Together in Bed

With the matter settled, the eight of them got back in the car and continued on their way.

They could have reached the hotel around eight-thirty, but they had been delayed at the service area. By the time they arrived, it was nearly ten.

"Four rooms. Split yourselves up." Xue Jingshu took a room key and left with Han Xi.

Du Shen raised his brows and smiled at Shen Yanlang, then took a room key and left with Ye Xinyu.

Seeing this, Zhou Zhou could not help asking, "Brother Yan, you're really that comfortable leaving your cousin with him?"

"They're both adults." Shen Yanlang's expression was calm. "They know what they're doing."

With that, Zhou Zhou had nothing else to say. He took a room key too. "Then I'll room with Brother Xu. See you tomorrow!"

After saying that, he dragged Xiao Xu away at a run.

"Hey, Zhou Zhou..." Duan Xu reached out, intending to stop them, but they ran off too quickly.

Duan Xu: "..."

Shen Yanlang chuckled and took his outstretched hand. "Come on, Xuxu. We'll sleep together tonight."

Sleeping together... I've waited so long. It's finally happening.

Duan Xu let Shen Yanlang pull him along, his head lowered, his ears bright red, his heart racing.

That shameless rogue Shen Yanlang... would it really be okay for them to sleep together?

One was grinning with delight, while the other was worrying himself sick.

But the moment they swiped their card and entered, their expressions immediately reversed. Xue Jingshu had not booked a room with a king-sized bed, but one with two beds.

The room was not small. There were two five-foot single beds with wide walkways on both sides. Near the door stood a vanity and a single sofa, and there was also a separate bathroom inside.

Does Xue Jingshu even know how to do his job? Doesn't he want to sleep with Han Xi?

Duan Xu did not care what Shen Yanlang was thinking. He was just immensely relieved. Clearing his throat, he said, "Brother Yan, it's getting late. Let's rest early."

Shen Yanlang turned to stare at Duan Xu. The smile had not yet left his face, and he raised a brow. "Mm. You go wash up first."

You think having two beds means we'll sleep separately?

Duan Xu: "???"

No way... what was he planning?

Duan Xu felt a little uneasy as he washed up in the bathroom. If they really slept together, what if he had a reaction?

The sound of running water was loud, but it could not block out Shen Yanlang's thoughts.

Boil some hot water first.

What did he need hot water for?

Oh, he was a little thirsty.

Pour Xuxu a cup and let it cool.

Duan Xu was touched as he listened, but his unease remained.

Then pour myself a cup, and then...

And then what?

Three minutes passed, but Duan Xu did not hear the rest. Afraid that Shen Yanlang was up to something, he hurried through washing up.

When he came out, he saw Shen Yanlang standing beside the bed farther inside the room, looking rather displeased, even frowning.

Following his gaze, Duan Xu saw that one corner of the blanket had been pulled back, and there was actually a wet patch on the sheet, soaking through it enough to discolor the fabric.

Duan Xu took a quiet breath. This was Shen Yanlang's plan? He had to admit, it was really shameless!

When Shen Yanlang saw him come out, he pointed at the wet patch on the bed, his tone helpless. "Xuxu, I accidentally spilled water on the bed. The sheets are soaked through, so no one can sleep there anymore."

Heh!

Had he spilled water on the bed? He had clearly poured an entire cup onto it!

Xuxu definitely knows I did it on purpose. Now it depends on whether he'll give me a chance.

Duan Xu: "..."

The room fell into a long silence. Duan Xu looked at Shen Yanlang without speaking or moving.

Shen Yanlang did not speak either, but his thoughts were anything but quiet.

Why isn't Xuxu saying anything?

Is he angry?

It is a little excessive, but Xuxu will be with me sooner or later. There's nothing wrong with holding him while we sleep in advance.

Duan Xu: "..."

Today, he had truly witnessed just how shameless Shen Yanlang could be. There was no such thing as the most shameless, only shamelesser!

"I'll go squeeze in with Xiao Xu later." Afraid he had truly angered him, Shen Yanlang finally spoke first.

Duan Xu pressed his lips together slightly. "Wouldn't you... disturb them if you went?"

Zhou Zhou and Xiao Xu had not said they were together either, but judging by the atmosphere between them, they were probably close enough.

"Xue Jingshu and Du Shen both have omegas. It wouldn't be convenient for me to go there. Xiao Xu is the only one I can squeeze in with." Shen Yanlang spoke in a low voice. "I wonder if there are any vacant rooms left. I'll go ask."

Looks like he really doesn't want to sleep with me.

Duan Xu pursed his lips. It was not that he did not want to... no, that was not it. Was this really okay?

Shen Yanlang was about to leave. Duan Xu watched as he reached the door and gripped the handle. Taking a deep breath, he called out, "Don't go."

Fine, they would sleep together. No matter how shameless Shen Yanlang's thoughts were, he would not actually do anything too excessive. At worst, he would just kiss him.

Last time, Shen Yanlang had kissed him while he pretended to be asleep. This time, surely he would not go further than kissing, right?

Shen Yanlang's hand froze. He turned to look at Duan Xu, light flickering in his peach-blossom eyes. "If I don't go, where will I sleep?"

"Isn't... isn't there still one bed? We can make do and squeeze in." Duan Xu was too embarrassed to look at him, but his flushed cheeks and ears had already exposed his shyness.

Shen Yanlang stared at his red earlobes and said huskily, "Xuxu, have you thought this through? You want to sleep with me?"

No matter how much he wanted it, now that Duan Xu had truly agreed to sleep with him, he was even more cautious than Duan Xu.

If he agrees, that means he's admitting he likes me.

Duan Xu stepped aside and walked to the bed by the window, giving a small hum of agreement.

Shen Yanlang's breathing caught. His hand tightened slightly around the doorknob before he gently released it. Unable to restrain himself, he strode toward Duan Xu.

Hearing his footsteps, Duan Xu's heart jolted. When he looked up again, Shen Yanlang was already in front of him.

"Xuxu."

Shen Yanlang called softly, unable to resist pulling him into his arms and breathing deeply in his scent.

Duan Xu's breathing skipped a beat. His heartbeat thundered in his ears again and again. Shen Yanlang's pheromones surrounded him, carrying a faint woody scent and the warmth of blazing sunlight. It was warm, like basking beneath a great tree.

I really want to... mark him.

Duan Xu: "!!!"

The atmosphere had been so warm that Duan Xu had been reluctant to push Shen Yanlang away, but that thought frightened him. He raised his hand and shoved him, stepping back himself, only to trip over the bed and land hard on his backside.

"Xuxu?" Shen Yanlang was stunned and even stepped back.

Everything was fine just now. Why did he suddenly...

Duan Xu glared up at him. He could not say that he knew what Shen Yanlang was thinking, so he could only pretend to be upset. "Aren't you going to wash up?"

Shen Yanlang frowned slightly. "You don't like me hugging you?"

Xuxu obviously likes me, so why does he always push me away?

Duan Xu: "..."

Blame yourself. Who told you to keep thinking such shameless things?

"No." Duan Xu looked away and urged, "Go wash up already. It's very late."

Seeing this, Shen Yanlang could only answer, "All right, I'll go wash up."