Maybe My Soulmate! (GL)

Chapter 176 In the bed?

Mo Yuxin hesitated. She glanced at Su Yubing, whose eyes were half-closed, her breathing shallow. The journey down the mountain, coupled with the earlier altercation, had clearly taken a toll.

"Very well," Mo Yuxin conceded, her voice resigned. "We'll take it."

She couldn't leave Su Yubing like this. The woman needed rest, and the nearest town was still a considerable distance away. Even if Mo Yuxin could carry her, the rough terrain would only exacerbate her injuries.

As they ascended the creaking stairs, Mo Yuxin's mind raced. Sharing a room with Su Yubing was... unexpected. They were companions, yes, but their relationship was still strained, marked by the lingering shadow of Mo Yuxin's amnesia.

The room, when they entered, was small but cozy. A single bed dominated the space, its thick quilts promising warmth against the night's chill. A small fireplace stood in one corner, its embers glowing softly.

Mo Yuxin helped Su Yubing to the bed, her movements careful and gentle. "Are you comfortable?" she asked, her voice soft.

"Yes," Su Yubing murmured, her eyes fluttering open. "Thank you, Yuxin."

Mo Yuxin nodded, her gaze lingering on Su Yubing's pale face. She felt a pang of concern, a familiar warmth that she couldn't quite explain.

"I'll start a fire," she said, turning towards the hearth.

As she knelt before the fireplace, arranging the kindling, she felt Su Yubing's gaze on her. It was a quiet, contemplative stare, one that made Mo Yuxin feel strangely exposed.

"Yuxin," Su Yubing called out, her voice soft.

Mo Yuxin turned, her brow furrowed. "Yes?"

"There's only one bed," Su Yubing said, her voice matter-of-fact.

Mo Yuxin's cheeks flushed slightly. "I'll take the floor," she said, her voice firm.

"Don't be ridiculous," Su Yubing retorted, her voice laced with a hint of amusement. "You'll catch a chill."

"I'm a cultivator," Mo Yuxin replied, her voice dry. "I don't catch chills."

"Even cultivators can get cold," Su Yubing countered, her eyes twinkling. "Besides, I'm not going to let you sleep on the floor."

Mo Yuxin hesitated. She didn't want to impose, but she also didn't want to argue. Su Yubing's logic was sound, even if her tone was playfully teasing.

"Very well," Mo Yuxin conceded, her voice resigned. "We'll share the bed."

She moved towards the bed, her movements stiff and awkward. She sat on the edge, her gaze fixed on the flickering flames in the fireplace.

"Come here," Su Yubing said, patting the space beside her.

Mo Yuxin hesitated, then slowly lay down beside Su Yubing, her body tense. She kept a respectful distance, her gaze fixed on the ceiling.

"Relax, Yuxin," Su Yubing murmured, her voice soft. "I'm not going to bite."

Mo Yuxin's cheeks flushed again, but she remained silent. She couldn't shake the feeling of unease, a strange mix of apprehension and longing.

"Just go to sleep," Su Yubing said, her voice gentle. "We'll figure things out in the morning."

Mo Yuxin nodded, her eyes fluttering closed. She tried to relax, to ignore the warmth radiating from Su Yubing's body beside her. But her mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, a confusing mix of familiarity and uncertainty.

Mo Yuxin's heart pounded in her chest, her breath catching in her throat. Su Yubing's touch was warm, comforting, yet it sent a shiver of excitement through her body.

"I know," she whispered, her gaze locking with Su Yubing's.

"Good," Su Yubing murmured, her smile widening. "Now, how about we get some breakfast?"

Mo Yuxin nodded, her gaze still locked with Su Yubing's. She felt a strange sense of peace, a quiet understanding that transcended the lingering uncertainty of her amnesia.

They rose from the bed, a comfortable silence settling between them. The awkwardness of the morning had dissipated, replaced by a sense of warmth and familiarity.

As they descended the stairs, the inn's common room was bustling with activity. The aroma of freshly baked bread and sizzling bacon filled the air, a comforting scent that made Mo Yuxin's stomach rumble.

They found a table by the window, the morning sun streaming in, casting a warm glow across the room. The innkeeper approached, her smile warm and welcoming.

"Good morning, dearies," she said, her voice cheerful. "Did you sleep well?"

"Very well, thank you," Su Yubing replied, her smile radiant.

"What can I get for you this morning?" the innkeeper asked.

"Two breakfasts, please," Su Yubing said, her gaze shifting to Mo Yuxin. "With extra bacon."

Mo Yuxin chuckled, her gaze meeting Su Yubing's. "Of course," she said, her voice light.

As they waited for their breakfast, a comfortable silence settled between them. Mo Yuxin gazed out the window, watching the town come to life. The morning was bright and clear, the air filled with the promise of a new day.

She felt Su Yubing's gaze on her, a gentle warmth that made her smile. She turned, her gaze meeting Su Yubing's.

"What are you looking at? Mo Yuxin said, her voice soft.

"Well, looking at the beautiful face of my taoist companion, why, I can't?" Su Yubing asked, her brow furrowed.

"Well, do as you wish." Mo Yuxin replied, her smile widening unconsciously.

Su Yubing's smile softened, her eyes filled with warmth. "Thank you for being so generous." she said, her voice gentle.

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Their breakfast arrived, a steaming platter of eggs, bacon, and toast. They ate in comfortable silence, enjoying the warmth of the morning and the company of each other.

As they finished their meal, Mo Yuxin felt a sense of contentment, a quiet happiness that she hadn't experienced in a long time. She was grateful for Su Yubing's presence, for her patience and understanding.

She knew that their journey was far from over, that the lingering shadows of her amnesia still cast a pall over their relationship. But in that moment, she felt a sense of hope, a belief that they could overcome any obstacle, together.

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