Ivy Shen's words left Adrian Night so stunned he didn't even know how to respond.
He finally got it—sometimes love is just one line, one smile, and boom, your heart's doing backflips and you can't even breathe!
"What the heck are you two doing?!" Lila Vane was shivering, watching them get all lovey-dovey and totally acting like she wasn't even there. Girl was big mad.
"Adrian..." Ivy reached out again, gently touching his perfect cheek. She couldn't help but sigh in her heart—having a hottie like this in her life, what more could she ask for!
"Ivy..." Adrian got hit with Ivy's smolder and straight up gulped, looking like a total mess.
"Are you two even listening to me?" Sensing that things were getting weird, Lila Vane hurried to interrupt. No way, no way—she might not be as pretty as this girly guy, but she was still a woman! Was the Ice Palace master really going to cut his sleeve rather than touch her?!
"Adrian, she's so damn loud," Ivy frowned, annoyed by Lila's shrill shouting.
"Understood!" Adrian flashed a wicked smile, slowly withdrew his tail, then stood up and walked over to Lila Vane, his eyes glinting with intent.
"W-what are you doing?" Lila Vane backed away in fear from Adrian, then was cornered against the wall and ended up falling to the floor, panic clear on her face.
"What do you think?" Adrian replied, voice low and teasing, making Lila's heart race.
"You two... Don't get weird! Fine, you want me? Take me both!" Lila was freaking out—her body was heating up like crazy and she was about to lose it, but neither of these guys cared one bit.
Ivy says you're way too loud, so zip it for a bit, okay? Adrian squatted in front of her, swiftly pressed her acupoint, and in an instant, Lila couldn't move. Then, Adrian tore a piece from his robe and blindfolded her. Lila tried to protest, but her voice came out muffled and panicked.
What were Adrian and Lucian up to now?! Lila's mind raced, panic rising as she realized she was completely at their mercy.
"Adrian, don’t hit her hearing point." Ivy could see Lila's patience wearing thin—and soon, she'd get a taste of her own medicine.
"I could give myself to you," she said, glancing at Ivy (currently disguised as a girly guy). That persona was super annoying, but honestly, pretty good-looking—she could kinda accept him. (Of course, Ivy's actually a woman, but Lila's confusion is part of the joke.)
"Seriously, have you no shame?" Ivy rolled her eyes, shooting Adrian a look as he approached with deep feelings swirling in his gaze.
Honestly, some people have skin thicker than a city wall. So cocky and shameless, Ivy couldn't even.
"Just give me a shot—I swear I’ll make you both happy!" Lila said, nearly choking on her own nerves.
"You?" Ivy snorted, giving Lila a look that said, 'not in a million years.'
"I’m gorgeous, isn’t that enough? Or do you want an ugly freak—or maybe you want a guy with another guy?" Suddenly, Lila Vane froze. A guy with another guy?
"What’s running through that head, huh?" Ivy grinned even wider. Shocked? Good, keep that jaw on the floor.
"You—you guys aren't...aren't..."
"Aren't what?"
"You two are disgusting!" Lila Vane spat. In that instant, she finally realized these two men would never listen to her, and what awaited her was nothing but misery.
"Sorry, sorry, please don't roast me!" There's a saying—'as long as you’re alive, you’ve got options.' Lila knew when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em.
"Forgive you?"
"I was blind, I didn't recognize greatness—please, let me go! I swear I won't ever mess with you again!" Lila Vane pleaded, tears in her eyes.
Ivy chuckled and threw her a thumbs-up. "Your acting's Oscar-worthy. Someone give this girl a trophy!"
"You—you damn sissy!" she roared, totally losing it. Even now, he still wouldn't cut her loose.
Adrian, what's that noise? Ugh, sounds like a mosquito—bzz bzz bzz, so freaking annoying.
"W-what are you two planning?" Lila watched him get closer and closer, backing up like her life depended on it.
Xin'er says you're way too loud, so zip it for a bit, okay?
What were these two up to now?!
"Adrian, don’t hit her hearing point." Ivy Shen could see just how much patience Lila Vane had left—soon she’d get a taste of her own medicine!
"Mmmph!" Lila guessed what that sissy was plotting and tried to yell, but all that came out was muffled panic.
Xin'er... you for real...?
Right now, all those tangled feels were straight up torture.
"What do you think?" Ivy Shen flashed him a playful smile.
"Uh..." Adrian's brain totally short-circuited. Dude was speechless.
"Adrian, this time I wanna follow my heart—I trust you!" She turned to him, ready to ask if he was happy, but his eyes hit her like a truck. That dark stare was deep as the ocean, hiding a wild storm that nearly swept her away. Like a lion eyeing its prey, she couldn’t even look away.
"Adrian... mm..." Before she could finish, he shut her up with a kiss. He lifted her chin, cupped her face, and crashed into her like a tidal wave—leaving Ivy trembling head to toe. She couldn't believe it. Adrian's kiss was straight-up fire!
For Adrian, the second he tasted her softness, his self-control went straight out the window—he was a goner.
He pulled her closer, spun her so she hit the cold stone wall, and locked lips like there was no tomorrow. Waves of excitement crashed through him...
"Mm..." Ivy could see his eyes so clearly—two black holes sucking her in... deeper and deeper...
Maybe he was scared of hurting her, so he hit the brakes, holding back even though he wanted more. All he could do was slow down... and slow down...
"Adrian..."
"Ivy... is it okay...?" Adrian's voice trembled with vulnerability, his eyes searching hers for permission.
"Mm..." His kiss was so intense, Ivy was running out of air.
"Ivy..." Hearing her say yes, Adrian just couldn't hold back—he gave her everything, pouring out all the love he'd been holding inside.
Sunlight flickered overhead. He'd never wanted anyone so badly—only now did he realize he wanted way more than just this.
"Ivy..." Suddenly, Ivy's cheeks felt wet. She looked up—he was crying.
"Ivy, I'm scared. Scared this is all a dream. Scared none of it's real." Adrian hugged Ivy tight, shaking. If this was a dream, let him stay asleep forever.
Her awkward, rookie moves just made Adrian lose it even more—his kisses rained down on her neck like a storm...
"Ivy, Ivy..." Feeling her kiss, he finally knew—it wasn't a dream. His heart was bursting with happiness.
"Xin'er... is it okay...?"
Ivy blushed, ducked her head, bit her lip, and gave a little nod.
"Xin'er..." Hearing her say yes, Adrian just couldn't hold back—he gave her everything.
Time skip—
"Adrian..." Suddenly, Ivy's cheeks felt wet. She looked up—he was crying.
"Xin'er, I'm scared. Scared this is all a dream. Scared none of it's real." Adrian hugged Ivy tight, shaking. If this was a dream, let him stay asleep forever.
Hearing that, Ivy's heart did a double take. How deep is this love, to be so scared of losing it? She cupped his face, looked him dead in the eye, and said, "Adrian, this isn't a dream. It's real." Then she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him like crazy—telling him, this is real!
"Xin'er, Xin'er..." Feeling her kiss, he finally knew—it wasn't a dream. His heart was bursting with happiness.
Next second, he switched from passive to full-on active. With their souls locked together, Adrian poured out all his love...