After truly considering each other as friends, their reasons for going out were no longer limited to one teaching the other about dating.
They were friends, friends who could go out shopping, eating, and watching movies whenever they were free.
Lu Yunshu had a thousand reasons to ask a friend out.
Today, they were going to watch a movie.
Recently, a new movie had received good reviews, and watching it in the cinema would be a better experience. Jin Hanshuang had always been interested in it.
But she was a bit hesitant.
Because Lu Yunshu was afraid of the dark.
Although the screen would be lit during the movie, she might still be afraid of the darkness in the audience.
Lu Yunshu said, "It's okay, with you by my side, I'm not afraid."
Jin Hanshuang: "Really?"
Lu Yunshu nodded, "Really."
Jin Hanshuang responded cheerfully, "Alright, let's go buy some popcorn."
It was time to enter the theater.
Jin Hanshuang handed the two tickets to the staff.
After the tickets were checked, they stepped into the theater.
As soon as they walked in, Jin Hanshuang felt Lu Yunshu move closer to her, and she heard a very soft and polite voice in her ear, "Hanshuang, can we hold hands?"
Poor little puppy.
Jin Hanshuang didn't refuse, she held Lu Yunshu's hand without hesitation, "Don't be afraid, sister is here."
"Yes, sister is here."
Lu Yunshu mimicked her words.
Feeling very happy.
They held hands as they walked up the steps and into the theater.
Jin Hanshuang held Lu Yunshu's hand with one hand while looking down for their seats.
Lu Yunshu, holding the popcorn she wanted to eat, obediently followed behind her.
As they looked for their seats along the steps, Lu Yunshu felt her hand being occasionally squeezed, and she heard Jin Hanshuang's voice, "Watch your step."
Gentle and meticulous.
Lu Yunshu took the opportunity to hold Jin Hanshuang's hand tighter, palm to palm.
They found their seats, with no one around them.
They sat down, placing the popcorn in the middle.
At this moment, Lu Yunshu suddenly heard Jin Hanshuang softly say, "It's a pity you can't bring the person you like to the cinema."
"?"
Lu Yunshu: "Why?"
Jin Hanshuang: "Because you're afraid of the dark."
Jin Hanshuang rested her cheek on her hand, looking very regretful, "Being afraid of the dark means you won't be in the mood to be affectionate with the person you like."
The cinema, a place for romance.
When both parties have feelings for each other, in the quiet darkness, subtle touches and intentional or unintentional physical contact can be very alluring.
Lu Yunshu paused and chuckled softly, "Is that so."
Jin Hanshuang continued, "But... you can invite her to watch a movie when she likes you a bit."
"Why do that?"
"To make the most of your vulnerabilityâwhen she likes you, your vulnerability will be endearing."
"Ah..."
Lu Yunshu had a look of sudden realization.
"How do I know if she likes me?"
"Look with your eyes," Jin Hanshuang said with a smile, "Love can be seen."
Lu Yunshu's gaze quietly fell on Jin Hanshuang's face.
The light from the big screen illuminated Jin Hanshuang's eyes, bright and calm.
She couldn't see that love.
Lu Yunshu quietly looked away.
......
The movie ended.
It started to rain.
Jin Hanshuang stood at the entrance of the mall, looking up at the cloudy sky, her ears filled with the sound of the rain.
Then, she turned her gaze to the quiet person beside her.
"Do you want to stay a bit longer and wait for the rain to lighten up? Or do you have something to do later?"
Their car was parked outside, and there was no need to rush out in such heavy rain.
Lu Yunshu shook her head, "No, it's fine."
She pointed to a nearby place, "I'll treat you."
Jin Hanshuang followed her finger and saw a café.
"Ah~ it seems our President Lu had already noticed it."
Lu Yunshu smiled slightly, not saying anything, looking very obedient.
They sat by the window, watching the rain and drinking their beverages.
The rain fell on the window, sliding down in winding paths.
Inside, it was very quiet, only the occasional sound of wind and rain when the door opened.
Seeing Lu Yunshu not speaking, Jin Hanshuang casually asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Lu Yunshu said, "Praying."
Jin Hanshuang: "Praying?"
She found it a bit funny, "Praying for what?"
