ChatGPT said:Here is a grammar-corrected and smoother version of your story. I kept the tone, pacing, and light-novel feeling, while fixing tense, wording, and flow. I did not change the plot or emotions.
Now… that I remember it.
There was a time when Sa-san slept over at my house.
She said that both of her parents were busy taking care of her siblings, so she didn't have to worry about them.
"Is that no good, Takatsuki-kun?" Sa-san said, looking at me with cute, puppy-like eyes.
"A-alright…"
Overwhelmed by her cuteness, I couldn't do anything but surrender and agree to let her sleep in my room.
It's not like it was her first time coming into my room, but… this was the first time she was going to sleep there.
Well, if I think about it carefully, I'm the only one living in this house. Both of my parents are busy with work, and they rarely come home.
So letting her sleep in my room should be fine… or so I thought.
Why not?
Sa-san is my friend. There's nothing wrong with it…
"Yay! Then I'll go to your room now!"
As she said that, Sa-san took off her shoes and ran toward my room, leaving me standing alone at the entrance.
Screaming internally
A-a girl is going to sleep in my room!!!
Surely nothing is going to happen, right?
Ahhh—begone, evil thoughts!
After calming myself down and taking a deep breath, I slowly closed the door. I went to the kitchen to prepare some snacks for us.
After a few minutes, I headed to my room.
The snacks were pretty simple—just food I bought from the nearby convenience store. After all, I don't know how to cook.
When I reached my bedroom door, my hand touched the doorknob. Without knocking or saying a word, I twisted it and entered.
And there I saw Sa-san lying on my bed.
What the heck is she doing?
Is she sniffing my bed?
No, no, no—what am I thinking!? She's probably just playing around.
"Ahh! Y-you're here, Takatsuki-kun… D-did you see!?"
She asked, her cheeks dyed a bright red.
"Well… yeah."
Hearing my response, her body stiffened. Her mouth shut tightly, and her face turned as red as a tomato.
"W-well… is my bed… smelly?" I asked, wondering if it really smelled bad.
Hearing my question, she stuttered.
"N-no! I-I lov—! I mean, yes!"
Her answer shocked me.
Considering I rarely do housework, maybe my bed really did smell bad.
"I-I'm sorry… I'll wash it right now," I said.
"No, you don't have to, Takatsuki-kun. I'll wash it," she said with full conviction, hiding her evil scheme.
"No, no, no! I can't let you do that. It's my bed, so please let me handle it," I insisted, feeling totally embarrassed.
Sa-san looked troubled for a moment, then suddenly got an idea.
"Then! Let me help you, Takatsuki-kun!" she said.
I couldn't refuse when she looked at me like that, so I nodded. Sa-san jumped in joy.
And with that, we washed my bedsheets together. With her help, I learned how to properly wash them.
Normally, I would just throw them into the washing machine and let it do all the work. I didn't even know I had to pour liquid detergent to make them smell nice.
An hour passed, and Sa-san and I were just chilling—playing games and talking about random things.
When night came, Sa-san went to the kitchen while I sat at the dining table, just like usual.
I waited for her to finish cooking.
And now… looking at her like this—doesn't it feel like we're newlyweds?
Ah—thinking such embarrassing things, I hurriedly buried the thought deep in my heart.
"Takatsuki-kun! The food is ready!"
Sa-san said as she placed the dishes on the table.
She made miso soup and grilled fish.
As I tasted the food, I couldn't help but say,
"It's delicious…"
I always compliment her cooking. Even if it wasn't good, I would still be thankful.
Hearing those words from Takatsuki-kun, Sa-san smiled brightly. She had grown addicted to his compliments, which was why she studied cooking—to hear those words from him again and again.
And with that…
Sa-san ate happily together with Makoto.
After finishing the meal, Makoto washed the dishes as usual.
Then the two of them went back to his room and played games.
They were having so much fun that they didn't realize it was almost midnight.
So we decided to sleep, but…
I only had a single bed, and there was no futon.
"Hm… I'll sleep in the living room," I said.
"No! I'll sleep in the living room, Takatsuki-kun!" Sa-san replied.
"I can't do that. You can sleep on my bed. I'll manage on the couch," I said firmly.
But Sa-san wouldn't back down either, and in the end…
"Then… let's just sleep together in your bed, Takatsuki-kun," she suggested.
I was shocked and couldn't speak for a moment.
"Are you… okay with that?"
"Y-yeah… if it's you… then I'm okay with it, I'm okay with anything " she whispered, something I can't hear.
"A-alright… if you're okay with it, then let's sleep together."
And with that, we shared the bed.
(It's not what you're thinking!!!)
Minutes passed by… somehow, I couldn't fall asleep.
Suddenly, an arm wrapped around my body. I could smell a sweet, flowery scent, and something soft pressed against my back.
"Sa-san!?" I exclaimed quietly.
When I turned around, I saw her peaceful sleeping face tinted with red hue. I sighed softly and decided to let her be.
But my heartbeat was pounding so loudly that I felt like I could hear it.
Because of that, I couldn't sleep for a long time.
Morning came.
I woke up.
It seemed Sa-san had already gone home. Since she wasn't there anymore, I couldn't help but feel a little empty.
I went to the restroom, washed up, and headed to the kitchen to find something to eat. As I went down the stairs, I saw Sa-san wearing an apron, cooking pancakes.
"Ahh! Takatsuki-kun! Good morning!"
She greeted me cheerfully.
Thump
My heart skipped again.
"Ah… yeah. Good morning."
What is this?
My heart is beating wildly again.
Really…
How can I not think this way when she does things like this for me? Cooking, helping with housework, sleeping together—and most of all, smiling so sweetly at me.
I can't help but think…
At this moment...
That...
She's not just a friend anymore...
She was…
My wife.