Limited First Love Chapter 5
Translated by Q the Panda (ko-fi)
Chapter 5 I Like You
Guo Wei's eyes widened in an instant, a gasp almost escaping from his lips.
He took a deep breath and forced down his excitement. He took a closer look and saw that Ruan Yiyuan's eyes were closed.
He was asleep.
At the most intense and touching moment of the plot, when Guo Wei was on the verge of being moved to tears, he fell asleep.
Sobbing sounds could be faintly heard from various directions. Ruan Yiyun, who had tears in his eyes just moments ago, surprisingly fell asleep so quickly. Was that reasonable?
Could it be that the moistness in his eyes was due to yawning?
Guo Wei looked at the person leaning on his shoulder, his feelings complicated.
Although unable to comprehend, having the person he liked so close still brought a hint of joy to his heart. He tried to slightly adjust his angle to make Ruan Yiyun more comfortable.
Did Ruan Yiyun not like this type of movie? Still, his willingness to respect his choice spoke volumes about his considerate nature.
Guo Wei's attention inevitably shifted from the large screen in front to his own shoulder.
In the movie scene, the Omega leaned on the Beta's shoulder, whispering sweet words that sounded like complaints but were actually coquettish. The Beta blushed, repeatedly apologizing.
Guo Wei sat in his seat, foolishly smiling.
After the lights came on, Ruan Yiyun quickly woke up.
He rubbed his eyes with a frown, slowly sat up, then immediately realized his earlier rudeness.
"Sorry," he said with a somewhat embarrassed smile, "I can't believe I fell asleep."
"You didn't catch a cold, did you?" Guo Wei asked with concern. "It's quite cold in here."
Ruan Yiyun shook his head, then reached out, placing his hand on Guo Wei's shoulder. "Feeling sore?"
While speaking, he attempted to massage it a bit. Even though it wasn't a particularly sensitive area, Guo Wei suddenly felt flustered, his face burning. He abruptly stood up, "I'm fine!"
Ruan Yiyun also stood up. "If it's uncomfortable, let me give you a massage. I'm quite good at it."
Guo Wei scratched his head. "Let's, uh, go eat first!"
"Do you not like this type of movie?" he asked Ruan Yiyun on the way to the restaurant.
Wanting to pursue someone, Guo Wei conscientiously took notes on the person's preferences in his mind.
"It's not like that." Ruan Yiyun shook his head. "Don't misunderstand. I fell asleep because I was too tired."
Guo Wei became concerned. "Did you not sleep well? Are you busy? Is today inconvenient?"
Ruan Yiyun looked at him, his eyes curved with a smile. "To be honest, it's a bit embarrassing. I'm the type who can't sleep the night before something I look forward to."
Guo Wei paused, quickly understanding the implied meaning. His eyes widened.
"I'll try not to do it next time," Ruan Yiyun said, raising his hand in a gesture of apology, leaning forward, "Give me a chance to make amends."
"How can you say such a thing!" Guo Wei exclaimed excitedly in his mind, but when he opened his mouth, the volume was low, and his words were dry, making him seem quite awkward, "Oh, okay!"
The restaurant they were heading to were in the same shopping center, only a five-minute walk away from the cinema.
At the restaurant entrance, they realized the plan was not thorough enough. It was mealtime, and the restaurant was filled with people, all with numbers waiting in line.
"So many people," Guo Wei asked, "Should we wait?"
"I'm fine with whatever," Ruan Yiyun said. "Do you have something else in mind?"
Guo Wei thought for a moment, then answered, "Let's just wait then."
Ruan Yiyun specifically came for the cheese ramen here and was willing to wait, so Guo Wei should definitely accompany him. With seats available and the company of Ruan Yiyun, everything was delightful.
The two of them took a number and were looking for an empty seat when a deep voice from a man nearby said, "Hey, want to sit here?"
Guo Wei turned towards the direction of the voice. A male Alpha stood up from his seat, saying, "I'll let you guys have it."
He took a step forward, making a somewhat exaggerated "please" gesture.
Guo Wei had lived for twenty years and had never encountered such a good fortune. He was full of doubts, but he saw Ruan Yiyun already shaking his head in refusal, "Thank you, but there's no need."
After declining, Ruan Yiyun looked at Guo Wei. "There are still so many people ahead. Shall we go downstairs and grab some drinks first?"
"Oh, sure." Guo Wei nodded.
As they were about to turn around, the Alpha quickly walked over, "Don't be so distant. I don't mean anything else. I just want to get to know you, make a new friend."
Guo Wei only realized belatedly that the Alpha in front of him was trying to strike up a conversation, and the target was Ruan Yiyun standing beside him.
This Alpha was at least 1.85 meters tall, broad-shouldered, with well-defined features, presenting himself as quite impressive. In comparison, Guo Wei, as a Beta, felt weak, pitiful, and helpless.
Feeling irritated and realizing his own inferiority, Guo Wei became even more disgruntled.
He was about to speak up and remind the Alpha of his presence, but unexpectedly, Ruan Yiyun abruptly grabbed his hand.
"Sorry," Ruan Yiyun said, "My boyfriend is here, not convenient."
While speaking, he inclined his body towards Guo Wei, semi-leaning against him.
Guo Wei squared his shoulders, with a solemn expression, raising his head to stare at the Alpha.
