Zhai Mei's expression was one of disbelief as she took in Gu Wei's outrageous question.
She stared at this person for a long time, unmoving, reliving the cold wash of dismissiveness this boy always seemed to put her through.
What made it even worse was that Fu Yuan wasn't present or existing in their conversation.
Had Zhai Mei thought it wrong? Maybe Gu Wei just didn't have any feelings whatsoever for her.
Going as far as to pretend he didn't remember what they'd almost done on the bench.
It was impossible to forget things so strongly, and Zhai Mei had been subjected to too many bouts of forgetfulness to think anything through.
In answer to Gu Wei's question, teeth clenched together as she held back the hurt spreading in her, Zhai Mei gestured sharply, 'It's nothing. Don't worry about it.'
If what Gu Wei wanted was to forget anything ever happened, then Zhai Mei would fulfill his wish and leave him be.
Meanwhile, Gu Wei was searching Zhai Mei's face for a hint of anything, but the girl had shut down immediately and refused to look at him, her head turned away.
Gu Wei almost smacked himself for his carelessness.
Of course, she was angry. Gu Wei was asking about something important that had occurred between them, like it had never happened.
There was no explaining that he was a very forgetful being and that he had a condition.
How would someone go about saying such a thing?
Hesitating for a minute, Gu Wei moved his hovering hand and tugged at Zhai Mei's shirt.
She was wearing a simple buttoned light-blue shirt with a long collar that was held in place by a button at the tip, and a shimmy equally blue skirt with the tiniest pleating.
Zhai Mei refused to look at him.
Gu Wei tugged harder, desperation spreading as Zhai Mei ignored him completely.
He was about to give one final tug when she turned completely and made for the door, not a single glance at Gu Wei.
Desperately grasping her arm before she went too far, Gu Wei successfully made her turn.
However, her eyes still strayed away from his as she scowled at his forehead.
'I'm sorry, please don't leave, I… I genuinely really don't remember. It's… I struggle with recalling things that are important to me, and this is too.'
Gu Wei tried his best to emphasise the 'really. Zhai Mei finally looked at him, tilting her head up at his mention of a 'struggle.'
Their gaze met, Gu Wei steadily conveying his sincerity, not a single blink.
Zhai Mei's head was leaning back as she stared up at him, and Gu Wei discovered how different in height they were.
Her shoulders were an inch below his own, not as broad as his, but her packed hair made her appear taller.
Zhai Mei started to sign, then stopped, baffled at the impossibility of the situation.
Gu Wei took a risk and re-grasped her arm.
Zhai Mei glanced briefly at the contact, then back at him, a question in her gaze.
Gu Wei gestured at his hand on her arm.
'Was it this?'
Zhai Mei's eyes bored into his, one to the other, not truly believing. Eventually, she replied, 'No.'
Not breaking his gaze from Zhai Mei's deep brown lightened by the sun, Gu Wei breathed deeply, trying to control his erratic heart as he placed his other hand on Zhai Mei's arm.
The girl in his arms inhaled sharply at the contact, eyes wide, a small pink creeping into her cheeks.
Smiling through his nervousness, Gu Wei slid his hand further up, over her soft, warm skin, cupping her cheek.
The flesh pressed against his, fitting like a glove.
With hands full to the brim, Gu Wei said the words, letting Zhai Mei read his lips.
"This?"
Once again, Zhai Mei shook her head, her face rubbing over his palm.
Swallowing thickly, Gu Wei stepped further into Zhai Mei's space, her skirt brushing his leg.
Slowly lowering his head down to meet hers, Gu Wei watched Zhai Mei's face for any hint of disapproval and leaned further, stopping only when his lips were centimetres away from hers.
"This?" He said lightly, voice low as Zhai Mei clutched her skirt and nodded, head bumping Gu Wei's.
Zhai Mei's cheeks reddened further as Gu Wei bumped his head against hers once more.
"This too?"
Zhai Mei nodded again, their forehead knocking repeatedly.
Gu Wei laughed in relief and closed his eyes, placing his head on Zhai Mei's, staying there as he tried to give his memory a push.
Zhai Mei stared at Gu Wei through fluttering lashes as his fringe pressed into hers.
Watching as his brows bunched together and his eyes squeezed shut tightly in a struggle for something.
Giving up on his brain, Gu Wei opened his eyes and was met with Zhai Mei's staring gaze.
She dropped her eyes shyly, ears red as she was caught staring.
Smiling at this beautiful being in his arms, Gu Wei removed his hand from her arm and skidded it over to her shoulder, stopping at her neck, fingertips pressed into Zhai Mei's plush skin.
Zhai Mei's lips parted in a soft, breathless gasp as she felt the zing of Gu Wei's fingers, now sliding to grasp her nape in a light grip.
Gu Wei's clothe dipped as hands touched his side, hesitating before one moved to his chest, fisting his sweater.
Gu Wei's smile widened, and he shifted his head further over Zhai Mei's, ignoring his trembling hands and nervous heart.
Their lips brushed. Gu Wei held his breath, mind melting at the velvety feel of Zhai Mei's lips.
He wanted more of it.
Gu Wei leaned in closer, not a single hesitation as he kissed Zhai Mei.
However, Zhai Mei turned her head at the last second, making Gu Wei kiss her cheek instead.
With that move of rejection, Gu Wei pulled back, Zhai Mei's hand clutching his sweater, pulling him in before he went further.
Not wanting to take his hands away from her, Gu Wei carefully mouthed his words, "What's wrong?"
Zhai Mei's eyes were glassy, lips pursed defensively. She followed his move and also mouthed her words.
"You'll forget."
Understanding dawned on Gu Wei. He mentally cursed his stupid brain, then shook his head, smiling reassuringly at Zhai Mei, who still looked skeptical.
To clear out any misunderstandings and assure the female in front of him, Gu Wei gripped her neck tightly and moulded his mouth on hers, giving Zhai Mei no room to pull back this time, earning another gasp from her as her lips bore the weight of Gu Wei's.