Little March Takes the Initiative
March 7th gripped Bai Luoming's hand tightly, her steps quick and hurried, and they left the 'Glamoth Veteran Barbecue' restaurant in a flash.
Bai Luoming let her pull him forward without saying a word, just watching her embarrassed expression with great interest.
Even now, the night in Exalting Sanctum is still bustling with activity. Crowds of people come and go, and the cries of vendors from various stalls and the laughter of diners mingle together, creating a vibrant picture of everyday life.
If it were a normal March 7th, she would probably find a good angle and take a beautiful photo.
But March 7th had no time to appreciate any of this; she simply lowered her head, remained silent, and led Bai Luoming through the gaps in the crowd.
Her long hair drew beautiful arcs in the air with her hurried steps, and the ends of her hair occasionally brushed against Bai Luoming's arm, bringing a faint ticklish sensation.
Bai Luoming followed March 7th's steps, letting her lead him to an unknown place.
This feeling was novel, like completely surrendering oneself and letting the other person arrange everything.
March 7th was clearly extremely embarrassed and didn't notice the surrounding gazes and discussions at all, only focusing on rushing forward.
She pulled Bai Luoming along, from the bustling Exalting Sanctum, through the corridors adorned with jade pendants for blessings, until they finally stopped at a secluded viewing platform in the Central Starskiff Haven.
This area is on higher ground, and there are hardly any people around at this time of day.
Beyond the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows lies the vast and boundless universe, where Starskiff, their sterns spewing pale blue flames, sail silently through the cosmos.
Upon arriving here, March 7th finally breathed a sigh of relief and stopped.
She shook off Bai Luoming's hand, turned around, her chest heaving from running and nervousness. Her cheeks were flushed, and her hands were clasped together.
"You... how could you..." she stammered, her voice soft, "How could you... say such things in public..."
Her voice grew softer and softer as she spoke, until the last few words were almost inaudible.
"We... we all..."
She stammered for a long time but couldn't come up with anything, and she was so anxious that she stomped her feet.
Looking at her adorable appearance, a mixture of shyness and annoyance, Bai Luoming felt a gentle, ticklish, and soft sensation in his heart, as if a kitten's paw had lightly scratched it.
Instead of offering a proper explanation, he forced a sad expression and sighed softly.
"Well..."
"I'm sorry, March 7th," Bai Luoming's voice was hoarse, "It's my fault, I shouldn't have been so impulsive... I just..."
He stopped halfway through his sentence, as if he found it difficult to speak, or as if he didn't want to cause her any more trouble.
Sure enough, when March 7th saw Bai Luoming's appearance, she felt as if something was blocking her chest, making her feel suffocated.
She looked into Bai Luoming's downcast eyes, and saw the aura of "I'm so hurt" emanating from him...
Before Bai Luoming could finish saying "I just...", her mind went blank, and she forgot everything else.
She took a sudden step forward, leaned in, closed her eyes, and awkwardly pressed her lips to hers.
The movements were swift and decisive, displaying a fearless and resolute courage.
Bai Luoming's pupils contracted slightly upon feeling the soft touch on his lips.
He could smell the faint fragrance emanating from March 7th, mixed with the smoky aroma from the barbecue restaurant, creating a unique scent that belonged only to her.
He never expected that this seemingly harmless Xiao Bai would so directly and proactively come to him.
This was completely unexpected.
He originally just wanted to tease March 7th, but the way things have turned out has exceeded his expectations.
The surprise lasted only a very short time.
The next moment, the body's instincts completely take over the brain's thinking.
Bai Luoming subconsciously reached out and wrapped his arm around March 7th's slender waist, holding her tightly in his arms.
His other hand gripped the back of her head, giving her no chance to back down.
What was originally just a naive, fleeting touch changed completely after he took over forcefully.
He took the initiative and deepened the kiss.
Feeling Bai Luoming's initiative, March 7th's brain completely shut down, going blank.
She could feel Bai Luoming's warm breath enveloping her, and her strong arms encircling her waist, radiating a comforting warmth.
March 7th clumsily responded to Bai Luoming's actions, as if she had surrendered all control of her body and could only sink into his rhythm.
Outside the observation deck, the sea of stars stretches out before you, and Starskiff glide by.
Inside the observation deck, the atmosphere gradually heated up, almost igniting the air.
Just as Bai Luoming was about to ask for more and push the ambiguous atmosphere to its peak, the girl in his arms suddenly froze.
A woman's keen intuition detected the blind spot at the most crucial moment.
How... how can he be so skilled?!
The thought suddenly popped into March 7th's mind.
She suddenly came to her senses, and a wave of bitterness and grievance washed over her.
Then, on March 7th, she forcefully pushed Bai Luoming away, broke free from his embrace, took two steps back, and stood there slightly panting.
Bai Luoming stumbled from her push and looked at her, somewhat confused.
On March 7th, her eyes reddened, and tears quickly welled up.
She bit her lower lip hard, and the look in her eyes as she looked at Bai Luoming was no longer the shyness and panic from before, but rather a mixture of disappointment, deep grievance, and almost overflowing jealousy.
"You..." Her voice trembled with tears, sounding utterly pitiful, "How are you so skilled at this!"
These words instantly brought Bai Luoming to his senses.
His heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, "Oh no."
He was so engrossed in enjoying himself that he forgot this silly girl was as innocent as a blank sheet of paper in this regard; she couldn't hide the slightest thing from him.
He used so much skill and guidance in that kiss; for a novice, that overwhelming experience was like having the words "veteran driver" written all over their forehead.
Seeing March 7th's tearful appearance, Bai Luoming remained outwardly calm, but inwardly cursed his bad luck.
Bai Luoming looked into March 7th's eyes, remained silent for a moment, and then whispered, "I'm sorry, March 7th."
Seeing his frank admission of his mistake, March 7th felt a little better, even though her jealousy hadn't subsided.
She actually understood that it was perfectly normal for someone like Bai Luoming to have other girls around him.
And she herself doesn't even have a formal title.
Everyone understands the logic, but it still hurts.
It's like having your most precious treasure coveted or even touched by someone else without your knowledge. This feeling is like a boulder soaked in vinegar for a long time pressing on your chest—not only heavy, but also sour.
She sniffed, forcing back her tears.
She didn't want to cry in front of him; that would make her seem petty and unreasonable.
Then, on March 7th, as if in a huff, she bent down, picked up the pile of snacks and clothes she had just bought while shopping, turned around and left, completely ignoring Bai Luoming's reaction.
She walked quickly, and from behind she looked angry, like a cat with its fur standing on end.
Bai Luoming found her appearance both amusing and exasperating.
He lifted his foot, ready to follow and coax the sulking girl.
But just as he took a step, March 7th suddenly stopped.
As if making a decision, March 7th abruptly turned around and strode back.
Under Bai Luoming's astonished gaze, she stomped on his foot hard, then grabbed his hand, held it tightly, and pulled him forward.
Her movements appeared rough, but in reality, they were very gentle.
"Snort."
On March 7th, he stared straight ahead and let out a haughty snort.
"Let it go this time."
"From now on... from now on, if you dare to let go, see how I deal with you!"
After she finished speaking, she squeezed Bai Luoming's hand tightly, as if to emphasize her determination.
Bai Luoming looked down at their tightly clasped hands, then at the girl's stubborn, blushing profile.
The night breeze lifted her hair and brushed against his cheek.
He sighed helplessly to himself.
So how could he possibly let go of this silly girl?