"Do homework together?"
Alex paused at the doorway, rainwater still dripping from the edge of his jacket. His gaze instinctively landed on Kiara.
She sat obediently on the sofa with her schoolbag on her lap, wearing a light-blue sweater and a white skirt. Her long legs were neatly pressed together, and the moment she saw him, her ears turned slightly red.
"Mhm…" Kiara nodded softly. "There were a few questions I didn't understand."
Alex's eyelid twitched.
At this moment, he was practically terrified of being alone with girls.
The Peach Blossom Card's effect still hadn't disappeared. Even Zhang Shikou, who hated him to the bone, had almost lost control around him earlier. If something happened to Kiara too, he really wouldn't know how to explain it.
Freya stood up smiling. "You two study well. I'm going out to buy groceries."
"Wait—"
Before Alex could stop her, Freya had already changed her shoes and left happily, even thoughtfully closing the door behind her.
Click.
The apartment instantly became quiet.
Alex: "…"
Kiara lowered her head nervously, clutching the corner of her skirt. "Did… did I come at a bad time?"
"No." Alex forced a smile. "It's just… today isn't very convenient."
Kiara blinked in confusion. "Why?"
Because I'm currently a walking aphrodisiac.
Of course, Alex couldn't possibly say that aloud.
"Forget it. Let's just finish the homework quickly."
He sat down as far away from her as possible.
Kiara obediently moved over and opened her notebook on the coffee table. A faint fragrance drifted over immediately.
Alex's expression stiffened.
The Peach Blossom Card activated silently.
His heartbeat inexplicably sped up.
At the same time, Kiara's delicate body trembled slightly. She looked up at Alex blankly, her breathing suddenly becoming hurried.
"You…"
"Hm?" Alex immediately became alert.
Kiara bit her lip lightly. Her eyes gradually became misty as she stared at his face without blinking.
"You smell really nice today…"
Alex's scalp instantly went numb.
Not again?!
He abruptly stood up and backed away several steps.
"Sit properly! Don't come closer!"
Kiara was startled by his reaction. Her pretty face instantly turned pale, and she lowered her head in panic.
"I-I'm sorry… Did I say something strange?"
Seeing her pitiful appearance, Alex immediately realized his tone had been too harsh.
He rubbed his forehead helplessly.
"No, it's not your fault."
Then whose fault is it? That damned system's.
Kiara carefully raised her head and stole a glance at him. For some reason, the more she looked, the more handsome Alex seemed. His wet hair, his sharp jawline, even the way he frowned carried an indescribable attraction.
Her heartbeat became faster and faster.
A dangerous atmosphere silently spread through the room.
Alex sensed it too.
He decisively walked toward the kitchen.
"You do the questions first. I'm going to drink some cold water."
Only cold water could calm him down now.
However, just as he reached the kitchen entrance—
Kiara suddenly grabbed the corner of his clothes from behind.
Alex's body froze.
Her soft voice trembled slightly.
"Alex… do you hate me?"
"I don't."
"Then why are you hiding from me?"
Kiara lowered her head, sounding aggrieved. "Ever since the sports meet… you've been avoiding me."
Alex opened his mouth but couldn't answer.
Because he was afraid.
Afraid that if this continued, something irreversible would happen.
Kiara suddenly gathered her courage and hugged him gently from behind.
Warmth instantly spread across his back.
Alex's pupils contracted violently.
"Kiara!"
"I just…" Her voice was soft and trembling. "I just wanted to hug you for a moment."
The moment she touched him, Kiara's face flushed red at a visible speed. A strange numbness spread throughout her body, making her legs weak.
At the same time, Alex's rationality was rapidly collapsing as well.
The Peach Blossom Card's effect became stronger the more intimate the contact was.
The atmosphere instantly became ambiguous.
Alex gritted his teeth fiercely and grabbed her wrist, pulling her away from himself.
"You need to go home. Right now."
Kiara stared at him blankly, her eyes already watery.
"But I don't want to leave…"
Alex nearly lost control upon hearing those words.
Just then—
Ding dong!
The doorbell suddenly rang.
Both of them froze simultaneously.
Alex had never felt a doorbell sound so heavenly before.
He immediately strode over and opened the door.
Outside stood Freya carrying grocery bags, looking puzzled.
"Hm? Why are both your faces so red?"
Alex silently let out a long breath of relief.
Saved.
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