Tianxin hesitated for a moment, then gently reached out to touch his forehead. The tips of her fingers felt a scorching temperature, and she was immediately taken aback.
In his sleep, Chen Yiran only felt waves of chill running through his body. He wrapped himself tightly with the quilt but not long after, he began to feel somewhat hot. He was in discomfort when he felt a sudden cold touch on his forehead. Subconsciously, he reached out and grabbed that coldness.
Tianxin looked somewhat startled as her hand was gripped tightly by Chen Yiran. His palm's burning temperature reached her fingertips as if an electric current, instantly running through her entire body.
His pair of deep eyes slowly opened, and a petite figure was reflected in his pitch-black pupils. Chen Yiran was slightly taken aback, and he hoarsely said, "Tianxin...?"
"Uh...th..that...Brother Yiran...I came...I came to bring you cold medicine..." The only sound that Tianxin could hear was her own heartbeat, pounding crazily. The deafening sound made her feel a bit embarrassed, as if afraid that Chen Yiran could also hear it.
"..." Chen Yiran slightly furrowed his brows, staring at Tianxin for a while then asked, "How did you get in??"
"I..." Tianxin lowered her head like a child who had done something wrong, and murmured quietly, "It was Shen Xin who took the key from Lu Yixia. Brother Xia said he had to work overtime tonight and didn't have time to come over, so he asked me to bring you the cold medicine..."
"Lu Yixia..." Chen Yiran repeated the name in his mouth several times. Would this troublemaker also have days when he had to work overtime??
"Um..." Tianxin's petite face was flushed. She glanced awkwardly at her hand interlocked with Chen Yiran's, and carefully said, "Brother Yiran, you have a fever."
"Yeah." Chen Yiran followed her gaze, seeing the small hand he was holding. He immediately nonchalantly let go, and put his hand back onto his forehead, "It's fine, I've taken medicine. I'll be okay after sleeping for a while."
"Hmm..." Tianxin nodded, rose, and picked up the empty kettle on the bedside table, "Wait a moment, I'll go boil some water for you."
"Tianxin..." Chen Yiran slightly furrowed his brows, just about to call to her, he saw her drop her backpack to the floor and shuffle off towards the kitchen in her slippers.
He was not unaware of her feelings...
Yet...
Chen Yiran heaved a deep sigh. She was only sixteen, after all, still just a child...
Moments later, the sound of running water could be heard from the kitchen. Hearing the rushing sound, Chen Yiran's head felt a bit dizzy. His mind felt muggy, and all he wanted was to sleep.