"Just kidding," Zuo Qinghuan said, hopping off Qin Wanshu's lap. She felt a twinge of disappointment that her teasing hadn't quite landed, but she knew Qin Wanshu still had reservations in that area. Deciding not to push it, Zuo Qinghuan understood the principle that "too much of a good thing is no good at all."
As Zuo Qinghuan moved away, Qin Wanshu felt a mix of relief and a strange sense of emptiness. She had to admit, Zuo Qinghuan was remarkably clever and perceptive, always knowing exactly how far to push and when to back off. It was like being in water heated to the perfect temperature – warm enough to be comforting, never so hot as to scald, always just right.
"Zuo Qinghuan, come here," Qin Wanshu beckoned, waving her hand. Zuo Qinghuan was always so quick to tease, and Qin Wanshu saw no reason why she shouldn't get to enjoy a little playful teasing herself.
Zuo Qinghuan noticed a subtle, almost imperceptible smile playing on Qin Wanshu's lips. From past experience, she recognized that smile as carrying a hint of seduction – Li Xin often smiled like that. But Qin Wanshu's skill was in a different league. Li Xin's smiles were too obvious, broadcasting her intentions from a mile away. Qin Wanshu, on the other hand, was different. Her allure was understated, perfectly controlled – captivating without being cheap. It was clear this refined woman was aware of her own charm and knew exactly how to use it to perfection. Li Xin couldn't even compare.
Zuo Qinghuan was completely captivated by her beauty. It was true what they said about desire clouding judgment; otherwise, she might have picked up on something a little unusual about Qin Wanshu's smile.
Lost in her attraction, Zuo Qinghuan found herself moving towards Qin Wanshu as if drawn by an invisible thread, her mind more than willing to follow where her feet led.
Naturally, Zuo Qinghuan settled back onto Qin Wanshu's lap – it had definitely become her favorite spot.
"You really do like me, don't you?" Qin Wanshu asked knowingly, perhaps even deliberately, as she breathed a warm puff of air against Zuo Qinghuan's neck. The fine hairs on Zuo Qinghuan's nape prickled, her skin tingling as if a current of electricity had just passed through it, every inch trembling with sensation.
Zuo Qinghuan simply nodded. It wasn't just 'like' - it was so much deeper than that.
"And what exactly do you like about me?" Qin Wanshu arched an eyebrow, her hand, which had been resting demurely on Zuo Qinghuan's waist, now slipping beneath her clothes to gently stroke Zuo Qinghuan's soft skin.
Zuo Qinghuan had never imagined Qin Wanshu would take the lead so suddenly. Excitement and anticipation surged through her. Wherever Qin Wanshu's fingers touched, her skin felt like it was on fire, a molten heat pooling low in her belly.
"Everything, as long as it's you," Zuo Qinghuan breathed, her hands reaching up to clasp Qin Wanshu's neck, suddenly afraid her own body might betray her and go weak.
"You look like you're really enjoying this. Do you like it when I touch you like this?" Qin Wanshu's hand slid higher, cupping Zuo Qinghuan's breast, gently stroking through the fabric of her bra. Zuo Qinghuan seemed to melt into the touch.
Being called out so directly on her desires by Qin Wanshu made Zuo Qinghuan's fleeting sense of composure and shyness rush back in a wave of awkwardness. Her face flushed crimson instantly. She couldn't bring herself to meet Qin Wanshu's amused gaze, completely unprepared for how readily her body responded to Qin Wanshu's teasing.
"So, Qinghuan can get shy too? Not quite as bold as you usually are, huh…" Seeing Zuo Qinghuan blush and become bashful was a rare and surprisingly endearing sight. No wonder she always enjoyed teasing her – Qin Wanshu was finally beginning to understand the mischievous thrill of it.
Hearing this, Zuo Qinghuan immediately understood why Qin Wanshu had suddenly become so forward: it was payback. A mix of embarrassment and playful frustration bubbled up inside her. Qin Wanshu wasn't some innocent goddess; beneath that serene exterior was a cunning woman in disguise.
