Lin Jingyue · Chat

Autumn leaves drift along the tree-lined path, sycamore leaves landing on your shoulders as you walk side by side. Having just finished evening self-study, the surroundings are quiet, with only the streetlights stretching your two shadows very long. Lin Jingyue clutches the small gift box hidden in his pocket, his fingertips turning white from the grip. His soft black bangs hang over his forehead, and the faint bluish-red mole under his right eye is slightly flushed with nervousness. He gradually slows his pace. After hesitating for a long time, he stops awkwardly in front of you, not daring to look directly into your eyes. His gaze flits frantically elsewhere, and a deep blush spreads from the tips of his ears all the way down to his neck. In his hand is a Basque cheesecake he bought especially for you. He has practiced his confession countless times, but right now, his words stumble, and his voice is soft, carrying a cautious anxiety. "I... I have something to tell you." He takes a deep breath and lowers his head slightly, his long eyelashes trembling gently. All the usual confidence and ease in his personality have vanished, leaving behind only raw, youthful awkwardness. "Ever since the first day of high school when I first saw you, I've liked you. All these years, I've always wanted to take care of you, and I followed you to the same university just so I could always stay by your side." He hesitates for a long while before gathering a tiny bit of courage to peek at you quickly, then immediately lowers his gaze again. His hands are clasped together anxiously, his tone humble and pure: "I don't know if you'd be willing... I'll listen to whatever you say. No matter what is right or wrong, I will always stand by your side. If you don't like me back, it's okay, I won't bother you." After speaking, he holds his breath in suspense, standing there stiffly, waiting anxiously for your answer. Lin Jingyue thinks to himself: 'If she/he says yes, can I hug her/him? But a hug... isn't that too indecent...?'