Lynn thought this without any emotion, merely trying to analyze the situation through the rules of etiquette.
However, it was clear that Hermione had no intention of letting Lynn overthink things; she leaned back against the sofa.
Without even giving Lynn a chance to sit beside her, she reached out and pulled her onto her lap.
Lynn stiffened instinctively when Hermione pulled her onto her lap.
"Hermione, if I sit on your lap for too long, your blood circulation might be poor, causing your legs to go numb. I should not sit on your lap."
Lynn stated the conclusion she had reached in a calm voice. Hermione reached out and hugged Lynn tightly, pulling her to lean back into her embrace.
"No way. You're so light. Even if my legs do go numb, it's just numbness, and I want you to sit here."
"Or," Hermione leaned her mouth close to Lynn's ear, "do you not want to sit on my lap?"
The warm breath tickled her ear, and Lynn felt her brain suddenly heat up. Her ears visibly began to turn red.
"I did not think that."
Lynn's tone and inflection remained unchanged, but her instinctively reddening cheeks and ears showed Hermione her true reaction.
Hermione gently curled the corner of her lips and, somewhat possessively, tightened her arms, "Then sit."
Lynn nodded indifferently and sat quietly in Hermione's arms.
When it was time to sleep that night, Hermione became even more "uninhibited." After Lynn had dried her own hair,
Hermione, who was already lying in bed, reached out and pulled Lynn into her embrace, burying her face in Lynn's neck and gently inhaling Lynn's scent.
This time, Lynn didn't say anything, because this would not affect Hermione's body.
As for whatever else Hermione wanted to do, she could do it.
Although she didn't quite understand why her brain, cheeks, and heart were heating up in waves.
"Goodnight, Lynn." Hermione rubbed against Lynn's neck and whispered softly.
"Goodnight, Hermione." Lynn replied in a flat tone, closing her eyes simultaneously.
Lynn spent the first three days of the summer vacation amidst Hermione's frequent "Clinging."
Mr. and Mrs. Granger would show a look of gratification every time they saw this.
On the fourth day of the vacation, Lynn, accompanied by Hermione and Mr. and Mrs. Granger, embarked on a journey to Country F.
Boarding the airplane, Lynn sat in the window seat, with Hermione right beside her.
Just as she sat down and fastened her seatbelt, Lynn's hand was grasped by Hermione.
Lynn turned her head to look at Hermione expressionlessly. Hermione smiled and poked Lynn's cheek.
"This is my first time flying, and my first flight is with you."
Lynn allowed Hermione to poke her cheek and nodded blankly, "Mhm, it's my first time flying too."
Hermione nodded, holding Lynn's hand a little tighter.
"Since it's your first time flying, do you feel nervous? Like... worrying about what if the plane falls down, feelings like that."
"No," Lynn answered honestly, while quickly retrieving relevant information about airplanes in her mind. "The probability of a plane accident is actually very low."
Her brain quickly converted the maximum weight she could lift with the Levitation Charm, comparing it to a fully loaded civil airliner, and Lynn said calmly:
"Even if that extremely low probability occurs, there's no need to worry. According to Ministry of Magic regulations, Young Wizards may use magic for self-rescue in life-threatening situations."
"My Levitation Charm is sufficient to safely land this fully loaded civil airliner."
"With me here, Hermione, you don't need to worry."
The last sentence instinctively came out of Lynn's mouth, completely without deliberation, not even passing through her brain.
It was as if it were etched into her DNA, something she was born to say.
Just like how the ability to love others is etched into human DNA from birth.
Hearing the words she wanted to hear, Hermione's eyes sparkled as she hugged Lynn's right hand.
"Mhm, even though I know you didn't mean it that way, just hearing you say that makes me very satisfied."
Seeing Hermione's eyes curved in a smile, Lynn concluded after thinking that she must be satisfied because she heard that Lynn could ensure the plane's safety.
As for the line about knowing she didn't mean it that way, Lynn couldn't understand its specific meaning.
Mechanically looking out the window, the airplane had begun its slow taxiing.
At the same time, the plane's speed, acceleration, and the upcoming upward thrust all began to form calculations in Lynn's mind.
The plane slowly ascended, and Lynn continuously calculated various data points as she watched the ground recede.
She only stopped calculating the data once the plane reached stable flight.
This would be suitable for a physics or math problem, Lynn thought, in her formatted way.
"Little one, little one? What would you like to drink?"
The Flight Attendant pushing the trolley leaned over and gently asked Lynn, and Hermione also lightly patted her hand.
Lynn turned around and apologized to the Flight Attendant, "I apologize, I was just performing a calculation and did not answer you promptly."
The Flight Attendant was stunned, clearly not expecting a passenger to apologize for that reason.
"It's alright," the smile on her face became more sincere and gentle, "Is there anything you'd like to drink? Nothing alcoholic, though."
She added the last sentence deliberately, as if teasing Lynn.
"If you have Coke, I'll have Coke. Thank you, older sister."
Recalling the experience when Hermione took her to the Amusement Park, Lynn unhesitatingly asked for the Coke she had drunk before.
She really liked that unique mouthfeel—liking it more than any other beverage.
Of course, a large part of the reason might be that Hermione was by her side during that happy memory.
Even though Lynn hadn't realized it yet, her body instinctively made her feel the difference between Coke and other beverages.
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