Cat O, But Traveling Into The Normal World Chapter 10

Chapter 10: Climbing into Bed He’d only sleep for a little while…

Jiang Xunzhou arranged for Yu You to stay in the Guest Bedroom next to the master suite.

The Guest Bedroom was a small suite with its own Private Bathroom. The large bed in the room was wide enough for three people, covered in ivory white mulberry silk sheets that flowed like moonlight—smooth and light. The two pillows looked especially soft.

Yu You’s eyes lit up, and he eagerly rushed Jiang Xunzhou out: “Jiang… Husband, I won’t bother you anymore. You should go back and rest.”

Jiang Xunzhou leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, and nodded: “Alright. I’m right next door. Call me if you need anything.”

Yu You hummed in response.

As soon as the door closed, Yu You took a few steps back and dove onto the bed, sinking in and rolling around, his cheeks flushed with excitement.

He wasn’t used to the hard beds in the apartment dorms and had wanted a soft bed for a long time!

Ding. His phone chimed with a notification.

Yu You lifted his head, picked up the phone, and saw a new message from Jiang Xunzhou, whom he had only added tonight.

The message box contained a PDF document. When he opened it, it was Jiang Xunzhou’s physical examination report.

Yu You lay on the bed, typing in confusion: [Why are you sending me your physical exam report?]

Messages from Jiang Xunzhou popped up one after another.

[You had a physical exam when you joined the company. I’ve seen your report.]

[For the sake of fairness, I’m sending you my most recent physical exam report.]

[No underlying health issues. I haven’t been intimate with anyone else, so I don’t have any messy diseases.]

A thought popped into Yu You’s mind.

Is CEO Jiang telling him that he is also a first-timer, and his body is… clean?

Yu You scratched his face with his fingers, his ears burning slightly. He didn’t know how to reply, finally managing to squeeze out a businesslike response: [Received.]

It was nearing midnight. Yu You logged into his Social Media Platform using his secondary account and found that the online arguments were still raging. He briefly read some gossip suggesting Fang You might be dropped from the crew. After thinking it over, he messaged Shi Sanlin.

[Brother Shi, if it’s confirmed that Fang You will be asked to leave the crew, can you help me talk to the director and try to secure the opportunity for the third male lead role?]

If Fang You was dropped, it meant the entire crew would essentially need to reshoot.

Shi Sanlin replied quickly, his tone hesitant: [I remember you said you read the original novel, Xiao Yu. The third male lead role is controversial. Are you sure you still want to play it?]

Yu You: [Controversy creates memorable points. Rather than playing a safe, flawless character, I want to be remembered by the audience.]

Shi Sanlin: [Okay, I’ll help you inquire about it.]

Yu You: [Thank you, Brother Shi!]

Yu You put down his phone, took a shower in the Private Bathroom, and climbed back into bed, ready to sleep.

The bedding was clean, emitting a faint fragrance. The pillows and quilt were soft and fluffy; lying down felt like sinking into a cloud.

Yu You closed his eyes, but he couldn’t fall asleep. He tossed and turned, his skin gradually heating up. A hidden anxiety rose in his heart, and his legs restlessly twisted together.

Why was this happening?

Yu You’s mind was a chaotic mess.

The content from his physiology class in his previous life belatedly surfaced.

“After the three-day concentrated Heat Period ends and the Omega’s basic needs are met, the subsequent two days still require post-event comfort from the Alpha, requiring at least eight hours spent in the same space daily.”

“If the separation time is too long or the distance is too far, the Omega will develop a strong sense of insecurity and intensely crave the Alpha partner’s Pheromone, embrace, or kiss…”

Yu You’s ears were burning hot. He curled into a ball, trying to reduce the physiological craving by hugging himself, but his limbs and body felt like they were burning up. Waves of tingling numbness swept across his skin, making the anxiety unbearable.

[I’m right next door. Call me if you need anything.]

