Unconsciously, he raised his hand and gently touched her lower lip, rubbing it softly.
His thumb brushed against her teeth, which were biting down on her lower lip, revealing a small bit of white. It looked so cute.
Ming Yutong felt a tingling sensation, like electric currents running through her lips and teeth.
Her mind slowed down, going blank at intervals. She didn't even notice Fu Yinxiu getting closer and closer.
Until his lips touched hers, her mind went "boom" and went completely blank. She couldn't think of anything.
He kissed her gently, even though he was impatient and couldn't wait any longer. He still held back, afraid of making her uncomfortable.
The tender softness of his lips carefully pressed against hers, filled with a gentleness that was heart-wrenching.
Ming Yutong didn't know what spell she was under, but her lips moved slightly.
With that small movement, Fu Yinxiu felt like he was struck by lightning, his whole body tingling.
In the next second, Ming Yutong felt Fu Yinxiu stiffen, gathering strength, and suddenly pounced on her.
She was completely pressed onto the blanket, his kiss becoming more intense, pressing against her lips and teeth, causing a bit of pain.
Immediately, he invaded her mouth, with none of the previous gentleness remaining.
Now it was like a storm, leaving her unable to resist.
Fu Yinxiu didn't want to be so rushed. He wanted to be gentle.
But once he touched her, he couldn't help himself.
One hand cupped her face, deepening the kiss. The other hand moved to her waist with a natural instinct.
His long, bony fingers slipped through the gap between the buttons of her nightgown, hooking inside.
Ming Yutong, dazed from the kiss, felt a chill on her neck.
Her misty eyes regained a bit of clarity. She glanced down and saw that Fu Yinxiu's lips had already moved to her collarbone.
The buttons of her nightgown were deftly undone by his fingers, gradually revealing her fair skin.
Startled, Ming Yutong bit her lip and pushed Fu Yinxiu away.
This time, he moved back immediately.
Fu Yinxiu was lost in the moment and wasn't on guard.
Plus, he didn't want to force her.
Initially, even though Ming Yutong was pushing him, she wasn't angry, so he didn't let her push him away. He just wanted to kiss her.
But now, a small bit of rationality told him he wasn't satisfied with just kissing her anymore.
If it were up to him, he wouldn't be able to stop.
But if Ming Yutong said to stop, he would definitely stop.
As soon as she showed any reluctance, he wouldn't continue.
So when Ming Yutong pushed him, he moved back immediately.
Fu Yinxiu sat on the blanket, took a deep breath, and wiped his face with his hand.
He looked at Ming Yutong with anxiety, "Tong Tong, I... don't be angry..."
Originally, Ming Yutong was indeed angry, but looking at him and hearing his pitiful words, she suddenly couldn't stay mad.
She was more annoyed at herself now, for so easily getting lost in his embrace and almost completely giving in.
Was she really so susceptible to his advances?
Ming Yutong's face darkened, not at Fu Yinxiu, but at herself.
But Fu Yinxiu didn't know that.
Seeing Ming Yutong's expression, he became even more nervous.
"If you're going to act like this, don't come in," Ming Yutong said in a low voice.
Seeing that she was about to leave, Fu Yinxiu couldn't let her go like that. He quickly grabbed her wrist.
He didn't get up. His long arms reached out and pulled her back.
Ming Yutong cried out in surprise as she fell into Fu Yinxiu's arms.
Fortunately, the blanket on the floor was thick enough that she didn't get hurt when she fell.
And with Fu Yinxiu protecting her, he caught her as she fell.
Ming Yutong ended up crashing into Fu Yinxiu's chest, which hurt a bit from the impact.
"Let me—" Ming Yutong started to say, but her words were cut off as he kissed her again.
This time, Fu Yinxiu didn't linger too long and soon let her go.
He gently held her, their foreheads still touching.
Seeing her eyes slightly lowered, he kissed the tip of her nose, "I didn't mean to... I just wanted to kiss you. Initially, I just wanted a kiss. It's my fault for losing control."
Ming Yutong's breathing was still unsteady as she listened to Fu Yinxiu, "Don't be mad. As long as you don't want to, I won't force you. Before... before, I was such a jerk to force you."
Fu Yinxiu paused heavily, "It won't happen again."
"Then let go of me first," Ming Yutong said uneasily.
"Promise you won't be mad, and I'll let you go," Fu Yinxiu refused to let her go, "I still want to come here to sleep."
Ming Yutong said angrily, "You have a home, why come here?"
"Wherever you are, that's home," Fu Yinxiu said, looking directly at her, "I've made up my mind. Wherever you are, that's where I'll be."
Ming Yutong bit her lower lip and, after a moment, let go.
Once she let go, her lower lip was a bit swollen, plump, and tenderly red.
Fu Yinxiu's eyes lit up as he swallowed but didn't dare to move closer.
Ming Yutong didn't notice Fu Yinxiu's gaze; she kept her head down, lost in her thoughts.
She took a deep breath and said, "I only agreed to consider it. I didn't agree to let you touch me like this. Honestly, I haven't figured out how to handle our relationship."
"No problem!" Fu Yinxiu said excitedly. He hadn't expected Ming Yutong's attitude to soften even more compared to the last time, which was already a huge surprise for him.
"No problem, as long as you're willing to give me a chance. Tong Tong, let me pursue you, okay? Give me a chance to court you again."
Fu Yinxiu subtly curved his leg and gently drew Ming Yutong into his arms.
With a husky voice, Fu Yinxiu said, "When we were together before, it wasn't about who pursued whom. Back then, I found you to be a very interesting girl, and you just happened to like me a lot. At that time, it seemed like you liked me more than I liked you. I'm afraid to say this because I worry that reminding you of the past will make you not want to give me another chance."
"But the truth is, I really liked you back then too. I compromised on many things for you, which might seem trivial now but were unprecedented for me at the time. Even though I was an idiot back then, I did like you."
"Our relationship back then seemed so natural, so inevitable, that neither of us actively pursued the other." It was more like they clicked instantly.
Ming Yutong opened her mouth, then smiled bitterly.
It wasn't entirely true.
At that time, she was studying at a prestigious school in New York City, and he was the youngest guest speaker the school had ever invited to give a lecture to the students.