When Chu He saw Han Jie for the first time, he walked quickly with his head lowered, like a wet animal. She saw through his simplicity and introversion at a glance and couldn't help but want to tease him.
Later, he helped her move, took care of her when she was sick, and ate crayfish with her. He was careful every time he touched her, hiding his love that he dared not say out loud. And she was clearly aware of it, but could only pretend not to know - she was four years older than him, and she was already past the age where she could fall in love regardless of everything.
So, in the name of massage, she acquiesced in his approach. Every time I pretend to sleep, it's like a silent test. His fingertips lingered on her skin, restrained and gentle. It was obvious that he could touch her true heart if he took a step further, but he always stayed at a safe distance.
——She hoped that he would be brave, but she was afraid that he would be really brave.
A year later, she moved away and the two had no contact again. But those heartbeats and unspoken love hidden in the massage became the most tender regret between them.
"Some touches are more intimate than hugs; some feelings are safest if left unspoken."
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