The man’s indifferent voice seemed to echo in his ears.

Should he really go over and find Jiang Xunzhou?

Yu You’s rationality and anxious craving fought, like a swaying scale, leaving him indecisive.

But how would he explain this?

Say that this was a side effect of the Heat Period, that Omegas needed the Alpha’s close companionship during this time, so they couldn’t be separated?

Jiang Xunzhou would just think he was crazy.

Yu You bit his lip, turned on the bedside lamp, and sat up. He checked the time on his phone.

It was already two in the morning.

Logically, the person in the next room should be sound asleep, and according to basic social etiquette, it was inconvenient to disturb him.

Yu You’s thoughts wavered. He tugged at the wide collar of his pajamas, lowered his head, brought his nose close to the fabric, and lightly sniffed.

He was borrowing Jiang Xunzhou’s pajamas, which were a full size too large and hung loosely on him.

Perhaps it was his imagination, but in his daze, Yu You seemed to catch a hint of the clean, pleasant vetiver scent again.

This small scent did nothing to soothe the internal anxiety; instead, it triggered more craving, making the fire inside burn even hotter.

Yu You finally couldn’t resist the thirst. He threw off the quilt and got out of bed, his pale feet stepping onto the floor.

—He would just sneak over and take a look. If Jiang Xunzhou was awake, they could talk. If he was already asleep, Yu You would return to his room and try to endure it himself.

Convincing himself with this thought, Yu You pushed open the door and walked out of the Guest Bedroom barefoot.

It was quiet enough outside to hear a pin drop. The overhead sensor light automatically turned on, casting a soft glow down the hallway.

Yu You crept along like a thief, moving silently to the master suite. His fair fingers rested on the bronze doorknob. Holding his breath, he quietly pressed down—

The door opened smoothly.

The master bedroom’s heavy curtains were drawn, making the room pitch black. Only a small nightlight glowed by the bed, vaguely illuminating the indistinct figure on the large mattress.

The man lay flat on his back with his eyes closed. His handsome face was obscured by the dim light, his high nose casting a silhouette. He seemed to be sleeping soundly.

The room was filled with the sharp scent of vetiver, which wrapped around Yu You forcefully.

Yu You’s eyes became slightly hazy. He swallowed. The fire in his body burned hotter, and he couldn’t move his feet.

A sudden idea popped into his head.

If he secretly climbed into bed, slept close to Jiang Xunzhou for one night, and then returned to the Guest Bedroom before Jiang Xunzhou woke up, he could solve the problem of the Heat Period aftereffects without anyone knowing, and he wouldn’t have to explain anything to Jiang Xunzhou.

Once this thought appeared, it clung to him like a ghost that couldn’t be shaken off.

Yu You truly couldn’t resist the temptation. He quietly closed the door behind him, lightened his steps, and walked toward the bed one step at a time.

Jiang Xunzhou slept with his eyes closed, his breathing steady.

Yu You’s heart pounded like a drum, so nervous it felt like it might leap out of his chest. He pulled back a corner of the quilt and quietly slipped inside.

It was warm under the covers, carrying a clearer scent of vetiver.

Yu You felt dizzy. He curled up under the quilt and began inching toward Jiang Xunzhou.

Afraid of waking Jiang Xunzhou, he would shift a little, then stop alertly, waiting like a startled rabbit, holding his breath and watching for any sign that Jiang Xunzhou might wake up. Only after confirming it was safe did he continue his small movements.

After struggling for a while, Yu You was sweating from nervousness, but he was still a short distance away from Jiang Xunzhou.

Just then, the sleeping man suddenly moved.

Yu You’s mind went blank. He was too terrified to move, his body rigid, with only one thought in his head.

—It was over. He had been discovered.

Jiang Xunzhou rolled over toward him, crossing the space between them. He stretched out a long arm, casually draped it over Yu You’s body, and pulled him close.

