99. Liquid like heart

Li Zhilan didn't know what to do at all. Her brain disconnected and everything blanked out for a moment. She didn't know what to say. She had suddenly lost her power of speech and turned stiff and mute.

It wasn't her alone who was acting like this. Everyone around felt the same but it was easier for them to come back to their senses. That moment of silence was followed by woops of joy. Everyone cheered for the two people who were still in a tight embrace.

Following the cheer, Qi Longwei showed his final card. He got on his knees and held a bouquet of chocolates with a bunch of red orchids in the middle. It looked so simple yet so elegant that any girl would wish for it to be presented to her. As if on que, red, heart shaped balloons entered through the door until the entire class was filled with it.

A sweet music, the one which they played a duet on durng the talent competition, was also played in the background that everything gave a surreal felling with a touch of romantism.

''Miss Firefly, the relationship we started a decade ago should still be on right? Why don't you give me a sense of security and we can start fresh with the past as our guiding light. Say, will you be my girlfriend, once again? I promise to overcome any challenge or test you throw.''

The sweet music coupled with the red filled environment wasn't able to overshadow the softness present in Qi Longwei's eyes.

If one was observant enough, s/he would be able to see that the grip Qi Longwei had on the bouquet was very strong due to his nervousness. At this moment, his palms were sweating and his heartbeat had quickened. All he could do was regulate his breathing and try to calm the nervousness and fear in his heart.

'It's ok even if she says no this time. I still got a lot of time in my hands. I can always start anew and try my best to make her agree.'

While Qi Longwei was nervous to the point of breaking down, Li Zhilan had been stunned into a statue. She didn't know how to react but as Qi Longwei continued to speak, she felt her eyes well up due to emotions which were out of her control. She wanted to hug him, tight, and that's what she did. She threw herself onto him without a care. Thankfully, Qi Longwei's entire attention was on her so he caught her before stabilizing both of them.

''Silly Firefly. Don't just jump around or you will get hurt.'' Qi Longwei hugged her back while patting her head with a gentle smile filled with happiness while the girl in his arms sobbed.

''You threw the bouquet on the ground. I thought you brought it for me.'' With a nasal touch to her voice, Li Zhilan complained in a small voice making her sound like a cute animal asking for attention melting Qi Longwei's already liquid like heart further.