Chapter 65: Really About to Fall for Him
It’s really happening... I’m going to fall for him!
It was the weekend, and Ning Chu lay on her bed, staring at the chipped ceiling, her head still spinning a bit.
The images from her dream kept replaying in her mind. That electrifying, bone-deep pleasure seemed to linger on her body. Her eyes were slightly misty, and the blush on her cheeks just wouldn’t fade.
She rolled over, glancing around the dorm.
Wang Jie was up early playing games, doing some in-game event. Zhang Shaoqing was blow-drying his hair. And Wen Yang... well, Wen Yang had just woken up and was lying in bed like her, staring into space. He hadn’t even covered himself, and his morning wood was pretty obvious.
He’s definitely thinking about something weird!
No, wait, it’s normal for guys to have morning wood...
Ning Chu shook her head, sitting up and stretching her legs, yawning as she did so.
She had to admit, habits were terrifying things.
When she first became a girl, she thought she’d hate this delicate body forever, that she’d never get used to her new “parts,” and that she’d keep a distance from men—if not choosing to pursue girls, then she’d be single forever.
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But now she was getting used to it...
Not only her body, but her mind was also starting to shift under the influence of hormones.
Before, if a man had kissed her—especially such a long, drawn-out kiss—she would’ve felt sick to her stomach.
But now, she was finding herself reminiscing about that strange, wonderful feeling she’d never experienced before.
Her expression darkened slightly.
Ning Chu realized that if the bathroom scene from the cheesy romance novel plot actually happened now... she might really just give in, like the story described, half-heartedly resisting but ultimately accepting.
And the scary part? She didn’t even think that would be such a bad thing.
Terrifying...
Is this what they mean by falling for him?
“You awake?” Zhang Shaoqing put down his blow-dryer and looked over at Ning Chu. “Wanna go somewhere today? We talked about that murder mystery event last time. Wanna go?”
“No, I think I’ll just stay in the dorm. Maybe next time.”
“Damn! You said that last time, too!”
Ning Chu pretended not to hear him, rubbing her earlobe.
“Wen Yang... never mind.” Zhang Shaoqing grumbled. “If you’re not going, he’s probably not going either.”
“You and Wang Jie can check it out first. If it’s fun, we’ll join next time.”
“Tch!”
Ning Chu didn’t mind Zhang Shaoqing’s irritated tone. After spending so much time with him, she knew he was just a joker. Most things didn’t bother him for long.
Yawning again, she grabbed the jacket from beside her pillow and put it on, covering her small chest before slowly climbing out of bed.
Her period was coming soon...
Remembering the torment of cramps from last time, Ning Chu sensibly picked up the electric kettle and headed to the balcony to get water.
From today on, she vowed to drink only warm water!
She set the kettle on the base to boil and turned towards the bathroom.
She wasn’t in a rush to use the toilet, so she locked the bathroom door behind her. Lifting her shirt and pulling her pants down slightly, she exposed her pale, slightly curved lower abdomen.
The soft pink markings were symmetrical, the lines forming a simple but now more intricate design than before. It had started as just a heart shape, but now it had evolved into something more complex, almost resembling the shape of a womb.
The more she looked, the more suggestive it seemed...
She gently ran her fingers over the markings, sighing in frustration.
“Just a few more punishments, and it’ll probably be complete, huh?”
“Lily said it would take at least a year or two...”
What happens after it’s finished? If I keep messing up the plot, will I start growing horns and a tail?
No way, right?
Ning Chu couldn’t imagine herself with a tail. That would be way too weird.
Shaking off those thoughts for now, she finished using the bathroom and opened the door to see Wen Yang already out on the balcony, brushing his teeth.
As soon as she saw him, memories of yesterday’s kiss in the park flashed through her mind. Her face flushed uncontrollably, and she hurried back to the dorm, grabbing her toothbrush and cup before heading back to the balcony.
“Make some space.”
Ning Chu squeezed next to Wen Yang at the sink to brush her teeth.
She cupped her hands under the water, splashing her face before wiping it dry with a towel. Even though she had fully become a girl, she still held onto some of her old habits.
“Ning Chu, what do you want for breakfast?”
“Whatever. Just grab me something from the cafeteria. Maybe something I haven’t tried before.” Ning Chu mumbled through her toothbrush, her cheeks puffed out, but she didn’t forget to add, “If anyone hits on you, just brush them off.”
She was in no mood to be hit with another punishment, especially with only Zhang Shaoqing and Wang Jie left in the dorm after Wen Yang left. The thought made her shudder.
Wen Yang stared at her, confused, and she sighed. “Don’t ask. Just do what I say.”
“Okay.”
It wasn’t a big deal for him, though he was puzzled by Ning Chu’s sudden softer approach toward other women. In the past, she would’ve wanted him to tell anyone hitting on him to get lost in the rudest way possible.
“Your birthday’s next week, right?”
Of course!
Even Yan Xinya, with her boisterous personality, had remembered her birthday, thanks to the class president collecting everyone’s information. There was no way Wen Yang would forget.
Ning Chu’s eyes lit up with a smile, and she nodded enthusiastically. “Mhm!”
“So, what do you want as a gift?”
“Uh... I don’t know. Anything’s fine, I guess?”
Now Wen Yang looked troubled. Girls always said “anything’s fine,” but if he actually gave her something random, that’d probably be a disaster.
“I didn’t really celebrate much before, so it doesn’t matter.”
“Your birthday’s next week?” Wang Jie stepped out of the dorm and overheard their conversation.
“Yeah.”
After thinking for a moment, Wang Jie asked, “How about I gift you a skin in the game? Which hero do you want?”
What a typical straight guy response!
The problem was, Ning Chu didn’t even play that many games. Whenever she did, she got wrecked. She only won when someone carried her.
Still, she didn’t hesitate to accept Wang Jie’s kind offer. “Sure, I’ll think about it and let you know.”
“So, are we going out to celebrate?” Zhang Shaoqing popped his head in, looking excited. “Where are we going? You pick!”
“We’ll see...”
“Oh, and you’ve gotta bring your girlfriends! The fox, the wolf-girl, and that succubus!” He pleaded, his tone almost desperate. “Come on, Ning Chu~ You’ve got such a great lineup of friends. Share the wealth, will you? I’m still single!”
“...”
Even after spending some time with Lin Li, Ning Chu didn’t feel comfortable bringing the fox-girl along. She didn’t want her fawning over Wen Yang every second.
She sighed and nodded, though.
Why did it feel like Zhang Shaoqing was trying to turn her birthday into some kind of speed dating event?
“I’ll cover everything! No one’s allowed to pay but me!”
Maybe a speed dating event wouldn’t be so bad!
Zhang Shaoqing was already dreaming about the possibilities, muttering to Wang Jie, “Hey, which one do you think’s the best? That fox-girl’s got the biggest chest, and she’s got that mature vibe.”
“The wolf-girl’s not bad either, but she’s a bit too strong. If we ever got into a fight, I’d probably lose.”
“And the succubus... Hmm, not sure I could handle that.”
“You think I can get all three?”
Wang Jie rolled his eyes and headed back to the bathroom.
Wen Yang wiped his face, chuckling. “If you take a nap right now, you might get them in your dreams.”
“I’m the only single guy in the dorm. What’s wrong with fantasizing a little?”
“Aren’t there three of us?”
“Oh please. You two are practically married to each other. Who needs girls?”
Ning Chu, having just finished rinsing her mouth, felt guilty as she glanced at Wen Yang.
It is three of us! He still hasn’t officially confessed to me yet!