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CHAPTER 182

Ye Cheng kissed her with all he got, pouring and sending his worries and fear into that kiss.

His heart thudded loudly in his chest but nothing mattered, other than her not leaving him as well. He admits, he liked her and he did not understand these new feelings. Even while dating Bai Qing Mei, he never experienced something like this.

Everything was different with her and he loved it, every damn bit of it.

He couldn't explain it all but this feeling, he was willing to see where it lead and to do that, he needed to know she was with him on it.

If she left, how well would he be able to figure it out? This was different and everything that came with it.

Ye Cheng's hand moved and entangled his fingers in her hair as the other hand went to her back and trailed down softly, till it ended up on her waist then he pulled her body closer to his and circled her waist, locking her in place.

After some seconds, Ye Cheng broke the kiss as she wasn't responding even though he knew her body wanted it, her mind, however, was a mashed up mess.

He looked at her, she had her eyes closed even though her face was lifted up to his and their nose still touched.

She could feel the warmth emanating from his body and it only made her want to hug him the more due to the feeling.

She let out a soft breath and so did he, letting their breaths tickle each other's cheeks.

It felt lovely, peaceful in fact and breathtaking. Just only she could do this to him.

"Open your eyes, Jing." His cool voice commanded and she obeyed, looking him in the eyes.

He knew she was going to end up being shy but that alone was one thing he loved seeing. "I am sorry, Li Jing. Sorry I have hurt you so much thinking I was protecting you."

"Ye Cheng," her voice came off a bit raspy but she shrugged it off nevertheless.

"Shh, do not go Li Jing. Do not leave, please. Stay. The house is yours, the full building is mine but that condo unit is my gift to you. You do not need to leave, please."

How generous could he be! Naughty boy.

He felt his heart tightening with each passing second as he anticipated his her reply about not leaving anymore.

Li Jing blinked, letting everything he said register in her mind. She was angry alright but she never meant to hurt him or make him scared this way. The pain was still etched deep in his and Ye Cheng could see clearly how her eyes searched his for something.

He did not know what it was she was searching for in his.

After what seemed like forever, Li Jing parted her lips to give him her answer.

"Ye Cheng, I know you care and feel responsible and for that I am grateful but you should know it isn't good to..."

"I don't want to lose you too, that is why. I promise you, I won't let it happen again. Please stay."

Her lips curved upwards into a side smile before closing and opening her eyes, taking in his scent. "Fine. Last chance. I won't be leaving. You still have me here."

"Thank you. Yokotta!" Just as Li Jing opened her mouth to respond to him joyed self, Ye Cheng dove right in and kissed her again.

This time, Li Jing was slightly prepared for it.

She had calculated that he would do that. Some couples do after a big misunderstanding. So she expected that he would.

She let her eyelids drop close and pressed her lips back against his, letting her tongue slip into his mouth.

For the first time, she wanted to do what she wanted and that was to kiss him and experience more of this pleasure she got from kissing him.

She moved her hands up to his neck and then face, gently rubbing everywhere her hands touched as she tried matching up with his slow but fast speed in which he kissed her as their tongues entwined in a well-known dance.

His own hand left her head and let it roam the side of her face, as well as the other, massaged her side before closing in and hugging her tight to himself.

Li Jing wanted more and so did he. They both needed more. They were not so sure of what was happening suddenly but neither wanted it to stop and welcomed the new feelings wholeheartedly.

Subsequently, Li Jing let go of the gift bag and raised both hands, wrapping them around his neck while one went up to rub his hair and entangled her fingers in his short hair, mimicking what he had done to her and gently massaging his scalp.

They poured in their fears and uncertainty out and threw caution to those who cared for it.

At the very least for only that moment. They decided to let it all out and allow their inner desires to take over.

For Ye Cheng who was not new to dating, it felt like the first time he kissed a girl while Li Jing felt like she was on top of the world just from their kiss.

They pulled away to catch their breaths, both of them smiling like that was all that mattered.

At that moment, they failed to realize that it had already clocked 12 midnight...

Merry Christmas!

Whoosh!!

POOH!!

Right before their eyes, several fireworks were shot into the sky, giving it a beautiful hue and lovely scenery.

Li Jing tilted her head backwards to get a better view of the fireworks and a peal of sweet laughter escaped her lips the more she admired it.

For Ye Cheng watching her was more beautiful and important than any fireworks. It was simply delightful as it was.

She looked even more beautiful being carefree and enjoying herself.

He pulled her closer to him, bringing their heads closer and kissed her again, sealing the Christmas spirit with a kiss.