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    Chapter 42 Frivolous

    The path on the west side of the campus is covered by dense camphor trees. Sporadic light spots leak out from the intertwined branches and leaves, falling on Lu Jin’s tall back, shaking out tiny light and shadows.

    This road was already sparsely traveled, and now it was so quiet that the only sounds that could be heard were the breathing of the two of them, and the steady but rapid footsteps of Lu Jin.

    Xie Shuhan was held horizontally in Lu Jin’s arms. The effects of the medicine were still affecting his body, and his consciousness was as chaotic as if it were shrouded in thick fog.

    He instinctively hugged Lu Jin’s neck tightly, and his long fingers unconsciously clasped Lu Jin’s broad shoulders.

    Occasionally, his fingertips brushed against the warm skin under the fabric, causing a slight shiver.

    The warm breath sprayed evenly on the side of Lu Jin’s neck, like a feather gently scratching it, and it brought a scorching temperature, making Lu Jin’s body suddenly tense.

    “Lu Jin…” Xie Shuhan’s voice was extremely hoarse, with a hint of nasal sound that was barely noticeable. He was aggrieved and fragile, like a wounded animal seeking comfort.

    He tilted his head slightly and rubbed his cheek against Lu Jin’s neck. His soft hair swept across his skin, causing a numb itch.

    “I’m here.” Lu Jin lowered his head and looked at the red cheeks and closed eyes of the person in his arms. His voice was extremely soft, with a connivance that he didn’t even notice. “We’ll be in the dormitory soon. If you don’t bear it, it’ll be fine.”

    Having said that, Lu Jin’s own situation is not much better.

    The person in his arms was a painful presence in his heart, relying on him defenselessly at this moment. His warm breath, unconscious touches, soft hair, every detail was like a spark, falling on his already tense nerves.

    He is a young man with a strong heart. Faced with such a straightforward approach from the person he deeply loves, he would be deceiving himself if he said he had no reaction.

    Waves of burning heat surged through his lower abdomen, forcing him to deliberately slow down, adjust his breathing, and try to keep his movements as steady as possible, for fear of disturbing the person in his arms or losing control of himself.

    Finally, the outline of the dormitory building appeared in front of us.

    Lu Jin quickened his pace and walked into the corridor with Xie Shuhan in his arms, trying to avoid the occasional classmates.

    He was speechless all the way, until he came to the door of Xie Shuhan’s dormitory, he stopped and gently adjusted the position of his arms to make Xie Shuhan more comfortable.

    “Xie Shuhan, where is the key?” Lu Jin’s voice had an imperceptible hoarseness, and his eyes fell on the closed eyes of the person in his arms.

    Xie Shuhan’s consciousness was still not clear. He just relied on his instinct to tightly wrap his arms around Lu Jin’s neck, burying his face in the crook of his neck, absorbing the reassuring breath, and showed no reaction to Lu Jin’s questions.

    Lu Jin sighed helplessly, and could only carefully put Xie Shuhan down and let him lean in his arms. One hand supported the wall to steady his body, and the other hand gently reached into his pocket to search.

    When his fingertips touched the warm skin, Lu Jin’s heart skipped a beat. He tried his best to suppress the throbbing in his heart and groped in his pocket with his fingertips.

    Finally, I found a bunch of cold keys in my left pants pocket.

    Lu Jin breathed a sigh of relief. While taking out the key, he subconsciously retracted his hand as if he had touched something hot.

    He lifted Xie Shuhan horizontally again, gently pushed open the door with his knees, walked in sideways, and closed the door with his backhand. There was a soft “click” sound, cutting off all the noise from the outside world.

    Lu Jin carried Xie Shuhan to the small sofa and carefully put him down.

    The sofa was very soft. Xie Shuhan leaned on it, his body curled up slightly, his brows still furrowed tightly, his face flushed more and more obviously, and his breathing was a little short.

    Lu Jin looked at his appearance, and the pity in his heart surged again.

    “I’ll get you some water. You’ll feel more comfortable after taking a bath.” Lu Jin’s voice was low, his eyes deliberately avoiding Xie Shuhan’s red cheeks and open collar. His Adam’s apple rolled, and he turned around to walk to the bathroom.

    “Don’t go…”

    A slightly cold hand suddenly grabbed his arm, not with much force, but with an almost pleading persistence.

