The Woman Watching from the Shadows

A secret crush comes true // Sex first, love later // He's been plotting this for years

[Flirtatious, bold younger woman x lustful, devoted, secretly passionate older woman]

1.

Zhou Tangnian is six years older than Wen Zhixu and watched her grow up.

Their families are close and often try to set them up, but ever since childhood, Wen Zhixu has always smiled and said:

"Zhou Tangnian is my favorite big sister. That wouldn't be right."

2.

The two are close, sharing their most tender moments on many a late night, yet they tacitly agree never to mention a hint of love.

Until one day, Wen Zhixu says she's fallen for Zhou Tangnian's friend.

"You'll help me, won't you, sis?"

On the big bed, Wen Zhixu wraps her arms around Zhou Tangnian's slender shoulders. Her peach-blossom eyes are sparkling with affection, but not one bit of it is meant for Zhou Tangnian.

Zhou Tangnian says nothing. Wen Zhixu takes it as a yes.

A kiss lands on her lips, a reward.

After that, Wen Zhixu follows her around all day, calling her "sis" this and "sis" that, attentive and considerate, just as she used to be with Zhou Tangnian.

The fluttering butterfly is always being watched in secret by a quiet pair of eyes.

On the day Wen Zhixu formally confesses, Zhou Tangnian locks her inside the house and pins her to the bed they used to share as children. Her low voice is restrained yet frantic.

"You're everyone's big sister. Why can't I be the one?"

Wen Zhixu is startled to discover that Zhou Tangnian, always so proud and self-controlled, now has flushed eyes and can barely contain her feelings.

Leaning over her, Zhou Tangnian patiently asks again and again, "Zhizhi, will you let me love you?"

3.

Everyone says that Zhou Tangnian, the untouchable beauty, will forever remain high on her lofty branch. Wen Zhixu refuses to believe it.

She schemes with her own body, waits patiently, and bides her time for that gorgeous flower to fall into her arms.

They hold each other tight in the sultry summer night. After waiting for the breeze to brush past her ear, Wen Zhixu hears the beating of their hearts where their chests meet.

"Zhou Tangnian, this is bad."

"Looks like you've fallen in love with me."

Theme: Love.