Chapter 179 "Brother, look at me, look into my eyes."
Chapter 179 "Brother, look at me, look into my eyes."
The night was as dark as ink, and the stars were hidden behind the thick clouds, leaving only a faint moonlight, quietly pouring into the quiet room.
The air was filled with a faint scent of lavender, a sign that the bathroom had just been used, mixed with a subtle hint of tension and anticipation.
On the bed, the two figures stretched out in the faint moonlight, interweaving into a complex emotional picture.
Lu Huaiyuan, a gentle man with endless stories in his heart, is now sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at the person in front of him with complicated eyes.
The man, named Lin Yichen, was wearing a refreshing bathrobe that outlined his slightly thin but smooth body. A few drops of water hung on his face, which had just been bathed, and his eyes flashed with a light that was both determined and fragile.
"Yichen, stop making trouble."
Lu Huaiyuan's voice was low and gentle, but it contained a hint of imperceptible fatigue.
As an older brother, he tried to give the young man, whom he had taken care of since childhood, some final advice.
Lin Yichen smiled lightly, with a hint of self-mockery and determination in that smile. He slowly approached Lu Huaiyuan until their chests were almost touching.
His eyes were filled with unbreakable affection and confusion: "Brother, you know, I have never considered you my brother. In my heart, you have long surpassed that limit."
Lu Huaiyuan's heart trembled suddenly. He had never expected that his careful care and strict teaching over the years would plant such feelings in this young man's heart.
He stretched out his hand, wanting to push Lin Yichen away, but stopped the moment he touched that warm skin.
"Yichen, you don't understand, between us..." Lu Huaiyuan was interrupted by Lin Yichen before he could finish his words.
"Brother, I understand!" Lin Yichen's voice suddenly rose, with an unquestionable firmness.
"I understand all your good and all your bad. Including the things you've done to me, imprisoning me, restricting me, and even nearly destroying my dreams. But what I understand even more is that my love for you is inseparable and cannot be escaped."
His words were like a sharp blade, gently cutting through Lu Huaiyuan's heart, leaving invisible scars.
Lu Huaiyuan was stunned. He had never thought that his protection would become a shackle in the other person's heart.
.........
The moonlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, scattering mottled light on the two of them, adding a touch of mystery to the quiet night.
Lin Yichen's hand gently stroked Lu Huaiyuan's face, and the warmth of his fingertips seemed to penetrate his skin and reach his heart.
"Brother, look at me, look into my eyes."
Lin Yichen's voice was soft but firm. He forced Lu Huaiyuan to look him in the eye. In those eyes, all his emotions and desires were present.
"Ask yourself, do you really not have any feelings for me at all? Or are you just afraid to admit it, afraid to face this taboo emotion?"
Lu Huaiyuan's pupils shrank slightly. He had never looked at Lin Yichen's eyes so closely. There was the stubbornness and tenderness he was familiar with, as well as the deep affection and pain he had never noticed.
At this moment, his heart seemed to be gently touched by something.
"Yichen, you're wrong. I never meant to hurt you, I just..."
Lu Huaiyuan's voice was choked with sobs. He found that he couldn't say the words
"I just treat you as my younger brother."
Because even he himself is not sure whether this emotion has already surpassed the scope of family affection.
Lin Yichen didn't give him a chance to continue explaining. He suddenly leaned closer and gently covered Lu Huaiyuan's lips with his.
It was a gentle yet domineering kiss, with an irresistible force that made all of Lu Huaiyuan's struggles and hesitations vanish into nothingness.
Lu Huaiyuan's pupils suddenly dilated. He was shocked by Lin Yichen's sudden action, but at that moment, he felt an unprecedented throbbing.
He closed his eyes and let the emotion spread between his lips and teeth until it invaded every corner of his heart.
After the kiss, both of them looked a little embarrassed, breathing rapidly, and their hearts beating like drums.
Lin Yichen stared at Lu Huaiyuan closely, as if trying to find the answer from his eyes.
Lu Huaiyuan, on the other hand, fell into deep thought.
"Yichen, we..."
He hesitated to speak, and ultimately failed to utter the words of refusal.
Because he knew that no matter what he said, it would not change the feelings that had quietly grown between the two of them.
Lin Yichen smiled, and that smile was filled with relief and satisfaction:
"Brother, please stop running away. No matter what the future holds, I hope we can be honest about our feelings. At least, now, I want to be with you."
Lu Huaiyuan looked at Lin Yichen's hopeful eyes, and unprecedented courage and determination surged in his heart.
He slowly stretched out his hand and held Lin Yichen tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to integrate him into his own bones and blood.
"Okay, Yichen. From now on, we will no longer run away or hide. No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, I am willing to walk hand in hand with you."
The night is still deep and quiet, but in this small room, the two hearts become hot and bright because of their proximity to each other.
The moonlight spread all over the ground, casting a gentle glow on the couple who had gone through many twists and turns and finally stayed together.
Lin Yichen leaned on Lu Huaiyuan's shoulder, listening to his steady and strong heartbeat and feeling the warmth, and a happy smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Their story has just begun and there is still a long way to go.
There may be difficulties and quarrels, but they firmly believe that as long as they love each other, everything can be overcome.
As the night grew deeper, they fell asleep in each other's arms and fell into a sweet dream.
In the dream, they walked through countless landscapes together and created beautiful memories of their own.
The morning sun shone through the window onto their faces. Lin Yichen slowly opened his eyes and looked at Lu Huaiyuan who was sleeping beside him, his heart full of love.
He gently kissed Lu Huaiyuan's forehead, then carefully got out of bed to prepare breakfast.
After Lu Huaiyuan woke up, he smelled the fragrance coming from the kitchen. He walked into the living room and saw Lin Yichen busy at work. He was moved.
They sat down to enjoy a warm breakfast, smiling at each other. At that moment, they seemed to see the happiness of the future.
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