Lover [Book 1]

14

"Why can't we just stay in your room?" I frowned as I fix the sheets on the floor mattress.

Liu Yuxin came back in her pjs, and I've never felt so envious before. "Pillows," she dropped the feather-filled case which are so soft and tender. "I don't like being alone in a room, uhm with a girl."

"But we're alone in your living," I glanced at her, and brought my hands up. "Room!" I made a double peace sign, and bended them gradually. "Why do I even have to stay with you?"

"No reason, do you wanna change?" She threw me a cotton shirt and a jamjam pants. "Go change, I wanna sleep."

"Sleep without me," I tossed my eyes, as I find my way towards the bathroom.

The floor was built with polished tiles, and the wall was colored frost white. Fancy furnitures filled the area, lamps that are fully lit; what a waste of electricity.

Elegant paintings were hanged on the wall. I've never seen such perfection before — crazy how they had been aligned exquisitely. Carpets and console tables, some decorations that have boomed the hallway.

"Xu Jiaqi?!" My shoulders instantly dropped when I heard Yuxin. "What's taking you so long?!" I bit my lower lip in irritation.

"What?!" I shouted. "I haven't changed yet."

A door, leading to the bathroom came to sight. I immediately went in, and I was met by a revolutionary space; the kind of comfort room that truly provides comfort. A basin with a rounded mirror above. Toilet with a built in bidet, an ultra modern shelf with sanitary pads and tissues. A shower curtain that glows imminent glitters, a heater which suits my kind of relaxation today.

One at a time, my clothes faded from my body. I stepped inside the washroom, and the shower automatically poured warm water. "Refreshing hmm," I hummed.

The door opened. "Jiaqi!"

I quickly wrapped the shower curtain around my naked body. "Liu Yuxin!"

She immediately closed the door. "Sorry! I'll wait for you here."

"Why?!" I can't count how much frown I did this day. I unwrap the curtain around my body. "Just sleep! Why are you being so childish? Goofing around me and following me, I won't steal anything!"

"Whatever, I'll wait for you." She's weird, what's up? As the water splashes against my skin, the bulb in my head kindled. What if? Ah no, too impossible. Liu Yuxin is manlier than me, she's brave. "Hurry up!"

"Are you afraid of ghosts?"

"N-No," she answered.

A devilish smile drew on my lips. "Liu Yuxin, can you stop banging the door!" I acted.

"I'm not banging the door."

"Then who's banging the door?" I tried my best to sound somehow fearful.

The door gently opened and Liu Yuxin entered. "It's better when we're together."

I broke into laughter, as I swaddle myself with a towel I found somewhere. "You're scared!"

"I'm not, and thanks for using my towel without my permission."

"I'm your girlfriend," I sardonically uttered as I reach for my clothes.

"Fake"

"Turn around!" I ordered.

"What if I don't want to?" From the sight of the curtain, her silhouette stands out. Liu Yuxin was clearly leaning against the door while gazing at my spot.

"I'll file a case of sexual harassment!"

"I thought you're my girlfriend? Lovers can watch their partners nakey, right?" Her voice was cool and it utmost the warm water in my body. "But if you say so." She turned to her back and I started dressing myself up.

The shirt was beyond comfy, and I love the jamjam. "Come on, let's sleep." I tapped her shoulder and I went out first.

"I'll sleep on the couch." Yuxin uttered behind me.

The coldness of the floor had came into my feet. "And?"

"You'll sleep on the floor."

"What about I'll sleep on one of your rooms?" I asked.

"No," she answered straightly. "You're gonna sleep with me!"

"Why?!" I jumped on the couch, which earned a glare from Yuxin. "Why do I need to be with you? Like always! 24/7?!"

"I'm scared," she whispered though it's loud enough for my ear senses.

I faced her, "Of what?"

"Ghosts," her face flushed, as my nostrils dilate in a really weird manner.

Another foolish thought emerged, "Shit, who's that?!"

"What!" She exclaimed.

Her eyes was cursing and her body was tense. "Just kidding," I shrugged it off, and turned to my back.

I let out a small giggle. "I'm sleeping on the floor too Jiaqi."