Jun Yuyuan raised his hand and brushed the loose strands at her temples behind her head. His breath washed over her ear, making Ye Tangtang even more bashful. She lowered her eyes, a faint blush spreading over her slender neck.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice held a trace of hoarseness as he slowly lowered his head. "Don't be afraid."
Ye Tangtang froze, staring wide-eyed at the young man mere inches away. His features were delicate and handsome, his skin snowy and translucent, and his eyes were more dazzling and captivating than the stars above.
He carried a faint scent of grass and trees. Ye Tangtang's heart pounded wildly. She had no idea what was happening to her; she felt dizzy all over.
"Too close..." she whispered.
"...Hmm?" Jun Yuyuan frowned, looking at her in confusion.
Ye Tangtang bit her lip, not daring to meet his eyes, and stammered, "You... you're... too close to me."
At those words, Jun Yuyuan's previously calm gaze suddenly darkened. After a moment of silence, he abruptly stood and stepped back some distance.
His movement made Ye Tangtang breathe a sigh of relief, but she froze again a second later. Jun Yuyuan had not moved far away at all; instead, he was drawing closer and closer.
Ye Tangtang held her breath as his face came nearer, until she could even feel their rapid breaths mingling.
At last, he stopped.
He bent down, touching his nose to Ye Tangtang's. His breath spilled across her cheeks, and her ears quietly turned red. She instinctively swallowed and clutched the hem of her skirt uneasily.
"What are you doing?" she asked softly.
"You heartless little girl. Tearing down the bridge once you've crossed the river?" His voice held a smile. "I killed those wolves for you, and you