How Did They End Up Kissing?

How Did They End Up Kissing?

How could Gu Lin not hear his thoughts? His hand paused, and a drop of medicine fell onto Lin Su's eyelashes, making them tremble.

"Sorry, I missed." The man's voice was cool and low, yet the warmth of his breath lingered on Lin Su's cheek for a long time. Lin Su's cheeks gradually heated up.

[Why does it feel a little hot?]

Only after applying the drops did Gu Lin notice that the person reclining on the sofa had flushed cheeks. Transparent medicine slid from the slightly upturned corners of his vivid red eyes, adding a touch of allure.

A few seconds later, those eyes opened. His peach-blossom eyes were wet with "tears," moist and bright, making one's heart soften.

The fingers tightening the cap paused, then abruptly sped up and screwed it on tightly.

[It does seem to feel a lot better.]

Lin Su blinked and looked at the slight double image in the distance.

[My astigmatism seems to have gotten worse. I should get another pair of glasses sometime.]

"Thank you, President Gu."

Gu Lin gave a quiet hum and walked straight to the desk to sit down, seemingly preparing for another round of work.

Lin Su was puzzled. Hadn't he said they had to clock out by midnight at the latest? Did that not apply to him?

"Gu..."

Gu Lin lifted his eyes toward Lin Su. "Sleep in there tonight. Organize the remaining materials tomorrow morning."

[So that wasn't directed at me either!]

Lin Su sighed inwardly and slowly returned to his seat. The boss was working overtime, so the employee couldn't just slack off.

It was still more comfortable to finish the work; besides, there wasn't much left.

Gu Lin swallowed the words that had reached his lips. The office returned to silence once more. Other than the rustling of pens against paper and the occasional work-related exchange between them, there was nothing else.

The "thoroughly satisfying" work was finally completed at five in the morning. Lin Su shook his head. He was no longer sleepy, but his head felt a little foggy.

He let out a soft breath and placed the organized documents one by one on Xiao Jiang's and the others' desks. The rest could be handed to the heads of each department after work started. His task was complete for now.

"President Gu, I'll head back first." He couldn't help yawning. His mind wasn't sleepy, but his body's reactions remained, which was actually quite miserable.

[Time is tight. I hope I can fall asleep once I get back.]

Gu Lin stood up and picked up the coat draped over his chair. "We'll go back together."

"Okay."

It was the middle of the night, and driving while exhausted was out of the question. In the end, the two of them took a taxi back.

For anyone who was tired, the swaying of the car was undoubtedly the best sleeping aid. Lin Su struggled for a long time, but eventually could no longer control himself and fell asleep.

When he woke again, he was a little dazed, the kind where he couldn't even lift his arms. But he could feel someone helping him remove the restraint of his clothes. Comfort washed over him, and Lin Su drifted back into sleep.

Gu Lin tucked the person in bed beneath the covers before turning and walking out.

The sun slowly rose and hung high in the sky, shining upon Gu Household Villa. The curtains on the second floor had not been drawn, allowing strands of light to filter in.

A fair hand emerged from the black bedding and felt around for a phone. Still groggy, Lin Su sat up and finally found the phone on the bedside table. When he opened it and saw 12:40, his eyes widened in fright. As he hurriedly got out of bed, he noticed a note on the cabinet.

'Leave approved.'

The brief, familiar handwriting showed that Gu Lin had requested leave for him.

So he was probably the first employee whose boss had helped him request leave.

The scare had chased away his drowsiness, and Lin Su did not intend to sleep anymore. He took a clean set of clothes and headed toward the bathroom.

The person in the mirror wore a short-sleeved shirt, with nothing below except underwear. His straight legs were completely exposed.

Uh, it had been Gu Lin. Lin Su felt a little embarrassed, but then remembered that they had done far more excessive things together. This was nothing.

After convincing himself, Lin Su looked at his legs and fell into deep thought again.

