Married in a Daze - Chapter 87
Chapter 87
Qin Zhenzhen's initiative took Lu Ruyun slightly aback. She tried to push away a couple of times, but just as she uttered the name "Zhenzhen," Qin Zhenzhen successfully pried open her lips. The Qin Zhenzhen before her eyes was tightly shut, eyelashes trembling slightly as if afraid of rejection. Droplets of water still clung to her temples, appearing crystal clear against the light.
The script in Lu Ruyun's hand had long since fallen to the floor unnoticed. She wrapped her arms tighter around Qin Zhenzhen's waist, pulling her closer. Their bodies pressed together seamlessly, with not a sliver of space between them.
Qin Zhenzhen sat on her lap, lowering her head to persistently nibble at Lu Ruyun's lips. The sweetness and softness between their lips and teeth fascinated her endlessly. The temperature of her body soared abruptly, her cheeks flushed crimson, yet she still dared not open her eyes to look into Lu Ruyun's bright gaze.
Lu Ruyun saw her caution and apprehension clearly, only feeling warm currents continuously surging in her heart. Her body grew feverish, her palms hot. Her agile wrist, like a snake, wandered over Qin Zhenzhen's back. Fresh from the shower, Qin Zhenzhen wore only a silk nightgown beneath her robe; beneath that, nothing. Lu Ruyun's fingers climbed onto her delicate skin, lingering on her back.
She drew light and heavy circles alternately. A comfortable moan escaped Qin Zhenzhen, swallowed by Lu Ruyun. The room's atmosphere grew increasingly heavy with intimacy. Qin Zhenzhen moved from her lips down to the lobe of Lu Ruyun's ear, nibbling it delicately with her teeth. Lu Ruyun, not to be outdone, left marks one after another on Qin Zhenzhen's neck. Qin Zhenzhen sat higher up, but now held fast by the waist and lacking strength, she draped herself entirely over Lu Ruyun, surrendering to her will.
Lu Ruyun's hands supported her waist, preventing her from falling. Qin Zhenzhen, having lost all strength, clung tightly to Lu Ruyun's body. The fire in her chest burned fiercer and fiercer, a flush of red even spreading to the corners of her eyes. She twisted her body a couple of times, whimpering in discomfort, her hands clenching Lu Ruyun's long hair. The ends of the strands brushed against her wrists, swaying gently, causing her heart to sway along with them.
The living room lights were still on. The television was still playing the recently aired Cold Palace. The familiar theme song jolted Qin Zhenzhen back to her senses. She pushed lightly at Lu Ruyun and whispered, "I want to go to the study."
Her voice was slightly hoarse and carried a hint of sweet petulance. Hearing her words, Lu Ruyun lifted her eyes to look at her. Qin Zhenzhen's robe had already fallen to the floor. Now clad only in that thin nightgown, after their significant movements, a large expanse of skin was already exposed at her chest. The fair skin, having been ravished, glowed with a rosy blush, marked with visible, deeper crimson imprints. Lu Ruyun's eyes grew dark and intense, gleaming. She said in a low voice, "Okay."
Upon hearing this single word, Qin Zhenzhen had just prepared to get up when she was lifted into a carry. She let out a startled gasp and hurriedly wrapped her arms around Lu Ruyun's neck. Her original position sitting on Lu Ruyun's lap changed; now her legs straddled Lu Ruyun's waist. Afraid of falling, she clung onto Lu Ruyun's body entirely.
"Put me down." Qin Zhenzhen felt somewhat embarrassed by this position, especially when Lu Ruyun's waist bumped against her most private area as she walked. A strange sensation rippled through her heart, discomfort causing a fine sheen of sweat to appear on her face.
Lu Ruyun's cheeks were also slightly flushed. "Put you down?"
Qin Zhenzhen didn't quite grasp her meaning and snapped in flustered anger, "Put me down!"
Lu Ruyun set her down. Qin Zhenzhen, her legs weak, instinctively grabbed Lu Ruyun's arm. Lu Ruyun let out a light chuckle. Qin Zhenzhen bit her lip. "It's all your fault!"
