【Orange × Nan Xi】 I’ll Like You Just the Same Tomorrow
Orange found some tissues and handed them to him. “Why did you suddenly get a nosebleed?”
“It’s nothing,” Nan Xi could only lie. “I accidentally bumped it just now.”
Orange was still a bit puzzled. He hadn’t heard any sound of a collision earlier.
But aside from a bump, Orange couldn’t think of any other reason for a nosebleed. Seeing Nan Xi like this, he could only help him deal with it first.
Nan Xi was already too ashamed to admit that he had a nosebleed because he saw Orange naked just now. But now, the T-shirt Orange was wearing was so oversized it only barely covered the tops of his thighs. This half-hidden, half-revealed look made Nan Xi’s heart race even more.
In a momentary lapse of concentration, another stream of blood gushed out from his nose, which he had only just managed to stop.
Orange: “……”
Nan Xi frantically took the tissues from Orange’s hand. “I’ll go handle this.”
After hiding in the bathroom, he didn’t even dare to look at his own reflection in the mirror.
Nan Xi turned on the faucet and kept rinsing his nasal cavity until he was sure no other traces were visible on his face. Only then did he sheepishly step out.
Orange had already picked up the roses from the floor and placed them on the table by the bed.
His heart was also in a flutter. If Nan Xi came back with roses, they must be for him, right?
But Orange didn’t dare to give himself too much hope. If they weren’t, it would be so embarrassing.
The roses were vibrant and delicate, clearly carefully selected. Orange kept glancing at them. It’s not like he had never received flowers before—fans and pursuers from his school days had sent him roses.
But Nan Xi was different from them.
Nan Xi was the person he liked, the person he had pursued but failed to catch. The nature of the gesture was entirely different.
Orange was lost in thought. Hearing the door open, he hurriedly turned his head away, pretending to browse his phone.
Nan Xi was also feeling very awkward. He had intended to be steady and romantic when giving the roses to Orange. But the sudden accident had made a mess of things, and he had even dropped the roses on the floor.
Nan Xi opened the bag by the door, took out the items inside, and walked over to Orange.
“An Chenxia, come down.”
Orange looked down and realized it was a tub of fruit salad.
“You said downstairs just now that you wanted to eat this,” Nan Xi was still a bit shy and didn’t quite dare to look at Orange’s current appearance, trying his best not to look at the other’s two long, pale legs. “I also bought some cake.”
Orange hadn’t expected Nan Xi to actually go out and buy what he had only casually mentioned.
“Thank you!”
There was no reason to refuse food brought to his door. Orange sat at the table and took one spoonful of fruit salad after another.
Nan Xi sat next to him, watching him.
The corners of Nan Xi’s lips curled up unconsciously.
How could Orange be so cute?
When he ate, his cheeks were round and puffed out like a little hamster’s, making Nan Xi want to reach out and poke them several times.
After eating half of it, Orange belatedly realized Nan Xi was still next to him. Since the man had bought it, he couldn’t keep it all for himself, could he?
He scooped a spoonful and held it out toward Nan Xi. “Do you want some?”
The moment the words left his mouth, he realized something was wrong. This spoon… he had used it!
Orange flinched, about to pull his hand back. “Wait, I’ll get you another spoon.”
“No need,” Nan Xi had already grabbed his wrist. “This one is fine.”
He leaned down and took the spoonful of banana mixed with yogurt that Orange held out, his gaze lowered.
Nan Xi was already handsome, with smooth facial lines and a high bridge to his nose. Now, because his head was bowed, his bangs slightly obscured his eyes, making him look cool and “A” (dominant). Orange couldn’t help but look a few more times.
He even leaned in a bit. When Nan Xi looked up, he bumped straight into the man’s gaze.
In those beautiful eyes, his own reflection was clearly mirrored.
Orange’s breath hitched, and he forgot the movement of his hand, just staring at Nan Xi like this.
The distance grew closer and closer. Their breaths were almost intertwined.
Orange couldn’t help but think of their kiss that night.
Is Nan Xi going to kiss me?
Although logic told him it wasn’t a good idea right now, seeing this handsome face, Orange decided to temporarily abandon his logic. Jian Yu, if you’re going to kiss me, then do it quickly!
The distance grew smaller. Orange almost couldn’t help closing his eyes.
Something cool touched the corner of his lip, followed by a gentle wipe.
Nan Xi’s fingertip brushed against Orange’s lip. “There was yogurt here.”
“Oh.”
Orange lowered his head in embarrassment to avoid his touch. He had truly lost all face. Nan Xi clearly had no intention of kissing him, yet he was here imagining all sorts of things.
An Chenxia, do you have any sense of shame left!
Orange turned away somewhat gloomily and lowered his head to eat the fruit salad.
Seeing him like this, Nan Xi wondered if he was angry because he had touched him just now.
At the same time, Nan Xi also felt a bit of relief.
Luckily he had held back from kissing him. Just making eye contact and the indirect kiss with the person he liked was already enough to make him lose control. When he saw Orange’s red, moist lips just now, he had desperately wanted to get closer—ideally, to kiss them.
