Zhou Kai watched the drifting clouds in the sky as his surroundings gradually came alive with the noises of students and staff talking and exercising.
He waited until there were only 10 minutes left of class to gently wake up his sweetheart who probably exhausted from the lack of sleep was acting uncooperative.
To be honest, Zhou Kai didn't have the heart to wake up his very clearly tired beloved, and now that he was acting coquettishly asking for 5 more minutes, his already shaky resolve crumbled completely.
So, Zhou Kai just picked up his sweetheart in a princess carry along with their bags and made his way to their classroom. Xie Yang nuzzled into his neck and had a micro-nap while Leo, seeing the situation, couldn't help but curse Xie Yang for being a clever, lazy bastard.
Along the way, all the passing students and staff did a double watching The heir of the Zhou Group carry the Student Council President who he is famously rumored to despise in a princess carry.
Some even pulled out their phones and immediately took pictures posting them to their school forum under various catchy titles, spreading the gossip in private group chats, and discussing the various possibilities for this shocking scenario.
Just imagining the above scene was too much for the students who were used to hearing about the rivalry between them let alone seeing such an explosive scene right in front of their eyes making many doubt whether they were dreaming or not.
Due to censoring, everyone was using nicknames to avoid being banned though it was clear to everyone who was being discussed.
1L: o.O what's up with the big shots? How come they're feeding us melon even before classes start?! Were they worried that we'll be too sleepy to listen so they decided to wake us up by shocking?
2L: Upstairs I also smell a conspiracy!! Do you think this might be the arrangement of the school to make us stay active in the mornings?!
3L: What nonsense are you on about? I think Big Shot Z knocked out Angel but felt his conscience hurt so he decided to carry him to the infirmary?
4L: Upstairs Big Shot Z and conscience in the same sentence don't match. Compared to the possibility of school arrangement, this explanation is even more unbelievable! Also, they aren't even on the way to the infirmary! That road leads to their class!
5L: Oh then please enlighten us, oh wise one! Anyway I personally believe that Big Shot Z has snatched our Angel and this is him showing off!! Big Shot Z, I demand a red packet and wedding candy!!
6L: Who let these brainless CP fans in?! Quickly throw them out!! It'd be more believable if Big Shot Z simply lost a bet and had to carry him.
7L: If that's true then why would Angel even ask to be princess carried in the first place?! Also, Big Shot Z looks a little too happy about carrying them! Look at that small smile! So smug!
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38L: Hmm I'm not a CP fan but don't they look really good together? Like, look at our Angel nuzzling into Big Shot Z's neck! So dependent! So obedient! I'm willing to eat this CP's sugar!
39L: "Not a CP fan" to "Willing to eat sugar" Upstairs really jumped ship within a single comment XSWL
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Various such speculations and guesswork were going on in many group chats who were digging out past records, photos, etc. to prove their CP whereas the class 3-C were furiously typing away on their phones to fight against any and all CP fans by telling them about their disputes.
Especially Zhou Kai's friends (except Qin Weisheng, who wisely decided to keep quiet) were furiously disproving any "evidence" that others dug out.
Their Boss is standing too close to the Pres in an old pic? The toppers would of course stick together, what do you average scorers know?!
Their Boss was looking at Pres very passionately? Are you blind?! That is clearly a competitive expression!!
Their Boss was holding the Pres very gently? Why would he hold him roughly?! If Pres complains then won't he get in trouble?!
Every hint of implication of a CP was trampled to death by the passionate arguments made by these straight men confusing even the original CP fans making them doubt whether their minds were in the gutter.
Zhou Kai was unaware of what was going on online but he could feel the stares of other students. He unconsciously wanted to show off his closeness with his sweetheart. He didn't think that his sweetheart would disapprove since he let him carry him despite knowing that others would see.
He reached the classroom just in time for the bell.
Inside, everyone collectively went quiet noticing him at the door. Although they had seen the pics on the forum seeing him actually carry Pres in made their jaw drops.
Zhou Kai considered for a second before deciding to let down his beloved for convenience in moving. Xie Yang had been awake through half of the ride and got down when his husband asked.
He stretched and yawned before moving to his seat whether intentionally or unintentionally leaving his backpack with Kai. Kai didn't remind him and simply followed him to his seat to drop off his bag and advise him about going to the infirmary to sleep which Xie Yang acknowledged with a hum.
After doing all this, Zhou Kai went back to his seat and sat down as the teacher entered the class to start the first period.
Mr. Liu (confused): Why do the students look like they've seen a ghost? Am I that terrifying?
Despite the students' bewilderment, the classes went on without a hitch. They really wanted to question both Pres and Zhou Kai/Boss about what happened but they also didn't know how to ask.
They obviously couldn't ask Zhou Kai because who knows if you'll get humiliated or outright ignored but they also couldn't ask the clearly tired Xie Yang.
This dilemma lasted until lunch break when they witnessed yet another shocking scene.
Zhou Kai invited Xie Yang for lunch who agreed and stood up to follow him while rubbing his bleary eyes. Zhou Kai, seemingly worried about him bumping into furniture or people put his arm around his waist to guide him.