14 Happy Birthday
◎Downstairs from my house? !◎
The girl's eyes are as bright as crystal, and the surprise they sparkle in are more beautiful than starlight.
"OK!"
His proposal created ripples in her heart and blossomed like a flower.
"Whose phone?" she asked.
"It's yours! Send it to me when the time comes." He replied.
"Yeah, no problem."
Taking out his cell phone and turning on the camera, the girl looked at him and waited for him to come closer.
The boy took the initiative, looked towards the camera, and moved closer to join her.
The first time I took a selfie with him in front of the camera, his warmth and scent were impossible to ignore, and... a little bit fascinating.
The crimson clouds spread quietly, and the girl's rosy cheeks were like the morning glow. Her heart was beating fast and she was very shy.
Once again, she felt the long-lost sense of shame beside him.
I took two quick photos, but he kept getting closer. A sweet whisper reached my ear: "Gan Mei, I'll take the rest."
"...Okay." The girl bit her lip and trembled slightly.
He is so positive.
"Come, look at the camera."
The pleasant voice sounded again, and the girl looked up. What was frozen in the photo was the beautiful young girl in her prime and the sunny and handsome boy.
Together, they are more beautiful than the scenery.
Time does not stop and moves forward slowly.
July, 7th.
The sun had already set, and the sky was covered with sunset glow. A clear and pleasant ringtone came from the girl's cell phone.
"It's Gao Shuai!"
She set a special ringtone for him.
Her heartbeat quickened unconsciously. The girl took a deep breath, answered the call carefully, calmed her nerves, and said hello as calmly as possible.
"Ganmei, it's me." A gentle and familiar voice came from the receiver.
"Um, hello, handsome Gao..." The girl nodded, "What do you want to talk to me about?"
"Are you home?"
"exist."
"Now..." The other party paused and said slowly, "Would it be convenient for you to come out for a moment?"
"Now?" The girl was slightly surprised and held the phone tightly. "You...are downstairs from my house?!"
"……Um."
"I...no, wait a minute, I'll be down right away!"
Putting down her phone, the girl quickly changed her clothes, tied her hair into a low ponytail, put on her shoes and went out.
After walking a few steps, I saw a young man in white standing under a conspicuous street light.
The girl trotted over to him, then stopped, twirled her hair by his ear, and whispered, "Gao Shuai, why... did you come here so suddenly without telling me in advance? Did you wait a long time?"
The evening breeze brings coolness and blows away the heat.
The young man, illuminated by the rosy glow, has an outstanding temperament, is tall and handsome.
"Just a moment ago," he answered slowly.
"You, why are you here?"
"What do you think?"
"I……"
The girl had an answer in her heart, but she was not sure. She looked at him straight, wanting to hear him explain the reason in person.
With a smile on his lips, the boy raised the bag in his hand and handed it to her, saying, "Ganmei, happy birthday!"
"You..." The girl was surprised, her red lips slightly parted, a little bit in disbelief.
Gao Shuai, he... knows her birthday?
In addition to being happy, the girl was stunned by the boy's bright eyes. She couldn't utter a complete sentence and could only look at him stupidly.
"Why don't you open it and take a look?"
The boy's voice is like the gurgling of a spring, like the sound of wind chimes, gentler than the evening breeze and more intoxicating than the sunset.
"Okay, I'll open it right away..." The girl nodded, reached into the bag, took out the gift box, and slowly opened it.
What caught my eye was a silver bracelet embellished with beautiful lotus flowers—accompanied by the sunset glow and illuminated by the lights, it was exceptionally dazzling.
"So beautiful!" she exclaimed. "Tall and handsome, so good-looking! I... like it very much."
"As long as you like it." The boy's voice was as gentle as a spring breeze. "Why don't you try it on?"
"Okay." The girl picked up the bracelet and was about to put it on when he asked, "Do you want me to help you?"
After hesitating for a moment, the girl bit her lower lip, nodded slightly, and shyly replied: "...Trouble you."
"No trouble, my pleasure."
Taking the bracelet from the girl, the boy carefully and seriously put the birthday gift on her fair and slender wrist.
The silver bracelet has graceful lines and the pink lotus is lifelike. On the girl's hand, it seems tailor-made for her - everything is the best.
