In the early morning, sunlight streamed through the window into the room, illuminating the tranquility.
Xu Xiaoran slowly woke up, only to find herself in Zhou Haoran's warm embrace.
Her eyes widened suddenly, and she pinched herself in disbelief—it hurt! This was clearly not a dream.
It was the first time I had gazed so closely at Zhou Haoran as he slept, and his peaceful face revealed a unique gentleness and tranquility.
Xu Xiaoran couldn't help but gently raise her hand, first touching his thick eyelashes, then sliding her hand down his nose to his cheek.
The man before her was the one she had secretly loved for ten long years.
Everything at this moment is like a dream, so beautiful that it's almost unbelievable, as if it were a scene I've imagined countless times before.
Seeing that Zhou Haoran had not woken up, Xu Xiaoran gradually became bolder.
She cautiously leaned closer and secretly gave him a light kiss on the lips.
However, to everyone's surprise, Zhou Haoran had already woken up.
Just as Xu Xiaoran was about to leave, he suddenly opened his eyes, turned the tables, and pressed her tightly beneath him, kissing her passionately and deeply.
This sudden action left Xu Xiaoran almost breathless, and her face turned rosy, like a ripe peach, making others want to take a bite.
"Breathe," Zhou Haoran gently reminded him.
Even after catching her breath, Xu Xiaoran's heart was still pounding wildly.
Good morning, honey.
However, before she could finish speaking, Xu Xiaoran seemed to be startled, suddenly sat up, and began to cough violently.
Her originally fair cheeks flushed bright red instantly, and her eyes revealed a hint of surprise and shyness.
She was clearly taken aback by Zhou Haoran's sudden use of affectionate terms.
She lowered her head, gripping the blanket tightly with both hands, her heart pounding, as if she could hear her own heartbeat.
This feeling made her both excited and nervous, after all, they had only just begun this new relationship and hadn't fully gotten used to such intimate terms of address for each other.
Seeing this, Zhou Haoran quickly picked up a glass of water from the bedside table and handed it to Xu Xiaoran, asking with concern, "How are you? Are you feeling better?"
Meanwhile, his gaze remained fixed on Xu Xiaoran, his eyes filled with tenderness.
Xu Xiaoran took the water glass, took a few small sips, and the discomfort in her throat gradually disappeared.
But she still didn't dare to look up at Zhou Haoran, afraid that he would see her shy and embarrassed appearance.
Zhou Haoran, however, found Xu Xiaoran particularly charming at that moment, and thought to himself, "She's really adorable."
After a while, Zhou Haoran asked again, "Wife, are you alright?"
His tone was slightly teasing; he just wanted to tease her.
"Yes, much better, thank you," Xu Xiaoran replied softly, still avoiding Zhou Haoran's eyes.
At this moment, Zhou Haoran reached out and gently lifted Xu Xiaoran's chin, making her look at him.
He smiled slightly and said, "Honey, why are you blushing? Did you... secretly do something naughty just now?"
Before he could finish speaking, Xu Xiaoran quickly covered his mouth with her hand.
"Don't talk nonsense! I didn't!" Xu Xiaoran hurriedly retorted, her blush deepening.
She wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground, feeling utterly humiliated.
How could she act like a pervert, wanting to kiss Zhou Haoran whenever she saw him?
"Oh? Really? But I clearly felt someone kiss me." Zhou Haoran teased Xu Xiaoran deliberately, a sly glint in his eyes.
"No way! You must be still half asleep!" Xu Xiaoran firmly denied, but her mind was already a complete mess.
She couldn't believe she had lost her composure in front of Zhou Haoran, which made her feel extremely embarrassed.
"Okay, since my wife says so, then I must be wrong."
Zhou Haoran said with a smile, and casually pulled Xu Xiaoran into his arms, feeling her soft body and faint fragrance.
He knew he would soon fall in love with this girl, and that they would have plenty of time to get to know each other and create beautiful memories together in the future.
"You...you..." Xu Xiaoran was speechless, unable to utter a word for a long time.
However, at that moment, Zhou Haoran suddenly reached out and pressed one hand against the back of her head, while lifting her chin with the other hand, and then leaned down to kiss her lips.
The kiss was passionate and long, until Xu Xiaoran was almost out of breath before Zhou Haoran finally let her go.
"Wife, rest a little longer, I'll go cook dinner," he said softly, then slowly released the person in his arms.
"Um."
Xu Xiaoran responded subconsciously, but at that moment her mind was blank, and she had no idea what Zhou Haoran had just said.
It wasn't until Zhou Haoran turned and left that she gradually came to her senses, and she couldn't help but pinch herself hard again to make sure that all of this was not a dream.
After confirming that everything was correct, she was as happy as a child, hugging the blanket tightly and secretly laughing under the covers.
When Zhou Haoran went upstairs again, he found Xu Xiaoran still immersed in joy, still smiling foolishly in bed.
Looking at the scene before him, Zhou Haoran shook his head helplessly. "Wife, get up and eat."
He gently pulled the blanket up and called out softly.
"So fast?" Xu Xiaoran looked up in surprise, her face full of disbelief.
"Okay, get up and wash up!"
With that gentle call, the two entered the small but cozy bathroom.
When they squeezed together to brush their teeth and wash their faces, although the space was a bit cramped, the feeling of intimacy filled their hearts with sweetness.
Their eyes would occasionally meet, and they would exchange warm smiles.
After washing up, they enjoyed a simple breakfast together.
As Zhou Haoran ate his bread, he looked at Xu Xiaoran with concern in his eyes and said, "Wife, if you feel unwell at all, be sure to go to the hospital immediately. I might be busy in the operating room today and may not be able to answer your calls right away."
Xu Xiaoran smiled and nodded, indicating that she understood his concerns, and told him that she would take good care of herself.
After finishing his meal, Zhou Haoran packed his things and went to work at the hospital.
Before leaving, he turned back and gave Xu Xiaoran a heartfelt hug, promising to go home as soon as possible to be with her after get off work.
Xu Xiaoran stood at the door, watching her lover leave, something she often dreamed about.
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