My birthday was approaching, and my mother said that since the college entrance examination was near, we could just invite Aunt Lu and her family over for a simple meal at home. I also wanted to celebrate my birthday with Shen Zhiyan, so I agreed.
On my birthday, Aunt Lu gifted me a pair of over-ear headphones with excellent sound quality. I couldn't wait to try them on in my bedroom when Shen Zhiyan walked in. I saw his lips moving as he said something, but I couldn't hear him clearly because I was adjusting the headphones. All I noticed was that his face was flushed, and he was gazing at me with deep affection.
What did he just say? What did I miss?
"Shen Zhiyan, what did you say? I didn't catch that," I said, taking off the headphones and staring at him.
"I said... I like you. Would you consider being with me?"
What? Shen Zhiyan actually confessed to me? My face turned red as well. "I... Aren't you afraid that if you say this, we won't even be friends anymore?"
"More than that, I'm afraid you might like someone else," Shen Zhiyan replied, his gaze fixed on me.
"I... actually, I like you too."
I had to tell him that I liked him as well.
"Really?" Shen Zhiyan's eyes lit up.
"Yes, really." My firm response left Shen Zhiyan momentarily stunned. He locked his gaze onto me as if he feared I would disappear in the next second.
"This isn't a dream, is it? Last time she said something and then vanished," he murmured.
I gave him a light tap, and he snapped back to reality. His breathing quickened unconsciously as he slowly leaned closer to me, and I found myself instinctively moving closer to him as well.
His warm breath brushed against my cheek, carrying a hint of sweetness. He slightly lowered his head, his eyes fixed on my lips as if they were his favorite Little Bear Biscuit.
Shen Zhiyan's Adam's apple bobbed up and down as he struggled to swallow.
He spoke softly, "Little Bear, can I... can I kiss you?"
My face turned even redder. How was I supposed to respond to that?
"Can't you just kiss me directly?"
A sudden burst of laughter rang in my ears. Great, he heard that.
I covered my face; how could I have said it out loud? It was so undignified.
Shen Zhiyan's warm hand gently pulled mine away from my face, and he didn't let go. He caressed my cheek softly before leaning in and placing a gentle kiss on my lips.
Mmm, it was so sweet.
When we pulled apart, both of us were slightly breathless. I lowered my head, too shy to meet Shen Zhiyan's gaze. He sat up straight, a bit awkwardly, his hands fidgeting as a hint of sweetness lingered in the air.
"Shen Zhiyan, how could you possibly like me?" I asked, genuinely curious.
"I liked you a long time ago. Otherwise, why would I call you Xiong Dazhuang every day? I just wanted to see your pouting face; it's too cute."
He called me Xiong Dazhuang because he thought my pouting was cute?
"I originally planned to confess after getting into college, but now I can't wait any longer. When I saw Lu Sa confessing to you, I was so jealous I almost went crazy."
"Hmph, it's all your fault! Even now, when my middle school classmates see me, they still call me Xiong Dazhuang," I pouted angrily.
"Little Bear, you..." Before he could finish his sentence, his lips were on mine again. How did he go from talking to kissing so suddenly?
His kiss caught me off guard; the warm sensation made my mind go blank, leaving only a buzzing sound.
I widened my eyes and instinctively placed my hands against his chest, but my body felt weak and I couldn't push him away. Perhaps deep down, I didn't want to push him away.
After what felt like an eternity, he reluctantly released me, resting his forehead against mine.
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