Mist

Chapter 18: Ouroboros

“What is that?”
The packaging was excessive and exaggerated and it was a rod-like item.
Just as Song Qinglan was about to reach over to check, it was grabbed by Ji Yushi first and thrown somewhere into the darkness.

Song Qinglan lowered his head to ask.
But he saw a layer of red gradually appear on the other party’s cheeks. The heat from it was transmitted out through the fair skin.

It was rare for Ji Yushi to show such an expression. He clearly looked embarrassed, but his eyes remained clear and his tone was calm, “Cap Song, did you pay attention to what this is when you entered?”

He was in a haste, so he naturally only rushed to hide in the first place he saw.
Song Qinglan indeed didn’t have the time or energy to pay attention to what this green mini kiosk was for. It was different for Ji Yushi. Even if he didn’t go out of his way to check, he could remember it clearly.

Having been reminded by Ji Yushi, Song Qinglan understood. Then that thing….As it turned out, this was a self-service adult product kiosk from the future world.
Ji Yushi’s reaction was very interesting.
Song Qinglan was used to the teasing and mocking in the team and even in a situation like this, he teased, “It’s not like you don’t have one, why are you scared to look at it? A replacement for the other half, it can only be for women.”

“……..” Ji Yushi spoke coldly without an expression, “Cap Song, I now believe that you’re straight.”

Wait a minute.
Song Qinglan suddenly shut his mouth. Something didn’t seem quite right.
From the looks of Ji Yushi, perhaps, maybe, possibly ——- it could be used.

The two looked at each other.
The awkwardness was suffocating.

“Clunk!”
The self-service kiosk shook again.
The screen inside dimmed before returning back to pitch black. Neither could see the other person’s face anymore. Except for the sound of breathing, the narrow space was very quiet.

Pressed down by Song Qinglan, sweat formed across Ji Yushi’s forehead.
This person was too heavy. He was not only heavy, he was also tall and all the muscles on his body were hard like rocks. It made his chest, abdomen and thighs which were pressed down on gradually start to hurt. Shen Mian just happened to have fallen under Ji Yushi and, with the hard body of the gun pressing into Ji Yushi’s back, his entire back ached as well.
Song Qinglan smelt of blood. The smell filled Ji Yushi’s nose.
Of course, the smell from Ji Yushi’s body wasn’t any better.

Song Qinglan actually had a hard time supporting. At this angle, he supported with one arm holding himself up and the other arm pressed tightly against the door, preventing it from being opened. As a result, it was unavoidable that a part of his body had to overlap with the person under him.
Being both male and a teammate, Song Qinglan originally didn’t think that there was anything wrong with it.
But after that short melody’s reminder, in an instant, the warm sensation from every part of his body that was in contact with the other party felt even more distinct. His mind couldn’t help but recall the time back at the training room before they departed when he caught a glimpse of Ji Yushi’s pale and thin waist.
That impressively flawless face of Ji Yushi’s under the lights earlier also left a deep impression. Without even needing to fantasise in the dark, he could imagine what kind of expression the other party must have while being pressed down by him.

Gender awareness as a result of difference in sexual orientation was just this obvious.
Even those dozen or so minutes felt extremely long.

“The drone was originally outside. They would use the drone to follow us.” Song Qinglan lowered his voice and used his captain voice in attempt to make their situation feel less awkward, “Plus, our communicator was thrown out nearby. They should find us soon.”
The heat from Song Qinglan’s breath reached Ji Yushi’s ears, sending a numbing sensation through both his ears and his neck. Only then did Ji Yushi speak up.
He just said, “Tang Qi said they heard a loud noise. They should be nearby.”