Luckily he had held back.
Otherwise, Orange would probably be even angrier, wouldn’t he?
After Orange finished eating, Nan Xi brought the roses over and held them out to him with both hands:
“I’m sorry. I wanted to give these roses to you today, but I messed it up.”
Seeing how nervous he was, Orange couldn’t help but want to tease him. “Why are you giving me these?”
Nan Xi looked at him sincerely. “I like you.”
Orange nearly coughed. This was too direct!
He had never known that Nan Xi was such a “straight ball” player.
While Orange was shocked and shy, Nan Xi spoke again: “I’ll send you another bouquet tomorrow, okay?”
Orange’s ears turned red. He took the roses from Nan Xi’s hands and lowered his head, not daring to look at him. “We’ll talk about tomorrow when it gets here!”
Nan Xi seemed to chuckle softly. “Un. I’ll like you just the same tomorrow.”
Damn it!
Orange was turning completely red. He scrambled to hide under his blanket and touched the heart beating wildly in his chest.
This big villain—how could he be so good at flirting!
Team Right had also strengthened their ADC position this season, bringing in an exceptionally talented “Rookie King” player named Cheng Feng. Whether playing aggressive carries or weak-side marksmen, he played extremely well and had no losses in the current regular season.
The team’s overall strength had greatly improved because of his arrival. But Ni Feng was the champion team after all, and the strength of their players was obvious to everyone. Therefore, most casters and streamers had differing opinions on who would win.
The fans were also arguing relentlessly.
[Laughable. Winning a few regular season games and they dare to challenge the champion team? Don’t get beaten so badly your own mother won’t recognize you.]
[Ni Feng definitely has the strength. Do you really think the S-Group is just for show?]
[How difficult was it to take the championship from HG and WK?]
[This Rookie King ADC is really strong. Dawn praised him last time.]
[??? Elaborate. There aren’t many people that “toxic tumor” (Dawn) would praise.]
[They just ran into each other in a high-elo game. Dawn was streaming and praised several times that this ADC was good and had some skill. It turned out to be Cheng Feng, and they even added each other as friends.]
[Yes, the esports world is never short of young, talented players. No one knows who will win until the end.]
…
The Internet was buzzing with discussion. About two hours before the match, the players arrived at the venue.
The two teams arrived at the same time and crossed paths.
Nan Xi felt that something was off about the way the so-called Rookie King, Cheng Feng, looked at Orange. Sure enough, Cheng Feng cornered Orange in the restroom.
Cheng Feng stood in front of Orange and spoke with some nervousness: “Senior Orange, I like you.”
“It was because I watched your matches that I chose to go pro.”
Orange was stunned for a moment before giving a polite, official smile. “Thank you. You’re also very good.”
“Senior, my feelings for you aren’t a fan’s love for an idol,” Cheng Feng summoned his courage. “Could you please go out with me?”
Orange: “???”
Looking at the green and passionate boy before him, he nearly doubted his ears. If he remembered correctly, Cheng Feng should only be seventeen!
He was still a minor!
Orange never expected such a situation and could only refuse. “I’m sorry, I don’t think we’re suitable.”
“Is it because I’m young?”
Cheng Feng was a bit frustrated but didn’t pester him further. “Senior Orange, I’ll keep waiting for you.”
With that, Cheng Feng ran off.
Nan Xi had just happened to witness this scene from the side. Confessing to Orange right in front of him?
Do you think I don’t exist?
Nan Xi was very angry. Consequently, during the game, he focused almost all his attention on the ADC. Cheng Feng was “specially cared for,” and his damage-dealing environment was terrible. Despite his best efforts, they still lost to Team Ni Feng.
On the interview stage were Nan Xi and Orange.
The host asked several set questions, and the answers were standard.
“What is your opinion of the rookie player, Cheng Feng?”
“His game sense and mechanics are good, but he still needs more practice.”
After answering, Nan Xi took the initiative to ask the host, “Why don’t you ask me some other questions?”
The host was stunned. “Then what does Nan Xi think I should ask?”
Nan Xi: “For example, what is my favorite fruit.”
Host: “Then what is your favorite fruit?”
Nan Xi looked at the camera and curled his lips slightly. “It’s oranges.”
“My favorite player is also Orange.”
The person I like most is also you.
Nan Xi kept the last part in his heart and didn’t say it aloud.
The host laughed. “Nan Xi is even using puns now. It’s clear the relationship between you two is very good.”
But Orange, standing beside him, felt like he was about to curl his toes in embarrassment. Jian Yu, how about you just go down already!
Translator’s Note: Nan Xi is a savage! He targeted that poor rookie ADC out of jealousy. In Chinese, the word for “Orange” (橘子 – Juzi) and the character’s name (Chenxia’s nickname “Orange” – 橙子) are used interchangeably here for a romantic pun. He basically declared his love on national television! What a way to end the interview! Thank you for reading these 【Orange × Nan Xi】s!
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