The sensation of his calloused thumb drawing circles on her cheek felt so good that Ru felt like leaning into his touch further. And perhaps, just melt there.
'Oh no. No, no, no! You did not just think that.' Ru pupils dilated as she realized what was happening.
'But, you just did. Accept it already that you like his touch.' Her unreasonable conscious was awoken again.
'Snap out of it, Ru!' She snapped at herself and slipped away from his touch.Ā
The hand that just held her was now left empty and the void seemed like it was gnawing at Xiao Zhiren's heart. He didn't like it when she coiled away from his touch but what could he do? He couldn't force her.
"I'll be back in a moment," said Ru and left his room. Only after coming out was she able to breathe properly. Why was this summer getting hotter? 'I should get some cold drink for myself,' thought Ru and left to find something cold for herself.
