The weather wasn't very warm; the temperature started to drop after the National Day holiday.
Wen Mo stayed in the bathroom for a while. After wiping the cold water off his face, the icy temperature still made him grimac and rub his arms.
"Something's not right, something's not right..."
After hanging the towel back on the wall and even turning on the overhead light for the shower, Wen Mo gradually felt warmer. He fiddled with his bangs for a while, but his mind was on other things.
Before, when the two of them walked in public, they were always mistaken for a couple, but he would just smile and brush it off each time, never imagining that he would end up like this.
He stood up and reached out to touch the mirror in front of him. He didn't look very energetic in the mirror, but the blush on his cheeks hadn't faded yet.
Shaking his head, Wen Mo tried to stop his wild thoughts, but his heart was still pounding wildly, and only one thought remained in his mind.
I've really... fallen for Xia Lian.
The two of them used to be very affectionate, and the girl would say things that were quite outrageous, often mentioning things like "marriage" and "couple".
So what's the situation now...?
"This is terrible..." Wen Mo clutched his shirt in frustration, the pounding in his chest was no lie. "This is a huge mess..."
I actually fell in love with Xia Lian... It's unbelievable, and it feels really strange, especially considering the nature of their relationship...
The girl I like is actually mine... mine...
I just couldn't bring myself to say the rest of the words.
Wenmo is a big boy, but he has never experienced love. His already chaotic mind makes it impossible for him to think about anything else, and he doesn't know how to face the girl in the living room.
But at least I'll spend this birthday with my cousin first.
He let out a long breath, relaxed for a moment, pursed his lips, then turned off the bathroom light, opened the door, and carefully walked out.
Xia Lian was still eating cake in the living room, taking small bites with great satisfaction.
When she heard a noise coming from the bathroom door, she subconsciously turned her head to look. Wen Mo composed himself and slowly came out into her line of sight.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, let's continue eating."
Wen Mo smiled as if nothing had happened, moved his chair and sat back down next to Xia Lian. The cake he had just eaten was still on the table.
Xia Lian looked puzzled, holding a huge cake in her hand, her mouth already covered in cream, which made her look inexplicably cute with her innocent expression.
"Why are you eating so fast? Eat slowly," Wen Mo said with a playful smile, taking two tissues to wipe his mouth until all the cream was gone.
The girl squinted her eyes slightly and obediently moved her face closer.
After wiping her mouth, Xia Lian put down the cake in her hand and handed another large slice of cake to Wen Mo.
"Wenmo, eat too."
"Okay, then I'll have some more too." Wen Mo smiled and took the cake, taking a big bite by herself. The sourness of the strawberries and the sweetness of the cream blended perfectly in her mouth.
However, Xia Lian's gaze remained fixed on Wen Mo's face, and she even leaned closer to observe him closely, her bright, watery eyes blinking as if she had discovered something.
"What's wrong? Why are you staring at me?"
Wenmo felt a little uneasy under the stare and subconsciously held up the cake to shield his face.
Xia Lian shook her head, feeling that something was off about her cousin, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it until she saw the tissue he had casually placed on the table, and the doubts in her mind suddenly became clear.
Just now, when Wenmo helped wipe the girl's mouth, he only held the tissue with his index finger and thumb, and he was very careful during the wiping process, without touching the girl's face.
Unlike usual, Xia Lian knew that Wen Mo wouldn't mind touching her.
"Wenmo harbors a secret in his heart."
Without much hesitation, she stated her conclusion directly, her naturally innocent eyes fixed on Wen Mo, her body leaning forward slightly.
? ? ?
Wen Mo was stunned, almost dropping the cake in his hand. He racked his brains but couldn't figure out how the girl had found out. He had acted very naturally, hadn't he?
By the time she realized what was happening, Xia Lian was already pressed against his chest, her head tilted slightly upwards so she could see the full expression on his face.
Wen Mo instinctively looked away, but quickly pretended to be calm and held the girl's face.
After clearing his throat twice, he shrugged innocently. "What? I'm not hiding anything from you. You're overthinking it."
Normally, Wen Mo would really like Xia Lian's droopy eyes. There was not a trace of impurity in her eyes, and her clear, innocent charm was Xia Lian's defining characteristic.
But now, those pure eyes seemed to be able to perceive all of Wen Mo's thoughts, making him feel inexplicably guilty even when he spoke.
"No...?" Xia Lian tilted her head in confusion.
"I'm not lying to you."
After hearing this, the girl observed for several seconds before looking away and nodding seriously. "I believe you, Wenmo."
"That's right, thank you for your trust."
Wen Mo wore a helpless expression on the surface, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The guilt in his heart was subtly slashed by the girl in front of him.
The meal was not entirely uneventful.
The two of them didn't eat much; they barely ate any of the large cake, and there was still more than half of the food left on the table.
It seems there won't be a shortage of food these next few days. We need to finish everything on the table before we waste any.
Xia Lian was also quite full, rubbing her lower abdomen with a satisfied expression, "I'm full..."
"Go take a shower first, I'll clean up the table."
Wenmo got up to clear the dishes. He put the unfinished food in the refrigerator. If the two of them couldn't finish the cake, they could take it to school to share and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
The ceiling light in the room was so bright that Wen Mo dared not look up at Xia Lian, for fear that she would notice something was wrong with him.
"Um."
Xia Lian obediently responded and took small steps into the room. Soon after, the sound of rummaging through the wardrobe could be heard from inside.
It wasn't until he was alone that Wenmer's heart rate gradually returned to normal.
"This is the first time my heart has been beating so fast." He muttered to himself. Although he didn't really want to admit it, his heart would pound uncontrollably whenever the girl got close to him.
At this moment, Xia Lian walked out of the room carrying her change of clothes, her fair and rosy little feet stepping on slippers, and glanced back at Wen Mo in the living room.
Wen Mo was momentarily stunned by her pure and natural appearance. He didn't know how to describe his current situation, only that being able to live with the person he loved was perhaps a very lucky thing.
Xia Lian blinked, her tone puzzled, as if she had been stared at for a while.
"Wen Mo thought, shall we shower together?"
"...No need, thank you for your kindness."
She used to be shy, so why has she become like this now...?
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