Looking at the result, the boy smiled and said, "This bracelet suits you very well. I'm very happy that you like it."
The wind blows gently, occasionally rolling up a few leaves, accompanied by the fragrance of unknown flowers. Under the illumination of the lights, it is as beautiful as a painting.
The person in front of me is more beautiful than the painting.
"Gao Shuai, you..." The girl smiled shyly, looked at the bracelet, then looked at him, and said softly, "Thank you for coming over to congratulate me and giving me a gift... I will definitely cherish your kindness."
"My feelings..." Looking at her eyes, which were more lively than autumn water, the young man asked in a low voice, "Gan Mei, do you know—what is my feelings?"
The boy's voice was unusual, and the hidden affection in it frightened her.
"I……"
Her heart was pounding, and she didn't dare to speculate at all.
"I tossed and turned all night last night and couldn't fall asleep. Today, all I could think about was you! Knowing it was your birthday, I wanted to come see you early this morning, but... I guess you would spend your birthday with your family. How could I... disturb your family's wonderful time together?"
"Gao Shuai..."
His intention is already...
"Ganmei!" the boy called her, his eyes full of affection, and he confessed sincerely, "I—like you!"
When the girl heard this, her pupils dilated and her cheeks turned red.
For a moment, her head was buzzing, her mouth was slightly open, and she couldn't speak.
Gao Shuai... is confessing his love to her?!
"I like you. Perhaps, you've already entered my heart since the day we first met. When we met again... I can't forget your every move, every word, and every action. Every time we spend together since then, it only makes me more certain - you've long been the only one who is indispensable in my life."
Between the two people, their meeting and knowing each other, every little bit, all the memories are deeply engraved in their hearts and will be remembered forever.
She is his driving force to move forward and also his destiny in this life!
He will never escape!
"You..." Her heart was beating like a drum. The girl lowered her head and whispered shyly, "I... me... too..."
"What is it?" The young man was delighted and took a step forward, wanting to hear it clearly.
"Gao Shuai, me too..." After struggling for a long time, the girl mustered up her courage, looked up, and blurted out, "I like it..."
"Luscious!"
Suddenly interrupting the girl's unfinished words, the boy said "Hush", his eyes gentle, a smile on his lips, and said in a gentle voice: "Don't be impatient."
The girl was slightly startled, not understanding what he meant, and looked straight into his eyes.
The night wind was cool, the sunset glow was dim, and the lights above our heads were getting brighter.
"I just hope you can understand my feelings..." The pleasant voice sounded again, and the young man said slowly, "Whatever you want to say - I understand!"
Feeling satisfied, Gao Shuai smiled - he already knew what the girl felt.
"There are some things we can talk about after school starts, when we meet, okay? I think we both need and want a fresh start. Sweet..." the boy promised, "Then I'd like to formally introduce myself and get to know you again."
As he spoke, he bent down slightly, aligned his eyes with the girl, and asked softly, "Are you willing to give me this chance?"
The soft wind whispers, and the fragrance of flowers wafts by.
The girl felt a slight warmth in her heart.
She knew, she always knew... he was protecting her in his own way - whether it was her reputation or her future.
Her eyes turned red and heated, and she nodded gently, saying sincerely, "I do."
I am willing to wait for our meeting in the new school year, willing to listen to your formal introduction of yourself, and also willing to let you get to know me again now that I am one year older.
I'm willing to do anything.
She also understood that there was always room for improvement and a chance of a turnaround in some words, as long as they were not fully spoken.
He - gave her enough time to think about it.
He - cherishes her, values her, and respects her.
He - gave her the greatest love.
She understands his intentions!
She - likes him!
"Ganmei, thank you for waiting for me." The boy smiled, "We agreed to meet at First University!"
"good."
The girl's eyes are crystal clear and watery, like the brightest stars in the night sky, and the light contained in them sparkles like gems.
Looking up at the person she liked, she curled the corners of her lips and smiled faintly: "See you at First University!"
The night wind rolls up the longing, the bright moon smiles at the reunion, the fragrance of flowers celebrates the couple, and nature applauds and plays music.
A new beginning, new hope, and a future that will always be with you!
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