-4- Invitation to dinner

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-4- Invitation to dinner

Zhan had slept restlessly all night. But in return he remembered vividly his last encounter with Yuan. At that time, Zhan had just been in his last year at university when he went to the parking lot and wanted to drive home and that's where he met Yuan after 5 years.

Yuan had recognized Zhan immediately and walked up to him, telling Zhan that he was sorry for the way he reacted back then. "As you know, I was very popular in school and everyone had high expectations of me. What do you think would have happened if I suddenly had a boyfriend?" He asked Zhan.

"What are you talking about? What do you mean?" Wanted to know Zhan and at the same time, asked himself why he was even talking to Yuan.

"To be honest, I thought you were pretty cute back then and I could have totally imagined being with you." Returned Yuan.

Zhan started laughing out loud and replied, "Really? After five years, you come up with this? You think I care? I probably suffered from mental derangement back then, when I thought I liked you. Or to say it another way, I don't give a shit what you thought, felt or wanted back then. And I don't need an apology."

Proud of himself, Zhan got into his car and drove away.

Zhan had already completely forgotten this. But he seriously wondered how he could forget this moment. Especially since days later Chuyue told him that he had heard that Yuan had asked several students if they knew Zhan and knew where he was. After that, however, he had never heard of Yuan again and did not care.

Actually Zhan had wanted to get up early again that morning and set his alarm clock, but unfortunately he missed his alarm and when he finally woke up, it was shortly after 11 am. He hurried into the bathroom, showered, brushed his teeth and got dressed quickly. Then he took the cooled snacks from the fridge, as well as two big bottles of water and put everything into his big backpack.

When he finally set off, it had already been 12:15 pm and it was clear to him that he might not even get a good place on the open field now.

At the entrance he showed his season pass and the employee at the cash desk said: "Oh there you are at last. The reserved parasol, will be delivered to your seat immediately."

"The reserved what?" Zhan asked confusedly because he was sure he hadn't reserved the parasol.

"Yes, one of our staffers reserved the parasol for you for two weeks and a place to lie down." Explained the employee at the cash desk.

Zhan was about to ask for the name of the employee who made the reservations, although he already knew it, when another employee came and took Zhan to his place from yesterday and also placed the parasol for him. Zhan was completely speechless.

And the next event did not wait long, because Yibo came running to Zhan. Yibo crouched before Zhan, put both hands on Zhan's cheeks and looked at him closely. "Oh, thank God, I thought you were sick and didn't come in. Or that you won't come because of me." He finally said to Zhan.

With pressed cheeks, Zhan explained succinctly, "I overslept."

"Where's the shirt I gave you?" Asked Yibo without reacting to what Zhan had said before.

"I have it in my backpack. I washed it last night and wrapped it earlier." Zhan had it almost forgotten. He was already on his way down when he remembered the orange lifeguard shirt. He ran back upstairs, fetched it from the balcony and quickly packed it into his backpack.

"So please put it on, OK? And, before that, I'm gonna cover you with sunscreen."

"Ah, you only want to touch me, admit it." Zhan replied.

"That too. You're right. But above all, I don't want your fair skin to suffer."

Zhan tried to protest for about three seconds, but Yibo didn't care. He took Zhan's shirt off, took a tube of sunscreen from his trouser pocket and applied cream to Zhan's back, chest, stomach, shoulders and arms. Then Zhan pulled out the lifeguard shirt and Yibo grabbed it, "Let me do it Bunny." He said and put the shirt on Zhan.

Was now the right time to give Yibo the shirt that Zhan had brought for him? Zhan was not sure and was afraid of embarrassing himself, but Yibo was faster. He wanted to spread out Zhan's blanket on the lawn and pulled it out of Zhan's backpack, and accidentally pulled out the apple green shirt.

Yibo took the shirt and asked, "What is this? Wouldn't you wear my shirt?" He unfolded it and read the words on it. "White Bunny." He looked at Zhan and asked, "Is that for me?"

Zhan nodded and explained, "Your brother said you gave me your favorite shirt. And I thought I could give you a shirt of mine in return. I sewed on the words with a sewing machine last night. They are not very nice because I do not have any real practice with the machine. And if you don't like it, it's okay."

Yibo shook his head and embraced Zhan, "This is the most beautiful gift ever." He said happily.

"Now don't overdo it. This is not a new shirt and the writing looks terrible."

" It looks good. And besides, it's a gift from you, and I'm really happy about it. It's a pity I can't wear it now, but I will put it on right after my shift this afternoon. I promise."

"But you don't have to. Don't feel compelled."

"Bunny listen, I'm really excited about this shirt and I really want to wear it later. Don't take away my joy." Said Yibo and released the hug. He looked deep into Zhan's eyes and said, "I'm really happy about this." With a broad grin, he pressed the shirt to his chest.

Even though Zhan didn't want to admit it, he was very pleased that Yibo liked this gift. And he had been a little proud of himself. And while Yibo was hugging Zhan, Zhan's heart was beating so fast and hard that he was afraid Yibo would feel it. Was Zhan about to fall in love with the lifeguard after just one day?

"I work until 3:00 p.m. today. I'll come back and see you then, okay?"

"Mn. Okay." Answered Zhan, who already unpacked his new book and his MP3 player.

"And until then, be good. Always stay in the shade and keep your shirt on. And if you want to go swimming, bring your belongings to me so no one can steal them."

"I will. By the way, if you want, we can eat together again later. I guess you haven't eaten yet, have you?"

"Hey, Bunny, invite me to dinner?"

"It's an invitation to have dinner with me."

"With pleasure. I'll be going now. But remember, I'm watching you. And don't flirt with anyone else."

Zhan demonstratively looked around, laughed and said, "Unfortunately there's nobody here right now whom I like."

"Wow you really are a naughty white bunny."

"Me? No. And now go, not that you will receive any trouble from your colleague, she is always looking so impatiently here."

Yibo turned to her and said, "Yeah, she really sucks. I'll see you later, my sweet bunny." And then he ran off with his new shirt in his hand. Zhan looked at him shaking his head but smiling. Then he lay down on his blanket, took his MP3 player and started to read the first chapter of his new book. Today it is a fantasy book about elves and fairies.


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