MMBMGAP CH 9

Chapter 9: Expect Nothing, and You Won’t Be Disappointed

Holding a cup of milk tea, Lin You raised his hand to knock on the door, still worrying about whether or not Sade liked milk tea. He hadn’t even sorted out his thoughts when the door opened—it was Achille who answered. Though a bit surprised to see Lin You, he still greeted him politely.

“Priest Lin You.”

“Hello,” Lin You replied just as politely. He had seen Achille at a few gatherings before and knew he was the son of the Director of the Military Medical Department.

“Sade, Priest Lin You’s here,” Achille said, without trying to make small talk, knowing full well Lin You wasn’t here for him. He turned around and called out to Sade.

“Finished training?” Sade asked with a smile as he came over.

“Yeah, just got back.”

“Come on, let’s head next door first.” Without needing further explanation, Sade casually walked over to the room next door and used facial recognition to unlock the door. He once again congratulated himself for the masterstroke of placing Lin You in the single room right beside his—it was unbelievably convenient.

Lin You obediently followed Sade back into the room. Mimi, who had been waiting by the door, rushed up to him, ready to rub against him affectionately, only to spot Sade. The cat immediately turned around, swiping both of their ankles with her tail before leaping back onto the wardrobe, where she laid down and peered at them from above like a watchful queen.

“This milk tea’s for you. I wasn’t sure if you liked it,” Lin You said, holding the cup out toward Sade. His expression was as calm as ever, but the tips of his ears had turned red.

Sade felt instantly pleased by both the milk tea and the small surprise of Lin You’s tied-up silver hair revealing his delicate features. Although his blue eyes were still as calm and composed as usual, the pink tint on his ears completely betrayed his true emotions. That little detail made Sade’s heart even fuller—but ever the gentleman, he didn’t do anything improper and simply took a big sip of the milk tea.

“Thank you, it’s delicious. I really like it. Do you like coffee? I’m not good at making milk tea, but I can brew coffee. I’ve got a machine at home—next time, I’ll make you some. Do you like lattes?” Sade asked in a rush, clearly excited.

“I don’t really drink beverages much,” Lin You admitted. He couldn’t even remember a time when he had actively wanted coffee or milk tea. Usually, Feng Qing just brought him drinks without asking.

“I see. Then I’ll make one for you next time anyway. Want to shower first? The training seemed intense—you’re all sweaty. You should change before you catch a cold,” Sade said as he noticed Lin You’s damp hair and clothes.

“Oh, do I smell? Sorry about that.” Lin You frowned a little awkwardly, already itching to go wash up.

“Yuyou, you misunderstood. Your scent—honestly, it’s too good for me,” Sade chuckled, reaching out to squeeze Lin You’s shoulder.

Lin You looked at him in surprise just as Sade slowly leaned his head toward Lin You’s neck.

“Yuyou, I’m afraid I won’t be able to hold back,” he whispered near Lin You’s ear, his warm breath brushing against the already-reddened tip. Flustered, Lin You turned even redder. Sade, laughing softly, gently pushed him toward the bathroom and shut the door for him.

“Mimi, come here.” Left to wait outside, Sade started feeling a bit bored and released a bit of his soothing pheromones to lure Mimi over. The S-Class Alpha’s scent was comforting to the cat, who cautiously observed him. She jumped from the wardrobe to the desk and slowly approached, stopping just one palm’s length away to sniff his fingers before gently nudging his hand with her head—giving him permission to pet her.

“You’re just like your owner. Both too adorable,” Sade said happily, now enjoying stroking the cat.

“What did you say?” Lin You had just finished showering and stepped out in time to hear Sade talking, though he didn’t catch the words clearly.

“I said Mimi’s just as cute as you are.”

“I’m not! Mimi’s definitely cuter,” Lin You replied, scooping Mimi up into his arms. One human, one cat—both stared at Sade with wide eyes.

“No, Yuyou, you’re way too cute,” Sade thought to himself. Sure, the cat was adorable, but compared to Lin You, there was no contest. He glanced at the time—it was still early. He didn’t feel like heading back to his own room just yet, so he simply sat down and continued chatting.

“Was it fun piloting the mecha today? I heard the academy’s Alphas lost and were pretty crushed. Guess they didn’t expect to be beaten by Omegas.”

“Omegas actually have a physical makeup well-suited for developing mental power, so it’s not surprising they lost. The temple’s mental training has always been intense. Feng Qing and I started training from a young age.”

“You two have known each other that long? I’ve seen him around, but never talked to him.”

“We grew up training together. Do you want to get to know him?” Lin You asked, a little curious.

“No. I have you—why would I want to get to know another Omega?” Sade denied it right away.

“Feng Qing’s probably still single.”

“Yuyou, I already have you. Why would I care who else is single? I’m not,” Sade emphasized again with a straight face.

“Mn.” Then why did you go around saying we barely know each other? Lin You thought silently.

Hearing Sade speak with such certainty brought back memories—of that moment years ago when his overflowing feelings were doused in an instant. That’s why it’s best not to expect anything—because then, whatever you receive feels like a bonus. Just like sitting here, chatting with Sade now—it felt like an unexpected gift.

(To be continued…)
T/L: Oh… I wonder what happened? (っ º – º ς)