Go somewhere quiet and deserted, where it's just the two of them.
Around 10 p.m., the school had turned off the lights in the dormitories. The two of them, trembling with fear, climbed over the low wall, jumped through the window into the teaching building, and made their way to the rooftop.
The wind was strong in the evening, and a chill crept into Shen Moyu's sleeves, so he couldn't help but tighten his clothes.
"Are you cold? Here, take your coat." Su Jinning took off her trench coat and draped it over Shen Moyu.
"Why did you come to the rooftop?" Shen Moyu asked, tilting her head.
"I don't know." Su Jinning shook his head, staring blankly at the night sky, as if everything that had happened today had been done in a daze without him understanding what was going on.
"Maybe... it's because the stars are more beautiful here." Although Su Jinning said this, she looked into his eyes with tender affection.
"Then why did you come back to find me?" Shen Moyu asked again.
This time, Su Jinning did not hesitate.
"You said it, the flowers have bloomed."
Shen Moyu took his hand, gently tiptoed, and pecked him on the corner of his lips.
The warm touch was instantly dispersed by the wind. Su Jinning looked up into his bright eyes, then lowered her head and kissed him.
The trench coats enveloped their bodies, and Su Jinning held him tightly around the waist, savoring the warmth that had been absent for so long. A cool breeze carried an air of intimacy, and Su Jinning raised her hand to cup his cheek, only to find her hand damp with moisture.
Su Jinning opened her eyes and slowly released Shen Moyu, only to find that he had already cried his eyes out.
It was then that Su Jinning noticed he had really lost a lot of weight; his waist had become noticeably thinner, a full circle smaller, which he could feel when he pinched it. His already frail body looked even more delicate now, and he appeared disheveled standing in the messy wind, draped in his oversized coat.
"Why do you cry so much?"
Shen Moyu's tears soaked his shirt: "I've been waiting for you every day. I've been waiting for you for so long."
Su Jinning's heart ached slightly, and he hugged her even tighter: "This time I won't make you wait anymore. Now, in the future, and many years from now, I will always be by your side, always within your reach."
He had never received such a wonderful gift before, so he handled it with utmost care, afraid of breaking or melting it, ultimately forgetting that the gift originally belonged to him.
Shen Moyu raised her head, but dared not look him in the eye: "Brother Ning, let's never break up again, okay?"
His voice was deep, like a little orange cat that had just been accidentally lost by its owner, wanting to vent its dissatisfaction but being suppressed by grievance and unease.
Su Jinning nuzzled his cheek, holding him tightly: "I won't leave... I'll never leave again."
He was guilty; he secretly stole someone. But he was also great; he defied the whole world for the one he loved.
So this time, all he wanted to do was hold Shen Moyu's hand tightly. To be a little selfish, a little bold.
There was an abandoned chair on the rooftop. Su Jinning wiped it with her sleeve and let Shen Moyu sit down. "I remember you scraped your wrist just now, let me see."
Shen Moyu raised his hand, a thin, long wound still oozing blood. Su Jinning felt extremely distressed and took out a tissue to wipe the blood away: "How did it get so much again? I spent so long cleaning it for you in the car. Is the wound too deep? I'll take you to the clinic..."
"Alright, stop making a fuss." Shen Moyu touched his cheek: "A band-aid will do, it's nothing."
Su Jinning stared at the glaring blood, gripping his hand tightly: "I don't want to see you bleed anymore..."
I don't want to see you hurt, I don't want to see you sad, I don't want to see you all alone.
Shen Moyu's eyes were filled with emotion. He held his hand back, lowered his head, and kissed his forehead, like an elegant prince kissing the knight who had protected him from fire and water countless times. Romantic and mysterious.
Su Jinning suddenly spoke up: "Come back to school with me."
Shen Moyu was stunned, then laughed: "Aren't you afraid I'll steal your first place, you academic genius?"
Su Jinning chuckled at his words, touched the tip of her nose, and finally shook her head: "None of that matters, because..."
Because I only want the number one in your heart.
This time, I will definitely not fail.
Shen Moyu stared at him, seemingly waiting for him to continue. But Su Jinning didn't say anything more, she just squatted down beside him and pointed to the night sky: "There are so many stars tonight, I really want to pick one for you."
"Pfft..." Shen Moyu was amused by his childishness. At this moment, her lover's eyes were filled with starlight.
None of that matters anymore. He only hopes that the person he loves can be happy, that everything goes smoothly for them, and that they can continue writing the chapters of their lives together without any disasters or misfortunes. That would be enough for him.
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The moonlight that night was beautiful, spilling over the bedside, creating a spring-like glow.
Su Jinning poured all the longing and love that had been overflowing for so long into Shen Moyu's body, as if she wanted to leave her scent and traces on every part of him.
That night, Shen Moyu took the initiative, calling out all the nicknames Su Jinning liked, and even saying some flirtatious things, trying his best to please him.
Su Jinning knew that it was a sign of unease.
The unspoken love transformed into an inseparable bond between their lips, and the repeated pleasure of lovemaking.
For a long time, Su Jinning couldn't believe that the two had reconciled. Even looking at him sleeping peacefully beside her, she felt an indescribable sadness.
He didn't know why, but when he saw Shen Moyu's hand still clutching his clothes even as he slept, he knew he could no longer abandon him.
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Author's Note:
May all lovers be united in marriage, and may you be willing to risk everything for love. (It's really coming to an end, so watch and cherish it while you can.) ?(???)?
Chapter 101 Sunset and Evening Breeze
The next morning, Shen Moyu was woken up by the sound of a phone call. It took him a while to open his eyes and he found that Su Jinning was sleeping like a log. He groggily reached for his phone and answered it.
"Hello?" Shen Moyu was clearly half asleep.
"Oh, you're still sleeping, aren't you?" It was a woman's voice.
Shen Moyu took a moment to process what he was saying, but his mind was still a mess from just waking up. He finally replied, "Su Jinning is sleeping. Let's talk about it later."
There was a two-second silence on the phone, followed by an uproar, like a large group of people bursting into laughter.