Last Man On Earth When There Is No Earth ?

The camp, Seven

We decided to post point the ruin exploration for today. Lilia said it was because of me refusing to wake up until past noon.

she on the other hand got up early in the morning like usual and did what she usually do and "didn't sleep in like I did". She was too focused on that part .

in her voice I felt a hidden intent telling me not to mention anything about yesterday or my life would be in danger. It's not like she would kill me but it's still possible for It to happen by accident, so better to keep it to myself.

"what are you doing ?"

"hm? Ah, I'm trying to shave this beard, it's getting on my nerve for some time now"

I heated some water and prepared the knifes I brought with me from the armory. it's embarrassing to admit but I have never shaved before, and I don't need anyone to tell me this is the most idiotic choice I have ever made.

But I really, really cannot handle the scratchy feeling that comes with it, and it seems like it grew a little since the first time I noticed it

Lilia peeked over my shoulders curiously

"do humans shave it all? On my planet males take pride in their beards, and maintain it at a certain length" she circles around and leans forward bringing her face closed "yours isn't even that long"

Keeping a poker face I answered her question "it doesn't feel comfortable that's all"

"what about your head? Will you also shave all of it?"

"I can't tell if you are joking or serious" I let out a sigh "I won't remove it all, but I will shorten it a little"

Suddenly Lilia clapped her hands " then how about I help you with that?"

"with what?"

"with your haircut " she opened her bag and started looking for something, moments later she took out the tablet she showed me before, a cylindrical object, and a scissor.

" I have pride in my abilities you know, I cut mine myself after all" she said with a smile

Her words weren't just full of air, her hair is indeed nicely done and unless there is some beauty salon somewhere near it would be next to impossible to keep it like this without high level skills.

" okay, I will leave it to you" I had a faint doubt but decided to entrust my hair to her, but first , I have to get rid of this annoying beard

…..

"so? What do you think?"

My haircut was done, and Lilia held the tablet which reflected my face as her eyes silently asked for praise

" I have to say I'm impressed"

"so, you liked it?"

"sadly, I can't say that"

It was a really nice cut, she left it at the right length and pulled it behind then used some substance from the cylindrical object to keep it in place. But I had a more formal vibe to it, accompanied with a nice suit and I would look like a young business men.

"I'm not used to this, I think I prefer it more messy"

"really? I thought it's nice"

I scoop some water with both hands and try to wash off the hair jell. But then I was left with a spiky head that refused to straighten no matter how much I washed it.

"I think this should be fine" satisfied by the end result

"but… you can't call it a haircut…" Lilia wasn't satisfied

"as long as I'm not bothered by it " I stood up stretching myself "I hate paying too much attention to my looks, too bothersome you know"

"were you like that before?"

"you mean before this place? I rarely went out back then and just made sure I didn't smell bad"

"outward appearance is important you know, you won't find a good wife if you don't try and look good" said Lilia in a teasing voice, as if putting salt on my wounds

"that… I have to agree on"

To get a girl you need first to be good looking, then strong, then rich, and you would have all of that if you are famous. Leaving aside all the other requirements and possibilities, me who is a shut in and didn't have any interest in social connecting had zero to no chance at dating anyone.

Well at least it they are humans, I slept with an alien girl last night after all.

It counts right? We didn't do anything but we shared a bed so it does count right?

Doesn't matter. I can still feel the softness of her body on my back, and as happy as it made me, it's hard to hide that I'm remembering it.

Keep a poker face, keep a poker face!

…..

everything went fine that day

sadly Lilia decided to use her own bed this night and I didn't see the reason to ask or look into it any further.

As long as she is feeling well. I'm not going to do something that embarrassing like sneaking into her bed or find an excuse to ask her to spend the night by my side. We have something good going on between us and I don't want to risk destroying it just because of my lowly d.e.s.i.r.es.

Yeah I should just sleep like I usually do…

Like hell I could do that!

I'm still expecting something to happen and my mind refuses to shut down. Look! Lilia is out of it for some time now, what am I waiting for? Stupid brain

I leave my bed and get myself a glass of water. No, I don't plan on repeating what she did last night, I don't have the courage needed for that. I just felt thirsty.

Drinking some water was refreshing, it was the right thing to do, after all my eyes started closing by themselves on the way back.

I'm not going to do something stupid as 'accidently falling asleep beside her' or anything, just making sure she is alright.

I know it's creepy, really creepy, but I'm glad I didn't go back to my sweet and fluffy pillow without checking on her.

She is having a dream, a bad dream. her body is shaking and her face isn't relaxed. words slipped through her lips, she constantly apologizing, and between those words I hear a name

"....Iris?"