When he had been a Beta, he still had leg hair, a symbol of masculinity. After differentiating into an Omega, not only had his skin turned fairer, even his leg hair was gone.

Wouldn't that... be gone in the end too?

He lowered his head for a glance. Luckily, aside from his hair, there was still...

Lin Su quickly rinsed off, casually pulled on a set of clothes, and ran toward the door. How could he not run? When he was starving and smelled the fragrant food, even his hungry hands were trembling.

Unexpectedly, when he opened the door, he ran into that cool, aloof face. Lin Su adjusted the urgency on his face and said gently, "Morning, President Gu."

[It doesn't seem that early anymore. Should I say good afternoon?]

[I must be muddled. I can't even speak properly.]

"Come on, let's go downstairs to eat." Gu Lin spoke and took the lead.

The food was still steaming hot. Auntie Liu was nowhere to be seen, so she must have only just left.

Even though he was starving, Lin Su still ate elegantly, chewing slowly. Just watching him was pleasing to the eye.

After they had eaten their fill, the two cleaned the table and put the remaining dishes into the dishwasher.

[Not bad. I'll buy one for my own place in the future too.]

[No, I need a house first. Hmm, with my current salary, dreaming is probably faster.]

Lin Su took out the dishes one by one. They were both clean and dry, making him yearn for a dishwasher even more. He cast a deep look at the kitchen.

[Once the contract expires, I can buy a house. Then I'll live by myself, with my own dishwasher. Mm, that sounds pretty nice.]

Gu Lin frowned. When the contract expired? There wasn't even half a year left, yet Lin Su had already planned out his future life?

He recalled Lin Su's previous thoughts. Lin Su's life as a Beta had not included Gu Lin, an Alpha.

Lin Su's future life as an Omega would still not include Gu Lin.

Gu Lin recalled that gentle, genuine smile. Ever since leaving Dream Home, he had never seen it again.

His tongue pressed against the roof of his mouth as Gu Lin's gaze gradually turned dangerous. He stepped forward and stood at the staircase, blocking Lin Su's path back.

Lin Su tilted his head in confusion, his features gentle. "What's wrong, President Gu?"

After waiting for a long time, Gu Lin merely stared at him without speaking, as though he had not heard.

[What? Is he possessed?]

After a while, Gu Lin finally spoke, his voice slightly hoarse. "Let me bite you." His dark eyes lingered at the back of Lin Su's neck.

Lin Su understood what he meant, but he recalled what had happened at the entryway last time and could not help blushing.

After deliberating for a long time, he said, "Ahem, nothing else...?"

[That sounds so weird. Will Gu Lin misunderstand and think I'm up to something?]

Gu Lin fell silent. He walked behind Lin Su step by step and wrapped his arms around him.

"Hard to say."

Lin Su froze. Shouldn't he have said no? How... ah.

"Mm? Gu, Gu..."

This time, it felt different. He could not stay on his feet.

Lin Su cursed inwardly. Why had he become so much weaker after turning into an Omega?

Like rich, mellow tequila mixed with the fragrance of roses, it seeped into the heart and lungs, intoxicating him.

It felt like being injected with a vaccine. Damn it! Lin Su frowned and called out, "That's enough, Pres... President Gu..."

They already had a permanent mark. This kind of intimate nuzzling did not belong between them.

The moment his words fell, it stopped abruptly. Lin Su exhaled and suppressed the strange feeling rising in his heart.

[Good. He stopped.]

Gu Lin looked at him, then stepped back and gathered the limp person into his arms. The two sat down on the stairs.

"Do it."

Lin Su froze. What did that mean?

Before he could react, Gu Lin pulled him into the crook of his arm. In his confusion, his chin was hooked up, and thin lips descended.

A hoarse voice sounded between their lips. "At a time like this, call me Gu Lin."

Lin Su's eyes widened. His unfinished words were swallowed, leaving only a lingering, tender kiss.

It was clearly just ordinary contact, so how had they ended up kissing?