My Upperclassman Wants me to confess my feelings - Chapter 21

Chapter 21: Pleasure

When Xia Xiaohan saw the Lava Egg Custard in front of her Senior, she remembered the cup outside the window that night. It was also Lava Egg Custard!

So the eyes outside the window were

Turning her head toward Fan Jia, Xia Xiaohan blurted out, “The person outside the classroom was you!”

Cheng Wu stood up and took Xia Xiaohan’s hand. “Don’t worry. The person outside the window that day was indeed Fan Jia, but he just wanted to come over and talk to me.”

Fan Jia’s gaze fell upon their joined hands. Suddenly, he covered his forehead and began to laugh. He said nothing; instead, looking utterly dejected, he turned around and walked toward the cafe entrance.

Just as he reached the door, he ran into Sun Wenze who was coming in. Sun Wenze asked in surprise, “Fan Jia? Why are you at the cafe?”

Sun Wenze subconsciously glanced inside and spotted Cheng Wu and Xia Xiaohan at once. He reached out to block Fan Jia, frowning. “Are you bothering Sister Cheng again?!”

Fan Jia looked back, his smile becoming increasingly bitter. “I have self-respect too, okay? Today, it was Cheng Wu who invited me.”

Noticing that Sun Wenze had styled his hair, Fan Jia asked somewhat strangely, “Aren’t you chasing Bei Wenxin? Coming to a cafe now… could it be you’re chasing another junior at the same time?”

Glancing inside, Sun Wenze saw that Cheng Wu looked normal, and he felt a slight relief; Fan Jia wasn’t lying.

Seeing that Fan Jia was in low spirits, Sun Wenze figured words of comfort would only make him feel more stifled, so he spoke of his own business with confidence: “Of course I’m only chasing Wenxin! Today she asked to meet me at the cafe! She said she’s already here!”

“Then I wish you success.” Fan Jia was in a bad mood; he greeted Sun Wenze and left.

He completely failed to notice the contradiction between Xia Xiaohan’s words and Sun Wenze’s words.

…

The main entrance of the cafe wasn’t far from the seat Cheng Wu had reserved; Cheng Wu and Xia Xiaohan heard the conversation between Fan Jia and Sun Wenze.

Wenxin isn’t in the dorm! She’s in this cafe!

This cafe was located inside the library and wasn’t very large. Looking around, they couldn’t see Bei Wenxin anywhere.

Retracting her gaze, Xia Xiaohan’s hands trembled uncontrollably. She didn’t dare look at her Senior!

Cheng Wu let go of her hand. Xia Xiaohan quickly looked up to explain: “Senior! Wenxin is back, but I didn’t know where she was! I—”

“It’s fine, I know. Let’s go back.” Cheng Wu patted her head, gently reassuring Xia Xiaohan.

Xiaohan just didn’t like me meeting Fan Jia, so she wanted to take me away using Bei Wenxin’s name. It seems she’s jealous!

“Does Senior really not blame me?” Xia Xiaohan looked into Cheng Wu’s eyes, still terrified that her Senior would hate her for this.

Seeing her lingering anxiety, Cheng Wu took her hand again and smiled. “I don’t blame you. Let’s go back.”

The newly arrived Sun Wenze looked at them in disbelief, his eyes fixed on their joined hands.

It was common for girls to walk arm-in-arm, but this kind of ten-finger-interlocked hand-holding was something he was seeing for the first time!

Sun Wenze finally snapped out of it when they reached him.

Cheng Wu glanced behind the partition and said, “Go see Wenxin. Remember to take her back to the dorm. It’s only been a month; her leg shouldn’t be fully healed yet.”

“Right, right, right!” Sun Wenze nodded repeatedly, stepping aside to let them pass and watching them leave.

Turning back to the cafe, Sun Wenze scratched his head. Why don’t I see anyone?

He took out his phone and called Bei Wenxin; soon, he heard a ringtone coming from behind the partition right in front of him.

Sun Wenze walked around it and indeed saw Bei Wenxin.

