Miss Assassin is heavily addicted

Chapter 144, Section 18: This will later become He Ye's most regrettable promise.

It was late at night, and the room was eerily quiet.

He Ye rested his head on his hand and stared blankly at the ceiling. Staring at the blurry light and shadow on the ceiling for a long time made him a little sleepy, but He Ye forced himself to stay awake because he didn't plan to sleep here.

The sound of a black-haired girl breathing evenly came from beside him. She turned her head to the side with her eyes closed, her delicate eyelashes standing quietly upright. Even her breathing was crystal clear at such close proximity.

Sleeping together is fine, but only for sleeping... understand?

'Um. ’

Recalling their conversation not long ago, it was something He Ye had made with Yugiri before going to sleep.

Because of his previous experience, he was afraid that Yugiri might try to touch him inappropriately while he was asleep—although this assassin didn't understand what matters between men and women were, she seemed to be an expert in kissing, mastering all sorts of positions without any formal instruction.

He Ye was truly terrified.

Now, after all the trouble, the two of them are sleeping together under the same quilt.

Logically, he should be feeling romantic, after all, he's sharing a bed with a beautiful girl. Unfortunately, the distance between He Ye and her is like an insurmountable barrier, with each side keeping to themselves.

Even if Yugiri moved or squeezed in a little, Heno would be ready to back away accordingly... but this was just in her imagination, she didn't, and slept very peacefully.

An hour passed by as I drifted into random thoughts.

She was sleeping soundly, showing no signs of insomnia.

He Ye already suspected that she was making excuses, otherwise there would be no reason why she wouldn't even toss and turn. You know, He Ye had also suffered from insomnia, and he understood that feeling, where you can't fall asleep no matter how hard you try.

In short, after confirming that the breathing beside her was calm and sound like someone was asleep, He Ye held her breath and gently lifted the blanket.

He planned to leave and spend the night in the living room in his pajamas.

It seems that men and women should not be too close to each other, even if they are husband and wife in name only, and even if she has different feelings for him. But He Ye hasn't figured out what to do yet, so he can only respect himself and her.

He moved very gently and slowly.

But this slight movement seemed to be noticed. Just as she raised her shoulder, a cool hand gently grabbed the hem of He Ye's clothes.

His body stiffened, and he looked down.

Yugiri had already opened her clear eyes, the dim light reflecting off her red pupils. Her slender fingers gripped perfectly, leaving Heno stuck in this awkward position.

"...Aren't you asleep?" He Ye asked in a very soft voice.

After a moment of silence, Yugiri said, "I woke up because I sensed you were about to leave."

"..." He Ye knew he probably wouldn't be able to sleep in the living room tonight. He silently lay back down, as if he were sitting up in shock from a terminal illness, and pulled the blanket up to cover himself on the mattress.

He Ye's voice held a helpless gentleness: "I won't leave, go back to sleep."

"..."

Yugiri didn't speak, she just looked at Heno.

He Ye turned around a little awkwardly and met her gaze, wondering why she was staring at him like that? Had her lie been seen through?

Her long, slender eyelashes cast soft shadows on her face. The girl was as quiet as a doll, staring blankly at him. He Ye suddenly felt those fingers, still stubbornly clutching the hem of his clothes, forming a faint but undeniable bond.

He Ye suddenly remembered the first time he slept with her.

To my shame, it was He Ye who helped her develop this habit.

One midnight long ago, He Ye returned home to find Xi Wu sitting blankly on the sofa in the living room. It was already past one in the morning. He Ye had come home so late because of a mission, and the two had only been living together for about a month; it was impossible for her to have stayed up waiting for him.

So He Ye didn't ignore her and asked what she was doing. Because she was going out tomorrow, and not resting might affect her plans.

Yugiri said she woke up and then couldn't fall back asleep.

He Ye asked again why, and she said she dreamed of the little girl she had killed before. The room was very dark, and Yugiri could hear the little girl's cries before she died. It was eerie and sad, and she didn't want to stay in the room anymore; it felt very oppressive.

