AS CH 32

Chapter 32

All the graduating students boarded their respective class buses. On the bus, Xu Wenhao took attendance and reported the numbers to the class teacher after confirming everyone was present.

He then returned to his seat and, quite naturally, quietly took Lu Chenyue’s hand.

Startled, Lu Chenyue glanced around nervously, trying to pull away from the tight grip. He whispered in protest, “We’ll be seen! Let go!”

“The more nervous you get, the more attention you draw,” Xu Wenhao teased, a mischievous smile on his face. Leaning close, he planted a quick kiss on Lu Chenyue’s right cheek when he wasn’t paying attention.

Lu Chenyue couldn’t believe Xu Wenhao would be so bold. He anxiously looked around again and, seeing that most of the students on the bus were too tired to notice, let out a relieved sigh and decided not to react further to the man beside him.

Xu Wenhao, satisfied with his little trick, didn’t push further. He knew Lu Chenyue would fuss if he did, so he let it go.

Their hands intertwined, the bracelets on their wrists touching each other, symbolically linking them together—neither willing to let go.

The bus continued north in silence. The five-day, four-night graduation trip had officially come to an end today.

Almost everyone on the bus had fallen asleep, including Xu Wenhao and Lu Chenyue. Xu Wenhao had only dozed briefly, as he wasn’t used to sleeping on buses. When he opened his eyes, he saw Lu Chenyue leaning against his shoulder, sleeping peacefully, his face soft in slumber.

Gently, Xu Wenhao shifted slightly, allowing Lu Chenyue to rest more comfortably against his shoulder. His tender gaze followed the sleeping boy, feeling a warmth of possession—Lu Chenyue belonged to him alone.

As the bus neared the school, Xu Wenhao softly called, “Chenyue, wake up.”

Startled, Lu Chenyue blinked his sleepy eyes at him, flushed red, and lowered his head without saying a word.

Why was he so easily embarrassed?

So adorable!

The bus arrived safely at the school gate. One by one, the students stepped off. After walking a few steps, Lu Chenyue hid in a shadowed corner.

Xiao Yuqi, after saying goodbye to his classmates, noticed Lu Chenyue lingering and seemingly not heading home yet. He walked over and asked, “Chenyue, are you waiting for the class leader?”

Lu Chenyue froze and quickly shook his head. “No, I’m not waiting for him…” His denial came out fast.

Xiao Yuqi, being straightforward, didn’t read too much into it. “Do you want to walk together then?”

“I…” Lu Chenyue hesitated.

Suddenly realizing he was holding him up, Xiao Yuqi blurted, “Sorry! I have to hurry home. Goodbye!”

“Goodbye…” Lu Chenyue exhaled quietly as he watched him leave.

After some time, nearly all the students had left. Xu Wenhao emerged from the school and spotted Lu Chenyue still standing there. A small thrill ran through him as he walked quickly toward him. “Why haven’t you left yet? I thought you’d already gone ahead?”

“I’ve been waiting for you…” Lu Chenyue lowered his head, twisting his fingers nervously. “I… I need to go to the pet shop to pick up Kelu. Can you… come with me?” He had left Kelu at the pet shop during the graduation trip.

Xu Wenhao smiled softly and covered Lu Chenyue’s head with his large hand. “Of course I can.”

Lu Chenyue froze slightly, feeling a tug in his chest, as if he didn’t want this gentle warmth to slip away. He walked side by side with Xu Wenhao toward the pet shop.

It had been five days since he last saw Kelu. The little furball, full of spirit, immediately meowed excitedly and rubbed against the cage edges when it saw its owner, as if saying, “I missed you so much!”

Once Kelu was brought home and released from the pet basket, it immediately ran back to its familiar, cozy bed.

After making sure the little furball was safely home, Xu Wenhao stayed in the room for a short while, thinking it was about time to head back himself. As he turned to leave, Lu Chenyue suddenly got up and reached out, grabbing the back of Xu Wenhao’s shirt.

Xu Wenhao stopped and turned to look at him.

Startled, Lu Chenyue quickly let go and instinctively stepped back, lowering his head and speaking softly, “T-today… could you… stay?”

Even though Xu Wenhao was right there, Lu Chenyue still felt like it might not be real, a little nervous and fearful that it was all just a dream.

“I’d be very happy to,” Xu Wenhao replied gently.

Lu Chenyue looked up at him in disbelief. Was he really willing to stay for him?

“From now on, if there’s anything you want to say to me, don’t be afraid to speak up,” Xu Wenhao said, gently stroking Lu Chenyue’s cheek. “And you need to have more confidence in yourself, understand?”

This time, Lu Chenyue’s smile deepened, and his eyes curved from smiling, sparkling so brightly that Xu Wenhao was momentarily stunned.

“Th-thank you…” Lu Chenyue whispered, eyes lowered.

“What’s there to thank me for!” Rarely did Xu Wenhao’s face show a faint blush, and he could no longer contain the impulse in his heart. He pulled Lu Chenyue into his arms. “Damn it! How can you be so tempting?”

What a nuisance! What was wrong with him? Every time he saw Lu Chenyue smile, he couldn’t help but feel the urge to hold him tight!

Lu Chenyue lifted his head, looking at Xu Wenhao with a puzzled expression—had he done something?

At that moment, Xu Wenhao, unable to hold back, leaned down and kissed his lips.

As if still unsatisfied, Xu Wenhao freed one hand and slipped it under Lu Chenyue’s clothes, touching every inch of skin beneath, teasing him.

The tingling moans were sealed by Xu Wenhao’s commanding kiss, and the ticklish sensations at his waist made Lu Chenyue shiver. His hands, previously pressed against Xu Wenhao’s chest, now wrapped around the back of his neck.

Just then, an uninvited intruder swaggered into the room, weaving between their feet and disrupting the moment.

Startled, Lu Chenyue instinctively stepped back, careful not to step on the little furball, while Xu Wenhao frowned and lightly “escorted” the uninvited visitor out with a single foot.

The fire that had just been ignited nearly went out due to the interruption, leaving both of them unsettled. At this point, it no longer mattered who had started it.

Xu Wenhao’s gaze lingered on Lu Chenyue’s slightly red, swollen lips, and his breathing grew heavier. His deep black eyes darkened with desire.

Kissing Lu Chenyue’s lips again, they removed each other’s clothes and fell onto the bed. Xu Wenhao’s hands ignited every inch of Lu Chenyue’s body, caressing familiar sensitive spots, eliciting soul-stirring moans.

(To be continued…)