"Is it okay?" he asked again.
The heat under the covers spread, making it hard for Ye Qingli to breathe. She silently felt the hand that roamed everywhere, completely shattering the last shred of reason in her mind. She arched her back to press tightly against him and actively kissed his lips.
She heard herself say yes.
Ye Qingli felt the corner of Xiao Yu's mouth curl up. He was serious this time. He had originally planned to hold back a bit longer, but after hearing her conversation with her roommate, he suddenly didn't want to wait.
As expected, she flinched a little.
Ye Qingli was a bit startled. She could clearly feel her heart racing, and anxiety set in. Her brows furrowed slightly. She didn't know what she should do, so she nervously buried her head in the crook of Xiao Yu's neck.
You have to take the first step, she thought.
The air under the covers was thin, sticky, and hot, making it feel suffocating. After who knows how long, Ye Qingli threw the covers off her head. Her hair was a mess over her face, and she gasped for air, feeling as if she had come back to life.
Xiao Yu teased her: "Serves you right for covering up so tightly."
He shifted away from her. The curtains were thin, and with the faint moonlight, Ye Qingli could see what he was holding. She stared: "When did you buy that?"
"When I went out to buy groceries."
"...You pervert..." So that's why he had pretended to move to the guest room.
"I'm in a good mood today. You can call me whatever you want." Xiao Yu turned around, lifted the covers, first kissed her moist eyes, then laughed and patted her face: "Please cooperate. Thank you."
He even had manners.
But Ye Qingli was too distracted to appreciate his teasing. She could feel her heart pounding right up to her throat. She was so nervous that she grabbed his wrist and whispered, "Xiao Yu, I'm a little scared."
In the darkness, the young man paused briefly. His black hair hung softly over his sharp brows as he looked down at her. His facial features were defined, his collarbones prominent. Ye Qingli had to admit, Xiao Yu had a damn attractive charm.
Just two seconds, and he snapped back to normal. He leaned in to kiss her lips, using his arm tattooed with the spider lily to stroke her face.
He smiled, warmth in his eyes.
"Everything has a first time. I get it."
"You won't be scared after doing it more often."
...
Moonlight and shadows intertwined.
In the end, Ye Qingli had no strength left. Too lazy to move, she let Xiao Yu carry her to the bathroom.
The pale yellow light illuminated the marks he had left on her. Xiao Yu smiled and discussed with her: "I'll be gentler next time."
"Baby."
"..."
Ye Qingli realized she was truly weak. She had been so convincingly angry just now, but now, with his light word "baby," she had surrendered.
She sighed and reached up to stroke his hair: "You have to keep your word."
Xiao Yu couldn't help but laugh: "Mm."
Silly girl.
Believing everything he said.
After some time, they finally returned to the bedroom. This time, Xiao Yu didn't mention going to the guest room. Before Ye Qingli could speak, he slipped under the covers, hugged her from behind, and held her tightly.
His hot breath fell on her neck. Ye Qingli pushed away his roaming hand and pointed outside: "See? The moon's even gone. The sun's going to come out soon."
She meant for him to go to sleep and stop messing around, but Xiao Yu misunderstood. He laughed and kissed her earlobe: "You also think my stamina is long-lasting."
"..."
Ye Qingli was so embarrassed she wanted to kick him, but as soon as she lifted her leg, he pinned it down with his own. He hissed: "Behave yourself. If you kick the wrong spot, your happiness will be gone."
"..." She really had no way out.
Suddenly remembering something, Ye Qingli turned over and touched his tattooed arm: "I forgot to ask you—what does this tattoo mean?"
Xiao Yu followed her gaze. He had gotten the spider lily tattoo after Xiao Qu and Liu Jie divorced. The tattoo artist said it symbolized transcendence of worldly shackles and the pursuit of spiritual freedom.
But there was another meaning.
The girl looked up at him. In Xiao Yu's memory, her eyes were always bright, forever clear and pure.
Xiao Yu looked at her for a long time, a flicker in his eyes.
"Rebirth."
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I've already driven the wheel, but it keeps locking. What exactly do you want me to do?