Chapter 34: Is This Okay?
For Night Star, Luo Xi was just a newly made friend, far from the closeness she shared with White Fish and others.
Even if they were to confirm a romantic relationship in the future, Night Star didn’t have such thick skin to act so casually while riding on pre-forged emotions.
But she couldn’t ignore Luo Xi’s feelings either.
Even without memories of her, Luo Xi was still a future acquaintance, someone Night Star could genuinely care about, let alone as a lover.
If the future Night Star showed tremendous enthusiasm for her, it would be considered normal.
But this current Night Star wasn’t that future self; Luo Xi’s idea of Night Star wasn’t this Night Star either.
What if she came off too cold, hurting Luo Xi?
Luo Xi had always been expressionless, making it impossible for Night Star to gauge her emotions or know whether she was causing any harm.
But if roles were reversed…
If her closest friend suddenly grew distant, withdrew intimacy, and became less enthusiastic—Night Star would definitely get anxious.
Even if she understood some inevitable force at play, her heart would still feel empty.
Understanding doesn’t erase the worry and sadness.
So, Night Star chose this method to comfort her.
No matter what, Night Star didn’t want her friends hurt, even emotionally.
“Yeah…”
Luo Xi stared at Night Star for a moment, her eyes shimmering with an unknown light.
“I suddenly feel a little sad.”
“Really? Sad about what?”
Night Star tilted her head, puzzled.
“Sad I didn’t meet you sooner. You’re interesting. You’re a person worth keeping around.”
Luo Xi said something nonsensical again but with utmost seriousness.
“Uh… well, it’s never too late?”
Night Star scratched her head, confused.
According to White Fish and the others, she met Luo Xi two years prior at this point in the timeline. Thus, once Xiaolan returned to the original timeline, she would meet Luo Xi a year later.
Meeting earlier wouldn’t be possible because Luo Xi would no longer recognize Night Star before she awakened as a Star and transformed into a loli.
Back then, she was just a regular office worker.
Only after awakening did Night Starlan enter an incredible world.
But Luo Xi brought back another thought.
After returning, she needed to ask Boss Xiao Jin for information on Luo Xi.
Three years ago, Luo Xi was fifteen, and Night Star could start building their relationship from then.
Since Luo Xi was supposed to be her future girlfriend, getting to know her sooner was only natural!
“Hmm~”
Night Star felt a delightful warmth inside, and involuntarily smiled broadly.
Luo Xi glanced at the daydreaming Night Star before pulling her along.
“Keep walking.”
“Mm-m.”
…
As Luo Xi mentioned, her house wasn’t far. Walking back from Star Network’s headquarters took just under ten minutes.
Throughout this walk, Luo Xi held Night Star’s hand, transitioning from passive to active. Luo Xi clutched her hand tightly.
Night Star felt embarrassed, her cheeks burning. She couldn’t help but think wild thoughts.
If it were White Fish and the others holding hands, she wouldn’t feel this awkward.
But with Luo Xi, she got extremely shy.
They’ve only known each other for barely five hours.
Is it too soon to reach this level of intimacy?
While Night Star’s views on relationships were conservative, she genuinely believed so.
No.
To Luo Xi, this might not even be too early.
She had two years of interaction and emotion with her future self.
For Luo Xi, holding hands was like having a meal—simple and natural.
Wait.
Night Star suddenly recalled something.
If they were truly lovers, wouldn’t she be the submissive one?
After all, Luo Xi seemed assertive and dominant.
On the bed, Night Star feared being dominated.
Wah wah~
Can’t deny, Night Star found herself fantasizing more often these days.
But she didn’t know.
Her secret thoughts weren’t just hers.
Who else knew?
Perhaps someone enjoyed these musings immensely.
“We’re here, come in.”
“Oh.”
Night Star’s thoughts were cut short by Luo Xi’s voice, snapping her back to reality.
In front of her stood a large, high-class apartment building.
Luo Xi and Night Star entered the elevator, arriving at their destination quickly.
A small walk later, and they reached Luo Xi’s home.
Luo Xi opened the door, and Night Star peeked curiously inside.
The living room was spacious enough to host a party for dozens of people.
It must’ve been a four-bedroom, two-living room setup, pretty big.
Unexpectedly, her brother and sister were there too, based on the records.
And her parents, as Night Watchers, lived in the base’s dorms.
“I’ll make tea.”
“Alright.”
Night Star sat on the sofa, feeling slightly uneasy.
Her future counterpart might have visited countless times, but this was her first visit.
Night Star began perceiving her surroundings using Existence Interference.
Looks like the siblings were out, probably still at work.
Making it a private moment for them.
What do lovers do in private?
Eh-heh…
Or perhaps more eh-heh…
Or even more eh-heh…
Would they end up on the bed?
How should she naturally interact with Luo Xi?
Deciding to try the same approach as with White Fish and the rest.
Not too close, not too distant.
Of course, she’d need to shift gears slightly, otherwise, this would be impossible.
A bit later.
Luo Xi finally returned with tea.
“Want some snacks?”
“Yeah.”
“Stay for dinner. I’ll tell my sis to cook more.”
“Yeah.”
Night Star nodded obediently, feeling clueless.
Luo Xi sat beside her, pouring the tea, their bodies only a fist apart.
Night Star stayed silent, determined not to let the atmosphere become awkward.
How did she get along with White Fish and the gang?
They were unashamed, huggy whenever wanted, completely unrestrained.
Night Star hadn’t dated, clueless about typical couple stuff, but if she got close enough, it shouldn’t be a problem.
Thinking this through, she lounged on the sofa, carefully resting her head on Luo Xi’s thigh.
“Is this okay?”
Luo Xi looked down calmly, stroking her head.
“Of course.”
