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CHAPTER 4

CHAPTER 4

"Sure~" Zhan replied with a grinned on his face meanwhile Yibo was choking on his own saliva. Zhan chuckled at his reaction. 

He walked past Yibo and turned slowly to face him while smiling downward. When Yibo looked up, their eyes locked. Because of how quickly his heart was beating, Yibo was unable to describe how he was feeling.

"I'm just kidding," said Zhan. When Zhan spoke, Yibo appeared to regain his composure. His heart continued to beat loudly, causing him to get concerned and hold his breath.

Zhan continued to walk towards the kitchen and put on the apron that was on the chair. He turned to face Yibo and smiled brightly. "Fix yourself while I cook" he said with high spirit. He turned to look at the kitchenware. "Get ready because you'll fall in love with me even more" he continued jokingly. 

Meanwhile, what Zhan said didn't seem like a joke to Yibo because his cheeks immediately turned red. Slowly, he got up from his seat and entered the room where Zhan had been earlier. He instantly closed the door and fell to the floor. He hugged himself as he sat down. He looked up, groaned, and covered his eyes with his arm. Zhan's appearance wearing an apron flashed in his mind, which made him even redder.

He thought to himself 'Shit that's sexy' and his dick likewise responded.

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"The food is ready" Zhan shouted and Yibo immediately came out of the room wearing shorts below the knee and a casual shirt. Zhan was looking at him as he came closer, and from the way his eyes were moving up and down, it appeared that he was inspecting him. 

Yibo starting blushing as soon as he noticed Zhan stares. 

"T-this is what I always wear when I'm at home." Zhan laughed as Yibo stuttered. 

As they both sat down, Yibo looked at the food that Zhan had prepared. After looking at the dish, he turned to face Zhan. He commented, "You're an excellent cook, I guess," and taste Zhan's meal.

"But it's only mutton soup," Zhan responded.

"It's my favorite tho," he whispered to himself. He took a spoon, continued eating, and his face brightened up.

"About me telling my brother that you're my boyfriend," Zhan ask that opened the conversation.

Yibo choked since he didn't expect Zhan mentioning it right away. He looked at Zhan after promptly wiping his mouth with a tissue. When their eyes met, Zhan chuckled.

"You're like a kid," Zhan said and assisted him in wiping his lips. Yibo was frozen and yet again blushed. 

He cleared his throat makes Zhan realized what he did. He also cleared his throat and continued "As I was saying, I said you're my boyfriend because it seems strange if we live in a house together but are not dating," Zhan said and sighed. "When my family is around, we won't actually be dating; we'll just act like we do," he added. 

Yibo knows and understands what Zhan was trying to say, but the phrase 'act like we do' made him uncomfortable. When it came right from Zhan's mouth, he didn't know why, but he felt an ache in his chest. He kept quiet and just listened.

"I suggested that we can somehow live together because you can't release your pheromones at school—the calming one, not the ones in your room earlier." He added, giving a warm smile. "Not everyone is aware that alpha pheromones can cure like yours, so maybe you won't believe me. I know my condition is unusual so as you know this treatment is forbidden. All i need to do is smell you closely and I can't do that in school" Zhan stated while laughing slightly.

 Yibo acknowledged after giving it some thought that Zhan had a point. Yibo noticed Zhan fidgeting with his fingers, seemingly anxious about what he was about to say. Yibo's lips began to form a slight smile, and also cleared his throat.

When Zhan turned to face him, he wore a poker expression once more. He looked away as soon as their eyes connected. "Well, if you said so, I would believe," He answered, his cheeks turning hot.

When he turned to look at Zhan, he was quickly overwhelmed by the sight of Zhan looking at him, concealing his lip with the back of his hand and blushing.

"I mean I don't believe it but when you say it, it's like I'll believe anything." Yibo spoke without glancing at Zhan. 

Zhan immediately blushed at what Yibo said. It's just a simple sentence but for Zhan those words are very sweet. 

It was as if an angel had passed by because of the silence of the surroundings. They only hear the thumping of their hearts.

The silence was broken when Zhan asked where he would sleep.

There is only one room in Yibo's apartment, and he has already thought about it.

"In the room. I'll sleep in the living room," he said that makes Zhan frowned. Zhan's eyes suddenly narrowed as he looked at him. He raised an eyebrow at how Zhan stared at him. "What?" he asked confused. Zhan only turned to face him after taking a quick look at Yibo's meal.

After finishing what he was eating, Zhan got up and dragged Yibo, holding him on his wrist.

Zhan's timing prevented Yibo from reacting. He simply let himself be drawn away.

When he realized that they were heading to the bedroom, Yibo's eyes widened, and he pulled his hand from him.

"What are you doing?" Yibo asked and took a small step back. "Shut up and follow me," Zhan answered, pulling Yibo's wrist once again.

Zhan pulled him into the bed when they entered the room. As Zhan turned out the lights, Yibo's eyes grew wide. Yibo climbed up and wrapped the blanket over his body hoping to avoid physical contact with Zhan.

He began to sweat profusely more as the side next to him slowly sinks. He heard him laughed and lay down as well. Yibo slowly lowered the blanket from his face until he could no longer feel any movements, but his eyes widened when he found Zhan staring at him with his cheek resting on his palm.

He giggled and slowly removed the blanket from Yibo's face. Yibo swallowed and seemed unable to move.

When Zhan saw his whole face, he smiled warmly and stroke Yibo's right cheek. 

"Let's sleep together," he added, placing his face close to Yibo's.

END OF CHAPTER 4