58. Straight Girls Flirting with Lesbians, Struck by Lightning
The two girls, having enjoyed their playful romp, sat down at the computer to log into the game.
Ruo Xiaoxi used her laptop, munching on a bag of chips, squeezed next to Lan Yinuo. It was time for their daily quests.
They had planned to go pet hunting together.
“Xiaoxi, if, if, I wanted to do something to you, would you… be mad?” Lan Yinuo asked tentatively as she logged in.
Ruo Xiaoxi, engrossed in her chips, her legs dangling playfully, replied casually, “No.”
“Really…? I’m serious, not like earlier, joking…”
“I can’t imagine what you could possibly do to me that I would mind,” Ruo Xiaoxi said dismissively, clearly underestimating Xiao Nuonuo, treating her like a harmless little animal.
Hmph, you underestimate me. Since you said you wouldn’t mind…
Then I’ll… do this!
Xiao Nuonuo stealthily reached behind Ruo Xiaoxi, gently placing her hand on her waist, then slowly sliding it upwards, intending to… grasp something…
The thought itself made her heart race and her cheeks flush.
Didn’t you say they were big? Let me see…
Just how curvy are Xiaoxi’s… assets?
“Hmm?” Ruo Xiaoxi glanced at her, typing away at her keyboard.
But she pretended not to notice, letting Xiao Nuonuo think her stealthy maneuver was going unnoticed.
Just as she was about to make her move, the door opened, and her mother walked in, carrying a plate of fruit. “Here, have some fruit. These green dates are fresh and crisp.”
“Waaaah!” Lan Yinuo quickly withdrew her hand, startled.
Why did Mom come in now!? I almost… I almost had them!
Such a rare opportunity to counterattack Xiaoxi!
Ruo Xiaoxi suppressed a giggle. She had seen everything but said nothing, finding Xiao Nuonuo’s flustered reaction incredibly cute. Teasing her had become a source of amusement.
“Thank you, Auntie,” Ruo Xiaoxi said politely, taking the plate.
Before her mother entered, she had quickly adjusted her posture and put her legs down, resuming her well-behaved persona. Xiao Nuonuo, too focused on her mission, hadn’t heard her mother approaching.
“Mom! Knock before you come in!” Xiao Nuonuo said, pouting.
“Oh, I forgot. Sorry, sorry.” Her mother stepped back out, closed the door, and knocked. “Miss Yinuo, may I come in?”
“Hmph… remember next time. You scared me.”
Honestly, I was in the middle of something with Xiaoxi! Don’t interrupt!
Ruo Xiaoxi took a bite of a pear, watching the amusing mother-daughter interaction. Like mother, like daughter; Xiao Nuonuo’s personality must have come from her mom.
“By the way, these green dates are from Xiao Ke’s family. They always give us fruit during harvest season. You should visit Xiao Ke sometime and help her with her homework.”
“Okay… I will. Isn’t Xiao Ke starting middle school soon?”
“Yes, she’s a hard-working student. It’s not easy for her, living with just her mother. Remember to visit her sometime,” her mother reminded her.
“Okay… I will… Mom, where’s Dad?”
“He’s working late tonight. You two go to bed early.”
“Okay…” Lan Yinuo nodded, then, noticing her mother still lingering at the door, got up and gently pushed her out. “Okay, okay, you can go now. We’re going to play games.”
“Can’t I play with you?”
“No! It’s embarrassing with adults around!”
“Sigh, my daughter is all grown up, doesn’t need her mother anymore.”
“Don’t say that…” Lan Yinuo sighed, surprised her mother was being so clingy. She hugged her and said, “It’s okay, I’m playing with my friend.”
“Remember to go to bed early, and take a shower later. Let me know if you need anything.”
After replenishing her daughter’s emotional energy, her mother smiled and left the room.
When Lan Yinuo returned, Ruo Xiaoxi was giggling, covering her mouth.
“What, what are you laughing at?” Lan Yinuo asked, rolling up her sleeves. Only you are allowed to have fun?
“Nothing, your family is so funny.” Seeing Xiao Nuonuo’s threatening gesture, Ruo Xiaoxi quickly composed herself. “So, who’s this Xiao Ke you were talking about?”
“Oh, she’s my cousin, Luo Xiao Ke. She’s just starting middle school.”
“Luo, Luo Xiao Ke!?”
“Yes, we should visit her sometime. What? Do you know her, Xiaoxi?”
“Nothing…” Ruo Xiaoxi’s eyes widened. Wasn’t that the little girl who lived upstairs, the one who always brought her green dates? So, her family owned a fruit stand?
And she was Xiao Nuonuo’s cousin!? What a small world.
Lan Yinuo didn’t know where Ruo Xiaoxi lived. If she knew she lived right below her cousin, she would be shocked…
“Xiaoxi, you go take a shower first. I’ll find you some clothes.”
“Don’t we shower together?”
“Eek!? What, what are you saying!? Mom, Mom is home!” Lan Yinuo blushed furiously.
“So, it’s okay when your mom isn’t home?”
“Th-that’s not what I meant!” Xiao Nuonuo was shy and not ready for that level of intimacy, even with another girl. Showing her body…
Lan Yinuo sat back down, her movements slowing down, her lips pressed together, as if wanting to say something. Every moment was precious.
She hadn’t realized it before, but being with the person she liked filled her with both happiness and anxiety.
This might be her only chance to confess her feelings to Ruo Xiaoxi. The next time they met would probably be when school started in half a month.
Confessions were best done face-to-face…
I’m so nervous… but I want to tell her how much I like her! Lan Yinuo nudged Ruo Xiaoxi, about to speak, but then saw her engrossed in the game.
I have a million things to complain about when it comes to Ruo Xiaoxi.
Here I am, full of romantic feelings, and she’s just playing games. It seemed she had to take the initiative. Xiao Tianxin had said their relationship was already close enough.
All she had to do was be a little more proactive.
Lan Yinuo took a deep breath, determined to confess. She wouldn’t let shyness or pride get in the way.
If you like someone, just say it! Don’t wait until it’s too late and regret it! Boldly pursuing love is the most dazzling!
Lan Yinuo mentally psyched herself up.
“Xiaoxi!”
“Ah? What is it?” Ruo Xiaoxi looked at her.
“There’s something I… I want to ask you.”
“What is it? You sound so serious.”
“It’s just…” Lan Yinuo swallowed nervously, fidgeting with her fingers. “Do you… like girls? I mean, your sexual orientation…”
Although Xiaoxi liking girls seemed obvious, it was better to be safe than sorry. Ruo Xiaoxi felt different from other girls, everything about her pointed towards… this.
Would a straight girl act so flirtatious with another girl? It was the strongest hint yet.
“Ah? Me? I’m not a lesbian.”
—And with that one sentence, Lan Yinuo’s heart sank.
“Ah?” She froze, staring at Ruo Xiaoxi in disbelief, her eyes widening, tears welling up.
It’s over… there’s no hope… Xiaoxi isn’t even…
“Then why, why did you flirt with me!?” Lan Yinuo exclaimed, her fists clenching.
“Ahhh?” Ruo Xiaoxi, seeing Xiao Nuonuo’s teary-eyed, heartbroken expression, quickly backpedaled. “No, no, I was just kidding, of course I’m…”
But Xiao Nuonuo, feeling betrayed, had already erupted.
Her voice trembling, her fists clenched, she closed her eyes and yelled, “You made me fall for you, and now you tell me this!?”
“Straight girls flirting with lesbians, struck by lightning!!!—Wait, what did you say?”
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