Lu Yunshu: "Praying for the rain to last a bit longer.
"So I can spend more time with you."
Jin Hanshuang raised her eyebrows, her lips curving into a smile, her teasing tone returning, "Our Yunshu likes spending time with sister so much. But if you spend time with sister, what about the person you like?"
Lu Yunshu also smiled and replied, "Of course, I'll spend time with her whenever I can."
"Mm~ that's right."
"That's right."
"You little one, why are you copying sister's words again?"
"Because sister is cute."
Jin Hanshuang was taken aback.
Lu Yunshu's gaze had already turned to her, her lips curved, her eyes full of laughter.
"Is that not allowed?"
It seemed like she was trying to be cute, yet also a bit proud.
Jin Hanshuang squinted her eyes, reached out, and pinched her cheek.
"I can't handle you."
She laughed.
.......
The rain gradually lessened.
Lu Yunshu opened the newly bought umbrella, shielding herself and Jin Hanshuang, and walked to the car.
She opened the passenger door, slightly tilting the umbrella to block the drizzle, and waited for Jin Hanshuang to get in before retracting the umbrella and heading to the driver's seat.
The car started and drove out of the parking lot.
Along the way, the drizzle continued to fall, seemingly without any intention of stopping.
It didn't stop even when they reached the entrance of Jin Hanshuang's neighborhood.
Jin Hanshuang didn't mind. She turned and reminded Lu Yunshu to be careful on the road before unbuckling her seatbelt to get out of the car.
"Wait." Lu Yunshu suddenly grabbed her hand.
"What's wrong?"
She saw Lu Yunshu get out of the car with the umbrella, then walk around to her side and open the car door for her.
Their eyes met.
Lu Yunshu: "I'll walk you to the building."
Jin Hanshuang smiled, "So thoughtful and considerate?"
Lu Yunshu: "Yes."
When Lu Yunshu said she would walk her to the building, she really did, ensuring that Jin Hanshuang didn't get wet at all.
Jin Hanshuang turned to see her serious expression and couldn't help but laugh, "You didn't have to walk me all the way here."
"I did," Lu Yunshu's expression remained serious, "Getting wet could lead to a cold, and I don't want you to get sick."
Jin Hanshuang didn't expect her to care so much.
Honestly, with her looks and saying such considerate words... impressive.
"Alright, alright, sister won't get sick, don't worry."
Jin Hanshuang patted her arm.
"You take care of yourself too, don't get sick. Go home early, be safe on the road, see you next time."
See you next time.
Those four magical words made Lu Yunshu's heart leap with joy, unconsciously looking forward to their next meeting.
But her face remained calm, not revealing anything.
She also noticed something in Jin Hanshuang's hair.
"Wait, there's something."
"What?"
Jin Hanshuang stood still.
She saw Lu Yunshu's hand reach towards her ear, gently touching her hair, as light as a gentle breeze.
A small white petal appeared between Lu Yunshu's fingers.
There were many flowers blown by the wind on their way, and one must have gotten caught in Jin Hanshuang's hair.
Lu Yunshu's fingers relaxed slightly, and the petal was blown away by the wind.
She then reached out and tucked Jin Hanshuang's wind-blown hair behind her ear.
"Alright, nothing there now."
Their gazes met in the breeze.
Jin Hanshuang's eyes curved first, her lips parting to say thank you.
The next second, Lu Yunshu's voice reached her ears firstâ
"Hanshuang is really beautiful."
The sudden compliment caught Jin Hanshuang off guard.
She saw Lu Yunshu smile at her, a beautiful smile, like a fairy.
She felt her hair being touched twice.
"See you next time."
By the time Jin Hanshuang came back to her senses, Lu Yunshu had already walked away with the umbrella.
Her tall figure stood under the white umbrella, her long black hair blowing in the wind, looking incredibly ethereal in the drizzle, like a painting.
"......"
Jin Hanshuang stood still.
She raised her hand to gently touch the spot that had been touched, then looked again in the direction Lu Yunshu had left, silent for a long time.
Her feelings suddenly became very subtle.
What was this, this kid... isn't she quite good at this? Does she even need to be taught?
Could it be that she doesn't realize she has this ability?