I alone am the Honoured One!-Chapter 757: A celebration? [3]

They ran through the scattering crowd, but most of the shops and buildings were already full of people seeking refuge.

Spotting a narrow alleyway, Zhao Tian gently grabbed her wrist. "Over there."

Together, they hurried through the rain, their footsteps splashing against the wet cobblestone.

At the far end of the alley, they found a small wooden awning attached to what seemed to be an abandoned shop.

It was barely large enough for two people, but it was dry.

Lan Shuqin ducked under the shelter first, shaking off some of the rain from her sleeves. "This isn't much, but at least we're not standing in the middle of the street like fools."

Zhao Tian followed and joined her under it.

The space was cramped, with their shoulders touching as they stood beneath the wooden beams.

The rhythmic patter of rain against the roof filled the silence, creating an oddly serene atmosphere.

Lan Shuqin let out a soft laugh and hugged her arms "I didn't expect to end the night like this."

Zhao Tian glanced at her, noticing how the dim light of the distant lanterns reflected in her dark eyes.

A few droplets still clung to her lashes.

Without a second thought, he reached for her hands, rubbing them between his palms to warm them up.

She stiffened at first but didn't pull away.

Instead, she lowered her gaze to their joined hands and her fingers twitched slightly in his grasp.

A faint blush crept up her cheeks as she muttered "You surprise me sometimes, Master Tian."

Hm? he blinked in surprise and she shook her head "Nothing..."

For a while, they simply stood there, listening to the rain and the distant echoes of celebration.

The chill of the night air was barely noticeable now, replaced by the warmth between them.

Lan Shuqin finally looked up and her expression softened slightly "The rain might not stop for a while…"

Zhao Tian gave a nod, looking up at the sky "Then I suppose we'll have to wait."

As the rain continued to pour, the scent of damp earth and fresh rain filled the air.

Lan Shuqin let out a small breath, hugging herself again as another cool gust of wind swept through the alley.

Seeing this, Zhao Tian frowned slightly and hesitated for a moment before sighing.

He moved a little closer to her and hugged her in her arms, sharing his warmth with her.

Lan Shuqin's eyes widened in surprise and her body stiffened slightly.

She raised her head to look into his blue eyes "Master Tian..." she started, but her words trailed off.

Slowly, hesitantly, she let herself lean into him, resting her forehead against his shoulder.

"Just for a little while," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the rain.

Zhao Tian's hold tightened slightly as his chin brushed against the top of her head. "Take all the time you need."

Lan Shuqin closed her eyes for a moment before leaning on his shoulder.

The rain drummed softly against the wooden shelter above them.

A faint chill lingered in the air, but wrapped in each other's warmth, neither Zhao Tian nor Lan Shuqin paid it any mind.

Lan Shuqin's fingers curled slightly against his robe a little bit hesitant but unwilling to pull away.

She could feel his steady heartbeat and the strength in his arms as he held her.

Slowly, she lifted her gaze, her eyes meeting his.

Zhao Tian looked down at her as droplets of rain clung to his white hair, sliding down his cheek and catching in the faint glow of distant lanterns.

His usual confidence seemed to falter for just a moment as he looked at her...

Lan Shuqin swallowed, suddenly aware of how close they were... that she could practically hear his breath now.

Her heart pounded in her chest.

She wasn't sure if it was from the cold, from the rain, or maybe...

Zhao Tian's eyes flickered downward, lingering on her lips for a brief second before darting back up to meet her gaze again.

Lan Shuqin's breath hitched and her gaze fell on his lips, where a small drop of water clung to his lower lip.

For a second, a strange thought crossed her mind...

She felt thirsty as if wanting to drink that water droplet, wondering if it would quench her thirst.

She envied that water droplet for being able to touch his soft lips.

This is reckless.

But…

Before she could think any further, before she could stop herself, she moved... just a bit closer.

Zhao Tian's eyes trembled in surprise and his fingers instinctively tightened around her waist.

As they looked at each other, a faint blush crossed Lan Shuqin's cheeks...

He leaned forward slightly and stopped for a second, as if giving her the chance to pull away, to change her mind.

But she didn't.

Her eyelashes fluttered, and she closed her eyes for a moment before parting her lips.

The space between them finally disappeared as the warmth of his lips brushed against hers in the gentlest of touches.

It was soft.

Her fingers curled on his robes as she felt his smooth lips gently sucking on her own lips.

It was impossibly soft... and a warmth spread through his chest, feeling his hot breath.

"Master Tian...." She sighed against his lips as he continued to suck her tenderly.

His other hand hesitated for a moment before he raised his fingers and caressed her damp cheek, tracing away the raindrops that clung to her skin.

He gently sucked on her lower lip, savoring the warmth of her plump lips.

Lan Shuqin felt lightheaded.

She had never thought a kiss could feel like this.

Like being caught in a slow-burning fire, melting away... yet never wanting it to stop.

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