Stelle returned to Lumine's room, lying on the bed with his hands clasped behind his head.
Speaking of which, ever since she rented this house, she hadn't really slept at Lumine's place; Lumine always came to hers.
When Hu Tao comes over late at night, this room might be completely messed up.
Therefore, she had prepared early, including brand new bed sheets and duvet covers, which were already set aside for any eventuality.
There was nothing she could do. Although Hu Tao was a Vision wielder of the Pyro element, for some reason, her body was exceptionally rich in the Hydro element...
Recalling Hu Tao's delightful scent, Stelle couldn't help but lick her lips.
Just then, there was a sudden knock on the door.
"Ah, coming!" Stelle quickly got up from the bed and went to the door.
"Is that Shenhe? What's..."
Stelle had just opened the door, but before she could finish her sentence, she froze in place.
"I accidentally broke the bathtub," Shenhe said to Stelle with a poker face, though her tone carried a hint of helplessness.
After her bath, Shenhe had intended to drain the water.
The bathtub had a drain, but Shenhe didn't know how to open it.
It seemed to be too tight. Shenhe didn't know that it was best to use some skill; she just silently increased her strength.
And then... the entire bathtub cracked open.
This wasn't a big deal in itself; it was just a bathtub. Even if it broke, it was a minor matter.
What made Stelle lose her composure was that Shenhe came to her without putting on her original clothes, only wrapped in the bath towel Stelle had prepared for her to dry herself.
Shenhe probably didn't have a clear understanding of her own figure. This small bath towel couldn't cover her entire body; it could only barely cover some of the parts that needed to be covered.
If Shenhe made any big movements, the bottom would be exposed, and as for the top... it was practically exposed already.
Furthermore, Shenhe's way of wrapping the towel seemed very perfunctory. Stelle even felt that if she just blew a little, the towel would fall off.
"She-Shenhe, why did you come out like this?" Stelle quickly bit her tongue, then swiftly lowered her head.
Shenhe's appearance was too stimulating for her.
If she looked for another second, she probably wouldn't be able to resist.
She had to use this method to clear her head.
"What's wrong?" Shenhe seemed to think there was nothing wrong with her current attire.
"It-it's just, you'll be exposed like this..." Stelle stammered, still keeping her head down.
But Shenhe had come out barefoot, and Stelle's gaze, lowered, was quickly drawn to her pair of jade-like feet.
Shenhe's toes were somewhat long, appearing elegant and graceful, and she had light blue nail polish on them.
They looked... quite delicious?
"Exposed?" Shenhe tilted her head. "This is indoors."
"But, but I'm here too!" Stelle helplessly closed her eyes. Now she couldn't look anywhere, otherwise, the illicit fire in her heart wouldn't be extinguished, and she might do something out of line.
Although Shenhe might not resist, and she herself was very fond of Shenhe.
But Shenhe was inexperienced in worldly affairs, and she felt it was best not to be so rash in such matters.
"Stelle isn't an outsider, so it doesn't matter even if you see," Shenhe shook her head, speaking indifferently.
Of course, she had common sense in this regard; Cloud Retainer had taught her.
However, Stelle was of the same gender, and to her, Stelle was a very special existence. She didn't think showing her body to Stelle was a big deal.
Of course, while she didn't think much of it, Stelle couldn't bear it.
After she finished speaking, Stelle's heart pounded fiercely, and she almost couldn't resist reaching out to pull off Shenhe's bath towel.
"Ahem, well, you, you should go back to your room first. I'll take care of the bathroom," Stelle coughed lightly, speaking as she walked towards the bathroom.
Her steps were much faster than usual, as if she were fleeing.
Shenhe, standing still, hesitated for a moment, then finally followed.
She noticed Stelle's unnatural behavior but couldn't quite figure out what was going on.
Once in the bathroom, she finally managed to calm her mind a bit.
She took a deep breath—the bathroom still seemed to carry the scent of Shenhe's bath.
Although, due to the broken bathtub, it was a mess.
"That stopper is so tight, I can't pull it out," Shenhe's voice suddenly rang out from behind Stelle.
Stelle's body instantly stiffened.
"Why are you here? Go rest. I'll clean up," Stelle forced herself to turn around, earnestly persuading her.
"It's all my fault. How can I let you clean up alone?" Shenhe shook her head.
Stelle's little face immediately fell. If Shenhe were to clean up with her, her Dao heart might shatter.
"Then, you, why don't you go change your clothes first?"
"My clothes got wet from the splashing water when the bathtub cracked earlier," Shenhe seemed a little embarrassed, her gaze shifting slightly.
So that's why Shenhe only came out wrapped in a bath towel.
"Then you should still go back to your room and rest. You'll catch a cold like this," Stelle advised again.
"But..."
"Oh, it's easy to clean up here. There's no need for two people. You go rest first."
"Alright, then..."
"Mhm, good night."
"Good night."
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"Phew... Is this a test for me?" Stelle lay back on the bed, reaching up to wipe away the non-existent sweat on her forehead.
Shenhe's bold attire and seemingly innocent words had tormented Stelle.
Stelle didn't know when her willpower had become so strong. In the past, at such close proximity, she might have already made a move.
However, although she had temporarily escaped danger, the illicit fire in her heart still hadn't been successfully suppressed.
On the contrary, because she couldn't see Shenhe now, this flame seemed to be intensifying.
Stelle hadn't felt this way in a long time, like ants were crawling all over her body.
She sighed deeply and looked up at the clock on the wall.
It wasn't too late yet. She wondered when Hu Tao would arrive.
If she didn't come soon, she might have to... No, no, how could she do that?
Stelle shook her head, shaking off the thoughts in her mind.
Just bear with it a little longer. Hu Tao should be here soon. After all, she looked very anxious today...
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