The large, warm palm accurately slipped beneath the hem of Yu You’s shirt, pressing against the boy’s slender waist. With a slight pull, their bodies were pressed tightly together, perfectly aligned.

The moment they touched, the anxious heat in Yu You’s body felt like it had met cold spring water. A tingling electric current instantly spread through his entire body.

Yu You couldn’t help but let out a soft, trembling whimper from his throat. He was so comfortable that his whole body shook. His fingers instinctively crumpled the fabric over Jiang Xunzhou’s chest, then he nervously lifted his head to check Jiang Xunzhou’s reaction.

The man’s black hair was messy, his eyes were closed, and his breathing was steady. There was no sign of him waking up; it seemed he had merely turned over in his sleep.

Yu You waited for a moment. Finding no other abnormalities, his tense body slowly relaxed.

The boy cautiously adjusted his position, pressing his burning cheek against Jiang Xunzhou’s chest. He rubbed lightly and let out a satisfied hum through his nose.

Sleepiness finally swept over him.

Before drifting off, Yu You’s long eyelashes drooped, and he mumbled to himself.

He’d only sleep for a little while…

He had to remember to sneak back to his own room before Jiang Xunzhou woke up…

Then his heavy eyelids fell, and he plunged completely into a deep, sweet sleep.

He didn’t know how much time had passed; the concept of time became blurred. Faint voices seemed to reach his ears from a distant place.

Yu You lay on the bed, his beautiful eyebrows furrowed, and then he slowly opened his eyes.

In the bright light, tiny golden dust motes seemed to dance in the air. The ceiling decoration looked utterly unfamiliar.

“Awake?”

A familiar voice sounded.

Yu You propped himself up on his arms and sat halfway up, staring blankly as Jiang Xunzhou, who had just finished a phone call on the balcony, walked toward him.

His mind hadn’t caught up yet. Still thinking he was in the Guest Bedroom, he asked blankly, “Why are you here?”

Jiang Xunzhou raised an eyebrow, finding it amusing: “This is my room. I should be the one asking you that question, shouldn’t I?”

Yu You looked around and finally remembered what he had done last night. He instantly sobered up.

He had overslept and forgotten to sneak back to his own room!

“Remember now?” Jiang Xunzhou’s tone was slow. “I seem to recall someone insisting on sleeping alone in the Guest Bedroom last night. Strange. How did you end up in my bed?”

“This, I, this…”

Yu You was completely stunned, stammering awkwardly for a long time.

Jiang Xunzhou watched him composedly, waiting for him to offer an explanation.

A flash of inspiration struck Yu You: “I sleepwalked last night!”

Jiang Xunzhou narrowed his eyes slightly: “Sleepwalked?”

“Yes, I have a symptom of sleepwalking whenever I’m in an unfamiliar place.” Yu You lifted his face, feigning composure. “I fell asleep in my own bed last night, but I woke up in yours. Sleepwalking is the only possible reason.”

“So it was sleepwalking.”

Jiang Xunzhou’s lips curved upward. Whether he believed it or not, he nodded: “Well, you’re quite good at finding places when you sleepwalk. You specifically burrowed into my arms.”

“That’s partly your fault too!” Yu You said righteously. “You didn’t lock your door when you slept. How can you blame me for climbing into your bed?”

If anyone was to blame, it was Jiang Xunzhou for his lack of caution. Sleeping at night without even locking the bedroom door—was that reasonable?

Jiang Xunzhou chuckled and took a few steps closer.

Yu You felt weak in his conviction, though he tried to sound firm. He instinctively shrank back, his back hitting the headboard, his cat-like eyes wide with alarm: “What are you doing?”

Surely he wasn’t so angry at being lectured that he was going to hit him?

Jiang Xunzhou leaned down slightly, reached out a hand, and pinched Yu You’s soft cheek, his voice amused: “Alright. Come downstairs for breakfast. If you didn’t wake up soon, I would have starved waiting for you.”