My Sister Never Said She Was a Creepy Tale
Thirty minutes later, Yue Yiyue, who had been thoroughly scrubbed by Gu Nanqiu, put on the clothes Gu Nanqiu had prepared and walked out of the restroom somewhat flustered. She then followed Gu Nanqiu's instructions, retrieved the soft garments from the balcony, and passed them back in.
Through the closed door, Gu Nanqiu's voice was muffled but still melodious: "Yiyue, you couldn't wipe off the stuff on your back, and it's perfectly normal for girls to bathe together."
Following that remark, Yue Yiyue recalled the dazzling white she had accidentally glimpsed. Her ears turned redder, and she haphazardly responded: "Yes, it's normal, I know. It's a bathhouse situation, after all."
Inside the misty bathroom, Gu Nanqiu recalled Yue Yiyue's shy appearance—wanting to refuse yet seeing her own state, her bashful look. The subtle scent belonging to Yue Yiyue still lingered here. Gu Nanqiu savored the memory of touching skin that carried the unique warmth of a human. Just the contact brought a tingling sensation to Gu Nanqiu's mind, making her exceptionally excited. A vibrant person was right next to her, and she could touch Yue Yiyue. Compared to that lowlife who could only secretly leave marks on Yiyue, she did it openly. Remembering those few unsightly marks, like a declaration of ownership, Gu Nanqiu's eyes deepened. She needed to cover them up…
Neither Zhang Yang nor Fan Ning returned to the dorm that night. Yue Yiyue was puzzled, then saw Gu Nanqiu pat the spot next to her, holding a hairdryer.
"They've been moved to new dorms; they've already relocated," Gu Nanqiu added: "They're both single rooms, just a bit smaller than this one. Fan Ning asked me to help her move some things this afternoon, and Zhang Yang also asked me to help her move a load."
Hearing this, Yue Yiyue was stunned: "When were you with Zhang Yang?"
"Hmm, just a little while before you came back. Zhang Yang said you had something to attend to somewhere else and told me not to look for you there," Gu Nanqiu said, still sounding a bit traumatized: "I went to check the area, and you weren't there. I thought you'd be back soon." "Yiyue, I was so scared. I thought…"
Gu Nanqiu didn't finish the rest, but Yue Yiyue had already pieced it together. She must have been worried that Yue Yiyue wouldn't return. And Yue Yiyue really almost didn't make it back. But Zhang Yang…
Yue Yiyue quickly recounted the events that took place in the restroom, leaving Gu Nanqiu speechless and frowning, her eyes full of self-reproach. Just as Yue Yiyue was about to offer comfort, she heard Gu Nanqiu firmly state: "From now on, I think you absolutely must have someone with you."
"Try your best not to be alone. I'm sorry, it's my fault." "If you weren't smart, I really wouldn't dare imagine…"
Yue Yiyue didn't know how to comfort Gu Nanqiu effectively. After much hesitation, she awkwardly hugged Gu Nanqiu, using her own body temperature and heartbeat to tell her everything was fine, and not to worry too much.
In this moment, something felt different. Yue Yiyue subconsciously curled her fingers and gently rubbed Gu Nanqiu's back, whispering reassurances. Gu Nanqiu hugged Yue Yiyue back: "Sleep holding me tonight, okay, dear Yiyue?" "I'm afraid when I wake up, you won't be next to me."
For Gu Nanqiu in this state, Yue Yiyue couldn't utter any refusal. Besides, they had already agreed to sleep together. It was normal for girls to sleep together. It was normal to bathe together. They are good friends. Gu Nanqiu said so: they are good friends.
In the room, the loud buzzing of the hairdryer started. Gu Nanqiu's fair hand was intertwined with Yiyue's hair, as if trapped by it, forced to remain here. Gu Nanqiu quietly leaned down, sniffing the scent in the hair; it smelled just like hers. From this angle, she could just see the long neck hidden beneath the hair, with ambiguous red marks on it. They were glaring, like a declaration of ownership.
A nameless arousal burned in her heart. Her distinctively jointed hand pressed lightly on that soft flesh, absentmindedly rubbing the bones beneath the skin until she was certain that the area was stained with her own subtle, sweet scent.
Yue Yiyue, enjoying Gu Nanqiu's hairdressing, didn't notice the actions of the person behind her. She sat there, hands braced on the bed, listening to the buzzing of the hairdryer and the delicate hands of the person behind her stroking her scalp. She was reminded of her long-ago life in the orphanage, where the older girls and younger sisters always helped each other out this way. The first time washing hair, the first period. The older ones would help the younger ones within their capacity. After leaving the orphanage, they all contributed back.
But for her, friends were nonexistent. Her personality wasn't particularly endearing; many people were only willing to let her watch from the side. Most of the time she was alone, except for that one sister who occasionally came back to keep her company. Recalling those days, although tiring, Yue Yiyue felt she lived quite happily. If she could go back, she hoped she could. However, she had gained a new opportunity to study here… and now she even had a good friend—an emotion she had never experienced before.
"Yiyue, what are you thinking about?" The sound of the hairdryer stopped, the buzzing in Yue Yiyue's ears vanished, and Nanqiu's voice was right next to her ear. Gu Nanqiu looked at Yue Yiyue's nostalgic expression: "Are you thinking of something happy?"
"Yes." Yue Yiyue touched her dry hair and gestured for Gu Nanqiu to sit down.
"We will definitely get out. We'll go out and fully enjoy university life." Since she couldn't experience it in real life, studying here seemed like a good alternative. Moreover… recalling Gu Nanqiu's words just now. Yue Yiyue suddenly didn't want to be passively stuck here anymore. Instead, she wanted to re-embrace this world. Even if it was only for a moment.
The next day, Yue Yiyue woke up feeling refreshed. She looked through the employee handbook in her hand while eating a dabing (large flatbread). The cafeteria lady slipped an extra chicken drumstick onto Yue Yiyue's plate. When she saw Gu Nanqiu, it was two large chicken drumsticks. She also added a scoop of beef and a beautifully fried egg, shaped like a heart.
Yue Yiyue was already used to such scenes. She looked at the cafeteria, which was surprisingly empty for a mealtime. She recalled the words of the Dean of Students. She had originally thought she wouldn't find a way out until the midterm. Now… this matter was directly linked to Zhang Yang.
Thinking about this gave Yue Yiyue a headache. Gu Nanqiu noticed Yue Yiyue's troubled look. Her free hand took Yue Yiyue's: "We should go back, Yiyue. We can go back." I won't be a burden to you.