She was sitting motionless in the sofa chair, her gaze somewhat vacant.

Walking over to sit opposite her, Sun Wenze called her name, but Bei Wenxin gave no reaction.

Sun Wenze waved a hand in front of her eyes; only then did Bei Wenxin snap back to her senses, forcing out a smile. “You’re here.”

“What’s wrong? Are you unwell?” Sun Wenze couldn’t help but worry; Bei Wenxin didn’t look right.

Bei Wenxin shook her head, her lips slightly pale.

She had heard everything just now.

Her Senior liked girls—her heart was filled with wild joy.

But the girl her Senior liked wasn’t her; it was Xiaohan.

The instruction to Sun Wenze to take her back to the dorm meant her Senior had definitely guessed she was behind the partition.

Her Senior knew she was eavesdropping but didn’t expose her; instead, she even remembered that her leg hadn’t healed yet.

Bei Wenxin pressed a hand against her chest as various images of her Senior appeared before her eyes.

Her fingers gradually tightened; her heart truly hurt, so much that she wanted to cry.

Her vision blurred as tears slid down from Bei Wenxin’s eyes.

Sun Wenze was startled and stood up immediately, asking with concern: “Wenxin! Wenxin! What’s wrong?”

“Nothing, it’s just that I’ve experienced a breakup before even starting a relationship.” Bei Wenxin struggled to smile, revealing a row of neat white teeth as tears rolled down.

The sight of her crying and smiling at the same time made Sun Wenze’s heart ache. Remembering her words, he asked cautiously: “You have someone you like?”

Bei Wenxin nodded. “Yes. I asked you here today because I’ve finally realized who I like, and to tell you that I really won’t ever like you.”

It wasn’t the first time Sun Wenze had been rejected, but seeing Bei Wenxin liking someone else—and seemingly being rejected too—he felt a bit of sympathy along with a bit of resentment.

In a way, they were fellow sufferers.

After a long while, Sun Wenze finally asked: “Can I ask who the person you like is?”

“Sorry, I don’t want to answer that question.” Bei Wenxin braced herself to stand up.

Sun Wenze hurried over, handed her the crutches, and helped pick up her bag. “Sorry, I was intrusive! Even if we can’t be boyfriend and girlfriend, we’re still friends. Sister Cheng also instructed me, so let me take you back to the dorm.”

“Okay.” Bei Wenxin remembered her Senior’s final words and didn’t refuse.

…

Passing the main teaching building, the lights were still on in the classrooms on every floor.

Cheng Wu held Xia Xiaohan’s hand as they walked slowly.

Glancing at a classroom on the second floor, Cheng Wu asked: “Xiaohan, you should be in evening self-study at this time, right?”

Xia Xiaohan bit her lower lip and struggled for a long time before whispering: “Yes, I skipped self-study.”

“To stop me from seeing Fan Jia?” A slight curve appeared at the corner of Cheng Wu’s lips.

After leaving the cafe, Xia Xiaohan gradually realized that she had skipped study and lied to her Senior precisely because she didn’t want her Senior and Fan Jia to meet!

Especially since it was her Senior who had actively asked to see Fan Jia!

“Yes.” Xia Xiaohan’s voice was almost inaudible.

Cheng Wu took in Xia Xiaohan’s reaction, her smile deepening. She couldn’t help but tease her on purpose: “I can skip seeing Fan Jia, but can I see other boys?”

Xia Xiaohan’s heart tightened, and she looked up, blunting out: “Of course not!”

Meeting Cheng Wu’s curving, crescent-moon eyes, Xia Xiaohan’s cheeks instantly flushed hot, and she turned her head away!

Senior did that on purpose!

Cheng Wu held it in for a long while before finally letting out a soft laugh that didn’t stop for ages, making Xia Xiaohan even more red-faced.

Stealing a glance, Xia Xiaohan found that her Senior was laughing very happily, giving the cold moonlight a sense of warmth.

“Xiaohan, why won’t you let me see other boys?”

“I didn’t! Just don’t see Fan Jia!”