He Ye understood that she must be dreaming. He Ye wouldn't want to see this either... He Ye didn't ask about her previous mission details. He just scratched his head and asked her if she wanted to sleep in his room so that he wouldn't hear her crying.

Yugiri thought for a moment and nodded, then hugged her pillow and went to sleep in Heno's room.

Then, halfway through his sleep, He Ye noticed that the living room light was on again. He had just finished washing up and taking off his clothes, and was about to take a nap for two hours. He didn't want to bother with it, but thinking that Xi Wu was also going out the next day, he reluctantly went to the living room to ask what was going on.

In the end, Yugiri shook her head without saying anything, just hugged her pillow and stayed in the living room, because she could see Heno walking around from there.

He Ye finally understood that it wasn't a problem with the bed; it was just that she dreamed of bizarre and fantastical environments when she slept alone. So, He Ye had no choice but to selflessly ask her to return to the room, and he moved a chair over to sit with her and sleep there for the time being.

Although it wasn't a true case of sleeping together under the same blanket, it gradually evolved into that later on—in the year that followed, she would crawl into bed, and He Ye would tacitly wait until she fell asleep before leaving to make do in the living room or study.

It had never been discovered before.

But now her hand is clenched.

Another long, silent period of spacing out ensued. Perhaps half an hour had passed, and it was already late at night. During this half hour, even He Ye felt sleepiness gradually creeping in, and his eyelids were starting to droop.

Fortunately, Yugiri's breathing became regular and calm again, and she should be fast asleep this time. Even her fingers, which had been stubbornly clutching the hem of her clothes, were gently moved by He Ye and placed next to her cheek.

To be honest, being able to get so close to someone and see their sleeping face is a very exciting thing.

Unfortunately, He Ye hasn't figured out how to let go yet.

He really couldn't fit two people in his heart... He really hadn't thought about that yet.

He Ye prepared to leave again, this time being more cautious than before. Logically, he should not be discovered while sound asleep, and he was confident in his skills.

However, He Ye was still a little uneasy.

I've already resigned myself to the fact that if I get caught again this time, I'll just close my eyes and sleep until tomorrow morning, and give up entirely.

Fortunately, He Ye managed to get out of bed this time.

This made him feel relieved.

I didn't even dare to wear shoes; I went barefoot to the living room, stepping on the floor to keep things as quiet as possible.

The living room was dimly lit by the moonlight, not too dark.

He Ye tiptoed past Nicole's door. Even with his ear pressed against the door, he didn't hear a sound. Hmm, the soundproofing was pretty good. It seemed he could feel a little more at ease.

It's summer now, so sleeping in the living room isn't a problem if you catch a cold. As for the study, since there's no bed and only a hard wooden table, He Ye thinks the sofa is better than sleeping on your stomach.

I lay down on the sofa and let out a long sigh.

Now I can finally get a good night's sleep.

The hazy moonlight by the window turned into dappled spots of light, falling onto the ground through the blinds. He Ye hugged a cushion to her stomach, closed her eyes, and slowly let go of her complicated thoughts.

good night.

……

After an unknown amount of time, He Ye felt a rustling sound in his sleep, followed by what felt like water droplets touching his lips. He dreamt of trekking through the desert and receiving sweet dew.

It's just strange that,
This water is a bit viscous.

"Meow."

Just then, a cat's soft murmur came from the living room. It was the little guy they had just adopted that day, which completely woke He Ye from her sleep.

Perhaps it was because she had relaxed too much after returning to China and integrating into her surroundings, or perhaps it was because she was too tired from the accumulated worries... He Ye realized that she had woken up a little late.

I opened my eyes blearily.

He Ye was startled to find that Xi Wu had come to the sofa at some point. She was standing quietly to the side, her outline blurred in the darkness, only her eyes reflecting the faint light as she stared intently at him.

I……

I go!

He Ye was so startled she almost screamed. She quickly sat up, but the cushion rolled off the floor. However, her eyes only flickered slightly, as if she understood that He Ye had woken up... She pursed her lips.

