Speaking of the creamy white buttocks in front of him, those were Huai En's favorite parts of Xiaobao's body. Pale, perky, round and full, touching them felt delicate and smooth, kneading them soft yet resilient.
Unfortunately, now the creases of those buttocks were swollen and inflamed, making it likely painful for Xiaobao to move, rubbing against the soreness. It was hard on him, especially since this time he endured without making a sound for so long.
Huai En touched the swollen area with a finger, causing Xiaobao to flinch in pain.
"Why didn't you say it was uncomfortable sooner? It's swollen like this," Huai En said as he flipped over a cloth bag from behind and reached out for some medicine.
Xiaobao was picking at the wild grass on the ground with his finger, pouting without speaking.
Huai En grabbed the back of his head and turned his face around, "Hm?"
He had thought he would see Xiaobao's tear-streaked face again, but unexpectedly, Xiaobao had held back the tears this time.
Xiaobao pouted, "You wouldn't despise me, would you..."
Suddenly, a hand cold from the medicinal ointment reached between his buttocks, causing Xiaobao's body to stiffen, his teeth clenched, but he made no sound.
Huai En slowly spread the ointment over the swollen area, his eyes fixed unblinkingly on Xiaobao's buttocks as he spoke, "Even if I don't despise you, you're still the same. I've gotten used to it by now."
Xiaobao's eyes gleamed as he turned his head, then his face broke into a smile. He stretched out a hand, laboriously reaching around to stroke Huai En's waist, "You mean, no matter what I'm like, you'll cherish me, right?"
Lying bare-bottomed on someone and still managing to "eat tofu"* showed a triumphant look like a cat that stole a fish. Huai En didn't know whether to be angry or to laugh.
Ignoring the lecherous paw behind him, Huai En continued to stare at those two mounds without blinking, calmly saying, "Let me check inside."
Before Xiaobao could react, Huai En went ahead and spread those buttocks apart.
Xiaobao cursed inwardly, hastily instructing Huai En to restrain his beastly urges with a rapid-fire speech, "Huai En, don't play the rogue in broad daylight. Even though we've confirmed our relationship now, we can't think about that all the time. We need to cultivate true affection between us first—ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch!!! —gently, gently!"
Huai'en's cool fingers pressed and smeared on that small orifice, his gaze focused as if threading a needle.
Xiaobao's rear entrance also swelled up, the originally pale flesh now turning bright red. The little hole seemed to have expanded by a ring, glaringly red and eye-catching. The flesh around the entrance slightly protruded, slightly parted like a small mouth.
Huai En would be blinding himself if he didn't admit his body was burning with desire.
But he also knew Xiaobao wasn't suitable for intense activity right now.
He kind of missed the old days, when he didn't care about this.
Feeling the obvious changes in his body, Xiaobao instantly stiffened up, not daring to move, and quietly shrinking back from that naughty hand.
Huai en silently recited the calming mantra in his heart, pulled up Xiaobao's pants, patted his back, "Don't be afraid, I won't do it today."
Xiaobao, hearing this as if granted amnesty, disregarded how sore his buttocks were and jumped up, afraid Huai en would change his mind.
Huai en glanced at him, crossed his legs, closed his eyes, trying to cool down the heat in his body faster.
Seeing Huai en's flushed face and the obvious bulge between his legs, Xiaobao also started to have some improper thoughts.
In fact, the two had just started their relationship, and having a night of mutual affection was a big deal to Xiaobao. He dreamed of hugging, kissing, and touching the person in front of him at will. If he were on top, it would be even better. Even if he wasn't, it wouldn't matter much to make Huai en happy. They had been through this many times, both being in this
relationship, refusing now would be too pretentious. He wasn't a girl, able to use the excuse of inconvenience every month.
What he was worried about now was giving Huai en that, then he wouldn't be able to go down that path anymore. He thought about his dad all the time, just wanting to get through the summer as quickly as possible.
Huai En naturally considered this and did not act on it. He was deeply moved in his heart. Seeing Huai En's uncomfortable appearance, he couldn't bear it anymore.
Xiaobao moved closer and sat beside him, looking at his erection for a long time, feeling quite pitiful, "Or, should I help you out?"
Huai En, without opening his eyes, declined, "No." If you touched it, it would become even more unbearable.
Xiaobao quietly observed Huai En's side face for a while, truly exquisite and unparalleled, inducing endless obsession.
After a while, Huai En opened his eyes, his breathing had stabilized a lot, and he relaxed his body against the tree.
Xiaobao shifted closer, spreading his arms for a full embrace of Huai En, and nuzzled his head against Huai En's shoulder and neck, muttering with a coquettish tone, "My treasure, I know you're considerate of me, I'm so touched. When we reach Yu Xia and get the medicine from my father, let's have a three-day and three-night battle, alright?"
Huai En's body trembled slightly, his eyes began to wander, and in a lowered voice, he expressed his displeasure, "Can you not... not speak so disgustingly."
Xiaobao got excited, sticking close and smiling, "You don't understand, this is called romance. It's like this between couples, it's normal for two people together to speak sweet nothings. You'll get used to it later."
Huai En snorted through his nose, "Boring."
