Well, I was right after all.

The thing about always expecting the worst is that you often end up being spot on. And I did not like it the slightest. Especially since I realised, I do enjoy this little vacation with Dora. Whether she's my daughter or not.

Of course, this oughta complicate things now. With my political career on the line! Sue could try and ruin it, regardless if she signed a paper or not. And she didn't even have to ruin it. All I needed was a reporter asking questions about me spending time with a girl, half my age.

But she was honest with me, and I couldn't just throw her out.

She spent the afternoon in the sea, until she could barely lift her arms. Then I stuffed her with pizza. I was working on some speeches on my laptop. My campaign manager was furious! I told her I'm taking the entire next week off. But I was still her boss, not the other way around...

We hopped into the jakuzzi in the evening. She was so spent, I almost had to carry her to bed. The next day she kept practicing her driving skills. Her mother called halfway through. She seemed kind of down, or rather, conflicted after that. I had a pretty good idea what was the reason.

"Look, I can't say I would play along with your Mother's plan... But I like you, okay?" I told her during our lunch. She smiled, but it looked forced. "If you are my daughter, then I'll make sure you'll have everything. And if you're not... You are still the friend of a politician! So use that to your advantage! Get into the best state schools or find a job. Feel free to refer to me any time. And remember, it's only corruption if you're left out!"

This at least made her laugh.

"Jeez, politicians sure are the worst!" She claimed. I had to agree, even as planning to become one. "So you say, we're friends?"

"I hope we are." I confirmed. "I'm having fun with you at least!"

She suddenly hugged me as we were walking home, and all was fine.

Then the storm hit.

Well, a literal thunderstorm, which wasn't rare in this area.

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We were already out cold after a long day. I woke up as something landed on my blankets. Half asleep I really hoped it wasn't some palm tree knocking out a window. But opening my eyes, I was met with a shaking little girl. She was straddling my hips, and grabbing the bedsheets.

"Seriously?" I asked, trying to sit up, and reach for her. "Being afraid of storms is such a cliche... Something that only happens in manga..."

"Y-you mean in movies, you weeb!" She tried to strike back, but was still shaking and stuttering. "A-and w-what if I am? I-it's not like I have any reason to end up in y-your bed... So shut up and l-let me in!"

"Oh, nice, and that's another classic! Perfect tsundere!" I teased her, but made some space. She crawled under the blankets. I realised too late, that I only had my boxers on, as usual. She didn't wore much either... An oversized black tee, and panties. But she looked adorable.

"J-just as I said, a complete weeb! Aren't you too old for anime?" She asked, curling up right beside me. I dropped the covers on us.

"I don't watch them. Read some manga at some point. I see nothing wrong with that..." I tried to defend the genre, while making sure to leave some space between us. It was futile. As the next thunder hit, she jolted towards me. "Come on, what's to be afraid? Don't act like a child! What would you do if the storm hit while you were with the molester guy?"

"H-he came to my bed regardless." She explained, turning her back towards me. She grabbed my hand, pushing it on her tummy. "It was kinda weird b-but... I thought he just wanted some bonding. E-even gave him the benefit of a doubt when he brushed against my t-tits... Once he wandered too far south, I literally broke his fingers. Storms are worse than perverts."

"Well played!" I noted, trying to pull away. Just to make sure I won't end up in the same way. "Good thing I'm not him then!"

"Every weeb's a pervert!" She pushed back. Her round little bottom ended up against my abdomen. An inch lower and I'd have been in trouble.

"You seem to know more than me in this matter." I teased her, tickling her sides a little, adding. "Your tsundere acting is on point!"

"A-and I didn't even say Onii-chan yet!" She rolled to break free and face me head on. "W-would that turn you on? Oniiiii-chan?!"

"The word you're looking for is Otou-san!" I corrected her.

"Ugh, only a weeb would know the difference!" She claimed, and we played until the storm quieted down a bit. She fell asleep in my arms.

She was gone by the morning, and my memories were hazy.

I didn't mind though. I woke up with some serious morning wood, stumbling my way towards the bathroom. Opening the door with a huge yawn, I was met with a similarly sleepy Dora. She was about to kick her panties off, standing tall in front of me, wearing nothing but her tan.

Pale triangles surrounding her nipples, a small bush was all that covered her ladyparts. The panties landed right on my toes. It took a second to realise what was happening... But the image burned into my half-asleep brain forever! I jumped back and slammed the door shut. But it was way too late for that... My morning wood started to ache.