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Chapter 210: Sleeping Together
I looked at her with amusement; it seemed like I was seeing her this way for the first time. I mean, after all, she is a girl—how could she remain calm in any situation? From her demeanor, she didn’t seem like someone who had been in many relationships.
“Don’t rush to leave. How about chatting with me for a bit?” I asked tentatively. After all, being a man, having a girl’s company is something no one would refuse.
Most importantly, Cold Snow is like me; she is from the Azure Dragon clan and will likely spend most of her life doing the same things as I do. Given that, perhaps it wouldn’t be so bad?
“Hmm.” Cold Snow nodded, and we both sat down, momentarily at a loss for words.
“Have you ever been in a relationship?” I asked, sitting cross-legged and gazing at Cold Snow’s beautiful, gentle face.
Inside the tent, there were no electric lights—only an iron Dead Air Lantern hanging from the top. Although it wasn’t very bright, it wasn’t dark either, so I could clearly see the words on my notebook and Cold Snow’s features.
Cold Snow shook her head to indicate she had never been in a relationship.
I raised an eyebrow, not feeling particularly surprised, and asked again, “Haven’t you ever met someone you liked?”
“Hmm.” Cold Snow gently nodded. I understood and nodded back with a smile, saying, “Neither have I.”
After saying that, I felt like I was grinning like an idiot. What was the point of saying such things at a time like this? I needed to get on with it!
…
Although the little devil inside me had started to stir, I still calmly asked, “So what are your plans for the future? You won’t keep adventuring like this forever, right?”
“Isn’t this good?” Cold Snow turned to look at me. Her dark eyes were clear without a hint of impurity. Suddenly, I felt my heart skip a beat—a sensation I had never experienced before—so intense that it slipped away before I could fully grasp it.
"It's really not that good," I honestly expressed my true feelings, smiling as I added, "Actually, we're all like this. There's no need to waste time on these things, nor to put ourselves in danger..." If it weren't for my dad's situation, I wouldn't have entered this line of work at all, and I wouldn't have... gotten caught up in it... Everything seems like something I jumped into willingly, but in reality, I had no choice.
"Besides this, I don't know what else to do..." Cold Snow murmured as she looked at the tent flap.
I stood up, slipped on my slippers, and opened both sides of the flap. A cold breeze rushed in, and I saw Cold Snow wrap her arms tightly around herself. I smiled lightly and walked over to her, reaching out to wrap my arm around her shoulder. Cold Snow didn't shy away.
My smile deepened. Just as my hand touched her shoulder, a thick plush blanket appeared out of nowhere. I pulled on both sides of the blanket, wrapping it around both of us. Despite the cold air coming in from outside, I didn't feel too cold because my heart was warm.
Cold Snow seemed surprised; after all, there were some things she didn't know, especially regarding The Dead. Both Pei Zi and I had tacitly decided not to tell anyone else. Cold Snow pulled one corner of the plush blanket to cover herself as well. She didn't ask how I did it, but I thought she was smart enough to have guessed.
In fact, opening the flap wasn't just for that reason. Being cooped up in this small tent felt somewhat stifling, both physically and mentally. So after opening the flap, we could directly see the night sky.
I didn't know when it happened, but the night sky was no longer shrouded in thick clouds; most of the clouds had dispersed, leaving behind twinkling stars. Just looking at the vast expanse of stars made one feel a sense of relief inside.
I noticed Cold Snow looking at the flap before I decided to do this; after all, staring at the flap was quite dull. It was much more atmospheric to gaze directly at the starry sky.
I still held onto Cold Snow's shoulder, but because of the thick clothing between us, there wasn't much sensation. What was I even thinking... Just as I felt a bit embarrassed, I sensed an additional weight on my right shoulder. A quick glance revealed that Cold Snow had rested her head on my shoulder. Did this mean something?
"When I was little, if I couldn't sleep, I liked to look at the stars," Cold Snow said.
I looked back at the starry sky and replied, "Looking at them makes your heart feel calm?"
"Yes," Cold Snow softly affirmed and then quietly gazed at the sky. Neither of us spoke. Time seemed to stretch on; it felt long yet also like just a moment had passed. The Dead Air Lantern swayed back and forth due to the wind and made some creaking sounds.
