Together in Bed

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

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

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

Du Shen raised an eyebrow and smiled at Shen Yanlang, then took a key card and led Ye Xinyu away.

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

"They're both adults." Shen Yanlang's expression remained indifferent. "They know what they're doing."

With that, Zhou Zhou had nothing more to say. He took a key card as well. "Then I'll room with Xu-ge. See you tomorrow!"

With that, he dragged Xiao Xu away at a run.

"Hey, Zhouzhou..." Duan Xu reached out to stop them, but they ran too fast.

Duan Xu: "..."

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

Sleeping together... I'd waited so long. It was finally happening.

Duan Xu let Shen Yanlang lead him along, head lowered, ears flushed red, his heart pounding furiously.

That shameless rogue Shen Yanlang... would sleeping together really be okay?

One was brimming with delighted smiles, while the other was worried sick.

But once they swiped into the room, their expressions immediately reversed, because Xue Jingshu had not booked a king room, but a twin room.

The room was not small. There were two five-foot single beds with wide aisles on either side. Near the entrance stood a dressing table and a single sofa, and there was also a separate bathroom.

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. In any case, he felt enormously relieved. He cleared his throat. "Yan-ge, it's getting late. Let's turn in early."

Shen Yanlang turned to stare at Duan Xu. The smile had not yet faded from his face, and he raised an eyebrow. "Mm. You go wash up first."

You think two beds mean we have to sleep separately?

Duan Xu: "???"

No way. What was he planning?

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

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

First, boil some hot water.

Why boil water?

Oh, he was a little thirsty.

Pour Xuxu a cup and leave it to cool.

Duan Xu was touched as he listened, but he was still nervous.

Then pour myself a cup, and then...

And then what?

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

When he finished washing up and came out, he saw Shen Yanlang standing in front of the inner bed, looking unhappy, 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 it until the color had changed.

Duan Xu quietly drew in a breath. So this was Shen Yanlang's plan? He had to admit, it was truly devious!

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."

Yeah, right!

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

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 making any move.

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

Why isn't Xuxu saying anything?

Is he angry?

It was a little overboard, but Xuxu would be with me sooner or later. Holding him while we sleep ahead of time shouldn't be a problem.

Duan Xu: "..."

Today, he had truly witnessed the extent of Shen Yanlang's shamelessness. There was no such thing as the most shameless, only more shameless!

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

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

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

"Xue Jingshu and Du Shen both have omegas. It wouldn't be appropriate 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."

So he really doesn't want to sleep with me.

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

Shen Yanlang was about to leave. Duan Xu watched as he reached the door and put his hand on the handle. Drawing in a deep breath, he called out, "Don't go."

Forget it. They could sleep together. No matter how shameless Shen Yanlang's thoughts were, he would not do anything too excessive. At worst, he would just kiss him.

Last time, Shen Yanlang had taken advantage of him pretending to sleep to kiss him. This time, he probably would not do anything worse than kissing, right?

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

"Isn't there... still one bed? We can just squeeze in and make do." Duan Xu did not dare look at him, but his flushed cheeks and ears had already betrayed his shyness.

Shen Yanlang stared at his red earlobes and said in a low, husky voice, "Xuxu, think this through. You want to sleep with me?"

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

If he agrees, that means he admits he likes me.

Duan Xu turned aside and walked over to the bed by the window, giving a small hum.

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

Hearing the footsteps, Duan Xu's heart jumped. 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 taking a deep breath of his scent.

Duan Xu's breathing skipped a beat. His heartbeat thundered in his ears again and again. Shen Yanlang's pheromones filled the embrace, carrying a faint woody scent and the warmth of blazing sunlight, like basking beneath a large tree.

I really want to... mark him.

Duan Xu: "!!!"

The atmosphere had been warm, and Duan Xu had almost been reluctant to push Shen Yanlang away. But those words frightened him so badly that he raised a hand and shoved him away. Taking a step back himself, he tripped over the bed and landed on his butt.

"Xuxu?" Shen Yanlang was stunned and even took a step 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 had been thinking, so he could only pretend to be unhappy. "Aren't you going to wash up?"

Shen Yanlang frowned slightly. "Are you unhappy that I hugged 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. It's already very late."

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