Zuo Qinghuan quickly regained her composure. If Qin Wanshu wanted to play, she was more than ready to play back. Hmph, we'll see who's more reserved, who can't handle this. She wasn't called Zuo Qinghuan for nothing!
"Qin Wanshu, you're making me all hot and bothered. How are you going to take responsibility for this?" Zuo Qinghuan challenged, pressing her body even closer to Qin Wanshu's. This time, she hadn't initiated anything; Qin Wanshu had started it. And if that was the case, then Qin Wanshu only had herself to blame for what came next.
Qin Wanshu had acted on impulse, without thinking through the consequences, just like the time she'd impulsively kissed Zuo Qinghuan. Impulse truly was a dangerous thing. Now, her confidence wavered. Seeing Zuo Qinghuan's determined expression, she thought to herself, Oh no.
"Hot? It's freezing in here, how could you be hot?" Qin Wanshu played innocent, trying to deflect the question.
"Freezing? You're the one touching me, and your hand is still…" Zuo Qinghuan reached down and grasped the hand still lingering on her breast, catching her red-handed. Qin Wanshu couldn't exactly deny it now.
Qin Wanshu tried to pull her hand away, but Zuo Qinghuan's grip was firm. Still, she had to admit, the softness in her palm felt surprisingly pleasant.
"Even if I were to take responsibility," Qin Wanshu countered, "shouldn't we shower first?" Realizing there was no escaping this tonight, she decided to relinquish her reservations. Zuo Qinghuan was clearly eager, and further avoidance wouldn't work. Truthfully, it wasn't that she disliked the idea; it was just unfamiliar. That feeling of losing control over her body was new and a little intimidating. But if it was for Zuo Qinghuan, she was willing to try.
Zuo Qinghuan was surprised Qin Wanshu had relented so quickly.
"If you're really not comfortable with this, we can stop," Zuo Qinghuan said softly. As much as she longed to be intimate with Qin Wanshu, she would never force her if she wasn't truly ready. Qin Wanshu's feelings were too important to her; some things were too precious to rush.
"It's not that I'm not comfortable. It's just… new. But I'm willing to get used to it, for you." Qin Wanshu leaned in and gently kissed Zuo Qinghuan's forehead. Zuo Qinghuan was such a considerate woman.
Those words filled Zuo Qinghuan with a deeper satisfaction than any physical intimacy could have. Even if they remained celibate from this day forward, she would be content.
"I think… eventually, I'll like you even more than I like myself," Zuo Qinghuan confessed. She had always been fiercely independent, putting her own needs first, but now, that was beginning to shift.
Qin Wanshu smiled. Loving and being loved – both were such wonderful things.
Later, when Qin Wanshu watched Zuo Qinghuan emerge from the bathroom wrapped in a towel, she finally understood the saying about a woman fresh from her bath being like a lotus rising from the water – elegant, pure, and radiant.
"I'm done. Your turn to shower," Zuo Qinghuan said, fluffing her long hair with a towel.
When Qin Wanshu came out, Zuo Qinghuan had already dried her hair and was waiting for her in bed.
"Come here, let me dry your hair," Zuo Qinghuan said, beckoning her over.
Qin Wanshu handed her the towel, and Zuo Qinghuan gently and carefully dried her hair. Neither of them spoke, simply enjoying the quiet warmth of the moment.
A lifetime like this might not be so bad at all, Qin Wanshu thought, as she felt Zuo Qinghuan's tender fingertips massaging her scalp – it was so comforting.
Meeting Qin Wanshu was probably the luckiest thing that's ever happened to me, Zuo Qinghuan mused. She'd grown up feeling so alone, and now, having someone as incredible as Qin Wanshu by her side felt almost too good to be true. Thinking about it, her nose prickled with emotion. Just like Qin Wanshu had once realized, Zuo Qinghuan had received so little warmth in her life that now that she finally had it, she cherished it more than anything in the world.
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