“Is that so? Then tomorrow I have business to see Luo Xu. Let me think, he’s also been chasing me for over two months.”

“Then… does Senior like him?”

“Of course not! Then, does Xiaohan like me?”

“Senior!!!”

Cheng Wu’s joyful laughter rang out once more on the tree-lined path.

…

Back in the dormitory, Xia Xiaohan hurried to shower and went straight to bed afterward.

Not long after, Cheng Wu also climbed up. Xia Xiaohan closed her eyes, but her body under the covers froze instantly.

The senior shouldn’t have noticed I’m faking sleep, right?

Sitting at the head of the bed, Cheng Wu leaned against the wall, looking at the “sleeping” Xia Xiaohan with an involuntary smile.

It’s so good to have met Xiaohan.

The phone screen lit up. Cheng Wu swiped it open and saw a red dot finally appear in the pinned message box.

Cheng Wu’s hand tightened; she looked at the phone, then at Xiaohan.

After struggling for a while, she still clicked open the message box.

A-Wu, are you asleep? Christmas is coming soon, and I’ve prepared a surprise for you this year.

Cheng Wu took a deep breath and typed a line: Thanks, A-Hui. Are you and your boyfriend doing well?

Not very well. How about you? Are you dating a boyfriend or a girlfriend?

Cheng Wu glanced at Xiaohan and replied: No, but I have someone I like.

The other side was silent for a full five minutes before a message came through: Congratulations, A-Wu! With your charm, you’ll definitely be able to win them over!

Looking at Xia Xiaohan again, Cheng Wu felt uncertain in her heart. Can I really win Xiaohan over?

Xiaohan was such a pure child; even if she had shown signs of liking her, would she ever hear Xiaohan say the words “I like you”?

Watching Xia Xiaohan’s eyelashes flicker, Cheng Wu quickly replied: If I succeed, I’ll definitely tell you right away.

Okay, it’s late. Goodnight, A-Wu.

Cheng Wu put down her phone, turned around, and lay down, making a bit of noise.

Xia Xiaohan felt a surge of joy. She rolled over, let out a yawn, and pretended she had just woken up, looking up at Cheng Wu. “Senior, you’re going to sleep too?”

“Yes, sorry for disturbing you.” Cheng Wu lay flat, but her eyes remained open.

Xia Xiaohan shook her head quickly. “No, no, no!”

“Mm, go to sleep early. A-Ru and Ningning aren’t coming back tonight.” Cheng Wu reached out and touched Xia Xiaohan’s forehead.

The warm palm made Xia Xiaohan shy and happy. She couldn’t help but shrink into the covers, whispering: “Then Senior should sleep early too.”

Cheng Wu hummed vaguely in response, seeming very tired.

The dormitory was very quiet; actually, it was only a bit past nine o’clock.

Xia Xiaohan had no desire to sleep at all, her mind still filled with thoughts of her Senior going to see Luo Xu tomorrow.

After holding it in for a long time, Xia Xiaohan spoke softly: “Senior? Are you asleep?”

“No.” Cheng Wu was wondering why A-Hui had suddenly messaged her.

Xia Xiaohan turned over, propping up her upper body with her elbows, her eyes shining brightly as she looked at Cheng Wu in the darkness. “Then… can Senior not see Luo Xu tomorrow? If there’s something to discuss, you can do it over the phone or WeChat.”

Cheng Wu suddenly opened her eyes, meeting the two points of silvery light in Xia Xiaohan’s eyes. Her smile slowly spread. “Then I’ll talk to him over the phone tomorrow.”

“Mm!” Xia Xiaohan turned and lay back down, immediately diving into the covers and covering her face with a secret smile.

…

As the morning light shone in, Xia Xiaohan smelled a waft of fragrance before she even woke up.

Opening her eyes and looking over, she saw that Zhao Ru and Ningning were back.

Ningning heard the movement and turned around, waving and shouting to Xia Xiaohan: “Xiaohan! Get up quickly! A-Ru made us bean-skin wraps and sauce pancakes. They’re delicious!”