I rejected your confession, but you took my best friend home?

Chapter 136 My actions...have crossed a line, haven't they...?

With this conjecture in mind, Zhu Tao dared not ignore the issue.

If I had unintentionally hurt Liao Haomiao's feelings, it would be irreparable.

She didn't want to miss out again because of her own mistakes.

Having made up her mind, Zhu Tao glanced at Liao Haomiao and noticed he was still looking out the window.

The distance between them was about twenty or thirty centimeters. Zhu Tao slowly moved her body, significantly reducing that distance...

She didn't dare to approach directly, because she hadn't yet verified whether her guess was true, and she dared not make any rash moves.

She only dared to probe this little bit; if her guess was correct, Liao Haomiao should have reacted.

If he was wrong, then Liao Haomiao would probably remain unmoved...

She moved a little further, until her body finally touched Liao Haomiao's.

After sensing it, Liao Haomiao turned to look at Zhu Tao and found that she had unknowingly moved closer...

Moreover, his body was trembling slightly, though the movement was very small and barely noticeable, but Liao Haomiao still noticed it with remarkable sensitivity.

"Are you cold?"

Liao Haomiao asked a question, then rolled up the car window, took off his coat, and draped it over Zhu Tao's shoulders.

They were both wearing school uniforms, but Zhu Tao's uniform was probably thinner, and Liao Haomiao suspected that she was cold, which was why she leaned closer.

"Ah...this..."

Zhu Tao looked at the coat she was wearing, her heart pounding. She was right after all!

Isn't this the kind of behavior only boyfriends would do?

If they hadn't gotten back together, how could he possibly do that?

Why would someone show such concern to a girl who isn't their girlfriend?

So, their relationship is actually that of boyfriend and girlfriend now!

Then... I should be able to get a little closer, right...?

Thinking this, Zhu Tao moved closer to Liao Haomiao, almost touching him.

This simple sticker should be enough to express my attitude, right...?

"Is it that cold?!"

Liao Haomiao was quite surprised, not expecting that Zhu Tao was so cold that she had to stick to him!

The temperature inside the car should be alright, right? I'm not wearing a jacket and I don't feel cold at all. It's just a bit windy outside, and they haven't opened the windows...

"Could it be that he has a fever? That's why he's feeling cold?"

With this thought in mind, Liao Haomiao wanted to test Zhu Tao's temperature with his hand, touching her forehead to see if she had a fever.

However, he was almost leaning against the car door, making it inconvenient for him to extend his hand.

So all he could do was reach out the hand that was touching Zhu Tao, raise his arm, wrap it around the back of Zhu Tao's head, and gently touch Zhu Tao's forehead with his palm...

"It's not hot..."

Liao Haomiao frowned slightly, his expression somewhat surprised.

The temperature on her forehead isn't even as warm as her palms; it doesn't seem like a fever...

But in Zhu Tao's mind, Liao Haomiao's behavior was no different from holding her in his arms!

"Um..."

Zhu Tao gave a soft hum, tilting her head towards Liao Haomiao, almost resting it on his shoulder.

Liao Haomiao was a little confused about what was going on, but seeing how cold Zhu Tao was, he didn't hesitate any longer and tried his best to hug her and warm her up...

"My actions...have crossed a line..."

Liao Haomiao thought to himself, "They're like a couple now, embracing each other, and Zhu Tao is even wearing my coat..."

But he hasn't confessed his feelings yet! Aren't they still just friends? Can friends really go to such lengths?

Never mind...

It wouldn't be good to explain things too clearly at this point; he understands that much...

At that moment, both of them wished time could stand still.

But only about five minutes later, the taxi arrived at its destination.

Liao Haomiao paid the fare, and the two reluctantly got out of the car.

Because they knew that once they got off the bus, their separation would begin its countdown.

Even if they meet again tomorrow, they don't want today to end so soon...

The two walked slowly down the road at night.

Liao Haomiao looked around at his surroundings and said softly:

"You moved..."

He remembered walking Zhu Tao home when they were together before, not here.

Zhu Tao nodded and replied, "Yes, I moved here so it would be easier to go to high school; it's close to the school..."

"Hmm...it's good, otherwise going to and from school every day would be quite troublesome."

Liao Haomiao nodded. His voice was soft, but it was still exceptionally clear in the quiet environment.

Zhu Tao didn't reply, but her hands started to wander...

She remembered that back in junior high, she and Liao Haomiao had only ever held hands.

Now that they're together again, they should be able to hold hands again, right?

She still remembers the feeling of holding hands for the first time; she can never forget it...

During the tentative touch, Zhu Tao's hand brushed against Liao Haomiao's hand.

But their hands touched and immediately parted, as if electrified.

"Ugh... my hands are so cold..."

Liao Haomiao was somewhat puzzled, but then, without hesitation, he took Zhu Tao's hand...

"!"

Zhu Tao seemed to have been struck by a weak electric current; her hand trembled slightly, as if she were startled.

However, Liao Haomiao dismissed these as shivering from the cold.

He thought that no matter what, he was now holding hands with Zhu Tao, and Zhu Tao hadn't refused or resisted.

So, I should be able to take this opportunity to confess my feelings directly, right?

"I...I like..."

Liao Haomiao stammered, trying to express his thoughts.

But just then, a flashlight suddenly shone from around the corner!

"Xiao Tao? Is that you? Why are you only just getting back?"

"Ah...Mom..."

Upon hearing the sound, Zhu Tao was so startled that she immediately pulled her hand back...

Liao Haomiao was also startled, his whole body trembled, and he even took half a step back.

That voice was practically a shadow etched into his mind.

He still remembers the painful feeling he had when Zhu Tao's mother came to his door, saying that he was interfering with her daughter's studies.

Hearing that voice again reminded Liao Haomiao of that feeling.

"Ok?"

The woman in front of Zhu Tao was holding a flashlight and looking at her with suspicion. She was still wearing Liao Haomiao's coat.

When the flashlight shone on Liao Haomiao's face, he instinctively shielded his eyes.

"Uh... Auntie... um... I..."

If someone gets caught like this, there's probably no explanation needed...

At this moment, Zhu Tao's heart was pounding like a drum, but her eyes remained firm.

This time, she will absolutely not separate from Liao Haomiao again because of pressure from her family!

Zhu Tao stepped forward and said earnestly:

"Mom...he...he's my boyfriend!"