    Xie Shuhan didn’t know when he opened his eyes. There was a layer of mist in his eyes. His originally clear eyes seemed particularly blurry at the moment, but they were firmly locked on Lu Jin’s figure.

    His voice was trembling heavily, like a child who was afraid of being abandoned, “Ajin…”

    The sound of “Ah Jin” was as light as a feather, but it hit Lu Jin’s heart hard.

    Lu Jin’s body froze instantly, and his blood seemed to solidify at this moment.

    He looked at Xie Shuhan in disbelief, his throat tightened and he could hardly speak.

    Xie Shuhan had never called him that. He always called him “Lu Jin” in a proper manner.

    This “Ah Jin” with nostalgia and dependence was like a key, instantly opening the deepest desire in his heart.

    He squatted down suddenly and looked at Xie Shuhan at eye level. His voice was hoarse and hoarse: “What did you call me just now? Can you call me again?”

    Xie Shuhan looked at him, his eyes still blurry. The effect of the medicine made it difficult for him to organize clear thoughts, and he could only express his feelings instinctively.

    He stretched out his hand again, wanting to hug Lu Jin, his voice full of grievance and discomfort: “Ah Jin… I feel so uncomfortable…”

    His hand touched Lu Jin’s cheek, his fingertips were slightly cold and trembling slightly.

    Then, as if being pulled by some force, he raised his head slightly, followed Lu Jin’s breath, and kissed his face randomly.

    The soft lips with a warm touch fell on Lu Jin’s cheek, and finally stopped at the corner of his lips, rubbing gently.

    At that moment, Lu Jin’s tense nerves were completely broken.

    All restraint and reason fell apart in front of Xie Shuhan’s soft kiss and the sound of “Ah Jin”.

    He could no longer suppress the love and desire surging in his heart. He clenched his palms tightly and veins popped out on the back of his hands.

    He clasped the back of Xie Shuhan’s neck, pulled him closer to him with a slight force, then lowered his head and kissed him without hesitation.

    This was not a gentle kiss, with longing that had been suppressed for too long and out-of-control enthusiasm, like soldiers invading the city, tyrannically prying open Xie Shuhan’s lips and teeth, robbing him of the oxygen and softness in his mouth.

    Lu Jin’s kisses were filled with scorching warmth, and they were rubbed back and forth, as if they wanted to completely integrate the breath of the person in his arms into his own bones and blood.

    “Well…”

    Xie Shuhan’s whole body went limp from being kissed, and his already weak body completely lost its support. He leaned into Lu Jin’s arms and let out a low moan unconsciously.

    There was a hint of ignorant pandering in that voice, which acted like a catalyst and made Lu Jin’s kiss even more out of control.

    I don’t know how long it took before Lu Jin suddenly came back to his senses.

    He let go of Xie Shuhan and pressed his forehead against his. Their breathing was intertwined, both with rapidity and heat.

    Seeing Xie Shuhan’s red and swollen lips from being kissed, the mist still lingering in his eyes, and the unconscious flush on his face, Lu Jin felt a deep sense of guilt in his heart.

    What did he just do?When Xie Shuhan was unconscious and under the influence of drugs, he actually did such a thing to him.

    “I’m sorry…” Lu Jin’s voice was hoarse, filled with deep self-blame and annoyance, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t be so frivolous towards you…”

    His fingers gently brushed Xie Shuhan’s red and swollen lips, his movements were too gentle, and his eyes were full of love and regret.

    He was too out of control just now. He was carried away by the sound of “Ah Jin” and the closeness of Xie Shuhan. He forgot about his current state and forgot that he was trapped by drugs and was so active.

    Xie Shuhan didn’t seem to understand his apology, he just panted slightly, his eyes still blurred.

    He stretched out his hand again, hugged Lu Jin’s neck, buried his face in his shoulder, and murmured in a vague voice: “A Jin… don’t go…”

    Lu Jin’s heart felt like it had been tugged hard by something, it felt sore and soft at the same time.

    He patted Xie Shuhan’s back gently, and his voice was so gentle that it could drip water: “I won’t leave.”

    Lu Jin took a deep breath, suppressed the throbbing and guilt in his heart, carefully picked up Xie Shuhan, and walked towards the bathroom.

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