Top-Tier Ex-Girlfriend - Chapter 48
Chapter 48: The Invitation
Huo Yichi’s lips were beautifully shaped, the perfect balance of fullness and thinness, usually curved into a gentle smile.
Perhaps that was why Pei You found kissing her… addictive.
The night before she left Liucheng, they’d kissed many times.
Kiss after kiss, leaving her wanting more.
But she’d controlled herself, keeping their intimacy to just kissing.
Yet, in the days since her return, she’d often find herself lost in thought, the memory of Huo Yichi's soft lips replaying in her mind.
Sweet, soft, intoxicating.
A lingering sweetness.
Now, finally seeing Huo Yichi again, Pei You had thought she could control herself, but at this moment of parting, she'd blurted out the question.
At first, it had been a light, almost hesitant kiss, their positions awkward, with Pei You outside the car and Huo Yichi inside.
So, after barely two minutes, Pei You opened the car door and got in.
The outside world faded away, the car a small, private space, just the two of them.
Huo Yichi's hand cupped the back of Pei You's head, her kiss deepening, Pei You's arms wrapping around her neck.
Lost in the moment, they vaguely heard footsteps outside.
It was probably Han Zhao, returning and passing by the car.
The tinted windows shielded them from view; no one knew what was happening inside.
After a while, Huo Yichi pulled back slightly, holding Pei You close, her breathing uneven.
"I thought you’d invite me back to your place," Pei You said, her chin resting on Huo Yichi's shoulder, her own breathing still ragged.
"I wanted to," Huo Yichi admitted, "but I thought since your parents were back, you’d want to spend time with them.”
"Didn't you say you’d make me noodles?" Pei You asked, pulling away slightly to kiss the corner of Huo Yichi's mouth. "I’ve been looking forward to it.”
It was clear Pei You wanted to spend time with her.
Just a few days ago, she’d told Huo Yichi she didn't like her that much, but now, her feelings seemed to have intensified at an alarming rate.
She'd always considered herself calm and collected, but this… this was something new, something she’d never experienced in her 24 years. Even when she’d liked Mo Ning, she hadn’t been this… consumed by someone.
Her first love had ended tragically, and it had taken her years to move on. Now, she was cautiously, yet eagerly, embracing these new feelings.
Huo Yichi understood. She smiled. "I did, didn’t I?”
Pei You coughed lightly, about to say something, when Huo Yichi leaned in and kissed her again. "Do you need to tell your parents and grandma?” she asked.
"No need," Pei You patted her bag; she had her keys. "I can just go home tomorrow morning.”
Huo Yichi chuckled. "I feel like I’ve kidnapped you.”
"Haven't you?”
"I guess I have," Huo Yichi said, reaching over to fasten Pei You’s seatbelt.
It was a gesture they'd done many times before, when they were pretending, but this time, it felt different. Pei You pursed her lips, swallowing nervously.
Huo Yichi gripped the steering wheel and drove away.
She parked outside the apartment complex. There was a 24-hour convenience store downstairs. Huo Yichi bought a few necessities before walking Pei You to her building.
It was late, and the complex was quiet.
Huo Yichi carried the shopping bag in her left hand, her right hand holding Pei You’s, only releasing it when they reached the door.
Pei You watched as Huo Yichi fiddled with her keys, chuckling. "My hand is so warm now.”
"Mine, too," Huo Yichi said, opening the door and turning on the lights.
Pei You had never stayed here before; this was a first.
Xiao Xing, which had been sleeping on the sofa, startled awake, letting out an annoyed meow.
Pei You immediately apologized. "Sorry, Xiao Xing, did I wake you?”
Huo Yichi, retrieving a new toothbrush for Pei You, smiled, seeing Pei You’s earnest expression. "She won’t mind; she likes you," Huo Yichi said.
She was right; Xiao Xing, recognizing Pei You, rubbed against her legs.
Pei You started playing with the cat.
"I’ll go make you some noodles then, as a birthday treat.”
Pei You, still cuddling Xiao Xing, paused. "Wait…"
Huo Yichi looked at her, puzzled. "What’s wrong?”
"I’m… not really hungry," Pei You said, a little embarrassed, clearing her throat and looking away. "I just… wanted to come over and play with Xiao Xing.”
"I know," Huo Yichi said, "but I don't have any vegetables or noodles left.”
Pei You: "..."
"You’re playing along, huh?" she said.
Huo Yichi raised an eyebrow, going over to pet Xiao Xing. "Wait here; I'll get your present."
She went to her bedroom, where she’d left her suitcase.
She'd already chosen the gift: a pair of earrings.
Not overly expensive, but not cheap either.
Returning to the living room, she handed the small box to Pei You. "Do you want to open it now?”
"Not yet," Pei You shook her head.
Huo Yichi placed the box in Pei You's hand, saying softly, "This gift… is a little selfish of me.”
Earrings weren't a necessity, but Huo Yichi was feeling a little possessive; she’d seen the earrings Han Zhao had given Pei You.
None of Pei You's earrings were from her, and she didn’t like that.
"Okay," Pei You said with a small smile, "I understand.”
Huo Yichi pointed towards the bathroom. "I'm going to take a shower.”
"Okay, I’ll play with Xiao Xing a bit longer. I’ll shower after you.”
But Huo Yichi didn’t move.
Pei You looked at her. "What’s wrong?”
"Are you…," Huo Yichi asked hesitantly, "are you really just here to play with Xiao Xing?”
Pei You couldn't help but retort, "Huo Yichi, are you an idiot?”
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