589: 9.59 Go Ahead

9.59 Go Ahead

0Zhao Bolin's mind went blank and for a second, he thought that he had heard wrong.  1

In his mind, Lu Yizhou had always been aloof and laid-back. He seldom showed any distinct emotions on the surface. There were a few times when Zhao Bolin requested to cut a thin layer of flesh from him yet every single time, Lu Yizhou's eyelids did not even twitch. He did not seem to be able to feel pain — or to be exact, he had a high tolerance toward this kind of thing.

However, what he had perceived from the tremble in Lu Yizhou's tone just now was clearly anguish. A pain so great that it bled into every word he murmured. He sounded like something was tearing him apart, so wrecked and broken that it stabbed Zhao Bolin's heart as well. 

Distressed, Zhao Bolin's struggle ceased and he let his body slump into the bed, no longer resisting Lu Yizhou's advance.

He could sense the zombie heave out a little sigh of relief and the grip he had on Zhao Bolin's wrists loosened as well. It was not until then that Zhao Bolin realized how tense Lu Yizhou was. His muscles were drawn taut, almost on the verge of snapping. And with Zhao Bolin's obvious show of submission, he relaxed and then… his whole body started to tremble.

"Sssh…" Zhao Bolin had no idea where he got the courage from. He only knew that he did not want to see Lu Yizhou in pain like this. He slowly wriggled his wrists free from Lu Yizhou's grip, careful not to provoke the zombie again. And then with a movement so gentle that it surprised himself, he reached out to press his fingers on the side of Lu Yizhou's neck. He soothed in a low voice, "It's okay… Don't worry, I won't go anywhere…"

As he counted Lu Yizhou's pulse, Professor Zhao's face gradually became solemn. Too fast! Even during Lu Yizhou's first feeding, his heart had never pounded this fast. At this rate, if he were a normal human, he would have gone into a cardiac arrest!

"How are you feeling?" Zhao Bolin asked gently, distressed. With Lu Yizhou shaking and soaking wet like this, it gave Zhao Bolin the impression that he was breaking into cold sweat, despite knowing that Lu Yizhou's zombie physique had rendered that bodily function invalid. Zhao Bolin's heart felt as if it was squeezed by a powerful grip and he wanted nothing more than to take Lu Yizhou's pain away. 

Lu Yizhou acted like he had heard nothing. Not giving up, Zhao Bolin wiped the moisture on Lu Yizhou's neck with his sleeve and cupped the zombie's face, trying to catch a glimpse of his gorgeous visage. "What's wrong, hmm?"

However, Lu Yizhou brushed him off and persisted in burying his face into Zhao Bolin's neck, nuzzling into his skin whilst rasping heavily. With his overly warm body, he seemed more like a large agitated beast than a zombie. Subconsciously, Zhao Bolin tilted his head, giving Lu Yizhou wider access to nuzzle deeper. Zhao Bolin's heart skipped a beat when warm, wet lips pressed against the sensitive skin on his neck, pecking lightly again and again. Heart leaping to his throat, he grasped the wet fabric on Lu Yizhou's shoulders, his voice faltering, "L–Lu Yizhou…"

Goodness… it was not the time to get his mind in the gutter! Lu Yizhou's teeth were practically only a hair's breadth away from his skin! This was a life-and-death situation! As long as Lu Yizhou opened his mouth and exerted a little bit of force, then Zhao Bolin would have to say goodbye to his life in an instant!

He should say something, push Lu Yizhou away to express his rejection — anything! But… But the thing that was poking against his thighs right now was…

Thunder boomed outside the window and drowned out Zhao Bolin's surprised cry. Lu Yizhou had opened his mouth and was currently licking his neck! Hot and moist tongue lapped on his fragile skin, leaving a trail of moisture which cooled down almost immediately by the gust of frigid wind from the opened window. However, he had no time to feel the cold as his temperature warmed up along with Lu Yizhou's heated, sensual licking. Zhao Bolin's pupils trembled, his golden eyes reflecting nothing but the creamy ceiling above. His breathing quickened in pace and his lips parted. However, instead of the words he had carefully formulated in his mind, what came out of his mouth was, 

"Will this… soothe you?" 

Lu Yizhou froze above him. 

Zhao Bolin's eyes widened even more, equally shocked. Did he just… Heavens! He could not believe what he was saying! How could he ask something like that?! But the strange thing was… that one question seemed to break an invisible chain around Zhao Bolin's body and offered him a sense of liberation. His apprehension slowly dwindled and although his heart was beating so hard like it was going to jump out of his ribcage, his mind was exceptionally clear and sober.

He abruptly realized that… no matter what Lu Yizhou decided to do, he would not be able to bring himself to reject it. Even if Lu Yizhou were to bite him, turn him into a zombie or eat him alive… Zhao Bolin would willingly let him do all of them because… he fancied this zombie.

He, Zhao Bolin, had stupidly developed amorous feelings toward the man above him. It was not the kind of feeling one should have toward their research partner, friend or companion but… it was more than that. 

He wanted to be with this zombie, despite knowing that death would haunt him every single second of the day.

Goodness… Zhao Bolin could not help but let out a brief chuckle. He had really overestimated his IQ. How could he only realize such an obvious thing now? He adored Lu Yizhou; and because of that, he gave him preferential treatment, worried about him, helping him hide his real identity, even running away with him and becoming the enemy of the whole world… It had nothing to do with experiment, curiosity or thirst for knowledge. It was because Zhao Bolin liked him that he wanted to learn everything about this man, inside out. As simple as that.

Zhao Bolin inhaled deeply and felt so… so free for the first time in forever. The lodge that had always stifled his heart had finally disappeared with the belated revelation.

"Go ahead," he whispered, a delightful smile curling on the corner of his lips. "If you want to bite me, go ahead."

Above him, Lu Yizhou shuddered violently and his breathing became much heavier. However, Zhao Bolin merely closed his eyes and turned his head to the side, baring his vulnerable neck in front of the other's eyes. Giving his everything to the person he adored.

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