Bai Zilu was pulled all the way home by Ji Tang, and only when she stood at Ji Tang's door did Bai Zilu realize what was happening.
"What are you thinking about?" Ji Tang saw that Bai Zilu's face was still pale and felt even more distressed. Ji Tang opened the door to fetch a towel for Bai Zilu.
"...So perfunctory," Bai Zilu suddenly muttered.
Ji Tang: huh?
The corners of Bai Zilu's eyes were still red. Bai Zilu looked at Ji Tang, aggrieved. "Really perfunctory. Not even a confession." That was what Bai Zilu said, yet Ji Tang still caught the curve at Bai Zilu's lips.
Ji Tang chuckled softly and carefully towel-dried Bai Zilu's hair. "If the result is right, is that not enough? In a bit go shower with hot water. Do not catch a cold."
Bai Zilu mumbled an okay and went upstairs. She had wanted to ask Ji Tang something. Forget it, not important. Now that the person was hers, what was there to interrogate.
Behind her, Ji Tang's gaze dimmed slightly and she licked her lips. The thin barrier between them had been pierced so easily that it still felt unreal. Ji Tang really ought to thank this heavy rain.
Speaking of which, Bai Zilu's lips had been sweet. Ji Tang wanted another taste. Other places too...
So when Gu Qianran and Bai Ziyuan are in love, is it this sweet.
Sweet or not, it was certainly dizzying. At that very moment, Bai Ziyuan was staring thoughtfully at the rain outside. She turned, suddenly pressed Gu Qianran onto the bed, and put on a defiant look. "Ranran, why are you so skilled. This time I will kiss you until your knees go weak."
Gu Qianran looked at her helplessly. The rain outside was nearly a flood, and this little cutie was not sparing a thought for her thunder-averse older sister, yet still had the mood for this.
"Ahem, should you not be checking on your sister first." Do not forget your lonely older sister across the hall.
Bai Ziyuan rolled her eyes. "Tch. Knowing her, she will definitely brazen it out and go next door. Ranran, do not change the subject."
Gu Qianran smiled. This little cutie being all serious while roasting her sister was very adorable. Gu Qianran nodded and, unhurried, watched how Bai Ziyuan planned to make her knees go weak.
Bai Ziyuan lowered her head to kiss. The technique was messy, but the direction was right. Teased past her limit, Gu Qianran simply took the lead and guided Bai Ziyuan.
Talent mattered in such things. Very soon, Bai Ziyuan was out of breath, letting out a few whimpers. Gu Qianran's eyes turned shadowed. Gu Qianran flipped them over and pinned Bai Ziyuan beneath.
"Ranran, do not..." Bai Ziyuan panted, trying to stop her.
Gu Qianran whispered with a smile, "Do not worry, little cutie. I will keep it within bounds." The scene remained affectionate but fades out here.
Next door in the bathroom, Bai Zilu turned the water up and, red-faced, tried to drown out the sounds from the other apartment. What kind of lousy walls were these, so little soundproofing. And those two next door, could they be a little more restrained.
Bai Zilu had just had that kind of dream not long ago and naturally knew what those sounds meant. Also, it sounded like her little sister was the one being pressed...
Bai Zilu: even though I already guessed it, I am still unreasonably salty.
She finished her shower in a rush and knocked on Ji Tang's door to ask where she should sleep. Bai Zilu discovered Ji Tang had also showered and was sitting on the bed in pajamas reading. With sharp eyes, Bai Zilu noticed Ji Tang's slightly red ears and knew Ji Tang had also heard the noise next door.
"What is it?" Ji Tang looked at her gently. Bai Zilu almost drowned in that gaze. She truly loved being looked at like that by Ji Tang.
A little nervous, Bai Zilu asked, "Um, where am I sleeping tonight."
Ji Tang curved her lips and patted the bed, the meaning obvious. The gesture looked very much like a temptation.
Delighted, Bai Zilu dove into Ji Tang's covers for fear Ji Tang might change her mind. Ji Tang wrapped an arm around her and tucked the blanket around her. "All right, sleep. You are afraid of thunder, right. Sleeping together will make it less scary."
"Mm." Touched, Bai Zilu turned off the lamp and curled into Ji Tang's arms. The thunder outside was still loud, but she knew she would not be afraid, because someone would hold her and make her feel safe.
The mood was perfect. Bai Zilu had just opened her mouth to say something when the sounds from next door interrupted again.
Bai Zilu: ...Grass, I am mad.
She could only mutter, "Minors these days really do not know restraint."
Unexpectedly, Ji Tang opened her eyes at once, gaze bright. "So you mean it is fine to not be restrained once someone is of age."
"???" When did I say that. Bai Zilu swallowed. Ji Tang's look just now was like someone about to eat something up. It was scary.
Ji Tang leaned to Bai Zilu's ear and whispered, "Bai Zilu, you are almost of age, are you not."
Bai Zilu's ears were as sensitive as Bai Ziyuan's. With those suggestive words, Bai Zilu's whole face flushed, her ear tips blooming red.
Ji Tang smiled faintly. Truly sisters. When embarrassed, even their ears turn red.
Ji Tang lifted a hand and brushed Bai Zilu's ear tip, making Bai Zilu shiver again. Having taken her tiny advantage, Ji Tang lazily finished the earlier thought. "Then I should think about what kind of gift to give my girlfriend."
"By the way, why are you blushing. Did your thoughts run off."
Bai Zilu, whose imagination had indeed run away and made her legs a little weak: "...No." It did not sound convincing.
Satisfied, Ji Tang gathered Bai Zilu back into her arms. "All right, sleep. We have class tomorrow."
The next morning, Bai Ziyuan was pushed awake by Gu Qianran. Bai Ziyuan opened her eyes groggily and felt an ache at her waist. "Oof..." She covered her waist and glared at Gu Qianran. Gu Qianran smiled and, thinking of last night, decided that her little cutie's stamina needed improvement.
Rubbing her sore waist as she got out of bed, Bai Ziyuan muttered, "Ranran, you are terrible. How could you..." Her face turned red mid-sentence. Just recalling last night made her feel oddly light in her lower belly.
"My bad. Next time I will take it easier." Seeing her shy, Gu Qianran hurried to apologize. She wanted a long and wonderful married life, after all. Sustainable development. Do not overdo it all at once. You must smooth the fur the right way.
"Actually, it was pretty comfortable," Bai Ziyuan said at last, face still red. Gu Qianran's eyes lit up. "Really. As long as you like it, hehe."
Bai Ziyuan: why do I feel a foreboding.
After coaxing Bai Ziyuan, Gu Qianran went to knock on the door next door as usual, and opened the door to a new world. In Ji Tang's kitchen, a frying pan was cooking eggs. On the counter sat a disheveled Bai Zilu, and Ji Tang had Bai Zilu caged in and was kissing her.
Hearing the noise, the two turned toward Gu Qianran at the same time, a very ambiguous glimmer still at the corners of their mouths.
Gu Qianran: ...
Well then. The wheel turns.
The one who always fed dog food had finally been force-fed in return.