On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

Neither of them spoke, but walked quietly, feeling the coolness of the seawater and the softness of the sand beneath their feet. Occasionally, they would exchange glances, and everything was understood without words.

The elusive sense of distance seemed to melt away with the setting sun, leaving only a tacit understanding of peace and closeness.

Dinner was a beachside barbecue provided by the guesthouse.

The guesthouse owner set up a grill on the beach and provided a variety of ingredients.

The boys were in charge of starting the fire and grilling the meat, while the girls were busy skewering the meat, preparing vegetables and seasonings.

As the charcoal crackled, the aroma of grilled meat soon mingled with the sea breeze and filled the air.

Huang Mao and Zhou Hao blamed each other for burning a skewer of chicken wings, while Zhao Yueyue fanned the flames from the sidelines.

Lin Yu'an and Zhao Yuanyuan quietly grilled corn and mushrooms. Although they were novices, they surprisingly had the skill of seasoned veterans.

Chen Mo's grilled squid and scallops were highly praised, and he always handed the freshest and most tender parts to Su Yuqing as soon as they were grilled.

Su Yuqing then handed him the chicken wings she had carefully roasted and brushed with honey.

As they exchanged food, their fingertips touched again. This time, Su Yuqing didn't immediately pull her hand away; instead, she gave him a sweet smile.

The night is falling and the sky is dotted with stars.

Everyone sat around the campfire (a safe campfire provided by the guesthouse), eating barbecue, drinking cold beverages, chatting about everything under the sun, and dreaming about their future after the college entrance examination.

The light from the campfire illuminated eight young, relaxed faces, each with a different smile.

The beauty of youth seems to have been embodied at this moment.

Zhao Yueyue looked at Chen Mo and Su Yuqing sitting side by side, the firelight dancing in their eyes. She couldn't help but nudge Huang Mao next to her with her elbow and whispered, "Hey, look at those two, tsk tsk, this atmosphere, the fireworks show tomorrow night is going to be a good show!"

Huang Mao stuffed a mouthful of roasted meat, glanced at Chen Mo and Su Yuqing, and then stole a look at Zhao Yueyue.

This time, his face lacked its usual unruly demeanor, instead showing a rare seriousness and a barely perceptible flutter of emotion.

This girl, who was only thinking about watching a good show, probably never imagined that there would be a good show waiting for her at tomorrow night's fireworks display.

Although Zhao Yueyue's mutterings were soft, Su Yuqing, with her keen hearing, caught them. She subconsciously glanced at Chen Mo and found that he was also looking at her, his deep eyes shining brightly in the firelight.

Su Yuqing's heart began to beat faster involuntarily.

The fireworks display tomorrow night... that thought resurfaced clearly, accompanied by a strong sense of excitement and a hint of secret tension.

She quietly clenched her hands on her knees, feeling the slight sweat on her palms.

I'll finally have the courage to wear that bolder light pink bikini tomorrow.

And that important moment seemed to be drawing ever closer, as the stars in the night sky grew clearer.

The first day of our fulfilling and joyful island trip has come to a close.

With the cool sea breeze, the warmth of the sun, the satisfaction of seafood, the lingering warmth of the campfire, and the boundless anticipation for the grand fireworks display the following night, the eight people enjoyed a hearty meal. After chatting and playing games happily around the campfire for a while, they prepared to take a walk to digest their food.

The eight people tacitly divided into four groups of one man and one woman, and began their respective digestive walks along the coastline, stepping on the soft sand, under the moonlight and the scattered lights of the guesthouses in the distance.

The ocean waves are the eternal background music, gently washing over the beach and bringing a peaceful rhythm.

Lin Yu'an didn't know why he was paired with Zhao Yuanyuan; perhaps they were the only two singles. But he was a gentle person and very considerate of Zhao Yuanyuan's feelings, so he didn't say much, just quietly accompanied her as they strolled around the guesthouse.

However, he was still a little worried that Zhao Yuanyuan might find it boring to be with him, so he tried his best to find topics to talk about along the way.

But what he didn't know was that the girl's gaze was always on him, and no matter what the topic was, she always seemed to be enjoying it.

They walked very slowly, almost falling behind.

Su Yuqing and Chen Mo were in front of them.

The moonlight, like mercury spilled onto the ground, spread a shimmering band of light across the sea, stretching to the horizon.

Beneath their feet lay damp, firm sand, each step leaving a shallow imprint that was quickly smoothed over by the gentle waves.

Neither of them spoke; they simply walked quietly, enjoying the tranquility away from the hustle and bustle.

The daytime hustle and bustle subsided, leaving only the sound of the waves and each other's soft breathing.

Su Yuqing secretly glanced at Chen Mo beside her. The moonlight outlined the clear contours of his profile, with a straight nose, a smooth jawline, and an unusually relaxed expression.

"The sea breeze is so refreshing tonight," Su Yuqing finally spoke softly, breaking the silence. Her voice was as light as a feather.

"Mm," Chen Mo responded, turning to look at her. His deep eyes, like a calm lake in the moonlight, said, "It's much cooler than during the day."

His gaze fell on her slightly upturned lips, and they fell silent again, but the atmosphere was not awkward; instead, there was a tacit understanding flowing between them.

Their arms would occasionally brush against each other lightly, but this time, Su Yuqing didn't immediately dodge.

Chen Mo seemed to sense her tacit consent, and tentatively hooked his little finger with her little finger, which was hanging by her side.

At this moment, the two were wearing very little clothing, and the feeling of holding hands intimately at this time was definitely different from before, so they were both a little embarrassed to tentatively touch each other.

Feeling Chen Mo's touch, Su Yuqing's heart skipped a beat, and she boldly responded to his touch.

She felt his warm touch on her fingertips, and she lowered her head slightly, unable to suppress the smile on her lips. Her cheeks were flushed with a faint blush in the moonlight.

The two walked silently on the moonlit beach, their little fingers intertwined, then their hands clasped together, letting the sound of the waves drown out their heartbeats.

All the anticipation and tension about tomorrow night melted away in this silent approach.

On Huang Mao and Zhao Yueyue's side, Huang Mao was unusually quiet and didn't make a fuss.

He led Zhao Yueyue slightly off the coastline and into a swaying coconut grove at the edge of the beach.

The moonlight, dappled by the broad coconut leaves, danced across them.

The air was filled with the unique fresh scent of plants, mixed with the salty smell of the sea breeze.

"Hey, why aren't you saying anything? Are you trying to sound profound?" Zhao Yueyue nudged Huang Mao with her elbow, trying to break the silence that made her a little uncomfortable.

She felt that Huang Mao was acting strangely tonight; his eyes were darting around, and he kept stealing glances at her.

"Who...who's pretending to be profound!" Huang Mao cleared his throat, trying to regain his usual tone. "I'm brewing...brewing an important...um...joke!" He almost let it slip, so he quickly corrected himself.

"An important joke? Do those two words even seem related?" Zhao Yueyue chuckled. "Besides, don't bother with your corny jokes that give me goosebumps." (End of Chapter)