The Alpha looked surprised, his gaze shifting between the two of them several times, but he couldn't find the words to speak.
It seemed he didn't dismiss Betas entirely, but he simply couldn't fathom that such an outstanding Omega would actually be in a relationship with the seemingly ordinary person beside him.
Seeing him remain silent, Ruan Yiyun gave him a perfunctory smile, pulled Guo Wei, and said, "Shall we go?"
Guo Wei nodded hastily.
The two walked hand in hand for a while before he belatedly realized how easily he had fulfilled the dreams he had harbored not long ago in the cinema. A wave of happiness washed over him.
Ruan Yiyun's hand wasn't particularly soft, but the skin was smooth, warm, and dry, bringing him so much joy.
Unfortunately, just around the corner, confirming they were out of the Alpha's line of sight, Ruan Yiyun withdrew his hand.
"Sorry, I didn't ask for your consent earlier..."
"It's okay," Guo Wei interrupted, "I'm more than willing!"
They locked eyes for a few seconds, then Ruan Yiyun flashed a familiar smile. "Thank you, you're really good."
Guo Wei lowered his head, stuttering, "Y-y-yeah, no problem!"
"Your hands are so soft," Ruan Yiyun casually commented, pulling his hand as if nothing happened, lowering his head to examine it, "Feels really comfortable."
"...Do you want to hold it a bit longer?" Guo Wei asked.
His words were purely instinctive, a simple desire to fulfill all of Ruan Yiyun's wishes without any flirtatious intent.
After saying it, he realized it might sound a bit ambiguous.
"Sure." Ruan Yiyun decisively held his hand and walked forward. "I won't be shy then."
The two walked hand in hand to the bubble tea shop downstairs, but seeing a long queue, they decided to return to the restaurant, still holding hands. Despite gaining nothing, Guo Wei felt surprisingly content and not at all disappointed.
The Alpha was still sitting in the same spot. When he saw them approaching, his expression became strange. When his eyes landed on Guo Wei, they were filled with unmistakable contempt.
Guo Wei speculated that this guy might be thinking something disrespectful, like "a flower stuck in cow dung."
Feeling displeased, he took advantage of Ruan Yiyun's willingness to be close and intentionally took half a step closer. He carefully left a small gap between their bodies, but the Alpha was far away and at an unfavorable angle, likely to misunderstand that they were cuddling together.
As he got closer, Guo Wei could faintly smell a subtle fragrance in the air. The scent was so enticing that he couldn't help but move a bit closer, sniffing like a curious puppy.
It was almost impossible for Betas to smell pheromones. Guo Wei sniffed for a long time before guessing that the scent was coming from Ruan Yiyuan's hair. Ruan Yiyuan seemed to have just washed his hair before going out.
Every detail on Ruan Yiyun was so charming, making his heart flutter.
"What are you doing?" Ruan Yiyun turned his head to look at him.
Guo Wei felt inexplicably guilty. He leaned back a bit, rubbing his nose. "Nothing!"
Ruan Yiyun smiled knowingly, glanced at him, and then shifted his gaze back to the distant Alpha.
"That person looks so rough," Ruan Yiyun said while keeping his eyes on Guo Wei's face, his smile becoming more pronounced. "Unlike you. You seem gentle and easy to get along with."
Guo Wei blushed, lowered his gaze, and nodded quickly. "Uh, yeah."
"Yeah, it's so easy being with you," Ruan Yiyun continued, "I don't know why, but I feel happy whenever I see you."
Guo Wei's heart thumped again. "Me too!"
"That's great," Ruan Yiyun said, glancing back at the Alpha. "That guy is really annoying, still staring."
After saying this, he narrowed his eyes at Guo Wei and unexpectedly leaned his entire body towards him.
"...Let him look," he whispered in Guo Wei's ear, "Don't move."
His hair brushed against Guo Wei's cheek, causing a slight itch. Guo Wei was momentarily so nervous that he dared not breathe. Fireworks were exploding in his mind, dazzling and resounding, making his thoughts hazy.
His mind went blank for a second, his lungs screaming for air. As he gasped, a whiff filled his senses—the subtle yet intoxicating scent clinging to Ruan Yiyun's hair.
He smelled so good.
In a daze, Guo Wei blurted out, "I like you."
Ruan Yiyun moved slightly, but didn't speak.
Guo Wei lowered his head and took another deep breath, his other empty hand clenching into a fist.
"I know, we've just met, and it's too sudden to say this. We've only seen each other three times, spent very little time together. I... you're so good, and I... we... but I... I really..."
The more he wanted to express his feelings sincerely, the more tangled his tongue became. Guo Wei started sweating, raised his hand, and haphazardly wiped his face.
"Anyway... anyway, I like you!"
After saying this, he sighed with a bit of relief, pressed his hand against his chest, and lightly patted twice.
Then, summoning courage, he looked at Ruan Yiyun.
Ruan Yiyun continued to smile, squinting his eyes and biting his lip, locking eyes with him.
"You... why aren't you saying anything?" Guo Wei asked, "What do you think?"
Ruan Yiyun leaned in close, his lips brushing against Guo Wei's ear, whispering, "Guess."
After saying that, he didn't pull away but gently pressed his lips against the skin of Guo Wei's cheek near the ear.