Flirting Under Favor (GL) - Chapter 24
Mu Fan, far away in K City, was puzzled when she heard Wang Lin’s words. Didn’t we just hug? She was the one who ran off. Why is she saying she wants to hug me again? Before she could ask anything, Wang Lin ended the voice call.
Wants to hug me. Didn’t we just hug moments ago…
“Wang Lin,” Mu Fan called her name one last time, but Wang Lin was long gone.
“What’s going on?” Having spent time together, Mu Fan knew Wang Lin was quite sensitive, so she had always taken care of her. In the past, Wang Lin was always reluctant to hang up. This was the first time she had hung up abruptly without saying goodbye. Soon, the game account also went offline.
Worried, Mu Fan typed and asked: “What’s wrong?”
But Wang Lin didn’t reply immediately. After slapping her laptop shut, she grabbed her phone and car keys, and in her slippers and pajamas, she hurried downstairs, opened the door of her little Benz, and sat inside.
She glanced at Mu Fan’s inquiring message on her phone. Her heart was racing with nervousness and excitement over her own actions. She wanted to give Mu Fan a surprise. She replied: “Nothing, my phone died. Going to sleep now, good night.”
Mu Fan was relieved when she received the reply. She turned off her computer and prepared to sleep. Meanwhile, Wang Lin started the car engine, leaving F City late at night. She turned on the navigation and drove straight toward K City. She wasn’t tired at all; she was extremely hyper. Her heart couldn’t wait to see Mu Fan, and she drove much faster than usual.
This terrified the bodyguards following her. They quickly contacted her, asking where she was going, and begging to drive. After much heartfelt pleading, Wang Lin finally stopped the car on the side of the road. When the bodyguards’ black car caught up, Si Qing (one of the bodyguards) sat in the driver’s seat. After asking for the destination, both she and her colleague frowned.
It’s so far. What are they doing?
But Wang Lin didn’t care what they thought. She commanded: “Drive faster.”
The fastest drive from F City to K City was four hours. Throughout the journey, Wang Lin had no desire to sleep. She had only one thought: to see Mu Fan, to hug her. It was like she was possessed. She didn’t want to wait an extra minute or second.
When they reached K City, it was already three in the morning. Wang Lin was still spirited. She opened the car door and ran out. Si Qing quickly followed. Although it was deserted, running in pajamas was ridiculous. Wang Lin was only wearing pajamas when she came out. Si Qing and her colleague hadn’t brought any clothes for her when they chased after her. The weather was still cold, so Si Qing took off her own jacket and wrapped it around Wang Lin, muttering silently with despair about what this young madam was up to. In the past, Wang Lin’s daily life was just a straight line between school and home. The furthest she ever went was out to eat with classmates. Their job was incredibly easy. She hadn’t expected Wang Lin to start running all over the place this semester, all because of that woman named Mu Fan.
“Miss, run slower!”
Wang Lin ran into the hotel where Mu Fan was staying, completely ignoring the nodding front desk clerk. She slipped into the elevator. Due to the extreme excitement, her face was flushed, her cheeks were burning, and her heart was pounding non-stop, as if it wanted to jump out of her chest.
Si Qing didn’t follow her up. She was called back by the front desk and reluctantly stayed behind to explain and sort everything out for Wang Lin.
Wang Lin ran to the door of Mu Fan’s room, raised her hand to knock, but stopped herself abruptly.
It was so late. Mu Fan must be fast asleep. Knocking would surely disturb her sleep.
But she had come all the way to the door. The person she thought of constantly, the person she longed to see, was behind that door. There was no way she was going to continue waiting. It was past three in the morning. If she knocked and went in, she could still sleep for a few hours with Mu Fan.
The thought of sleeping for a few more hours with Mu Fan made Wang Lin hesitate no longer. She lost her mind and knocked down on the door. Dong! The sound was especially loud in the silent night.
Wang Lin was startled by the sound herself and calmed down slightly. The remaining shred of rationality thought, Knocking so late will frighten Mu Fan.
No! That’s definitely not okay. I can’t turn a surprise into a scare.
She picked up her phone and called Mu Fan.
The phone rang once, but no one answered.
She called again.
Behind the door, Mu Fan’s serene sleeping face frowned slightly in the light of the phone screen.
Who is calling so late!
She was very angry. Her mind was still groggy. She wondered if the phone ringing would wake up Wang Lin, but she quickly realized that Wang Lin hadn’t been on a voice call with her tonight. A sudden feeling of loss came over her.
