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As night quietly descended, I sat in front of my computer, working on my manuscript, when suddenly the screen went black and the entire room was plunged into darkness. I froze for a moment, then realized it might be a power outage.
"Gu Yan?" I called out tentatively, a hint of panic creeping into my voice.
"I'm here," Gu Yan's voice came from nearby. "Don't be afraid; it might just be a citywide blackout."
I heard him get up, followed by the sound of him groping around. In the darkness, an inexplicable fear washed over me, as if I were transported back to that terrifying night of my childhood when I was locked alone in a pitch-black storage room, crying and shouting all night long.
"Gu Yan, where are you?" My voice trembled as I fumbled in the dark.
Suddenly, a warm hand grasped mine. "I'm here; don't be afraid," Gu Yan said softly yet firmly.
I could no longer control myself and threw myself into Gu Yan's arms. I clung to him tightly, as if he were the only lifeline in the darkness. I felt his body stiffen for a moment, but he didn’t push me away. Instead, his hand gently patted my back, reassuring me, "It's okay; I'm here."
In that pitch-black space, I could clearly hear Gu Yan's heartbeat. It was a steady and powerful rhythm that gradually calmed me down. I pressed my face against his chest, feeling his warmth and inhaling the faint scent that lingered on him.
"I'm sorry; I'm... I'm a bit afraid of the dark," I whispered, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
Gu Yan chuckled softly. "It's alright; I understand. Would you like me to tell you a story?"
I nodded and then realized he might not see me, so I quietly said, "Okay."
Gu Yan began to recount amusing stories from his childhood, his gentle voice resonating clearly in the darkness. Unbeknownst to me, I relaxed and even started to feel that this darkness wasn’t so frightening after all.
Time slipped away as we nestled together like this. Gu Yan's hand continued to gently pat my back, as if soothing a frightened little creature. A warm feeling surged in my heart; this sense of being protected felt truly wonderful.
"Are you cold?" Gu Yan suddenly asked.
It was then that I realized the power was out, and the air conditioning had stopped. The chill of the night gradually enveloped me, and I couldn't help but shiver.
"A little," I admitted honestly.
Gu Yan didn't say anything; he simply pulled me a bit closer. His body warmth seeped through the thin fabric of our clothes, dispelling the cold around us. We nestled against each other, sharing warmth.
In that darkness, time seemed to stand still. I listened to Gu Yan's steady breathing and caught a whiff of his faint fragrance, a strange feeling welling up inside me. It felt as if something between us was quietly changing, though I couldn't quite put my finger on it.
Before I knew it, I had fallen asleep in Gu Yan's warm embrace.
When I opened my eyes again, sunlight had already streamed through the curtains into the room. I found myself lying in Gu Yan's arms, his arm draped over my waist. My heart raced suddenly, and my face flushed.
I cautiously lifted my head to look at Gu Yan and saw that he was still asleep. In the sunlight, his eyelashes cast soft shadows on his face, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, as if he were dreaming something beautiful.
I held my breath, afraid to wake him. At that moment, I wished time could stop so that I could remain in this warm embrace forever.
However, reality is always cruel. Gu Yan's eyes slowly opened and met mine. We both froze, an indescribable tension hanging in the air.
"Good... good morning," I stammered, quickly pulling away from his embrace.
"Good morning," Gu Yan replied, his voice a bit hoarse and laced with sleepiness.
I pretended to act nonchalant as I got up, but my heart wouldn't calm down. I stole a glance at Gu Yan and found a barely perceptible smile on his face. That smile made my heart skip a beat.
Could it be... that Gu Yan has feelings for me too?
Once that thought emerged, I couldn't suppress it any longer. I recalled the details from last night: his gentle comfort, the soft pat on my back, and that warm embrace... These didn't seem like things an ordinary roommate would do.
My heart raced faster, and a strange courage rose within me. Perhaps it was time to confess my feelings to Gu Yan?
But then I hesitated. What if I misunderstood? If Gu Yan was just being caring as a friend, wouldn't I be overthinking things? More importantly, if my confession failed, how awkward would our relationship become?
I glanced at Gu Yan again; he was casually tidying up his bed as if nothing had happened last night. I bit my lip and decided to observe for a while longer. After all, matters of the heart can't be rushed; I needed to leave myself an out.
"I'm going to wash up," I said, almost fleeing into the bathroom.
Once the door was closed, I leaned against it and took a deep breath. The reflection in the mirror showed flushed cheeks and flickering eyes—far from my usual calm demeanor.
I splashed cold water on my face, trying to compose myself. But every time I thought of last night's tenderness, my heart raced uncontrollably.
I knew that from today onward, my relationship with Gu Yan would no longer be simple. Where would this budding affection lead us? I felt both excited and anxious.
But one thing was certain: I had developed feelings for Gu Yan, and they were deeper than I had imagined.
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