An Unexpected Encounter

Special notice: The entire novel has been revised, and the plot differs considerably from pirated copies. Buying the complete novel costs less than half a cup of milk tea. Please support the official release! P.S. The second part, "The Green Pine Arc," is pretty angsty, so read with care~ My next novel will be its companion story, Selling Moonlight: straight-laced sunshine bottom x flirtatious academic top. The story of Xiang Yi and Zhao Songyan. You can't beat the classic straight guy getting bent! Please shower it with love and add it to your favorites! In the fall of their second year of high school, Gu Xibai transferred to Qingcheng. On his first day, he unexpectedly rescued a boy from bullying. But instead of being overwhelmingly grateful, the boy coldly tossed out a single line: "Stay out of it." Gu Xibai never expected that this seemingly icy and indifferent boy would be gentle and considerate in private. He saw right through Gu Xibai's tough disguise and gave him a sense of security he'd never known before. Before meeting Gu Xibai, Xia Xuesong was used to facing everything alone. He rejected Gu Xibai three times, but instead of driving him away, it only brought Gu Xibai closer. Stubbornly and forcefully, Gu Xibai barged into his life and slowly pulled him out of that seemingly bottomless pit. Back then, Gu Xibai was naive. He thought that as long as two people loved each other, nothing else mattered. But he never imagined that the ties between them went far beyond being desk mates. And the wall between them couldn't be broken down through effort and persistence alone... Was their brief time together a reward or a punishment? Faced with a cruel reality, what would they choose? For their unexpected love and their fleeting youth. Gu Xibai: Looks like a short-tempered school bully, but is actually soft-hearted and sensitive Xia Xuesong: Seems cold and aloof, but is actually gentle and considerate Tsundere, straightforward puppy Gu Xibai x gentle, resilient, beautiful-but-tragic Xia Xuesong Both virgins, mutually devoted, switch, mutual pining, mutual salvation, happy ending Bonus chapters will appear whenever inspiration strikes. Tell me in the comments what you'd like to see~ Mini-scene 1: Twisted ankle~ Before meeting Xia Xuesong: "Your concussion was pretty serious. You're still going to take the exam?" Lu Xiao asked. Gu Xibai limped along, refusing to use crutches or let anyone support him. "My head doesn't hurt anymore. It's just my foot that's a bit inconvenient." Lu Xiao stayed close by his side, afraid he might lose his balance and fall again. "How about I wait outside the exam room and take you back after you're done?" "No need." Gu Xibai walked up to a taxi waiting for passengers, opened the door, and got in. "Go on home. I'm really fine." After meeting Xia Xuesong: Gu Xibai got out of the car and ran into Xia Xuesong. Xia Xuesong saw him too. Xia Xuesong didn't move, and Gu Xibai didn't either. He just stood there looking at him. Xia Xuesong had no choice but to take a couple of deep breaths, then walk over. "Why aren't you going?" "I can't." Gu Xibai held out one hand. "Help me." Mini-scene 2: Kissing~ The two of them lay on the floor, kissing slowly. Gu Xibai felt his heart beating faster and faster, his breath growing strangely hot. Gu Xibai propped himself up on one arm and gazed at the person before him. The dark, bright eyes glimmered faintly with tears, making his breathing grow even more ragged. "D-did you drink?" Gu Xibai's throat tightened and his breath faltered. Even the few words came out sounding different. "Mm," Xia Xuesong answered softly. "Is the smell strong? I'll go brush my teeth again." Xia Xuesong started to get up, but Gu Xibai pressed him right back down. "Don't move." The faint taste of alcohol on Xia Xuesong's lips didn't seem unpleasant to Gu Xibai at all. Instead, it filled the air with a thick, intimate tension. Gu Xibai gently brushed his thumb across Xia Xuesong's lips. Xia Xuesong licked them instinctively. Gu Xibai watched the tip of Xia Xuesong's tongue slide across his lips, and his scalp tingled. He'd never known that simply licking your lips could be so devastating. Gu Xibai closed his eyes and tilted his head back, taking several deep breaths, but he couldn't quell the restless emotions inside him. He gritted his teeth and cursed under his breath: You little bastard! Mini-scene 3: What to call him~ Photos of Xia Xuesong and Zhao Songyan were posted side by side on the honor board. Gu Xibai touched Xia Xuesong's photo and said to himself, "Next time, mine should be beside yours." "Then do your best." Gu Xibai turned around and saw Zhao Songyan walking past. "Hey, how did I never notice before? You're pretty sharp-tongued, Brother Zhao!" Xia Xuesong tilted his head at Gu Xibai. "Brother Zhao?" "Huh?" Gu Xibai froze for a moment before realizing. "Oh, well, Lu Xiao and the others call him that. It just slipped out." "Oh." Xia Xuesong said nothing more. He glanced at the honor board and turned to head upstairs. Gu Xibai was still a little confused. Was Xia Xuesong... jealous? "B-Brother Song?" Gu Xibai turned to look at Xia Xuesong's back and called out tentatively. He saw Xia Xuesong's shoulders tremble slightly. It looked like he was smiling. Read my ongoing novel, The Golden Thread Robe: an ancient-setting court-intrigue novel with two powerful male leads, from the bottom's perspective. Cold-blooded, scheming prince top x obsessive, ruthless, wolf-dog marquis bottom. Upcoming novel: Selling Moonlight, the companion story to this one, about Zhao Songyan and his childhood friend Xiang Yi. Sharp-tongued sunshine boy x cool, top-of-the-class academic. I have a few other upcoming novels too. Please add them to your favorites, with starry eyes.GIF Theme: Be independent and strong, stay positive, cherish yourself, and respect others