How long has she been standing here staring at me?
He Ye didn't know, but he was a little scared.

“You…” He Ye was a little incoherent.

"Mint."

But Xiwu uttered a nonsensical word that left He Ye somewhat bewildered. She touched her lips with her finger and swallowed.

He Ye seemed to understand, but not quite, and his expression was subtle.

It seems this guy did something while I was sleeping.

No, shouldn't she be fast asleep already? Why is she out here again at this hour?
No, no, no, the most important thing right now isn't figuring out why she's here, but figuring out what happened… Judging from her mention of mint, He Ye could already piece together the whole story. Around nine o'clock that night, He Ye was indeed eating mint sugar cubes; he still remembered that refreshing taste, and the mint flavor was very strong. Judging from her tone, she must have eaten mint sugar cubes too.

Where would she get that flavor and minty aroma?
He Ye's expression turned strange for a moment, and then he pursed his lips. Instead of feeling dry from waking up, they felt a little damp—damn it! He Ye had a sudden realization!

This guy actually stole a kiss from me while I was asleep!
Didn't we agree not to do anything inappropriate while sleeping in bed? She agreed, and now she's doing this again. Even though He Ye's first kiss was long gone, and it was with her, that doesn't mean he's a promiscuous person... I'm so angry and cold!

"You...how did you get up..."

In the end, He Ye reduced all her words to a humble and powerless sigh, because she needed to bear the fundamental responsibility for her actions.

Yugiri doesn't understand matters between men and women. She kisses only because Heno kissed her for the first time, and she remembered that feeling. She finds the act of kissing very exciting, which is why she keeps doing it again and again.

Of course, this is only He Ye's understanding.

Considering that her conversation with Nicole this afternoon may have expanded her knowledge to include some unnecessary information, He Ye's current situation is extremely bad.

He still needs to ask about this... Does Yugiri know what a kiss represents?

"I can't find you," Yugiri replied, explaining her reason for getting up.

"Weren't you asleep?" He Ye asked.

"I woke up... but I couldn't find you."

As Yugiri slowly finished explaining her reasons, she stared intently at Heno. Heno felt as if she were making eye contact with her, yet it also felt like she wasn't.

She wasn't looking into her own eyes.

He Ye felt what it meant to be looked at with such a wolfish gaze. Although she was so quiet and elegant, the feelings behind her red eyes sent chills down his spine.

He Ye felt he needed to emphasize this to her.

He also wants to save face.

Did you just do something to me again?

"Seeing you lying here, I don't know why my heart is beating so fast... Actually, it was quite chaotic when we slept together, but I didn't move around. But now that you're gone, I think I don't have to follow the rules anymore, so I bit your lip."

"...Bite?" He Ye subconsciously touched it with his hand. There was no broken skin, only moisture.

Okay, maybe she didn't know how to describe the action specifically; stealing a kiss isn't called kissing.

Her expression turned strange, and she took a deep breath. He Ye felt that she was about to do something else. She stood in front of him and slowly touched her chest, something He Ye often saw her do.

This made He Ye feel extremely threatened. He wasn't confident he could withstand ten rounds from Yugiri in a direct confrontation. To prevent the situation from becoming a forced one, He Ye asked in a deep voice:

Do you know that doing this is wrong?

Yugiri nodded, then shook her head.

"sorry."

He Ye was speechless for a moment, feeling like she was lecturing a child. She actually listened to her mother very much, but sometimes she couldn't control herself from doing offensive things because of her sincere and naive feelings.

Ok……

"Do you know what you mean by doing this? It's... a kiss." He Ye kept a straight face and decided to probe her.

“I don’t know.” Yugiri shook her head, slowly squatted down and hugged her legs. “It just feels so good, so blissful when I kiss your lips… so I wanted to do this, Leon.”

She squatted down and breathed heavily, as if doing so would make her feel normal again, as if even the flow of air was blocked by the words she spoke.

“If I don’t do this, looking at your lips will make me feel very uncomfortable, and my heart will feel like it’s being ripped open.”