The phone screen light made her eyes unable to fully open. She squinted, seeing the name on the screen.
Wang Lin.
She shot up from the bed, rubbed her eyes hard, and looked carefully.
Wang Lin.
Without time to think, she answered the phone, her voice lazy with sleep and incredibly alluring: “Wang Lin?”
Wang Lin, outside the door, was so anxious she was almost crying. Her voice was trembling and nasally: “Open the door.”
Mu Fan didn’t immediately react: “Hmm?”
Wang Lin repeated: “Open the door.” Then she pressed the doorbell.
Hearing the doorbell, it was like a basin of cold water was poured over her head. Mu Fan was instantly awake.
She asked: “Where are you?”
“I’m outside your door.” Wang Lin’s voice was shaking badly.
Mu Fan turned on the light, leaped out of bed, and ran to the door without even putting on her slippers.
Opening the door, a delicate body carrying a trace of coldness crashed into her arms.
The girl hugged her tightly, whimpering and calling out: “Gu Gu.” In the game, her sect (Changgemen) was often called ‘Pigeon’ because of the sound pigeons make, which was also called “Gu Gu.” Wang Lin had picked up the term and sometimes called her “Gu Gu” softly when she was being affectionate. Hearing it now, it was like a powerful magical spell that made Mu Fan’s legs go weak.
Wang Lin’s uncontrollable tears flowed profusely, and she quietly sobbed. She hugged Mu Fan tightly. A voice in her mind whispered: Love is possession.
No matter if Mu Fan liked her or not, at this moment, this minute, this second, Mu Fan was hers, only hers. Now and forever. No one else was allowed to touch her.
The craving of half a month was finally satisfied. It was supposed to be a very happy thing, yet she couldn’t stop crying. She didn’t know why, but the happier she felt, the more she wanted to cry.
Mu Fan gently stroked her back, asking: “In the middle of the night, how could you—” She remembered what Wang Lin had said before falling asleep: I want to hug you. She suddenly understood.
Sure enough, the girl answered: “I wanted to hug you.” Her voice was soft and sweet, with a nasal sniffle.
Mu Fan rubbed her hair affectionately, saying: “Aren’t you silly? The day after tomorrow is Saturday. If you wanted to come, you should have come during the day on Saturday.”
“I couldn’t wait.”
Mu Fan was a little upset by Wang Lin’s impulsiveness: “Did you drive yourself?”
“Mhm.” Knowing what Mu Fan was worried about, Wang Lin added: “Si Qing came with me. I wasn’t driving. Don’t worry.”
Her few words completely blocked everything Mu Fan wanted to say. Mu Fan could only tighten her embrace helplessly.
“Don’t do this again in the future. At least tell me beforehand, okay?”
Her words sounded slightly scolding, and Wang Lin immediately felt wronged: “Are you unhappy that I came?”
“No, I’m very happy, but it’s so late. Even with the bodyguard accompanying you, I worry.”
Hearing that Mu Fan was worried about her, Wang Lin’s mood instantly cleared. She pursed her lips and smiled.
Mu Fan released her. Wang Lin reluctantly stood back properly. Mu Fan looked closely at Wang Lin, her eyes filled with what seemed like affection. Her gaze dropped, and she only then noticed Wang Lin was wearing pajamas and slippers. Her heart instantly felt a twinge of pain.
She cupped Wang Lin’s small face in her hands, using her thumbs to wipe away the tears. She was simultaneously heartbroken and couldn’t help but gently scold: “Why did you come dressed like this? What if you catch a cold?” She closed the door, shutting out the cold air.
Then she quickly grabbed a blanket from the closet and wrapped it around her.
“You have class tomorrow. What are you going to do?” Mu Fan was very familiar with Wang Lin’s class schedule and knew she had class in the morning. Wang Lin definitely couldn’t rush back now.
Wang Lin covered her mouth with her small hand. Only now did she realize the seriousness of the problem. Her eyes were wide, full of helplessness. She had never skipped a class in her life. It seemed this good habit would be broken because of Mu Fan.
Her eyes drifted, exactly like a child making excuses after doing something wrong: “I’ll ask for leave. I’ll just say I’m sick.”
Mu Fan had no better idea. She could only hope that this excuse would be enough to fool them. F University was quite strict about these things.
Fearing Mu Fan would scold her, Wang Lin took a step toward Mu Fan, tugging at the blanket, and meekly said: “I’m tired.”
