Give Me Heartthrobs 46

Chapter 46: Special

“Let’s go back then.” Meeting Wen Yu’s gaze, Ye Qizhen expressed her agreement. Although she was too embarrassed to say it out loud, she actually wanted to be alone with Wen Yu more. Wen Yu’s question hit the nail on the head.

However, this little wish didn’t come true.

When she received the call from the senior sister, Ye Qizhen guessed she would be busy again tonight.

Wen Yu had to let go of Ye Qizhen so she could free her hand to answer the phone.

“…Mn, okay, it’s fine.” Ye Qizhen held the phone to her ear for a while. After hanging up, she pouted and looked at Wen Yu helplessly.

Wen Yu found Ye Qizhen’s expression adorable. She guessed, “Something came up?”

“Have to revise an interview draft.”

“Going back to the dorm?”

Ye Qizhen nodded. Quitting other clubs this semester was a wise choice; the activities at the TV station alone were enough to keep her busy.

Wen Yu was also helpless. She stood up first, then extended her hand to Ye Qizhen. Ye Qizhen looked up at Wen Yu, understood, and smilingly took Wen Yu’s hand to pull herself up, dawdling as she stood.

Taking the subway back as usual.

Line 5 was crowded as always. Pushed by the tide of people, after getting on the subway, Ye Qizhen and Wen Yu were squeezed into the corner of the carriage.

Two people standing face to face.

A familiar situation.

Ye Qizhen couldn’t help but recall their freshman year, being this close too. That time, she was truly attracted by Wen Yu’s face, thinking wholeheartedly: This girl is too beautiful, just cold and aloof, hard to approach.

Later, the more she interacted with Wen Yu, the more she discovered Wen Yu’s true side. Everyone said Wen Yu was bad, but she could see the gentleness and kindness in Wen Yu’s bones; the prickly personality was just a form of self-protection.

Sometimes she wished everyone knew how good Wen Yu was; sometimes she rejoiced that only she knew.

After several stops, the number of people getting on the subway only increased. Afraid Wen Yu would be squeezed by people next to her, Ye Qizhen reached out to grab the handrail on the side, quietly using her arm to shield Wen Yu.

Wen Yu’s heart warmed. Having always been used to people throwing cold water on her, before meeting Ye Qizhen, she never thought anyone would be willing to patiently warm her and protect her everywhere. She reached out to touch Ye Qizhen’s waist, then gently pulled her into her arms, signaling Ye Qizhen to lean on her.

Ye Qizhen leaned forward slightly, an intimate gesture of pressing close. After Wen Yu hugged her, her hand didn’t move away from her waist, maintaining a half-embrace posture.

Because of this posture, the surrounding air instantly heated up. Wen Yu lowered her head, gazing at Ye Qizhen’s face.

Ye Qizhen used to be unable to guess the meaning of Wen Yu’s gaze, but now she understood—

The girl she carefully liked had also been carefully liking her all along.

Thinking of this, her heart felt as if wrapped in honey.

The next moment, both smiled in unison, not knowing what they were laughing about. From friends to girlfriends, having just confirmed the relationship, even just quietly looking at each other held an indescribable specialness.

“Call me when you’re done.” Wen Yu said.

“Mn.” Ye Qizhen responded happily.

This dialogue sounded inexplicably cloying.

The carriage swayed slightly, silent for a moment. Wen Yu spoke again, her voice low: “Ye Qizhen.”

There were many people in the subway, with various noises, so it wasn’t very clear. Ye Qizhen thought Wen Yu had something else to tell her, so she leaned towards Wen Yu seriously.

Wen Yu pressed her lips to Ye Qizhen’s ear. This time she didn’t speak, but took the opportunity to kiss her.

Her earlobe was gently kissed, like a feather landing, tickling her heart. Ye Qizhen’s ears instantly turned red. Although Wen Yu only touched lightly like a dragonfly skimming water, in such a public place, a secretly intimate action carried a sense of taboo enough to magnify the blushing and heartbeat many times over.

