Eastsea F4's first outing

The Infirmary was silent except for the wall clock's second hand ticking away, as though softly counting heartbeats. Outside the window, the moon was round and full, spilling silvery light across the bed and bathing everything in a gentle halo.

Gu Yue opened her eyes groggily, her head still a little fuzzy. She moved her fingers, only to discover that someone was holding her hand tightly. Following that hand with her gaze, she found Tang Wulin asleep beside the bed. His head rested on his arms, his mouth slightly open, his breathing slow and even.

Warmth filled Gu Yue's heart as she watched him. She remembered how furious Teacher Wu Changkong had been on the training field. When that immense power rushed toward them, her first instinct had been to shield the silly boy beside her. Although the impact had left her dizzy too, seeing Tang Wulin safe and sound now made all the pain disappear.

"What an idiot."

Gu Yue murmured under her breath, unable to keep the corners of her mouth from curling upward. Tang Wulin was only ten, and his cheeks were still plump and soft-looking. He looked especially well-behaved in his sleep, his long lashes resting beneath his eyes like little brushes. Gu Yue reached out with her free hand and gently poked his cheek.

Soft, and a little springy.

Amused, Gu Yue poked him again. Watching him sleep so soundly filled her heart with sweetness, as though she had eaten honey. This silly boy must have stayed by my side for ages. Otherwise, how could he be this tired?

She carefully propped herself up, trying not to make a sound. Then she slowly lowered her head toward Tang Wulin's forehead. Looking at his smooth forehead, Gu Yue's cheeks flushed faintly, like ripe little apples.

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