"..." He Ye felt a little bitter but kept a straight face. "Okay, I understand. I won't blame you for this... But, besides kissing, what else do you want to do to me?"

This issue is so important that He Ye's behavior after seeing her again was so abrupt.

"No, I just know it feels good because you taught me how to feel that time... I don't know if this feeling is love, but I will always remember it. It's happiness, Monica said."

"..."

He Ye was silent for a moment before pulling her up.

Yugiri sat on the sofa, a little bewildered, next to He Ye. She was so close to him, and this was the first time He Ye had taken the initiative to approach her since He Ye had told her not to and to keep her distance.

His collarbone was visible through the buttons of his pajamas.

I really like the smell.

He Ye didn't know what Xi Wu was thinking, but he breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems she hasn't been corrupted yet. She kisses herself not for romantic reasons, but simply because she likes the feeling... As long as we don't push things further, and just kissing can keep her in line, He Ye thinks that sacrifice is acceptable in this regard.

While I was thinking.

Yugiri: "Um, I still want to kiss you, Leon."

"?..."

He Ye was about to refuse, but to avoid danger, he instinctively stepped back, causing him to stumble and fall from a sitting position onto the sofa.

Just as He Ye was feeling dizzy, he felt a pressing force from a hand on his chest.

Instead of pulling He Ye up, Xi Wu climbed up and pressed down on top of her, which made He Ye, who was lying on the sofa, a little confused. Looking at her red eyes, it seemed that there was an unusual light flowing through them.

Not satisfied yet... Is that what she meant?

However, it has just been confirmed that she did not have that kind of thought.

After much hesitation, He Ye realized that she couldn't keep resisting. Since she found kissing comfortable, she might be able to gradually heal her psychological problems through this act.

Rejecting her repeatedly would only make her feel repressed. Besides, if you reject her, she might release her emotions through unknown means, or like the night raid a week ago when she was extremely repressed.

So He Ye thought for a moment and then slowly nodded.

Fortunately, the living room was quiet, and even when she fell backward, she only landed on the sofa, so it shouldn't have disturbed Nicole.

"……I see."

Heno decides to make a promise with Yugiri.

Yugiri was delighted by Heno's agreement, and the pressure on her hands softened, no longer revealing a certain forceful desire as before.

He Ye and her promise was simple.

If there's a need, just say so directly. Never do anything against your will or in secret.

So this time, after He Ye nodded, although he felt a little embarrassed inside, he still took a deep breath and looked very serious on the surface.

under the moonlight.

Their lips slowly touched, and He Ye taught her what to do, not to bite or stick out her tongue, without any clumsy movements.

They kissed again, this time without any coercion, and with their mutual consent.

A gentle kiss.

Yugiri didn't quite understand, but she had already memorized the taste of mint, and touched her lips with her finger.

While He Ye appeared outwardly composed, his ears were actually slightly red. He coughed lightly twice and said in a gentlemanly manner:
"If you still feel this way in the future, just tell me directly. Never kiss me without my consent again. It's very offensive, do you understand?"

"I understand." Yuugiri paused. "Um, I want some more, is that okay?"

"...You're feeling very excited right now?" He Ye was a little surprised.

"Yes, Leon, I want more."

"..." He Ye took a deep breath and had no choice but to give in. After a brief kiss, followed by a gentle, watery withdrawal, He Ye suppressed her shyness and whispered, afraid of disturbing others' peaceful dreams, "Can I go to sleep now?"

Yugiri nodded, feeling less tormented now, filled with an indescribable emotion that blurred the pain and suffering of everyone else.

She even covered her chest, and after a moment smiled silently.

"I'm going to bed."

Like a child who has just bought a rubber ducky and is completely satisfied, she leaves this place with the rubber ducky on her head, and runs around the room showing off her new toy in such a childish way... He Ye could see her innocent emotions.

After Heno left...

There's only one person left here.

Like waking from a dream, or realizing something belatedly.
He Ye blushed and covered her face, her ears burning red, and sighed involuntarily.

(End of this chapter)