-- Prologue --
“Why do you like me?”
She was fond of asking this question; from spring to summer, autumn till winter. And regardless of the season, his smile will always be gentle, like sun rays trickling through the umbrage of a tree.
“That’s because I’ve liked you since we were young.”
“Then…… is it because you’ve never gone out with other girls before? If you are in contact with more girls, would you suddenly realise that the one that you love isn’t actually me?” Her face creased with anxiety as she revealed those inner thoughts.
He smiled. “Okay, I’ll give it a shot when I get the chance.”
The girl’s heart skipped a beat as she immediately panicked, lunging towards the guy to strangle him by the neck. “You dare! If you have the guts to go out with other girls, I will kill you by biting you off, piece by piece!”
He flashed a candescent smile and hugged her, burying his face into her effluvious neck. “I’ll like it if you bite me. How about you do it now?”
“Where should I bite then?”
He leaned back on the white sofa. His body emanated a refreshing scent, like soap mingled with the fragrance of pine. His thin lips curved into an elegant arc. He laughed, “The lips will do.”
She blinked her eyes, and pounced forward, her teeth sinking into his lips in one bite!
“Ouch!”
He moaned with a low voice.
“Hey! You’ve developed a rather glib tongue now, playing around with your honeyed words!” She gazed at the pale teeth marks left on his lips, feeling satisfied. “Treat this as your little punishment!”
He ran his fingers through her fine hair, caressing her. “You don’t like me like this? I was afraid that you might think that I was boring.”
She stared at him, then broke into laughter, like a blooming flower. “You seem to really really like me, don’t you?”
“Yeah.”
“Why?” She was perturbed. The reason was, she felt that she was a girl with many flaws, while he, in comparison, was outstanding. The two of them just didn’t seem that compatible as a pair.
His eyes carried a glint of laughter. “Sometimes, even I find it strange. You’re willful, obstinate and careless. Most of the time, you treat me fiercely as well. Yet, I just like you. Being with you, no matter if you're in anger or elation, is always enjoyable.”
“Really?” She could not help but smile secretly.
He embraced her in his arms, allowing her to listen to his heartbeat. The heart pumps with rhythm and strength; it does not lie. It knows his feelings for her.
Listening to the thumping of his heart, she gradually fell asleep.
Before she nodded off, she yawned and asked, “How long will your love for me last?”
“Forever.”
“…… How long is forever?”
“Even if you no longer love me, even if you’ve already forgotten about me, even if I have vanished from this world, I will still love you.”
“Nonsense! How can you love me, when you’re no longer here?”
“I will find an angel, and have him love you on my behalf.” He patted her lightly, letting her sleep more comfortably.
She mumbled, wriggling in his arms. “I too will love you forever……”
The curtains flutter upon the breeze in the night.
While patting her gently, he lifted a few textbooks from the coffee table.
He then highlighted the main points she would need to take note of.
Meanwhile, she drifted into sound sleep.
“How long will your love for me last?”
“Forever.”
“…… How long is forever?”
“Even if you no longer love me, even if you’ve already forgotten about me, even if I have vanished from this world, I will still love you.”
“Nonsense! How can you love me, when you’re no longer here?”
“I will find an angel, and have him love you on my behalf.”