Chapter 19 Can I hug you? Could it be that... they did it last night?

At 10 p.m., the lights were dim and gentle.

Only the bedside lamp was on in the bedroom, its warm yellow light softly spilling onto the bed and ambiguously outlining the figures of the two people.

They are like a couple who are sleeping in the same bed but dreaming different dreams.

Sang Li was wrapped in the quilt, the shoulder straps of her pajamas slipping slightly, revealing her thin shoulders.

She had her back to Lu Jin, her hair disheveled, her eyes closed, and she quietly curled up in a ball, preparing to fall asleep.

Although nothing has happened, it still feels a bit unsettling.

Did too many things happen today?

Lu Jin leaned against the headboard, holding his phone, the blue light from the screen reflecting on his cold, handsome profile.

His brows furrowed slightly; although he was swiping the screen, his attention remained fixed on Sang Li.

It's impossible to move it.

Her shoulders were very thin.

You really should eat more.

"Hmm."

Sang Li made an unconscious sound.

"What's wrong?" Lu Jin asked.

Lu Jin put away his phone, raised his hand to dim the bedside lamp, and leaned slightly closer to her: "Excuse me, do you need me to turn off the light now?"

Sang Li finally turned her head, her eyes showing a hint of weariness in the dim light.

She really couldn't sleep; the events of the past two days kept flashing through her mind.

I couldn't help but feel a little irritated.

I was sleeping perfectly fine before!

but……

I have something on my mind, so I can't sleep.

I'm going to have trouble sleeping.

If she hadn't been tossing and turning for fear of disturbing Lu Jin, she would have been wriggling in the blankets long ago.

"Why can't you sleep?" Lu Jin's voice gently caressed her.

Sang Li frowned.

She didn't know how Lu Jin viewed her.

He is kind to himself, but he can also kill other anomalous entities.

Ultimately, she wasn't exactly a 100% pure human.

So, are they standing on the opposite side of humanity?

She pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Lu Jin."

The voice was light and airy.

"Um?"

"If I ever lose control, will you kill me with your own hands?"

Lu Jin was stunned.

The faint hum of the bedside lamp echoed in the quiet night.

His Adam's apple bobbed slightly.

"Sang Li, look into my eyes."

A pair of eyes peeked out from under the covers.

It's as beautiful as a gemstone.

Lu Jin raised his hand and leaned closer to her pillow, so close that she could feel the faint warmth emanating from him.

"Do you think I would do that?" he asked calmly.

“You will beat me to a pulp,” Sang Li said truthfully.

She genuinely felt that way.

Lu Jin reached out and gently tucked a stray strand of her hair behind her ear, his voice low and deep as if he were making the most important promise of his life: "I won't."

Sang Li's eyes felt slightly warm.

“I really won’t, I could never hurt you, Sang Li,” Lu Jin said.

Sang Li asked, "Do you keep your word?"

Lu Jin: "I have never broken my promise."

Sang Li: "But you said you would protect me, but I was arrested."

"..."

Lu Jin: "An accident won't happen a second time."

Sang Li blinked: "That's alright now, I feel much more at ease."

She turned around again.

Lu Jin leaned against the headboard, his brows slightly furrowed.

Should he do something to alleviate Sang Li's insecurity at this time?

The two of them need to rebuild trust, although there was never any trust to begin with, since he was the one who arrested her in the first place.

Compared to Bai Heng, it was much harder for him to get into her heart.

After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Actually, I've never been alone with a woman before, nor have I ever been in a relationship. If there's anything I haven't done well enough, you can tell me directly."

Sang Li turned her head and glanced at him, somewhat surprised: "Hmm?"

Why did we start talking about these things?

“Really.” Lu Jin’s smile had an unrealistic gentleness to it. “So, some things might not be considerate enough, and might make you uncomfortable.”

As she listened, she couldn't help but smile slightly: "I understand."

It seems that Lu Jin cares about his own feelings.

good.

The days ahead shouldn't be too difficult. There will be plenty of food and drink, and he will care for her enough. More importantly, he doesn't seem like a very strong father figure.

