Looking Forward to What Lies Ahead

Completed work: "The Aftermath of a Whirlwind Marriage and Divorce"

Beautiful bottom VS straight-laced top with OCD

Ning Hao was "cheated on" by a mysterious admirer, so he applied to live off campus.

Qin Yiming, a straight man with OCD and a germophobic streak, had been living off campus since his first year of college.

By chance, the two became neighbors.

After a basketball game, the two strangers began to get to know each other.

Ning Hao discovered that, aside from being a bit taciturn,

Qin Yiming was actually a pretty nice guy.

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One day, after a chance encounter with a scumbag ex, Ning Hao's sexuality was revealed. As it happened, Qin Yiming was straight and a little homophobic.

To avoid any misunderstanding, Ning Hao hurriedly explained and promised, "I swear, I absolutely have no improper intentions toward you."

"..." Actually, you could, Qin Yiming sighed to himself.

From then on, Qin Yiming started bringing Ning Hao lunch ahead of time.

On weekend hikes, Qin Yiming brought water for Ning Hao;

When it rained, he reminded Ning Hao to bring an umbrella...

Ning Hao: "Qin Yiming, do you like me?"

Qin Yiming: "..."

Ning Hao: "Why did you stop talking?"

"Give me a moment. I need to collect myself," said the student who could hardly breathe.

*

Eight years later, Ning Hao and Qin Yiming sat on the bench at the orphanage where they had first met.

Ning Hao: "Qin Yiming, if I told you I wanted to pursue you, would you turn me down?"

Qin Yiming: "You already gave me flowers. How could I possibly turn you down?"

Ning Hao blushed slightly. "Then, should we give it a try?"

Qin Yiming: "You said it, so don't take it back. This time, I haven't said how long our trial period will last. I want it to be for life."

Ning Hao: "Mm... I'll leave it up to you."

P.S. 1v1, getting back together after a breakup, happy ending, sweet romance

Content warnings: 1. There is a pursuit-the-top arc, with a little angst.

2. It goes from college to the workplace, so it isn't purely a campus story.

Theme: Be strong and brave, face your true feelings honestly, and keep striving forward