Limited First Love Chapter 40
Translated by Q the Panda (ko-fi)
Chapter 40 Check the Injury
Ruan Yiyun's eyes slightly widened. He glanced back at Wang Tong, then quickly returned his gaze to Guo Wei. His lips moved, but no sound came out.
Though Ruan Yiyun's face remained impassive, something about his expression made Guo Wei's heart jump inexplicably. He gulped involuntarily.
Wang Tong had been lying on the bed reading, but now he also looked in their direction. He covered the lower half of his face with the book, but Guo Wei still keenly caught a hint of schadenfreude in his exposed eyes.
This guy definitely did it on purpose, afraid that the world wouldn't be chaotic enough, wanting to see a good show.
Guo Wei wanted to explain but was at a loss for words. He had indeed been too impulsive just now. If these people hadn't dodged at lightspeed, he would have turned around, pulled down his pants, and exposed his butt in one go, and would have seriously pointed out the specific area of his injury to them.
That location was relatively high, close to the waist, actually not too private, nothing serious for male Betas who could enter the same bathhouse together.
But Ruan Yiyun's silence at the moment made the atmosphere eerie. Guo Wei inexplicably felt guilty, as if he had really done something wrong to his beloved.
"...They didn't see," he whispered in explanation. "I was just about to strip but they left."
Ruan Yiyun continued to gaze at him, silent, a faint smile lingering on his face.
Wang Tong hadn't anticipated Guo Wei stumbling over such a simple matter. Fearing it might cause a rift between the young couple, he took the initiative to cover for him. "We know you were just joking! We were joking too."
Guo Wei hesitated for half a second, swallowing back the words "I was clearly provoked by you guys" and instead said, "Yeah, that's right! Just joking!"
After speaking, he grabbed Ruan Yiyun's hand firmly. "They're so boring!"
"Be more careful when walking in the future," Ruan Yiyun's tone remained gentle. "Can you get out of bed? Let's eat first."
Guo Wei nodded, about to put on a facade of ease and agility as he got out of bed, when he heard Ruan Yiyun speak again in a soft voice.
"After we eat, I'll help you check."
Guo Wei paused.
Ruan Yiyun flashed him a sweet smile, smoothly changing the subject. "Let's eat first."
With that, Guo Wei had no room to refuse. Feeling uneasy, he got out of bed and walked to the table, noticing that the person opposite them seemed to be sneakily observing them. When he stared straight back at the person, he immediately averted his gaze, innocently flipping through the pages of his book.
Guo Wei sat at the table, feeling like he was sitting on pins and needles both mentally and physically.
Ruan Yiyun watched from the side, sighing for reasons unknown.
"What's wrong?" Guo Wei, mouth full of food, mumbled unclearly.
"We've only been apart for a short while, and you've already injured yourself like this," Ruan Yiyun said. "How can I be at ease?"
Guo Wei quickly swallowed his food. "Just a minor injury, no big deal, it'll be fine in a few days!"
Ruan Yiyun furrowed his brow, nodded, then quickly added, "But I'll feel at ease only after I've checked."
Guo Wei felt extremely embarrassed, using his eyes to signal to Ruan Yiyun that it was really inconvenient. The three roommates in the dormitory were merciless gossipers, and at this moment, they must all be listening intently to their conversation. Whether they conducted the inspection right there in the dorm or went to the bathroom, it would make him unable to hold his head up high from then on.
Ruan Yiyun was usually a very understanding person, but for some reason, he was being very stubborn this time.
"What's the big deal? If your friends can see it, why can't I?" His tone was soft, not forceful, with a hint of a smile, making it impossible to refuse.
Guo Wei was speechless, cursing Wang Tong inwardly.
Once again, Ruan Yiyun reached out, gently shaking his sleeve. "Husband."
His sweet and coquettish call was filled with a hint of charm. Guo Wei clearly noticed Big Boss Jin nearby quickly glancing at them before nervously turning his head away.
"I'm really worried about you," Ruan Yiyun continued, "just let me feel at ease, okay?"
Guo Wei pursed his lips, nodding slightly.
Not only because he couldn't resist Ruan Yiyun's coaxing.
Not long ago, when Ruan Yiyun was still in the hospital, he had once imagined bringing Ruan Yiyun in front of these roommates to show off properly, to let them know who was the "husband" and who was the "wife."
Yesterday's crisis had temporarily made him forget about this plan.
Unexpectedly, Ruan Yiyun unconsciously helped him save face, verifying his identity in front of them.
With this, the misunderstanding about his buttock injury was also resolved without him having to explain.
Feeling proud, Guo Wei held his head high, mentally bolstered.
However, he soon realized that it was still quite embarrassing for the "husband" to show his buttocks to the "wife."
Guo Wei stood in the bathroom, facing the wall, one hand pulling at the edge of his pants while the other gestured downwards towards the lower back area. "Right here, I bumped into the edge of the step and hit it."
He felt too embarrassed to completely remove his pants, so he just pulled them down a bit, revealing a small portion of his pale buttocks.
Ruan Yiyun stood upright, not bending over, only slightly lowering his head, and said, "The light is too dim, I can't see clearly."
The dormitory's bathroom was equipped with energy-saving bulbs, and with extended use, the brightness gradually decreased over time, making it indeed quite dim.
