirt was cut very high, even on her, and with the right-er, wrong move her...s-striped p-p-panties!?  Why is she spinning and showing off!?

"B-B-Black Book!?  Wh-wh-why would you want to wear that of all things!?"  Fighting back all my urges I manage to ask her, trying to pry my eyes off her hips.  "I wanted to try on something sexy, and since you're already wearing your...dress with all those fancy ribbons and bells and junk, I figured this was the next best thing."  My dress is sexy!?  I could feel my face turning red as she tried to walk over to me, attempting to sway her hips.  "Hmm...I don't think I did that right.  Hey Noire, show me a sexy walk."  I grab onto my sheets as I try keep my cool as she takes a seat next to me, crossing her legs as well.  Kn-knee high socks and heels as well?  This is all too much for me, it's one thing to wear them and know you look good in them...but to see them worn by someone else...after I wore them...

"Hey Neptune..."  I say, hiding my face as I stand up.  "...You said you wanted to try my clothes on, right?"  "Ooh, would you really let me?"  She responded excitedly as she stood up, pawing at the back of my dress.  Does she enjoy doing this to me?  There's no way she could be talking and treating me like this without knowing how I feel.  "Alright, you wait right there..."  I seat her down calmly before heading to the closet, closing the door behind me...and locking it.

I take a deep breath, and then quickly begin searching for Neptunes outfit.  It took a few moments before I realize she neatly folded it and put it on one of the many shelves in here.  I snatch it off the shelf carefully, to not disturb the figures positioned up there...and embrace her hoodie.  I know this isn't how it should be, but I can't help myself.  As soon as I begin tears start rolling down my face, and my nose starts getting runny.

WHY!?

Why can't I tell her how I feel?  Why do I have to suffer like this!?  She has no problem expressing herself and saying what's on her mind, but for some reason I can't bring myself to even consider doing that, especially with her involved.  But that's what...that's what I love most about her.  On top her having a nice...everything and a perfect HDD, she's just so damn happy and willing to help everyone.
She's such a good girl, and here I am...locked in a closet smelling and hugging her clothes, soaking them in tears.  This is enough for me to know I'm not ready to spill my guts to her, I'm afraid of how she'd react.  What if she thinks I'm weird, especially if she finds out about this?  My body shakes in fear at the thought, and I stop myself before thinking anything else.  I just sit down, back to the door, and cry more.

"I'll be waiting..."

I think I've gone so far off the deep end I'm actually hearing Neptune in my thoughts,  but that isn't enough, I can't hold back all these tears.  I've been reduced to sniffing uncontrollably and coughing, trying to regain control of myself.  Her hoodie is still so warm...

"Just let it all out..."

As if by command I do just thought that and pull Neptune's hoodie up to my face and continue sobbing...
After what seems like hours, there's a loud thud at the door.  "Huh, Neptune!?"  Who else could it have been...stupid...

I ease the door open my way and I see Neptune's feet at the door, curled up under her as she lays on her side...wearing my black silk pajamas.  "N...Neptune?"  "Mmmm, no Noire, I'm a Puddi Girl, not a Slime Girl...there's a...tasty difference..."  The poor girl fell asleep waiting for me...but she couldn't have heard anything, I know for a fact she's a heavy sleeper.

"Where does all that pudding go?"  I silently say to myself as I lift her into my arms.  She unconsciously wraps her arms around my neck and grumbles to herself.  As I lower her to my bed, she pulls me down a bit with her and...kisses me lightly on the cheek.

"One of these days, Noire, one of these days..."  She even talks in her sleep...I wonder what we're doing in that dream world of hers...

"Zoom!"

What in the world am I going to do with this girl, I wonder, as I tuck her in.