The kiss was light, their lips pressed together closely. Cen Chen opened his eyes, feeling somewhat restless, and looked up with tearful eyes at the person on top of him. Their lips remained connected, and noticing Cen Chen’s confusion, Ye Qiu hoarsely said, “I was afraid if I kissed too briefly, it would seem wrong.”
As he spoke, Ye Qiu kissed Cen Chen’s lips again, this time more deeply. Everything flowed naturally from there. Cen Chen knew he shouldn’t appear too eager, but at that moment, he didn’t have time to worry about guidelines; he simply wanted to follow his heart. He liked him and wanted to kiss him, to do everything intimate. Opening his eyes, he met Ye Qiu’s deep gaze and couldn’t help but feel his legs go weak.
“Hmm?” Ye Qiu affectionately wrapped his arms around the unsteady fool.
In this way, Ye Qiu successfully obtained a surprise that Cen Chen had been longing for from the waiter. Standing on the bustling street, Cen Chen stubbornly asked, “Are you happy chatting with me?”
Ye Qiu raised an eyebrow, “Pretty happy, I guess.”
Not understanding the other person’s meaning, Cen Chen chose to remain steady amid the uncertainty.
“It’s still early; should we go sit at a nearby bar?” Cen Chen said, biting his reddened lips and making the invitation.
Today’s date only lacked one final step to perfection!
Finally, when the two arrived at their destination, Ye Qiu blinked.
Although he had indeed never been here before, he could tell from the name and the people coming in and out that… this was a nightclub! And it was a same-sex nightclub!
Cen Chen cast a worried glance at Ye Qiu, afraid he might discover his hidden thoughts. While he was skeptical about how coming here could quickly deepen their relationship, he didn’t want to miss this opportunity.
Ye Qiu looked down at him and urged, “Aren’t we going in? Why aren’t we moving?”
Cen Chen bit his lip; he knew what kind of place this was, and it was his guilty conscience that made him feel embarrassed.
The deafening club music reverberated in their ears, the scent of alcohol mixed with various perfumes filling the air.
All around them, there were men embracing one another. In the intimate environment, many people moved closer, and as the atmosphere grew heated, faint sounds began to emerge, with glimpses of some blatant actions being visible.
Not long after Cen Chen and Ye Qiu entered, they attracted attention; whether onstage or offstage, many cast amazed glances at them, especially at Ye Qiu’s stunning figure.
“Hey, look over there, so handsome!”
“Where did this amazing guy come from? I’ve never seen him before!”
“Who wants to go over and check him out?”
“Ugh, Colin went over; we probably don’t stand a chance now~”
Ye Qiu was used to being in the spotlight and felt no discomfort, but Cen Chen, who had insisted on coming here, was becoming a bit uneasy as he clutched Ye Qiu’s arm.
Cen Chen was experiencing such a sizzling scene for the first time; his face was red and his heart raced.
“Hi, can I buy you two a drink?” A rather cute-looking boy approached, speaking to both of them, but his gaze was fixed on Ye Qiu.
He was very good-looking, with just the right amount of flirtation in his revealing outfit, radiating confidence.
Ye Qiu turned to glance at him and replied, “No thanks.”
The boy persisted, using his sweet voice.
Cen Chen felt annoyed; he didn’t bring Ye Qiu here to give others a chance. He affectionately pulled Ye Qiu closer, challenging the boy, “We’re together.”
The boy blinked, saying nothing but also not giving up.
Cen Chen took a deep breath, and Ye Qiu pulled him close to lean against him. “Does this make you believe it?”
“Sorry to disturb,” the boy said regretfully as he looked at Ye Qiu, glancing back three times as he walked away, even throwing a flirty wink. “I really like you; you can find me next time if you’re free~”
Ye Qiu pretended to be serious as he explained, “So now no one will disturb us.”
Ye Qiu closed the distance between them, and Cen Chen leaned against his shoulder, wrapping his arms around his waist. “I think this feels more direct.”
Seeing the two close together, others abandoned their thoughts of interruption.
Those who had other designs felt disappointed, pouting, “Finally spotted a gem, but why is he already taken?”
“Maybe they aren’t real; if they were a couple, why would they come to a place like this?”
“Probably not interested, tsk tsk. If I looked like that, I wouldn’t be interested in anyone either, hahahaha.” Someone holding a drink observed the couple’s retreating figures and added, “Hmph, even Colin got rejected; you have no chance.”
Seizing the moment, he considered whether to make a move.
Cen Chen sensed the piercing stares from behind and wanted to assert his claim, but it felt as though he lacked the qualifications.
This impulse came quickly but faded just as fast. While they might be a couple, he was there to pursue Ye Qiu, so it was better not to scare him. The things he did earlier at the restaurant were already rash enough.
With his emotions in turmoil, he ultimately decided to hold back.
Ye Qiu sighed softly.
Cen Chen caught it and felt a pang in his heart. “Is it too loud here?”
Ye Qiu slightly turned his head, gazing into Cen Chen’s eyes, loosening his collar alluringly, “It’s a bit hot.”
Saying this, he pulled open his shirt collar and rolled up his sleeves, revealing his arms, causing people nearby to gasp.
Cen Chen became somewhat mesmerized, his eyes firmly fixed on him. The distance between them was too close; their breaths mingled, and he nearly leaned in. Fortunately, his excellent willpower kept him in check, and he suddenly realized, “So that’s how it is.”
Ye Qiu’s lips curved slightly in a subtle smile, the kind that seemed to sigh, truly adorable.
After that, Ye Qiu didn’t cause any more trouble, and the two managed to leave smoothly.
**Author’s Note**: It is love, a love intertwined with responsibility!