Chapter 79: It’s Just Around the Corner (x) Just Around the Corner (√)
“Senior! Senior!”
“Hello, Senior!”
The basketball court, serving as a resting area, was filled with the clamor of excited voices.
Many girls flocked to the upperclassmen, receiving free bottles of water, expressing their gratitude, and then squeezing back out of the crowd.
Ruo Xiaoxi sat on the ground, hugging her knees. She hadn’t gone to get any water, preferring to observe from afar.
Suddenly, a pair of shapely, fair legs emerged from the crowd, making their way through the noise towards her. Stopping in front of her, they offered a bottle.
Ah, the real long-legged senior had arrived.
These slightly fleshy, beautiful legs could only belong to Senior Xia.
“Finally found you. Why didn’t you go get some water?”
“Senior Xia.” Ruo Xiaoxi looked up, a smile curving her lips. She shook her head. “I’m not thirsty. I just wanted to rest.”
“Well, keep this then. I… I got it for you.”
“You went through the trouble of bringing me water, Senior Xia. I’m so sorry.” Ruo Xiaoxi took the bottle, placing her hand on the cap and twisting. It didn’t open.
Xia Zhibai narrowed her eyes, watching her performance, arms crossed over her ample chest. “Putting on an act?”
“Pfft…” Ruo Xiaoxi blew at her bangs, feigning innocence. “Isn’t this a chance for Senior Xia to help a delicate junior open a bottle cap?”
“I know your tricks. You had me wrapped around your little finger at the beginning.”
“So, Senior Xia still likes me?”
“Like you?” Xia Zhibai replied without hesitation. “We’re practically lesbians now. How could I not like you?”
“Hee hee… Then, how about Senior Xia tries liking boys again?”
“Can’t. I find cute girls like you much more appealing now. So charming and alluring, it’s irresistible. Especially when you wear white socks and sway your little hips!”
“I… I didn’t try to seduce you!”
Ruo Xiaoxi blushed, lowering her gaze. It’s Senior Xia who’s being too… appreciative.
Sometimes, acquiring a taste for something sweet makes it unforgettable. Xia Zhibai now found the idea of a sweet, young girlfriend much more appealing.
“Alright, I’ve opened it for you. Drink up.” Xia Zhibai finally opened the bottle.
Ruo Xiaoxi took the water, giving Senior Xia a cute wink, which earned her a pinch on the cheek and exclamations about how adorable she was, along with threats of being picked up and spun around.
Despite the opened bottle, Ruo Xiaoxi didn’t drink. She was already full of water, feeling slightly bloated. She frowned.
“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?” Xia Zhibai crouched down, noticing her discomfort.
“It’s okay… I’ve already had a lot of water. I’m a bit full. And after sitting for a while, I need to pee. I’ll be right back.” Ruo Xiaoxi stood up, clutching her stomach.
“I’ll go with you.” Xia Zhibai looked back.
The student council seemed to have the water distribution under control. Leaving briefly to accompany Ruo Xiaoxi to the bathroom wouldn’t be a problem.
What special treatment! The student council president escorting her to the bathroom!
Ruo Xiaoxi was probably the most pampered first-year.
As soon as they left the basketball court, taking a less crowded back route, Xia Zhibai took Ruo Xiaoxi’s hand, as if she couldn’t wait any longer.
“The student council president sneaking off with a cute junior?” Ruo Xiaoxi teased.
“Shh, it’s not easy holding your hand at school. Let me enjoy it for a bit…”
“Okay~ okay~ Senior Xia can hold my hand. You like holding hands so much?”
“I’m just afraid you’ll wander off and get lost on the way to the bathroom. And it just so happens that your hand is soft and comfortable to hold, you know… you know?” Xia Zhibai said unconvincingly, blushing slightly.
“Is that so…? Hmm? Where’s Senior Huixue today?”
“Xue’er? Why are you always thinking about her?” Xia Zhibai said crossly, tightening her grip. Whose lolita are you anyway?
“No, no, isn’t she your assistant? I thought she’d always be with you.”
“Everyone has their own things to do. Besides, buying the water was mostly my decision. I originally wanted to come alone, give you water, and chat with you. But I thought that would attract too much attention, so I just bought a lot of water and distributed it to everyone.”
“Eh!? So, Senior Xia bought all that water for everyone just as a cover to give me this one bottle?” Ruo Xiaoxi was surprised. The bottle in her hand suddenly felt heavier.
“Hmph, no need to say it out loud. Just know it in your heart.” Xia Zhibai let out a little haughty hum.
“So, I can help you with club matters, but I have a condition now.”
“A condition?”
“I want you to say, in front of Xue’er, that you love me very much, that you can’t live without me, that you only like me. That’s all I ask.”
“But she’s not here right now.”
“I mean, when she’s present. Say it then. Loudly. Let her hear it. Understand?”
Eh, so that’s what she meant…
Ruo Xiaoxi felt a bead of sweat on her forehead. A silent battle had begun. Was this how women fought? Eh? Why? Was it because of her? She hoped there wouldn’t be a dramatic confrontation.
She feared that confrontation might turn into a… compromising situation.
What if the seniors argued, then realized the root of the problem was her, the little green tea, and decided to… discipline her together? That would be disastrous.
Last night’s dream might become a reality… or rather, a reality just around the corner.
After the bathroom break, they found themselves on the first floor of the gymnasium. Everyone else was on the field. The ping pong tables were deserted. Xia Zhibai suddenly pulled Ruo Xiaoxi aside, preventing her from returning to the field.
Xia Zhibai bit her lip, averting her gaze, hesitating as if she had something difficult to say.
Ruo Xiaoxi turned to her, blinking her large eyes with a slightly bewildered expression. “What’s wrong, Senior Xia?”
“Don’t go back yet. Um… I haven’t seen you much for the last half of the summer break. School’s been busy.”
“Eh? That’s true. Senior Xia has been busy. I had a part-time job during the latter half of the summer.”
“So… so…” Xia Zhibai blushed, gently hooking Ruo Xiaoxi’s hand with her finger. After a moment of silence, she whispered, “Can we… be intimate for a bit?”
“Is Senior Xia feeling lonely?” Ruo Xiaoxi asked with a knowing smile.
“Stop teasing me. I’ve been dying to see you every day, but I can’t show it in public. I… I’m just lonely, okay?!”
Xia Zhibai stamped her foot lightly, admitting her feelings with a blush.
“Then… just for a minute. It’ll be bad if someone comes.”
Ruo Xiaoxi glanced around, allowing Senior Xia to pull her into a corner, her arm around her waist. She stood on tiptoe, her arms around Xia Zhibai’s neck.
Blushing shyly, they leaned closer, their lips shimmering.
………………
“Mmm… Okay, okay.”
“You’re getting carried away… even kissing my neck…”
“No, no. We’ll continue another time~”
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