Top-Tier Ex-Girlfriend - Chapter 49
Chapter 49: Sleeping Together
Huo Yichi wasn’t an idiot; she was just… overwhelmed by the unexpected turn of events, still slightly in disbelief.
She was half-afraid it was all a dream.
But Pei You's expression told her it was real.
The happiness she'd felt since seeing Pei You that afternoon still lingered.
Lying in bed together after showering and drying their hair, Huo Yichi couldn't deny the lingering excitement.
She wouldn't be able to sleep like this, she thought.
A bedside lamp illuminated the room, casting a warm glow.
It was past 2 am. Normally, she’d be sound asleep by now.
But tonight, they were both wide awake.
"How long is your company’s Spring Festival holiday this year?" Pei You asked, initiating the conversation.
She was lying on her side, her chin resting on her hand, her elbow propped up on the pillow, watching Huo Yichi.
Her other hand was playing with Huo Yichi's hair.
Huo Yichi watched as Pei You twirled her hair around her fingers, feeling like Pei You was playing with her heart, not just her hair.
"Twelve days," Huo Yichi, still somewhat rational, thought for a moment before replying, "until the tenth day of the Lunar New Year.”
The Spring Festival this year was early, falling on January 25th.
Her company was having its annual party tonight, but Huo Yichi, having just returned from her business trip, and more importantly, because it was Pei You’s birthday, had decided to skip it.
Pei You smiled, a hint of smugness in her voice. "We’re off until the Lantern Festival.[1] Jealous?”
Huo Yichi smiled back. "Very.”
"Do you have any plans for the holiday?" Huo Yichi asked.
Pei You frowned, lying back on her pillow. "I’ll probably visit my grandparents, but other than that, I’ll mostly be staying home. What about you?”
"I don’t know. I don’t want to stay home," Huo Yichi said, turning her head to look at Pei You, then continued, a hint of sadness in her voice, "I’ve never had a happy Spring Festival. My grandmother always finds fault with me, and it always ends up in a fight. When I was younger, I used to just keep quiet and pretend I didn't hear anything. But now… I don't hold back anymore; I argue back.”
She chuckled humorlessly. "They’ve even cut off my allowance several times because of that, as if I can’t support myself.”
"Wait," Pei You said, catching something in Huo Yichi’s words. "So you took on those part-time jobs because your family cut off your allowance?”
She was referring to the modeling job Huo Yichi had taken.
She'd been puzzled by it back then, as she’d known Huo Yichi came from a well-off family; she shouldn't have needed a part-time job.
"Yes," Huo Yichi said. "I can support myself perfectly fine without them.”
Huo Yichi’s hand rested on top of the covers; the ointment she’d applied earlier hadn't dried yet.
Pei You sighed, reaching out to pat the back of Huo Yichi's hand.
"Why are we talking about this again?" Huo Yichi said, her lips curving downwards. "I’ll probably just go home for a quick dinner this year, or maybe I won’t even bother; I’ll just come back and take care of Xiao Xing.”
"You can always call me; I’ll keep you and Xiao Xing company," Pei You said.
Huo Yichi smiled. "Okay.”
"I’m turning off the light.”
"Okay," Pei You turned over, facing Huo Yichi.
She still couldn't quite believe they were sharing a bed again.
They seemed relaxed, but both were secretly nervous.
Lying in bed together and doing nothing felt like a waste of a perfectly good opportunity.
As darkness filled the room, Pei You’s senses seemed to heighten.
She hadn’t been aware of her own breathing with the light on, but now, in the darkness, she could hear it clearly.
"Goodnight," Huo Yichi said softly.
"Goodnight," Pei You replied.
Huo Yichi had just returned from a business trip and then gone straight to Pei You's birthday dinner; she must be exhausted. Just thinking about it made Pei You feel tired.
So, she decided to just… sleep. It wouldn’t be appropriate to initiate anything with Huo Yichi being so tired.
But the thought didn't last long.
Because Huo Yichi had moved closer.
Huo Yichi held her breath. The longing she’d suppressed for so long had resurfaced, intensified by their proximity in bed.
She naturally wanted to be closer to Pei You.
"You called me Chi Chi today," Huo Yichi whispered.
Pei You’s heart skipped a beat; Huo Yichi's voice was so close.
"Yes," Pei You swallowed nervously. "Chi Chi," she said softly, "what's wrong?”
Huo Yichi chuckled. "Nothing, I just… I liked it.”
Huo Yichi’s voice, naturally low and a little husky, was even more alluring now, so close to Pei You’s ear.
It sent shivers down Pei You's spine.
She’d always thought Huo Yichi had a nice voice, but now, she realized it was also… seductive.
"It's late; let’s go to sleep," Pei You said.
She was getting a little scared. If this continued, something might happen. And then how would they sleep?
But, of course, they did sleep. Eventually.
When Pei You woke up, it was just past noon.
Thankfully, it was the weekend; otherwise, she’d have been late for work.
The space beside her was empty, but the bedroom door was open, and she could see Huo Yichi sitting on the carpet in the living room, cuddling Xiao Xing.
Seeing that Pei You was awake, Huo Yichi walked over, still holding the cat. "Time to get up?"
Pei You rubbed her eyes. "Yeah.”
"I called Grandma Pei this morning and told her you were here," Huo Yichi said.
"Okay," Pei You had seen Huo Yichi add her grandmother on WeChat last night, so it wasn’t surprising she had her number.
Huo Yichi put Xiao Xing down and sat on the bed, leaning over to hug Pei You.
Pei You yawned, her mind still foggy. "What time did you wake up?”
"10 am," Huo Yichi replied. "I had breakfast, fed Xiao Xing, and did some work. A very productive morning.”
Pei You nodded, pulling away from the hug. "I'm going to wash up.”
"Okay, I’ll start cooking. The rice is already done.”
After washing up, Pei You was fully awake, the memories of last night even more vivid.
It hadn’t been anything… serious, just… kissing.
Except it had lasted a while, and the kissing hadn’t been limited to just lips.
Looking at herself in the mirror, Pei You’s face, as if by magic, turned bright red.
Xiao Xing was sitting outside the bathroom door, watching her curiously.
Pei You dried her face, picked up the cat, and chuckled, trying to appear nonchalant. "What are you looking at?”
Xiao Xing: "Meow.”
Pei You coughed, suddenly feeling like Xiao Xing was making fun of her flushed face.
Just then, Huo Yichi came over. "Food’s ready,” she announced, then, looking at Pei You with concern, asked, "what’s wrong? Are you feeling sick?"
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