Chapter 83 Bite
"Y-Y-You, what are you doing touching my head?"
"Do you have proof?"
Ye Fan blinked, his expression innocent and his heart unracing. With a smirk, he refused to acknowledge his actions.
Faced with Ye Fan's shameless denial, Ning Xi's face flushed red with anger. She insisted, "I-I saw it! You touched me!"
"Do you have proof?"
"..."
Looking at Ye Fan's smug smile, Ning Xi clenched her fists, silently telling herself not to be angry. It was just a head pat...
Ahhh!!!
Why did he have to touch her head?
And in the dining hall, a public place no less! Someone must have seen...
After finishing his meal, Ye Fan carried their trays to the dish return area. As he exited the dining hall, he saw Ning Xi standing beneath a willow tree.
It was early spring, and the willow tree's long, slender branches were dotted with tender green buds. Bathed in sunlight, Ning Xi, with her delicate and refreshing beauty, created a picturesque scene.
Surprise flickered in Ye Fan's eyes.
Based on his understanding of Ning Xi's personality, she should still be angry about what happened and wouldn't be waiting for him like she usually did.
Yet, here she was, waiting. Something was off.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing Ning Xi staring at him from afar, Ye Fan walked towards her. Subconsciously, he raised his hand and ruffled her hair. The soft and smooth feeling beneath his fingers brought him a sense of satisfaction.
"You...!"
Ning Xi never expected Ye Fan to have the audacity to touch her head again, especially with so many students coming and going through the dining hall entrance. To do something so intimate in such a crowded place...
At that moment, she wanted nothing more than to disappear into the ground. Her delicate face flushed crimson, her clear eyes filled with shame and indignation.
"Y-You, come with me!"
Throwing down those words, she turned and stormed off.
Ye Fan quickly followed, his curiosity piqued.
He snuck glances at her profile. Strands of hair fell across her cheek and rested on her shoulders, like a veil for a shy fairy. Below her slightly upturned nose were pink, inviting lips.
"Don't look at me, keep your distance!"
Sensing Ye Fan's gaze, Ning Xi turned her head away. She picked up her pace, quickly widening the distance between them.
Ye Fan sighed.
He had just wanted to tease her a little, but things had clearly not gone according to plan.
He knew Ning Xi was angry because he touched her head.
But...
He just couldn't help himself!!!
Honestly, when he saw her under the willow tree, he had immediately regretted touching her hair. But there was no use crying over spilled milk; what was done was done.
On the small path behind the dining hall, Ning Xi stopped and turned to face Ye Fan, who was trailing behind her. She gritted her teeth.
"Give me your hand."
"Huh?"
Ye Fan was confused.
What was she up to?
"Xiao Xi, I apologize. I promise I won't touch you in public anymore."
His words only served to worsen Ning Xi's already flushed face. Now, it was as if her blood was rushing to the surface, making her appear breathtakingly beautiful.
"What do you mean you won't do it in public? You can't do it in private either!" This time, she was one step ahead.
"I refuse." Ye Fan shook his head.
No touching even in private? That was going too far!
"..."
Ning Xi glared at him, her words measured and dangerous. "Give. Me. Your. Hand."
"What for? I won't agree to anything beyond holding hands."
"Just give it to me!"
Intrigued, Ye Fan extended his right hand toward Ning Xi, curious to see what she would do.
Ning Xi took a deep breath and reached out, grabbing his right hand in a firm grip.
Feeling her touch, Ye Fan's heart leaped with joy. He thought, "Could she be trying to confess..."
"Hiss—"
Ye Fan couldn't help but suck in a breath as a sharp pain shot through his hand. Looking down, he saw a neat row of teeth marks on the back of his hand, still slightly damp.
"Hmph!"
Ning Xi's eyes glinted. "That's for touching me! If you ever dare..."
Her words were cut short as her body stiffened, her eyes widening in shock.
Ye Fan, a faint smile playing on his lips, had taken the opportunity to run his left hand through her hair, messing up her neat bun. Holding his right hand up, he chuckled and said, "Xiao Xi, I was wrong. Bite me again."
"..."
Ning Xi was stunned.
This guy…
Ah! She was going crazy!!!
Bite him she would!
She leaned in and bit down on the same spot on his hand, this time with full force… no, wait, wrong move!
She bit down again, not holding back in the slightest. This time, it wasn't until the metallic taste of blood filled her mouth that she realized something was wrong. She quickly released her bite and stared in horror at the clear bite marks on Ye Fan's hand. Her anger vanished in an instant, replaced by overwhelming guilt.
It was just a head pat, did he have to be so dramatic?
But he was being so infuriating…
To her surprise, Ye Fan's expression remained unchanged, as if he felt no pain at all. He gently smoothed her messy hair, his smile widening.
Ning Xi bit her lip and looked up at Ye Fan, about to speak when he cut her off.
"Don't apologize. I deserved that. It's your first time biting someone, isn't it?"
"..."
Ning Xi nodded silently.
Seeing her reaction, Ye Fan's eyes softened. He chuckled and said, "It's an honor to be the first person you've bitten."
"You…"
Ning Xi stomped her foot in frustration before her gaze settled on the wound on his hand. Her voice, filled with concern, was soft and apologetic. "This is no time for jokes! Does it hurt?"
Her voice grew even softer. "I-I'm sorry, I was… just really angry. I didn't mean to…"
Ye Fan sighed. It seemed he couldn't avoid the apology after all.
Wiping his hand on his jacket, he said, "It's okay, just a scratch. Don't worry about it. It was my fault to begin with. I touched you without your permission; this is my punishment."
"I…" Ning Xi stammered, her eyes fixed on him. "But you knew it was wrong, so why did you touch me again?"
"Because I wanted to." Ye Fan's reply was a single word.
That's right, he wanted to. There was no other reason. He just wanted to touch her!
Ning Xi stared at him, speechless. Subconsciously, she bit her lip. "C-Can you please not do that in public? It's not appropriate. The school doesn't allow…"
Ye Fan's eyes gleamed with amusement, and he cut her off. "Is it okay when we're alone?"
"..."
A wave of crimson flooded her cheeks, reaching even the tips of her delicate ears.
After a long moment, a barely audible whisper, sweet as a melody, reached his ears.
"... Okay."
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