Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

Shen Yu was silent for a few seconds, then looked down at the eyes in the blanket, his Adam's apple bobbing before he let out a soft "Mmm" in the same low voice...

"Okay, the sofa is small, so don't move around..."

"Um!"

Lin Anran nodded vigorously, her voice instantly filled with energy, and she even snuggled closer to him.

Shen Yu readjusted his posture.

The sofa was indeed cramped for two adults, so he turned to the side to make as much space as possible so that Lin Anran could snuggle more comfortably in his arms.

He carefully tucked the blanket in, covering the gaps around her shoulders, afraid she would catch a cold.

Under the blanket, the two bodies were pressed tightly together, their breaths audible.

Lin Anran nestled contentedly against his chest, her face pressed against his warm skin, listening to his gradually calming heartbeat, her nose filled with his pleasant scent.

Outside the window, wind and rain raged, but in her world, only this warm embrace remained.

So comfortable...

As long as Shen Yu is there, she has nothing to fear...

Shen Yu continued to gently stroke Lin Anran's back.

After a moment of silence, Lin Anran's voice suddenly rang out again, muffled and tentatively probing, coming from Shen Yu's chest:

"Shen Yu..."

"Um?"

"Don't you think... I'm pushing my luck?"

She asked in a low voice, her fingers unconsciously tugging at the fabric of his pajamas.

Shen Yu paused for a moment as he stroked her back.

He lowered his head and answered almost without hesitation:

"How could this be..."

"This is what I, as a boyfriend, should do. My girlfriend needs me. If she thinks this is taking advantage of me, then I'm really confused."

Lin Anran's heart softened with sweetness because of those words.

She shifted in his arms, lifted her head, and tried to see Shen Yu's face in the dim light.

Although she couldn't see his expression clearly, she could feel the gentleness in his gaze.

She couldn't help but giggle, then gently kissed Shen Yu's chin:

"It's so kind of you..."

Shen Yu didn't reply, but continued to gently stroke her back intermittently.

He felt the body in his arms completely relax, nestled softly against him, as if most of the fear from before had dissipated.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

But just then—

"Boom—!"

Another rumble of thunder rolled across the horizon. Although it was far away and the sound was muffled, it was still clearly audible in the quiet rainy night.

The body that had just relaxed in his arms trembled violently and froze almost reflexively.

Immediately following was an even more pronounced trembling; Lin Anran even let out a very soft gasp.

She buried her face deeper into his chest, tightening her arms around his waist.

Shen Yu's heart clenched painfully.

The previous reassurances only temporarily suppressed the surface fear; the root of the problem remained unresolved.

He knew very well that Lin Anran's fear was not simply a fear of the natural phenomenon of thunder.

This is more like... a conditioned reflex that triggers traumatic memories.

She must have experienced something extremely terrifying, perhaps even psychologically traumatic, amidst the thunder, and her brain firmly linked the thunder with the fear she felt at that moment.

This realization made Shen Yu's heart feel as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand.

He sympathized with her and felt sorry for her... her past experiences, and even more so for her current helpless and trembling state, even though she was in his arms.

He was eager to do something, to dispel her fear immediately.

He hugged her tighter in vain, his large hands stroking her stiff back repeatedly, whispering in her ear, "Don't be afraid, I'm here..."

But her trembling did not stop; in fact, it continued due to the tension brought on by the lingering thunder.

What should I do?

What else can we do?

Shen Yu's mind raced, trying to find any way to comfort her from her limited experience and knowledge.

A thought suddenly entered his mind...

He thought about what happened last night, and also about what Lin Anran had said this morning...

That might be... Lin Anran's way of seeking security!

He took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind.

Then, he lowered his head slightly and leaned close to her ear.

His voice was extremely low, almost a whisper:

"Lin Anran..."

"Hmm?" she responded in a muffled voice, her body still trembling slightly.

Shen Yu paused for another second, then spoke slowly in an even softer tone:

"How about... you bite me? Would that make you feel better?"

As soon as he said it, he was stunned for a moment, and his ears instantly felt hot.

Under the blanket, Lin Anran's body froze at his words.

The trembling seemed to stop for a fleeting moment.

She slowly lifted her head from his embrace.

In the darkness, he couldn't see her full expression.

After a moment, Lin Anran asked softly:

"...Really...is it okay?"

Shen Yu felt that the tension in her body seemed to relax a little.

He nodded more firmly, even though she might not be able to see clearly in the dark.

His voice remained deep:

"Hmm... as long as you feel a little better, that's fine..."

Lin Anran fell silent... The space under the blanket seemed to shrink considerably.

She could clearly hear her own heartbeat getting faster and faster, and she could also feel the same powerful throbbing in Shen Yu's chest.

She was indeed...very...very interested in the proposal!

In this warm bed, taking a bite of Shen Yu... it sounds so comforting...

"...Then...then I..." she stammered, her voice filled with obvious hesitation and a hint of eagerness.

"Okay, go ahead and bite." Shen Yu's voice was even softer, with encouragement and a sense of reckless acceptance.

He even tilted his head slightly, as if making a silent invitation.

He didn't think too much about it; he just wanted to make Lin Anran feel better.

Lin Anran's heart pounded even faster, almost leaping out of her throat, and her throat involuntarily bobbed...

It looks so tempting...

She took a deep breath, one arm still around his waist, while the other hand hesitantly and cautiously rose.

He groped around and touched the neckline of Shen Yu's pajamas...

Her fingertips trembled slightly as she gently pulled his collar down a tiny bit.

It's near her collarbone, close to her shoulder; she took a bite there yesterday...

Lin Anran held her breath; she could feel Shen Yu's body tense for a moment when she moved.

But he didn't move or make any sound; he simply remained in the same position.

She moved even closer, her warm breath spraying onto his skin.

She asked one last question to confirm:

"Then...I...I bit it?"

"Um..."