We chose the Dead Air Lantern because there was no electricity where we were going. Despite the wind blowing, the flame inside remained lit thanks to its cover—convenient and practical. But now, it felt quite bothersome!?
I originally wanted to ask her if she was tired, but instead blurted out, "Stay with me tonight?"
Cold Snow seemed taken aback for a moment. I was afraid she would think I was the kind of person who was very casual, so I quickly explained, "I promise, I will never do anything to you!"
Just when I thought she would get angry or refuse, unexpectedly, she responded with a soft "Hmm." I felt a surge of joy and took out two good-quality pillows, a thick blanket, and another blanket from The Dead. I spread one of the blankets directly beneath us.
Cold Snow didn’t ask anything and directly helped me spread the blanket and arrange the quilt. Looking at her, I suddenly felt as if we were a long-married couple, filled with happiness, even completely forgetting the decision I had made earlier.
The bothersome Dead Air Lantern was taken down by me and extinguished, tossed aside.
With one thick quilt and one thick blanket covering us, it was completely warm. In this place, there was only one side that was ventilated, so even without clothes while sleeping, it was still cozy.
I took off my heavy outer coat and burrowed into the quilt; it was soft and warm.
Cold Snow also took off her coat; after all, it was just an outer layer, and she still wore clothes underneath. With the Dead Air Lantern extinguished, our eyes needed a moment to adjust to the darkness. Once adjusted, I noticed Cold Snow had already removed her coat; she wore only a long-sleeved T-shirt underneath. We both nestled together like this.
Was this development fast?
Actually, I didn’t think it was too fast. Not to mention what era we were in now; for people like us who didn’t even know when we might die unexpectedly, every second counted. We had long stopped caring about such things.
Neither of us had taken off our pants, even though sleeping in them was uncomfortable.
Outside the tent, I had arranged for two people from the Spirit Department to keep watch. I wasn’t worried about anyone coming here or that our secret would be discovered because I knew they would know what to do in case of an emergency. Moreover, I had also sent other members of the Spirit Department to look for Luo Ruyun. Regardless of whether we could find her or not, at least we had tried.
I reached out my hand and slowly brushed against hers. The moment our hands touched, they felt a bit cold. I immediately grasped her hand tightly and turned to her, saying, "Let’s be together!"
To hell with it! Letting impulse take over! In the past, I didn’t want to harm any girl, but Cold Snow, like me, was in this line of work. So being together shouldn’t lead to any problems.
Moreover, from the moment I said those words, I had already prepared myself mentally. In our line of work, although life could end at any time without warning, people are inherently selfish. I didn’t want to regret my hesitation after either of us died. So whatever messy issues there were could all go to hell; right now, at this moment, all I wanted was this girl!
Cold Snow held my hand from behind, turned to look at me, and smiled as she said a simple "hello."
"Are you sure you're not forcing yourself?" I laughed and said something that might have dampened the mood. Although there was nothing between us, I didn't want her to feel pressured.
Cold Snow shook her head and gazed outside for a moment before saying, "Actually, from the moment you saved me, there has been a figure in my heart, and that person is you."
That was the most beautiful confession I had ever heard!
So she had started to secretly like me so early on? I couldn't help but laugh, taking a deep breath. But what about me? When did I start feeling this way? Perhaps it was that night after she was rescued, or maybe it was another time; in any case, I couldn't pinpoint when it happened...
I just held her hand tightly, and she held mine back. We lay quietly in a small tent in the vast desert, with only a narrow view of the night sky through the "little door." The atmosphere was definitely not romantic or warm; it could even be described as very simple.
This was a relationship without vows.
It wasn't that I was unwilling to speak; it was that I simply couldn't promise her anything.
A permanent relationship? Ha, for someone who doesn't even know when they might die, such promises are merely weapons that cause pain.
The more one has feelings, the more they fear losing them. That's how I feel right now. The reason I used to say I didn't want to be in a relationship was because no matter which side dies, it leaves the other side feeling irresponsible and tormented.
Xue Er is a very understanding and intelligent girl; I know she understands everything. In fact, she is much more mature and calm than I am. However, when it comes to matters of the heart, no one can predict anything.
Years later, when I think back on the decision made today, I don't feel regret. After all, having experienced happiness is enough...
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