First Day Chronicles: A New Love

Chapter 11: The Weight of Consequences(18+)

Wai:

As Leo left the dorm, panic set in. I stared at the proof he had given me, showing who had actually sent the video to the dean. My mind raced. "What have you done, Wai? How could you make such a mistake?" I gathered myself and sat in the room, thinking about Leo and everything we had shared. It felt too late. "Leo will never forgive you in this life," I whispered to myself.

After some time, Mei texted me. "Mom and Dad are asking for you. Please come home." I pulled myself together and got ready to face whatever awaited me there.

As soon as I reached home, Dad was waiting. He slapped me hard, his face a mix of anger and disappointment. "I told you to get responsible, to graduate and join the family business. What have you been doing?" he shouted. Mom joined in, her voice filled with regret. "We are ashamed to have a child like you." My sister tried to intervene, but they scolded her too. "Stay out of this, Mei," they snapped.

Dad and Mom gave me a final warning. "Pass your graduation, leave the guitar and music behind, and join the business," they ordered.

I left the house without saying a word. Mei tried to stop me, but I told her, "Please, Mei."

Heavy rain poured as I walked the streets, feeling like I had nothing left. Barely able to walk, I collapsed on the street, crying. "Why am I always the one left alone?" I asked myself, feeling utterly abandoned.

After some time, I saw Leo approaching. He asked if I was okay. I hugged him tightly, sobbing, "Leo, why am I the one? No one loves me. My parents don’t care, and now you’ve left me too because of my stupidity." I continued crying, clinging to him. He gently pulled me up. "Let’s go to the dorm," he said.

We reached my dorm, and Leo helped me change into dry clothes. He then went to the kitchen to make a meal while I watched him from the sofa, feeling a mix of gratitude and guilt.

When the meal was ready, he brought it over and sat beside me. I looked at him, my voice trembling. "Why did you come, Leo? Why did you help me?"

He sighed. "Your sister Mei called a senior about your situation. The senior called me and gave me your home address." I asked again, "Why, Leo?"

He looked at me with understanding in his eyes. "I know what you’re going through. I felt the same way these past few days, and I didn’t want you to go through it alone. So I came."

We ate in silence, the weight of unspoken words hanging between us. After finishing the meal, I hugged him again. "Thank you for coming, Leo. I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness, but I’m so sorry."

Leo didn’t say anything. He simply told me, "Don’t think about it now. You’ve had a rough day. Get some sleep."

I hesitated, then asked, "Can you sleep beside me? Please, Leo."

He nodded, and we lay down together. I held his hand tightly, feeling the tension and longing in the air. I looked into his eyes and asked softly, "Leo, can I kiss you?"

Leo hesitated for a moment, then murmured, "Wai..." I saw the uncertainty in his eyes, but I pleaded with mine, "Please, Leo."

He nodded slightly, and I leaned in, capturing his lips with mine. The kiss started tenderly, our hands cradling each other’s faces. The connection between us was electric, growing more intense with each passing second. I shifted on top of Leo, my lips moving to his neck, kissing and nibbling softly. His breath hitched as I reached his ear, my tongue tracing its outline.

Slowly, I moved lower, my mouth exploring his chest. I licked and bit at his nipples, each touch drawing soft moans from him. "Wai..." he breathed, and the sound of my name on his lips sent a shiver down my spine.