Mu Fan couldn’t resist her like this. Her heart was already soft, especially towards Wang Lin. Moreover, Wang Lin had been on the road from F City. Even if she had slept in the car, it wouldn’t have been restful. It would be abnormal for her not to be tired now. Mu Fan herself had been woken up from a deep sleep by Wang Lin’s phone call and was now struggling with drowsiness.
Before Mu Fan could say anything, Wang Lin had already run to Mu Fan’s bed, tossed the blanket aside, and, without the slightest hesitation, pulled back the covers and climbed in as if it were her own bed.
She was so uncomfortable sleeping in the car. Now, lying in the soft quilt, Wang Lin let out a comfortable sigh. The residual warmth from Mu Fan was still in the covers. She couldn’t help but rub herself into the quilt, finding a comfortable position, like a cat nestled by a fireplace in winter.
What could Mu Fan say about this behavior? She shook her head helplessly, her eyes filled only with affection. She lifted the covers, lay down as well, and turned off the light.
In the darkness, Wang Lin said: “Hug.”
After Mu Fan circled her in her arms, Wang Lin hummed contentedly a few times, nuzzling deeper into Mu Fan’s embrace like a little pig.
She felt utterly secure. She felt that whether Mu Fan liked her or not no longer mattered. Being like this was perfect. After all, she possessed Mu Fan.
Mu Fan inhaled Wang Lin’s hair scent, burying her head deep into Wang Lin’s shoulder, feeling miserable.
What exactly is Wang Lin’s feeling for her…?
She had seen many close female friends: holding hands, hugging, sleeping together, sharing a straw for bubble tea, and some even kissing each other… It was a very pure friendship.
In the lesbian community, countless people fall in love with straight girls, all because the same actions have completely different meanings in the eyes of the two parties. It’s often an unintentional draft that causes a mountain flood.
Most of those stories end tragically.
Why did I fall for her?
Wang Lin quietly asked her in her arms: “Are you happy?”
“Happy.”
“Because I came?”
“Mhm.”
“You wanted to see me too, right?”
“Of course.”
“Then you—”
“What?”
“Nothing.”
Wang Lin originally wanted to ask, “Then do you like me?,” but this question, which she had asked before, couldn’t be spoken now due to the qualitative change in her own feelings.
She snuggled deeper into Mu Fan’s arms, saying in a very low voice: “You are so cute. I like you so much.”
She thought Mu Fan hadn’t heard her. After speaking, she relaxed and prepared to fall asleep.
But Mu Fan heard her.
This was the second time she had heard Wang Lin say she liked her.
But was the “like” Wang Lin spoke of the “like” she thought it was?
Mu Fan felt an inexplicable surge of irritation.
Straight girls just love to flirt.
Driven by some impulse, she bit down gently on Wang Lin’s small shoulder. Her teeth lightly tapped on Wang Lin’s delicate, smooth skin. She gently increased the pressure in a soft punishment for Wang Lin’s flirting. She knew Wang Lin was asleep and was losing her mind a little.
She groaned faintly, trying desperately to restrain herself, clearly in distress. She reluctantly released her teeth, trembling, eyes shut, and with finality, kissed the spot she had just bitten.
The more she restrained herself, the more she wanted to be reckless.
I really want to bully her.
She bit her tongue hard. The sharp pain brought her back to her senses somewhat.
She hugged Wang Lin tightly out of nervousness, trembling slightly.
Finally, Wang Lin groaned uncomfortably from being squeezed.
Like a clap of thunder from a clear sky, Mu Fan was startled, thinking Wang Lin might wake up. The moment of panic instantly cleared her mind. Fortunately, Wang Lin just whimpered twice more, showing no signs of waking up.
She breathed a sigh of relief in terror and silently scolded herself:
Mu Fan, you beast.
But a voice told her: She was the one who asked to be kissed anyway.
Wang Lin had asked Mu Fan to kiss her before, but the wish hadn’t been immediately granted, and it was still owed.
Another voice chimed in: Bah! You just lust after her body. You’re disgusting.
Mu Fan agreed with the second voice: Mhm, I’m disgusting.
The first voice rang out again: Are you lusting after her body? You love her!
The second voice was silent, seemingly agreeing with the other’s words, offering no rebuttal.
…
I really do love her.
Since she had finally kissed the person she loved, so be it, beast or not. The burden on Mu Fan’s heart lightened considerably. She silently told Wang Lin: “I’m sorry.”
The night deepened.
The people were quiet.
Hehe…