AS CH 12

Chapter 12

After parting ways with Xiao Yuqi at the school gate, Lü Chenyue had only taken a few steps when a figure suddenly blocked his path.

Lü Chenyue stared in shock at Xu Wenhao standing in front of him, gasping instinctively.

Why was he still here? Had Xu Wenhao been waiting around this whole time?

“I have something to say to you,” Xu Wenhao said, his tone edged with displeasure.

Hearing this, Lü Chenyue instinctively took a step back. “Idiot, someone from our class might see you like this.” He glanced around anxiously. Once he confirmed that there were no familiar faces nearby, he quickly dragged Xu Wenhao into a nearby alley.

Xu Wenhao obediently let himself be pulled along, watching Lü Chenyue’s flustered expression from behind. So in front of others, he deliberately kept his distance just to avoid gossip from their classmates?

Once they were in the alley, Lü Chenyue still kept a clear distance between them. He looked at him and asked, “So, what exactly do you want to say?”

“Why are you getting close to Xiao Yuqi?” Xu Wenhao suddenly growled, no longer able to suppress the jealousy burning inside. For the past two days, Lü Chenyue had spoken so naturally with Xiao Yuqi—why was it that whenever he spoke to him, it was always with coldness and guarded distance? “What’s your purpose in approaching him? Don’t tell me… you like him?”

“…What did you just say?” Lü Chenyue stared at Xu Wenhao in disbelief, thinking he must’ve misheard.

“You like Xiao Yuqi, don’t you?” Xu Wenhao snapped with bitterness in his tone, not even realizing the feeling swelling in his chest was jealousy. “Otherwise, why are you two always so close?”

Lü Chenyue rolled his eyes and replied coldly, “We’re just friends.” Then he shot him a sideways glance. “Why would you even think I like him?”

“I—” Xu Wenhao was left speechless by the question.

Yeah, what kind of question was that?

Lü Chenyue was just talking to Xiao Yuqi—how did that suddenly mean he liked him?

And they were both guys. How did his mind even go there?

What the hell was wrong with him?

Was it just because Lü Chenyue wouldn’t pay attention to him? Was that why he was so angry that his brain short-circuited?

“Are you done with your weird questions?” Lü Chenyue snapped when Xu Wenhao stayed silent. “I’ve got things to do—I don’t have time to stand around here with you going crazy.” With that, he turned around to leave.

Hearing that, Xu Wenhao suddenly grabbed Lü Chenyue’s arm. “Where are you going?” He noticed the direction wasn’t toward Lü Chenyue’s home. Could it be—was he planning to go do that kind of thing again?

“Let go of me! Where I go is none of your business!” Lü Chenyue glared at Xu Wenhao and tried to shake him off, but Xu Wenhao’s grip was too strong—he just couldn’t break free.

“I’m not letting go! From now on, your business is my business!” Xu Wenhao declared, his voice brooking no refusal—firm, forceful, and full of conviction.

“Xu Wenhao, let go! Let me go!”

Lü Chenyue was dumbfounded by Xu Wenhao’s domineering and irrational behavior—who did he think he was to act like this? What gave him the right to interfere in his life?

Ignoring the protests behind him, Xu Wenhao continued to drag Lü Chenyue, trying to pull him out of the alley.

Panic surged in Lü Chenyue’s chest. Seeing that Xu Wenhao was heading toward the crowd, he began struggling even more.

Was Xu Wenhao really planning to drag him out in public like this? At this time, there were likely still classmates around the school entrance. If anyone saw him and Xu Wenhao together, ugly rumors would definitely spread—and he didn’t want to cause trouble for him.

“Xu Wenhao, you—!” Lü Chenyue shouted in a panic, but Xu Wenhao refused to let go. His grip only tightened, hurting him.

“Didn’t you hear me? I said let go!”

Suddenly, Xu Wenhao turned and shoved Lü Chenyue against the concrete wall behind them. Before Lü Chenyue could even react, Xu Wenhao’s lips pressed against his, silencing that infuriating mouth.

His breath was stolen in an instant.

Lü Chenyue’s eyes widened in shock, unable to believe what was happening.

He kissed him?

It wasn’t even a deep kiss, yet it left Lü Chenyue’s chest aching, something strange slowly spreading in his heart…

Snapping back to his senses, Lü Chenyue shoved Xu Wenhao away and turned his head, quickly wiping his now-red, slightly swollen lips with the back of his hand. He didn’t speak for a long time.

Xu Wenhao also snapped out of it, holding his own lips, equally speechless. Why was it that after tasting those cold lips, he didn’t want to let go—he wanted more?

Lü Chenyue’s lips were so cold, yet they made Xu Wenhao’s entire body feel like it was burning, like every cell had come alive. But… why did he impulsively kiss him?

The two stood in silence for a long time.

Lü Chenyue still wouldn’t look at Xu Wenhao, but spoke weakly: “Please… don’t follow me anymore.” With that, he turned and hurried away in panic.

Left behind, Xu Wenhao stared at Lü Chenyue’s retreating back and suddenly slammed his fist into the concrete wall. Angry, frustrated—he didn’t even know what was wrong with himself.

Why, after actually getting to know Lü Chenyue, did he start caring more and more about that quiet, solitary figure? Why did he care that Lü Chenyue lived alone and didn’t know how to take care of himself? Why did his eyes always follow him? Why couldn’t he stand seeing someone else by his side?

Because at this very moment, one powerful thought consumed Xu Wenhao’s heart:

The only person allowed at Lü Chenyue’s side… is me.

(To be continued…)
T/L: Bro needs to CHILL. Like seriously. ( •̀_•́)💢