Sang Li closed her eyes.

Now I can go to sleep.

Lu Jin was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Do you still need comforting now?"

Sang Li shuddered, not expecting Lu Jin's next sentence to be like this.

Curious, he asked, "How do you comfort them?"

Lu Jin said earnestly, "I'll hold you."

Sang Li's eyes snapped open: ?

He suddenly turned around.

What did you say?

Hug me?

Lu Jin's expression was eerily calm, as if he were talking about something perfectly normal.

He even leaned slightly closer to her, his tone still calm: "Didn't you say you weren't feeling well? Holding you might make me feel better."

Sang Li was stunned for a moment, her face slightly flushed, and her eyelashes trembled gently: "...Are you serious?"

For some reason, his presence stirred a ripple in her chest, spreading through the night and causing Sang Li's heart to skip a beat.

Why are you suddenly flirting with me?

That can't be right, Lu Jin wouldn't deliberately flirt with someone, would he?

Does he... really feel he needs comforting?

Lu Jin: "Want a hug?"

Sang Li: "No, no, I'm doing fine now."

“But Bai Heng hugged you,” Lu Jin said.

Sang Li was taken aback: "No."

"In the office."

"No, really no. I only initiate hugs with others."

Lu Jin asked, "Why?"

Sang Li pointed to herself: "Because I'm a woman, my hugging you is proof that I did it voluntarily."

"What if you don't take the initiative?"

Sang Li: "This proves you're harassing me."

Lu Jin laughed out loud: "Go to sleep."

"Um?"

"Go to sleep, you're already very tired."

"oh."

The lights are off.

The two stood back to back.

He got the answer he was most satisfied with.

Bai Heng was also unable to hug Sang Li.

But Sang Li was already lying in the same bed with him.

Lu Jin closed his eyes, but he couldn't fall asleep no matter what.

The sound of Sang Li's soft breathing was in her ear.

Very close, within arm's reach.

He tried to relax, but the more he tried to control himself, the hotter his body became. An invisible flame spread across his chest, burning him until he could hardly breathe.

Sang Li's soft breathing echoed in his chest, and the blush at the corners of her eyes also settled on his chest. She was used to revealing her thoughts, like an unguarded little animal.

They're so cute!

In the darkness, he stared at Sang Li's retreating figure. Perhaps because the weather was already quite warm with the arrival of spring, the house was still a bit hot with the underfloor heating on.

As she moved, the blanket draped loosely around her waist, and the outline of her slip dress could be vaguely seen, its lines smooth, her back thin and glistening with pink sweat.

Her fair skin had a warm white glow, like moonlight flowing onto delicate silk.

Unsuspecting flirting is even more fatally attractive.

His throat was dry, so he slowly leaned down, his gaze sweeping over her skin inch by inch.

I'd like to try it.

I want to kiss.

Why can others do it, but I can't?

He was always calm and composed, but now they were too close. He could even smell the faint fragrance in her hair, which made the greedy beast crawl out of its cage and tear its prey apart.

The difference between humans and animals lies in self-control.

but.

He hesitated for a moment, but finally lowered his head and gently kissed her back.

The moment their lips touched, Lu Jin's body trembled.

Her body temperature was very comfortable, like slightly melting ice, and it instantly seeped into his blood.

Though as soft as willow catkins, his reason crumbled like a burst dam, and he raised his head.

His gaze shifted to her neck, his breathing grew heavier, and as if possessed, his lips traveled up her shoulder to kiss the side of her neck.

His movements were very gentle and careful; his lips pressed against her skin, slowly and tenderly caressing her inch by inch.

I can't stop.

The warmth gently fell upon her skin.

He should have stopped, but he couldn't.

"Hmm."

Sang Li shuddered.

Lu Jin suddenly stopped moving.

woke up?

Sang Li didn't open her eyes, but turned over slightly, her hair slipping across the pillow, and the next second, she snuggled into his arms.

Lu Jin froze.

Still not awake?