Wen Yu’s gaze fell back on Ye Qizhen’s face, the corners of her lips hooking up; she just loved seeing someone blush. Ye Qizhen frowned at Wen Yu embarrassedly, the subtext being there are so many people around.

Just kissing an ear and getting this reaction. Wen Yu didn’t save face for Ye Qizhen at all, asking directly, “Why are you so awkward?”

“When was I?” Being called out by Wen Yu, Ye Qizhen became even more twisted, but stubbornly denied it verbally. Being in a relationship for the first time was bound to be nerve-wracking and exciting; it was quite awkward and unnatural. She wasn’t as skilled as Wen Yu, who never blushed when flirting.

Wen Yu sized up Ye Qizhen and said meticulously, “Also a bit nervous and shy.”

Ye Qizhen: “…”

Student Wen, do you have to analyze so carefully and accurately?

Wen Yu looked a bit smug.

Ye Qizhen felt completely defeated. They were together now, so why was it still the same as before—only getting teased in front of Wen Yu? She felt quite unconvinced in her heart, secretly competing, thinking she must find a chance to get back at her in the future.

It was past nine o’clock when she returned to the apartment.

Wen Yu nestled on the sofa alone, checking her phone from time to time. Half an hour passed, still no call from Ye Qizhen; guessing she wouldn’t be done anytime soon. After waiting another ten minutes, she lazily dragged her steps towards the bathroom.

A hot shower didn’t calm her mood much. Her cool white skin was flushed red by the steam. Standing in front of the mirror at the sink, Wen Yu even felt the smile on her face was strange. Ye Qizhen said she looked especially beautiful when smiling; she had never noticed this herself. Perhaps she would pay attention in the future. She had always wanted to change her old self, and now she finally had the courage and motivation to change.

The first thing after showering was checking her phone. Seeing a missed call from ten minutes ago, Wen Yu immediately called back. The ringtone only rang one and a half times before the other side picked up immediately.

Both were thinking about the other’s call.

“I was in the shower just now.” Wen Yu said softly.

Whether it was psychological or not, Ye Qizhen felt Wen Yu’s voice sounded gentler than usual tonight. Leaning on the balcony, she said while enjoying the breeze, “I thought you were already asleep.”

“Done with work?” Wen Yu asked.

“Just finished.” Called as soon as she finished; Ye Qizhen didn’t wait a second longer.

Wen Yu heard Ye Qizhen’s voice was sweet; she must be smiling as she spoke. Is this dating? Clearly just the most ordinary conversation, but hearing it, every word seemed wrapped in warmth and sweetness. She suddenly understood why Ye Qizhen wanted to date so much.

“Wen Yu…” Ye Qizhen called softly. Being together was a matter for two people; she couldn’t always be passive. After thinking, she asked, “Do you have time tomorrow?”

With a hint of shyness.

She laughed at herself in her heart. Wanting to date my girlfriend, what’s there to be embarrassed about saying directly?

“Teacher Zhao said to bring you over for lunch.” Wen Yu remembered Zhao Lin specifically mentioning this to her a while ago. Zhao Lin really liked Ye Qizhen and would ask every now and then when they would go over to play, saying she would add dishes to supplement their nutrition.

“Okay.” Ye Qizhen agreed quickly. “Haven’t been to Teacher Zhao’s place for a long time.”

Even if Ye Qizhen didn’t say some words explicitly, Wen Yu knew what Ye Qizhen was thinking, so she actively asked, “What about the afternoon, want some other arrangements?”

“Yes—” Ye Qizhen looked down at her toes and answered with a sweet smile. Wen Yu could always guess her thoughts immediately and say them bluntly. She asked Wen Yu back, “What arrangements do you want?”

She thought Wen Yu would hand the decision over to her. Before, no matter where she took Wen Yu or what they did, Wen Yu was always willing.

Wen Yu touched her arm, kept her in suspense, and said leisurely, “Do what you’ve always wanted to do.”

Ye Qizhen’s brain spun around but didn’t react. “What?”

Wen Yu: “Date.”

Hearing these words, Ye Qizhen giggled foolishly. Although Wen Yu looked calm on the surface, she felt Wen Yu wasn’t doing much better—