Wu Yuxuan huffed out a soft laugh, shaking his head. "I didn't say that."
"Then why are you staring at me like I just grew another head?"
He shrugged, studying her with a lingering intensity. "Just surprised, that's all. You've never called me that before."
Chen Lin shrugged. "Maybe I should start."
Wu Yuxuan's gaze darkened slightly—just a flicker, brief but unmistakable.
Then, in one smooth motion, he stood up from his chair and walked over to her bed, resting a hand on the railing. He tilted his head slightly, his lips curving into a smirk.
"Go on, then," he challenged. "Say it again."
Chen Lin opened her mouth—then immediately snapped it shut, suddenly aware of how close he was.
Wu Yuxuan caught the hesitation instantly.
His smirk widened. "What? Shy now?"
Chen Lin huffed, lifting her chin. "Of course not."
"Oh?" He leaned in, his voice dropping just slightly. "Then say it."
Chen Lin stared at him, her resolve wavering under his gaze.
