KM: Chapter 19

You Chen and Ji An planned to watch a movie together this weekend. Ji An asked if he would be going back to You Chen's place in the evening. You Chen nodded and asked, "Otherwise?" Ji An, with reddened ears, said, "Can… we not do that… that kind of thing?" You Chen smiled and deliberately asked, "What kind of thing?" Ji An knew he was doing it on purpose, bit his lip and said nothing, looking up at him, and gently pushed him. Ji An now knew how to act coy. Sometimes he would push him like this, sometimes pinch his arm, or even hug him. But sometimes, just a look was enough. Actually, Ji An was the best at acting coy. He didn't need to say anything or deliberately use a soft tone. Some effortless little actions were as effective as others' full-fledged attempts. You Chen pinched Ji An's nose and said, "It's not like I want to do anything. I just want to kiss you, touch you, but you're the one having impure thoughts and reacting." Ji An's eyes widened, and his face turned red instantly. "I… I don't! I don't… have impure thoughts!" You Chen chuckled, "But isn't it always me helping you out?" Ji An couldn't deny it and grew anxious. "I… I didn't… ask for it." "You didn't ask for it, but I'm your boyfriend. If you react to me, of course, I have to help you out." "Then… you also have… a reaction!" You Chen nodded, "Yes, I do. So, will you help me?" Ji An was stunned, not expecting him to ask that. He hesitated for a long time, pursed his lips, and finally looked away, nodding, "I… I can… if you… want… I can help you." You Chen laughed, pinching Ji An's nose and shaking it gently, "I wouldn't let you. I'd rather take a cold shower. Otherwise, when you help me, I might not react, but you'll start crying first." "What… what are you talking about!" Ji An was often provoked by You Chen recently, "That's not true!" "Isn't it?" You Chen pinched his chin. "Who is it that cries so much?" Ji An glared at him, not saying a word. You Chen laughed and tried to hug Ji An, but Ji An took a step back to avoid him. You Chen clicked his tongue and said, "Baby, you've gotten bolder lately." You Chen reached out and grabbed Ji An's shirt hem, deliberately pulling it upwards. Seeing that Ji An's soft belly was about to be exposed, Ji An panicked and rushed into his arms, looking at him with eyes like a startled kitten, gripping his wrists tightly. You Chen laughed and asked, "Weren't you going to avoid me? Why are you throwing yourself into my arms now?" Ji An ignored him, lowered his head, and tried to pull his shirt out of You Chen's hand, whispering, "Let go." You Chen released his hand, wrapped his arms around Ji An's waist, and kissed his forehead. "I want to go to the internet cafe and play some games after school today." "Mm." Ji An found it strange. You Chen usually wouldn't report what he was going to do, at most asking him to help carry his backpack. But now he was using a statement, as if he was seeking Ji An's approval. "Come with me." "Mm." Of course, he would go with him, Ji An thought. "Play with me." "Mm… huh?" Ji An was startled and then realized, "Wha… what?" "Play with me. It won't be hard. I'll teach you. Besides, we're dating, so playing games together is normal." "But…" You Chen clicked his tongue. "You don't want to?" Ji An nodded. "I do." — "Yes, this one changes equipment." You Chen sat in the chair, leaning over with one arm around Ji An and the other guiding Ji An's hand on the mouse. Ji An leaned entirely on the right armrest of the chair, his head resting on You Chen's shoulder. "These are the basic keys. Once you're familiar with them, you'll be fine. Try it." You Chen withdrew his hand, watching Ji An clumsily start to operate, reacting slowly and quickly getting killed. Ji An blinked sheepishly. You Chen kissed his ear and said, "Try again." So Ji An mustered the courage to try several more times, but nearly every time ended the same. He seemed to have no talent for gaming, being slow and clumsy, more suited for games that children would enjoy. Ji An looked at the screen, feeling a bit wronged and lowered his head. You Chen patted his head with a smile and said, "It's okay. If you really can't, we'll play something simpler." You Chen took the mouse from Ji An's hand, about to switch webpages, paused, and said, "But simpler games require two people to play on one computer." "Huh?" Ji An was confused. He didn't know what game You Chen intended to play or what he meant by that. "Then… we'll sit closer." "Okay." You Chen pulled Ji An's chair back, then grabbed Ji An's waist and directly placed him on his lap. Ji An was startled and struggled to get down, saying, "I… I didn't mean… this…" You Chen moved the chair forward, trapping Ji An between himself and the desk. He pressed Ji An's belly, pulling him closer. "This is what I meant." You Chen tapped the keyboard a few times, entering a webpage. Ji An was still fidgeting in his arms, but calmed down after You Chen pinched his thigh, keeping his legs together, not daring to move. His hand remained there, like a constant threat. "See which one you want to play." Ji An looked up and saw 4399 mini-games. He couldn't help but laugh. It was the first time someone had made him laugh like this, without any warning, an absurd yet real image made him laugh. He didn't know You Chen played these games. "What's so funny," You Chen clicked his tongue, scrolling down the screen slowly, "Mini-games are fun too." "You… don't look like…" "Look like what?" "Someone who… plays… these kinds of games." You Chen chuckled, "If I can play but my baby can't, what can I do? Of course, I'll choose something my baby can play." Ji An said nothing, his heart almost leaping out of his chest. His whole body felt hot, and he knew his neck must be as red as his face because it was just as warm. You Chen's way of addressing him was more heart-stirring than simply calling him "baby," making him flustered and unable to escape. "My baby's blushing." You Chen said lightly from above. "You… Chen." Ji An acted coy again. You Chen lowered his head to kiss Ji An's hair, clicked on one of the games, withdrew his hand, and let Ji An use the marked keys, while he reached for the letters. "Baby, you can play this, right? Just follow me, and when the little sprite appears, I'll call you, and you go ahead." "I'll raise a little sprite for you." Ji An looked at You Chen's hand with slightly bulging veins, his ears filled with You Chen's coaxing words as if he were talking to a child. Suddenly, he thought, he would always love You Chen.