His eyes were open, but he seemed lost in thought, not knowing how Sang Li had suddenly appeared in his arms.

Her forehead rested gently against his chest, her breathing long and even, her cheek pressed against his arm, as if she were using his arm as a neck pillow.

Warm and quiet.

It can't be pushed open.

That's it...

It's not my fault.

You came here on your own.

He surrendered and compromised, not knowing what expression Sang Li would have when she woke up tomorrow.

His arm, which was being held down, wrapped around her. Her body heat seeped through the thin fabric, making his breathing unsteady.

Go to sleep.

sleep.

***

The following morning.

Sang Li felt like she had slept for a long time, and her mind was still a little hazy.

There was a faint, unfamiliar scent in my nasal cavity.

The tip of his nose twitched, and he opened his eyes.

Sang Li: !!!

She actually curled up in Lu Jin's arms!

What's going on?!

Why was Lu Jin holding her?

And the two of them look inseparable in this pose!

His arms were wrapped around her waist, holding him tightly in his embrace, and her hands...

It was placed right on his chest, and his fingertips could still faintly feel the warmth of his muscles.

No, are men's breasts really that nice to touch?

I'll never forget it, even in my dreams!

Sang Li, Sang Li! Lu Jin will beat you to death!

My mind went completely blank.

No, what's going on?

Why are we sharing the same blanket?

What's the difference between this and sharing a bed?

The strap of her pajamas slipped to one side, and the fabric at her chest was a little messy. Although she wasn't exposed, her cheeks still flushed instantly.

One of her legs was even pressed tightly against Lu Jin!

Could it be that they...did it last night?

I don't remember.

I didn't drink alcohol.

I wasn't drugged.

No, no, we have to run away now!

Sang Li held her breath, cautiously trying to slip out of his embrace.

"You're awake?"

A deep voice rang in her ears, hoarse from the early morning, and resonated deep into her bones.

Sang Li shuddered and met Lu Jin's slightly narrowed eyes.

"You...you're awake..." Her voice was strained, and her face was frighteningly red, like a ripe apple.

Lu Jin didn't rush to let go. Instead, he looked down at her, his gaze following her eyebrows and eyes down to her slightly disheveled nightgown straps.

Sang Li instantly grabbed the blanket, rolled herself up, and curled herself up to the corner of the bed.

"Did we sleep together?" Sang Li asked as she touched her own body.

Fortunately, all organs are intact.

Lu Jin sat up and leaned against the bed: "You pressed down on me all night, my arm is numb."

Sang Li was shocked: "I... I've never slept with anyone else, how was I supposed to know this would happen!"

"Your sleeping posture is quite unique," he said with a smile.

Sang Li tightened her grip on the blanket and glared at him: "I didn't!"

"No?" Lu Jin's voice trailed off, lazy as if he was deliberately teasing her. "Then who slept on my arm all night? My arm is still numb. Why don't you rub it for me?"

Sang Li nearly choked on her own saliva, and in a fit of rage, grabbed the pillow next to her and threw it at him: "Lu Jin! If you keep talking nonsense, I'll..."

"how?"

Sang Li was speechless; she really had nothing that could threaten Lu Jin.

but.

She looked at Lu Jin's slightly reddened earlobes.

He was probably at a loss too, since he had never been in a relationship before.

Sang Li narrowed her eyes at Lu Jin and said provocatively, "I'll rub it then, what are you afraid of?"

Lu Jin: ?

After saying that, she reached out and pressed her hand on Lu Jin's arm without saying anything else, with a force that was neither too light nor too heavy.

Suddenly, the muscles in her arm tensed up in her palm.

We've been tricked!

It's definitely not something I'm used to.

Lu Jin's breath hitched, and he immediately pulled his arm back: "Stop fooling around."

He hurriedly got out of bed.

Sang Li smiled broadly.

Lu Jin: "I'm going to take a shower. You can think about what to eat for lunch. You can order takeout using my phone."

After saying that, he took the clothes and went out.

He felt he needed to take a cold shower.