"We stay like this, there are things to be said in such moments, and there are things to be said between the sheets. I'll teach you later," Xiaobao said with a meaningful laugh.
Huai En, frustrated, turned his head away, his cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and pointed at him, saying, "You really are... you really are..."
Xiaobao didn't wait for anything in particular; he leaned in and captured Huai En's mouth with his, gently caressing and sucking on those soft lips,
his nimble tongue following the seam to explore Huai En's mouth, entwining with his. From Huai En's initial shock to gradually relaxing his body, his arms encircled Xiaobao's waist, closing his eyes to deeply engage in their embrace.
The simple act transmitted emotions both tender and intense, releasing a kind of beauty that could melt someone's heart.
The vague orange-red sun at the horizon seemed to be at the end of the straight road stretching out, with the golden afterglow spreading over rolling distant mountains, lush forests, dry mounds, and flat official roads.
Everywhere looked ambiguously warm and dim in the twilight, the evening breeze rustling through the leaves, occasionally disturbed by the fluttering wings of birds, fine sand drifting with the wind. Two robust horses walked steadily, necks crossed in a friendly gesture, under the trees, the two people lost in each other's embrace, lips and teeth interlocked, forgetting the world around them.
This was a pure, comfortable kiss.
Due to the delay, they only reached the next town late at night. Xiaobao, upon Huai En's insistence, was sprawled over the horseback all the way, an unseemly posture yet effective. The streets were empty at night, so he wasn't worried about losing face. The horses' pace was slow; he nearly fell asleep swaying along.
Initially prepared to continue sleeping in a dilapidated temple, Huai En changed his mind and decided to find lodging.
Xiaobao looked at him doubtfully, but Huai En pinched his plump face, saying, "What are you thinking? I said I wouldn't touch you. You need a good rest here."
It wasn't fair to accuse Xiaobao of being overly suspicious; it was just that he was still feeling uneasy. However, hearing Huai En say this, he felt relieved and moved again. He remembered every little kindness Huai En had shown him, pondering over them whenever he had a moment, finding them more and more meaningful. Their sweet moments together were increasing, and he worried he might eventually be overwhelmed by them.
Just like those clanging hours on horseback, constantly savoring that mesmerizing evening kiss, Xiaobao felt not the slightest hunger.
Thinking over it, Xiaobao felt a bit worried, "What if Zhao Cai and Jin Bao comes looking for us?"
"I will also take you away, don't be afraid."
Xiaobao nodded, feeling it made sense, and chuckled twice more, brazenly saying, "With such a capable wife, I'm not scared at all."
Huai En glanced at him and, leading the horse, walked towards an inn that still had its brightest lanterns lit and its doors open.
Xiaobao followed closely behind. After resting for a while, his walk no longer resembled that of a frog. He followed Huai En into the inn with his head held high and with confident strides.
Pulling out a silver ingot from his bosom, he slapped it in front of the night watchman with a show of wealth, "Get me two of your best rooms."
Huai En gave him a look and said, "One room."
Xiaobao paused, then grinned, echoing, "Right, right, one room, one of the best rooms."
The night watchman looked at them oddly and led them upstairs.
After closing the door, Xiaobao meticulously checked the lock and also closed and locked the windows, busying himself with making sure everything was secure before he could settle down.
Finally, Huai En couldn't help but ask, "What are you doing?"
Xiaobao, with the air of someone very experienced, said, "When you're away from home, you must always be careful. The world is not peaceful.
With me being so wealthy and you so beautiful, what if someone harbors evil thoughts?"
Huai En snorted in disdain and nodded at Xiaobao, "Come, let's sleep."
Xiaobao swallowed nervously, saying, "Let's make it clear first, you need to keep your word."
Huai En glared at him, "no more nonsense."
Xiaobao, upon hearing this, quickly stripped off his outer clothing and, in his eagerness, pounced onto Huai En, rolling with him onto the bed.
Clutching Huai En tightly, he took a few deep sniffs, "Darling, you smell so good."
Huai En, constantly teased and harassed along the way, was driven to a high state of desire, yet unable to find release, which turned into anger. He pushed Xiaobao onto the bed and warned, "Jin Xiaobao, if you don't behave, I'll make you sleep on the floor."
Xiaobao, feeling sweet inside, was fearless against Huai En's words. But knowing Huai En's temper, and fearing that he might really do it, he promptly moved closer to the wall, yet looked at him with pitiful eyes, "Darling, I'll stop moving. Can I just hold you as we sleep?"
"Darling Huai En, let's sleep holding each other, it's so cold tonight."
"Darling Huai En, we only have one blanket, I'd be heartbroken if you were cold."
"Huai En... aren't you cold... I actually am..."
Huai En, utterly annoyed by him, pulled him over and covered them both with the blanket, commanding, "Sleep."
Xiaobao, seizing the opportunity, clung to Huai En like an octopus, his heart bursting with joy.
Huai En, having not slept for two days and feeling quite tired, couldn't bother to continue the squabble and thought drowsily, how he ended up with such a clingy creature.
Kipzi - I googled and 'Eating tofu' is a Chinese expression for basically making unwanted advances in a playful way.