Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

Lin Anran remained motionless in his arms, and Shen Yu simply held her like that, stroking her hair gently, letting time flow quietly in their close embrace.

She didn't know how much time had passed, so long that Lin Anran felt her stiff body slowly melting in his arms.

Shen Yu whispered very softly in her ear, in a voice only she could hear:

"Is it because of that phone call?"

It wasn't a question, but a clear and certain understanding.

Lin Anran's body trembled slightly, her face, buried in his neck, moved, and then she nodded very gently.

She knew she couldn't hide it from him, and... she didn't really intend to hide it.

Those things were just too annoying, so annoying that she wanted to forget them completely. She didn't want to bring those troubles to Shen Yu.

Sensing her acknowledgment, Shen Yu continued stroking her hair, but the other arm around her waist seemed to tighten slightly, holding her more securely in his embrace.

He spoke again, his voice still deep and steady, but his pace was slower than usual, seemingly carrying a rare hint of hesitation:

"Actually... I shouldn't have asked. If you don't want to talk about it, then I shouldn't have asked."

"But... I'm still worried."

Lin Anran's heart skipped a beat at the word "worry".

She finally slowly raised her head, moved back a little, and looked at Shen Yu's face at a very close distance.

His eyes were calm, but they reflected her image, and a hint of worry she hadn't noticed before...

"What are you worried about?"

Shen Yu met her gaze without flinching, but his hesitation became even more pronounced.

He pursed his thin lips slightly, seemingly considering his words, but ultimately chose the most direct approach, speaking in a low voice:

"I'm worried... that you might suddenly leave... because of... a phone call, or something else."

His words were soft, but each one was like a small hammer, gently striking Lin Anran's heart.

She always thought that in this relationship, perhaps she was more afraid of losing him and being afraid of him leaving, while Shen Yu's fear wasn't as intense.

But now, Shen Yu is telling her, in a way that's almost a sign of weakness... that he's also afraid...

Lin Anran was slightly taken aback, and then, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve upwards, revealing an extremely gentle smile.

She cupped his face in her hands, staring intently at him, her voice clear and firm:

"No... Haven't I told you so many times? I will never leave you, not even if it kills me."

Nothing can separate us, nothing, no one.

Shen Yu looked at her quietly, at the unwavering determination in her eyes.

He was silent for a few seconds, then exhaled softly, as if he had unloaded some invisible weight.

The hesitation and worry in his eyes slowly dissipated with that breath.

He nodded, responding to her vow:

"Yes, I know."

"I will absolutely not let you leave."

This response, devoid of sweet words, struck Lin Anran's heart more directly and powerfully than any romantic words.

She felt a sudden jolt in her heart, as if something had gripped it tightly.

Lin Anran could no longer restrain herself. Almost instinctively, she tilted her head back, closed her eyes, and kissed Shen Yu's lips forcefully.

The kiss started rather suddenly, but Shen Yu was only slightly taken aback. Then, his arms around her waist tightened instantly, pressing her even deeper into his body.

In the quiet living room, only the increasingly disordered breathing of the two remained.

After an unknown amount of time, Shen Yu moved back slightly, but his forehead remained pressed against hers, their hot breaths mingling together.

Lin Anran's cheeks were flushed, her eyes were hazy, and she looked at him with slightly unsteady breaths, her chest rising and falling slightly.

Shen Yu didn't say anything, but suddenly exerted his strength in his arms and steadily lifted Lin Anran, who was sitting on his lap, up.

"Mmm..." Lin Anran gasped softly, instinctively tightening her arms around his neck and reflexively wrapping her legs around his waist.

Shen Yu held her in his arms, turned around, and walked steadily toward the bedroom.

"Let's go back and rest, we're a little tired."

Upon hearing this, Lin Anran raised her eyes and carefully examined his face.

His features were still handsome, but there was a hint of weariness in his eyes.

Her heart softened, and she nodded obediently, her voice becoming very soft:

"it is good."

Shen Yu carried her into the bedroom, bent down, and gently placed her in the center of the soft bed, then lay down beside her.

Lin Anran naturally turned to face Shen Yu, instinctively wanting to snuggle into his arms.

Shen Yu also turned to the side, stretched out his arm, and let her rest her head in the crook of his arm.

The two of them nestled quietly together in the dim light, neither of them speaking.

After a while, Shen Yu raised his hand, reached past Lin Anran, and fumbled for the switch on the bedside table lamp.

A soft "click" sounded.

The last bit of light in the bedroom disappeared, plunging the room into complete darkness.

In the darkness, sight is completely deprived, while the presence of other senses is magnified infinitely.

Lin Anran nestled in Shen Yu's arms, able to clearly hear his breathing, which was slightly faster than usual, so close to her, and feel the heartbeat emanating from his chest.

This quiet and intimate embrace did not bring sleep.

The passionate kiss that had just taken place in the living room has now quietly rekindled in the darkness and warmth of the bed.

Lin Anran tilted her head slightly, groping in the darkness, and by feeling, gently touched his chin, and then his lips.

Without hesitation, Shen Yu lowered his head and accurately captured her lips.

The kiss began in the darkness, less sudden and intense than the one in the living room, and more tender and lingering in unspoken understanding.

Lin Anran's fingertips unconsciously tightened around the back of his pajamas. Shen Yu's kiss gradually deepened, carrying a gentle yet irresistible force.

Their body temperature rose quietly during their tight embrace and kisses.

The space inside the blankets seemed to become somewhat cramped and hot.

Lin Anran's consciousness was somewhat hazy. A strange, burning desire coursed through her body, leaving her somewhat bewildered, yet unable to resist the urge to get closer...

Between another deep kiss, Shen Yu's lips parted slightly, and their foreheads touched.

Lin Anran's heart pounded like a drum. In the darkness, she couldn't see Shen Yu's expression, only his equally unsteady breathing...

As if driven by some impulse, her hand, which was originally wrapped around his back, moved slightly, and her fingertips trembled as she quietly slipped inside the gap in the buttons of Shen Yu's pajamas.

Lin Anran stopped moving when her fingertips touched his skin; her fingertips froze there...

She could clearly feel the warmth of his skin beneath her palm, the definition of his muscles, and... his body tensing even more instantly...