"I know a way for us to possess each other," Shen Nianzu whispered, his cream-colored lashes fluttering and casting delicate shadows over his cheeks as he peered up at Jin Jiuchi.
Within those ethereal amethyst eyes, Jin Jiuchi could catch the underlying tension, nervousness and a hint of suppressed anticipation. "Moreover, there is no need for us to devour each other like you and your brother, and no one will be hurt either..." he trailed off when he got to this part, and Jin Jiuchi had a feeling that Shen Nianzu was desperately trying not to look down, and an awkward expression crossed his face. "Well, maybe... a little hurt. But nothing we can’t handle."
Jin Jiuchi had no idea why Shen Nianzu looked so nervous to suggest this idea, because he could tell that this was going to be awesome! His blind trust in Shen Nianzu notwithstanding, this method was already much better because no one would end up getting harmed. Jin Jiuchi couldn’t bear it if he had to crush Shen Nianzu’s exquisite form and reduce him into a pile of grotesque flesh and bones. It would be much better if he was the one to go through it, but... um, it would surely be unpleasant. And now, Shen Nianzu had a way to let them avoid this!
"Nian’er is the best!" He hugged the jade doll tighter to himself, so happy that he couldn’t resist nuzzling his cheek on Shen Nianzu’s crown. "I know you’d always have a solution to everything. Tell me, tell me, Nian’er!"
Caught off guard, Shen Nianzu found himself being smothered by the enthusiastic husky, and all of a sudden, he had his face buried against the smooth and chiseled chest. "Oof—" his cheek squished, and his eyes widened when he noticed that Jin Jiuchi’s brown nipple was just right in front of his face, seemingly begging to be... to be...
No, do not go down that line of thought, Shen Nianzu!
He thumped Jin Jiuchi on the back and forced out, "Let go first! How am I supposed to talk if you suffocate me like this?!"
"Oh, right," Jin Jiuchi released his grip with a sheepish look, though he kept his arms loosely wrapped around Shen Nianzu’s waist. His silver eyes gleamed with anticipation as he gazed at Shen Nianzu, and if he had a tail now, it would surely be wagging harder than the helicopter blade.
Shen Nianzu, on the other hand, felt increasingly awkward the longer Jin Jiuchi stared at him. The pressure of responsibility pressed down on his shoulder like a heavy boulder. Right now, they were no different than a beginner trying to teach another beginner, but Jin Jiuchi was staring at him as if... as if he was an expert! How could Shen Nianzu bear to disappoint him? He could only fake it until he made it! Cheeks flushing, he cleared his throat and began, "First things first, there’s something I need to clarify."
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"It’s about the definition of ’couple’ I told you before. I have done a lot of reflection on myself, and—"
Knock knock!
"Young Master Shen, is everything all right in there?" came the manager’s hesitant yet concerned tone. "The two of you have been inside for... fifteen minutes."
Shen Nianzu startled, feeling as if his heart was about to pop out of his ribcage. Goodness, he... how could he forget where they were? This was definitely not the right place to talk about their relationship! Clearly, they had not done anything untoward, but Shen Nianzu still felt a wave of hot mortification wash over him, and he stammered out, trying to maintain the most composed tone he could muster. "W–We will be out in a moment!"
"Very well. Please summon me if you encounter any issues with the clothes," the manager replied before walking away.
Shen Nianzu waited until the sound of the man’s footsteps faded away before he allowed himself to relax, his body slumped against Jin Jiuchi’s chest. Realizing their proximity, he hurriedly straightened up and pushed Jin Jiuchi away, only to find the man smirking with an amused expression.
"You heard him! Hurry up and change, we will continue our talk later. What’s so funny, huh?!" He shot a fierce glare towards Jin Jiuchi.
Of course, Jin Jiuchi was sullen after being interrupted. However, he understood the importance of privacy and knew that this matter was something they must talk about alone without the presence of others. That’s why he tried to suppress the impatience in his heart, and instead delighted in the way crimson hue suffused into Shen Nianzu’s skin, making him look all the more delectable. He could practically hear the blood rushing beneath the jade doll’s veins, and he had no qualms about pointing it out, "Nian’er, your face is so red. How pretty."
"...!" Shen Nianzu was flustered for a second before he forcibly regained his composure, glowering, "Still not changing?"
Knowing that the jade doll was at his limit, Jin Jiuchi finally took a step back and grinned. "Okay, okay." He walked towards the pile of clothes he had dumped on the couch, grabbing the one on the top. He couldn’t help but remind the jade doll again, "You must tell me once we are out of here, okay?"
Shen Nianzu let out a harrumph and crossed his arms over his chest. "If you keep dilly-dallying, then I will not tell you."
That sentence effectively spurred Jin Jiuchi into action. He smoothly slid his arms into the black dress shirt, smoothed it down before working on the delicate buttons. His brows were furrowed in concentration, though his hands were extremely clumsy. He only managed to fasten one button after more than one minute.
Observing this through the full-length mirror, Shen Nianzu let out a soft sigh and pushed himself off the wall. He walked over and stood in front of Jin Jiuchi, taking over the task. In a flash, the buttons were secured one by one, leaving the top two undone. The black shirt wrapped Jin Jiuchi’s body perfectly like it had been tailor made for him.
Shen Nianzu helped him tidy the collar and, unable to help it, smoothed his palm over the breadth of Jin Jiuchi’s shoulders. He took a step backward and scrutinized the man from head to toe. Even he did not realize how his pupils dilated, and an audible gulp sounded as he swallowed past his dry throat. "It... suits you," he commented, at a loss of words.
Rather than the shirt itself, Jin Jiuchi was more attuned to Shen Nianzu’s reaction. It seems like he really likes it, he thought with a satisfied grin. "Yeah? I also thought it suits me."
"Okay, let’s move to the next one before we keep the manager waiting." After saying that, Shen Nianzu stepped forward and helped him unbutton the shirt.
Jin Jiuchi’s attention inadvertently dropped to his fair and dexterous fingers working on the buttons, before his gaze lifted to rest on Shen Nianzu’s slightly pursed lips.
"Nian’er?"
"Hmm?" Shen Nianzu responded with an absentminded hum.
"The method you suggested earlier... does it include the French kiss you’re going to teach me?" Once that question settled in the air, Shen Nianzu’s movement abruptly halted and he snapped his head up in shock, having not seen the question coming.
Jin Jiuchi raised an inquiring brow, he could tell that the same memory was running through the jade doll’s mind. Early this morning, in the back alley of the internet cafe, Shen Nianzu had declared that he would teach Jin Jiuchi how to French kiss himself, and warned fiercely that he’d better not ask anyone else about it anymore. Only with that promise did Jin Jiuchi be satisfied enough to stop pestering him.
"Well?" he urged, a little impatient.
Clearing his throat, Shen Nianzu finished undoing the last button and swiftly moved around Jin Jiuchi to remove the shirt from his back. "It... should be..." he replied in halting words and the flush, which barely receded from his cheeks, now arose again in full bloom.
"Ohh~" Jin Jiuchi’s eyes lit up in excitement, and the grin on his face widened. "I can’t wait to learn!"
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Mini theater
SN before: Okay, I can do this! I will take the lead!
SN later: S–Slow down! *panic*