She brought him a bowl of millet porridge. Though it was plain, he ate it with great relish. After he finished, Sumr Lancaster went to wash the dishes.
Kenneth Yates walked to the kitchen and leaned against the doorfra, watching her. The scene was as warm and tender as one between newlyweds.
"Kenneth Yates, what are you looking at!" Sumr Lancaster exclaid, turning to find him watching her with a relaxed expression.
"You!" Sumr Lancaster hadn’t expected him to be so direct, and her cheeks flushed faintly.
It had been a truly surreal day. Sumr Lancaster would have never dread Kenneth Yates would co to see her, let alone bring her flowers. Now, evening had co and it was ti for bed. ’Should I let him into my bedroom?’ Just as she was mulling it over, Kenneth Yates suddenly pushed the door open and walked in.
"It’s getting late. Let’s go to bed. You have work tomorrow," Kenneth Yates said casually. Sumr Lancaster was flabbergasted. ’How can anyone be so shaless? He just let himself in without an invitation!’
Lying in bed together, Sumr Lancaster still wasn’t used to sleeping next to him. Her mind was a tangled ss. Just as she was debating whether to escape to the sofa, Kenneth Yates’s large hand gently wrapped around her waist.
"Don’t move. I’ll hold you while we sleep." Kenneth Yates preempted any protest before Sumr Lancaster could even react.
"Kenneth Yates, can I ask you a question?" Sumr Lancaster asked, her back still to him. Her finger unconsciously traced circles on the sheet.
"Mm, go ahead." She felt his warm breath by her ear.
Sumr Lancaster turned to face him, her eyes fixed on his without blinking, as if trying to see right through him.
"Kenneth Yates, do you like ?" Sumr Lancaster had wanted to ask him this for a long ti. After what had happened with Thea Shaw, she’d started to feel he was just toying with her. But his actions today had made her resolve waver, and now she needed an answer.
Her question clearly made his breath hitch. ’Like her? He wasn’t sure himself. All he knew was that he got angry seeing her with other n, felt compelled to stand up for her when she was bullied, and couldn’t control his emotions when he was by her side. Is that what it ans to like soone?’
A long mont passed, but Kenneth Yates didn’t answer. Sumr Lancaster sighed. "Forget it. Let’s just sleep." She rolled over, turning her back to him.
"I do," he said suddenly. His breath tickled Sumr Lancaster’s ear, sending a flutter through her heart. Her pupils dilated. ’Did he just say he likes ? Those were the words she had longed to hear for more than ten years.’
Sumr Lancaster’s hands clenched the bedsheets, her body trembling with excitent.
The moonlight was exceptionally bright. If Sumr Lancaster turned over now, Kenneth Yates would surely see her deeply flushed face.
"Kenneth Yates, are you asleep?"
"Hm? What is it?" Kenneth Yates opened his eyes for a mont, then closed them again.
"Kenneth Yates... you should pursue ," Sumr Lancaster said, her hands clasped together.
Kenneth Yates opened his eyes and said with a smile, "Alright."
Sumr Lancaster’s heart swelled with happiness. She didn’t ntion Thea Shaw, afraid it would make Kenneth Yates hesitate. Right now, all she wanted was to hold on to him.
「The next morning」
When Kenneth Yates woke up, the spot beside him was already empty. He heard the sound of running water coming from the bathroom; she was clearly washing up. Still in his pajamas, Kenneth got up and entered the bathroom without knocking.
"Kenneth Yates, don’t you know how to knock?" ’Thank goodness I was just putting on makeup and not...’ she thought. Seeing her at her makeup, Kenneth Yates raised an eyebrow.
"Sumr Lancaster, let do that for you," Kenneth Yates said, moving closer and picking up an eyeliner pencil.
"You?" ’If I let him do it, will I even be able to leave the house? So this is one of his quirks, huh.’ Sumr Lancaster tried to block his hand, but he caught her wrist, holding her still.
"Close your eyes," Kenneth Yates commanded.
"Kenneth Yates, have you ever put eyeliner on anyone before?" Sumr Lancaster asked, obediently closing her eyes.
"Never. But I’m a natural." Sumr Lancaster chuckled. ’There’s that narcissistic streak of his again.’ She could feel his hand trembling, his movents hesitant and halting.
"Done. Take a look." Kenneth Yates turned Sumr Lancaster to face the mirror.
"..." Sumr Lancaster began, "Kenneth Yates, don’t you think it’s a little... heavy?" She really didn’t want to crush his confidence.
"Not at all, not at all. You’re going to work like this today. This is my first ti, you know." Kenneth Yates seed quite pleased with his handiwork.
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