"My fault for what?" Lu Ruyun helped her into the study. Standing at the doorway, Lu Ruyun said softly, "For kissing you? Then I'll go upstairs."
With that, she made to turn away. Qin Zhenzhen abruptly grabbed her arm, pulling her close. Lu Ruyun cooperatively took a few steps into the study. Qin Zhenzhen kicked the door with her foot. It slammed shut instantly. The light that could seep in just moments before was now completely blocked. The room was pitch black. Qin Zhenzhen pushed Lu Ruyun towards the bed and covered her completely. "Don't even think about it!"
She actively sought her lips again. In the darkness, only each other's silhouettes were visible. Lu Ruyun's bright eyes met Qin Zhenzhen's shining gaze. Qin Zhenzhen was still busy trying to undo Lu Ruyun's nightgown. Lu Ruyun quietly grasped her wrist and whispered, "Zhenzhen, are you sure?"
Qin Zhenzhen paused, turning her head to meet Lu Ruyun's eyes. Besides the roiling passion and desire, there was an indescribable weightiness. She knew Lu Ruyun was asking about her psychological burden.
She lowered her head, saying without hesitation, "I am sure."
She was sure that at this moment, she liked her, loved her, and wanted to merge with her completely.
These three words from Qin Zhenzhen shattered Lu Ruyun's last shred of rationality, making her let down all her defenses. Lu Ruyun turned the tables, switching their positions. Qin Zhenzhen's back pressed against the bedsheet. She gripped the sheets tightly, her toes curling, lifting her head to bear the full force of Lu Ruyun's unleashed emotions. In the darkness, they were like two little wild beasts, recklessly biting, pulling, and entwining.
The sounds in the room rose and fell, a mix of gasps and soft cries. When Qin Zhenzhen was utterly conquered by Lu Ruyun, she finally couldn't suppress a sob. She bit Lu Ruyun's collarbone, tears welling from the corners of her eyes moistening Lu Ruyun's skin. Lu Ruyun lowered her head to kiss the corners of her eyes, her hands not ceasing, opening a new battlefield.
They continued until the middle of the night before finally falling asleep.
The next day, the sky was bright. Light slipped through the gaps in the window, landing on the two sleeping figures. Qin Zhenzhen shifted, her hand landing on Lu Ruyun's body. Lu Ruyun was awakened by the tap. Opening her eyes, she stared at the ceiling above with some lingering confusion. She turned her head and saw Qin Zhenzhen sleeping beside her, and her heart softened.
Qin Zhenzhen slept soundly, her skin having shed its rosy flush, appearing even fairer, though still bearing many marks—testaments to how passionately they had loved last night.
The darkness in Lu Ruyun's eyes gradually dissipated. She shifted closer to Qin Zhenzhen, embracing her, breathing in the faint fragrance of her hair. Qin Zhenzhen was likely truly exhausted. Being disturbed like this, she only hummed a couple of times, her hand unconsciously settling on Lu Ruyun's waist. She buried her head in Lu Ruyun's chest and nuzzled against her.
Beneath the covers, they wore nothing. Qin Zhenzhen's breath sprayed against Lu Ruyun's chest, ticklish. Lu Ruyun tried to shift away slightly but hadn't moved far when Qin Zhenzhen wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her back.
Lu Ruyun looked down at Qin Zhenzhen's actions and smiled. "When did you wake up?"
Qin Zhenzhen, still weary, sought a comfortable position in her embrace, her fingertips tapping lightly on Lu Ruyun's back. "Just now."
"I'm so sleepy. Don't move. Just let me sleep like this for a bit."
After a solid month of busyness, she hadn't had a chance to rest properly. Finally relaxing last night only to be tormented for half of it, Qin Zhenzhen was already so tired that even lifting a hand was an effort. Seeing the faint dark circles under her eyes, Lu Ruyun felt a pang of heartache. "Alright, sleep."
"I'll stay with you."
Content, Qin Zhenzhen hugged her and sank back into deep sleep.
They slept until noon before waking, only roused by the ringing of Lu Ruyun's phone. Qin Zhenzhen rubbed her eyes, hearing Lu Ruyun's clear, soft voice ask, "Today?"
"I'll ask Zhenzhen in a moment."
