With that, the three of them ran off like the wind.
Pu Yu stood where she was, her face burning.
What were they even talking about!
What did they mean, covering for them!
Yuan Su watched her scarlet ears, a hint of amusement passing through his eyes.
He said nothing, simply handed her the roses he was holding, then caught her slender fingers and enclosed them firmly in his warm palm.
"Let's go."
"Where?"
"To make your wishes come true."
The next few hours felt like stolen time.
It was New Year's Eve, and the mall was crowded, with couples everywhere. As Pu Yu followed him through the crowd, her hand in his, she suddenly felt as though none of this was real.
Two hours ago, she had still been wondering whether he would have time to call her today.
Now he was right beside her.
Holding her hand.
They browsed a bookstore and a gift shop. Yuan Su bought her lots of cute little plush toys and journals. Though they seemed rather childish now, they were things Pu Yu had never had as a child, and he wanted to make it up to the little girl she had been.
When they passed the pink photo booth outside the arcade.
Pu Yu couldn't take another step.
The machine was a dazzling pink, its curtain printed with cartoon designs. A few sample photos were posted beside it-all couples huddled together, flashing peace signs.
Pu Yu tugged at Yuan Su's sleeve.
He followed her gaze and paused.
Pu Yu had already lifted the curtain and gone inside.
It was even pinker inside. A pink backdrop, pink stools, and a pile of props-bunny ears, oversized glasses, and a foam board that said "LOVE."
Yuan Su ducked inside. When he sat down, his knee