In the small house shared by Mu Yunze, Han Jincheng, and Chu Mohan, every night unfolded like a wild symphony of youth. It was hard to tell who started it all, but a peculiar balance formed among the three of them, dancing between passion and friendship, with no one daring to break that fragile barrier.
Every night, Mu Yunze reclined like a king, with Han Jincheng on his left and Chu Mohan in his embrace, relishing the bliss of their unconventional arrangement. Han Jincheng was fiery and affectionate, often clinging to Mu Yunze like a playful kitten; Chu Mohan, on the other hand, was gentle and nurturing, quietly tending to Mu Yunze's daily needs like a devoted partner.
By day, they were classmates, attending lectures and preparing for their graduation thesis together; by night, they became lovers, seeking warmth in each other as they faced the anxiety and uncertainty of impending graduation. This lifestyle intoxicated them while simultaneously leaving an unsettling feeling in the pit of their stomachs.
That night was no different. After a round of playful banter and laughter, they fell asleep in each other's arms. Mu Yunze lay in the middle, feeling the smooth skin of Han Jincheng on his left and the soft strands of Chu Mohan's hair brushing against his cheek on his right. It felt like paradise.
Yet despite the warmth surrounding him, Mu Yunze found it impossible to sleep. The looming graduation filled him with dread about the future. Han Jincheng's steady breathing indicated he was fast asleep, while Chu Mohan's hair tickled his face gently, stirring his heartstrings. He quietly got up and moved to the window, lighting a cigarette.
Outside, the sky began to brighten with dawn's first light as a new day approached. Graduation ceremony, celebration—then what? Would they all go their separate ways and become strangers? The thought made Mu Yunze's heart ache.
The graduation ceremony proceeded as planned. The principal's lengthy speech lulled many students into a stupor. Mu Yunze idly played with his phone until he heard his name called, jolting him awake. He stepped onto the stage to receive his diploma from the principal—a symbol marking the end of his college life.
After the ceremony concluded, classmates organized a grand celebration party. The deafening music, flashing lights, and wildly dancing crowd made Mu Yunze feel slightly detached from reality. He drank glass after glass of alcohol in an attempt to numb himself and escape from the impending reality.
Han Jincheng and Chu Mohan had also indulged in their fair share of drinks and were both slightly tipsy. Han Jincheng grabbed Mu Yunze's hand with dreamy eyes and asked, "Mu Yunze, will you forget me after graduation?"
Mu Yunze looked at her, feeling a mix of emotions swirling within him. He didn't know how to respond. Chu Mohan leaned closer and gently wrapped her arm around his other side, softly saying, "Mu Yunze, we'll always be together, right?"
Looking at the two girls before him—one a passionate red rose and the other a gentle white lotus—he couldn't bear to let either go. Under the influence of alcohol, he made a bold decision.
"I won't forget you both; never," he whispered tightly holding them close. "We'll always be together; okay?"
Han Jincheng and Chu Mohan were momentarily stunned before their faces broke into radiant smiles. They embraced Mu Yunze tightly as if trying to melt him into their warmth.
In that private room, the three of them held each other closely as alcohol and hormones dictated their actions. They indulged freely in their desires and celebrated wildly as if releasing all the suppressed emotions from those past years.
The revelry continued until dawn broke. As they emerged from the party, Mu Yunze felt a pounding headache and an upset stomach churning violently within him. Leaning against the wall for support, he dry-heaved several times but managed to bring nothing up.
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