"Your shirt is too long, pull it up a bit," Ruan Yiyun quietly instructed him.
It felt strange. Guo Wei suppressed the eerie sensation in his heart, carefully pulling his shirt up a bit, revealing his slightly slender waist.
"Pull your pants down a bit," Ruan Yiyun added.
After speaking, seeing Guo Wei frozen in place, he asked with a smile, "What's wrong, feeling embarrassed? What part of you haven't I seen?"
He was right. They had long been completely open with each other, and there was no need for such awkwardness. Guo Wei tried to ignore his embarrassment and reluctantly pulled his pants down a bit more.
"...Is this... okay?" he asked.
Ruan Yiyun remained quiet for a few seconds before saying, "Lift it up a bit more."
Guo Wei hesitated for a while before finally making up his mind. Bending his waist and tiptoeing, he held up his shirt with one hand and leaned against the wall with the other, his face flushed as he asked, "Can you see clearly now?"
Afraid that his pants might slip down, Guo Wei had to spread his legs apart. The awkward posture and inner anxiety caused his thighs to tremble uncontrollably.
Ruan Yiyun remained silent.
Guo Wei maintained his position, reluctantly turning his head back to look. "Why aren't you saying anything?"
"I can," Ruan Yiyun's voice was soft, "I can see clearly."
After speaking, he took a half step forward, wrapping his arm around Guo Wei's waist, allowing him to stand upright again. Guo Wei hadn't had a chance to adjust his clothing before they were pressed close together.
Ruan Yiyun's arm encircled his still bare abdomen.
"There doesn't seem to be any outward problem," Ruan Yiyun lowered his head and whispered softly into Guo Wei's ear from behind, "Will be better in a few days, right?"
"...I told you it's not a big deal," Guo Wei said.
"Hmm," Ruan Yiyun nodded, "But you're not moving comfortably right now, and I'm worried."
"It's fine, I..."
Before Guo Wei could finish, Ruan Yiyun interrupted him. "Come stay with me. If you stay with me, I can take care of you."
Guo Wei hesitated for a moment, then shook his head. "No, that's not a good idea! I don't have permission from the school to live off-campus, and getting caught could cause trouble. Besides, you're not in good health yourself right now..."
"Yeah, but if you come over, you can take care of me too," Ruan Yiyun said.
Guo Wei was stunned for a few seconds, then his eyes lit up. "I can't use the stairs!"
The apartment Ruan Yiyun rented was in an old-fashioned complex near the school, six floors high with no elevator. His room was on the fourth floor, while Guo Wei's dorm was on the second floor. In comparison, the second floor was naturally more convenient for someone with mobility issues like him.
This reason was quite persuasive, and Ruan Yiyun fell into silence.
Seizing the opportunity, Guo Wei silently pulled up his pants.
Before he could finish adjusting his clothing, he heard Ruan Yiyun let out a shallow sigh, looking somewhat disappointed.
"I was just making an excuse, hoping you'd spend more time with me," he said.
After speaking, he tightened his grip on Guo Wei's arm, rubbing his cheek lightly against Guo Wei's ear.
Guo Wei's heart skipped a beat.
"Am I putting you in a difficult spot?" Ruan Yiyun asked.
"No, it's not like that." Guo Wei shook his head. "After a few days, when I'm feeling better, I'll come to see you often! I want to be with you too!"
Ruan Yiyun nodded slightly, remaining silent.
Guo Wei felt slightly surprised. Knowing Ruan Yiyun's usual demeanor, he would typically say some charming words at this moment, praising him for being "so good" or perhaps even confessing "how much I like you."
The current situation seemed too calm.
Guo Wei turned his head to try to see Ruan Yiyun's expression at the moment.
But it was difficult to discern. Ruan Yiyun's face was backlit, shrouded in shadow, and all Guo Wei could make out was that his gaze was lowered.
Upon noticing his movement, Ruan Yiyun quickly lifted his head and smiled at him.
Guo Wei leaned in proactively, tilting his head to kiss Ruan Yiyun's lips.
They kissed quietly until they faintly heard the sound of conversation outside the door. They were in the dormitory, with others around, and the bathroom had poor soundproofing. Being in there for too long might lead to misunderstandings.
Guo Wei, feeling a bit embarrassed, suggested softly, "Should we go out?"
"Hmm," Ruan Yiyun nodded, but didn't let go, still holding him tightly.
Guo Wei cautiously moved, and only then did Ruan Yiyun release his embrace.
He sighed again by Guo Wei's ear and said, "I want to put you in my pocket and take you away."
Guo Wei paused for a moment.
Ruan Yiyun raised his hand, his fingers slowly tracing down his cheek, finally resting on his neck.
There were scattered marks there, all left by Ruan Yiyun from last night.
Ruan Yiyun's fingers rubbed repeatedly on that small patch of skin, his face revealing faint emotion.
Suddenly, Guo Wei felt uneasy. He recoiled his neck, avoiding Ruan Yiyun's hand, and turned towards the door. "Let's go out first, okay?"
Ruan Yiyun didn't respond, silently following.
Guo Wei's heart pounded, recalling the events of last night and Ruan Yiyun's words.
Ruan Yiyun must really need his inhibitors right now.
Nervously, he reached out his hand and discreetly adjusted his pants again.