She spoke a couple more sentences before hanging up. Qin Zhenzhen poked her head out from under the covers. "Who was it?"
Lu Ruyun looked down, seeing her face clean and fresh, like a peeled egg, white and tender. She shook her head. "No one important. It was Yaoyao. Before, when you came back from City M, I said I'd treat her and Qiuhan to a meal when we had time. I didn't expect you'd be so busy all this time. She just called to ask if we're free today."
Hearing Zhang Yiyao's name, Qin Zhenzhen's heart skipped a beat. She feigned nonchalance and asked, "Are you and Miss Zhang... very close?"
She asked this, entirely puzzled by the relationship between Zhang Yiyao and Lu Ruyun.
If you said they were close, she hadn't seen Zhang Yiyao come here once this past month, while she often saw He Shuangshuang at the apartment. But if you said they weren't close, their conversations were very intimate when they chatted, completely like old friends of many years. So she was confused.
Hearing her question, Lu Ruyun smiled. "Yaoyao and I were classmates before. We weren't that close, actually."
"Later, in the hospital..."
"That's when we became friends."
Qin Zhenzhen frowned. "In the hospital?"
"Did Miss Zhang also have some... psychological burden?"
Lu Ruyun's expression turned placid as she shook her head. "Yaoyao's mental health wasn't very good for a while before."
"For a period, we went through it together."
A period of time.
Which period could it be but Lu Ruyun's most painful time in the hospital? They were fellow patients and old classmates. Having experienced the hospital together, emerging from it side by side, their bond was naturally different.
Qin Zhenzhen found that thinking of this, she wasn't jealous of Zhang Yiyao, only heartbroken over the pain Lu Ruyun had suffered before. She hugged Lu Ruyun's body. "Ruyun, no matter what happens in the future, I will also accompany you through it."
Hearing her comfort, Lu Ruyun smiled. "Zhenzhen."
Qin Zhenzhen looked up. Their eyes met. Lu Ruyun kissed the corner of her lips. "Your willingness to be by my side is the greatest comfort to me."
Her voice was very soft, yet each word struck Qin Zhenzhen's heart. Qin Zhenzhen's eyes reddened, aching with pain. Seeing the reddened corners of her eyes, Lu Ruyun comforted her. "Alright, it's been so many years. I've long since forgotten."
Qin Zhenzhen opened her mouth, wanting to say, You haven't forgotten. Not only have you not forgotten, you are still tormented by it constantly. But she couldn't say it. The current Lu Ruyun was already like a normal person, not needing medication to sleep at night, even able to share a bed with her. She didn't want to pry open that scar again, didn't want her to recall and endure that pain once more.
Thinking of this, Qin Zhenzhen brushed away her earlier despondency. She pinched Lu Ruyun's cheeks. "Time to get up, Teacher Lu."
Lu Ruyun looked at her. "Not sleeping a bit longer?"
Qin Zhenzhen shook her head. "No. We'll go out for a meal later, and then maybe buy some clothes. We're seeing Miss Zhang and Director Duan in the evening."
Lu Ruyun smiled, her eyes showing delight. "You don't have plans for tonight?"
Qin Zhenzhen tilted her head to look at her, smiling brightly against the light. "No plans for dinner. But I have plans after dinner."
Lu Ruyun frowned. "After dinner? Who with?"
Qin Zhenzhen's hand wandered mischievously under the covers. When it touched Lu Ruyun's soft form, she couldn't help but laugh. "With you. All my time after dinner belongs to you."
Lu Ruyun caught her constantly moving hand, thought deeply for a few seconds, then retrieved her nightgown from beside the bed, picking it up from where it had scattered on the floor. Qin Zhenzhen watched as she fished a key out of its pocket. Lu Ruyun handed the key to Qin Zhenzhen. "Twice a week."
"You owe me eight times this month. Today is the 26th. There are four days left this month."
Looking at this familiar key, Qin Zhenzhen finally remembered that damned bathroom. Meeting Lu Ruyun's bright eyes, she opened her mouth. "Do you accept installments?"
Lu Ruyun shook her head. "No. I only accept payment in full."
Qin Zhenzhen: ...
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