A night together

Yang Zi was stunned by Li Jin's suggestion.

'Stay for the night?'

'The two of them?'

"Well, I can send you home if you really want to go home. But we need to let the rain stop first since it's so heavy. I doubt that we can clearly see the road at this point." Li Jin said.

Yang Zi thought for a moment. He has a point. The heavy downpour will just make it difficult to travel at this moment and it seems like the rain has no intention of stopping at any moment now.

Yang Zi looked at Li Jin and said, "Alright. I'll stay for the night. Do you have a guest room? I will sleep there."

Li Jin's face lit up but Yang Zi did not notice it since she moved her gaze outside the house.

"I'll call Mom and Dad first. They might be worried about my whereabouts now." Yang Zi said and fetched out her phone from the pocket.

Li Jin nodded and replied, "Sure. I'll go upstairs and prepare your room." Then he turned around and went upstairs.

Yang Zi smiled and immediately dialed her parents' number. After a few series of ringing, someone immediately answered the call.

"Xiao Zi, where are you right now? The rain is pouring hard. Are you stranded? I'll fetch you right away." Her father's anxious voice sounded from the other line.

Yang Zi giggled and replied, "Don't worry Dad. I am fine. I am at my friend's house. I'll be staying here for the night. You should just stay there since it is dangerous to go outside at this rate."

"Alright. But take care of yourself, okay? Tell me if you need something." Her father said.

"Okay, Dad." Yang Zi was about to end the call but her mother's voice sounded from the other line.

"Xiao Zi, is that you? Where are you staying right now? Are you at your boyfriend's house? Are you finally giving me a grandchild?" Her mother's excited voice ringed into Yang Zi's ears.

'What? A grandchild?'

Yang Zi was shocked and immediately looked around to see if Li Jin was near. In case he heard what her mother said earlier.

"Honey, stop spouting nonsense. She is at her friend's house." Her father said to her mother.

"Yes, Mom. Dad is right. Stop thinking wild thoughts and both of you should go to bed. Got it?" Yang Zi said.

"Fine. You're so boring. I'll be going to bed now. Yang Ping, don't disturb Xiao Zi anymore." Her mother said in a strict voice.

"I'll hang up now, Xiao Zi. Take care, okay?" Her father said before ending the call.

Yang Zi smiled at her parents' behavior. They have been married for more than two decades, and they are still like a teenage couple. She kept her phone and followed Li Jin upstairs.

She walked towards the guest room, and Li Jin had just finished preparing the bed for her. His attentiveness warmed her up.

Li Jin noticed her figure leaning on the door frame, and he smiled, "You're here. I have prepared everything for you here, so you can sleep well tonight."

"Well, except for one thing." Yang Zi smiled.

Li Jin looked at her confusedly and asked, "Hmm, do you need something?"

"I don't have any clothes here so I guess I won't be able to change my clothes." Yang Zi said.

Li Jin was dumbfounded. Right. He forgot that one.

"Well, c-can I borrow your shirts for the night?" Yang Zi said shyly.

"Yes, of course. Wait here, I will get one for you." Li Jin smiled and immediately left the room.

Yang Zi was rooted to the floor, realizing the impulsive thing she could ever do.

'Really? Borrowing his shirt? Ughhh.' She scolded herself.

Li Jin came back with a shirt in his hand and handed it to Yang Zi.

"Here, just use this for the night. I know it is a bit bigger for you but it is the smallest shirt I have. I'm sorry about that." Li Jin said as he scratched the back of his head.

Yang Zi smiled and said, "It's okay. We did not expect that it would rain tonight."

Li Jin nodded in agreement and said, "Go and freshen up. I'll be at the study room to sign some documents. If you need me, just call me."

Yang Zi gave a nod, and Li Jin left the room. She closed the door and immediately entered the bathroom to wash up. Afterward, she wore the shirt that Li Jin handed to her earlier. It is the smallest size for Li Jin's body, but it is way bigger than Yang Zi's body. The long sleeve is longer than her arms, and the height of the shirt is above her knees. She looked at herself in the mirror and felt a pang of regret in her heart. But it's too late, she has no choice but to wear this for the night.

Yang Zi exited the bathroom and sat in front of the vanity table. She looked at the table and noticed that Li Jin meticulously prepared everything for her.

She picked up the blower and started to dry her hair. After drying her hair, she went to the bed and laid down.

"Wow, the bed is so soft." Yang Zi said as he caressed the mattress.

Suddenly, a loud sound of thunder echoed outside the house and the light went off.

"Ahhhhh!" Yang Zi screamed. Her heart is beating wildly at the sudden blackout and thunder. Of all the times and places, why does it have to be today that she is not at home. She has nyctophobia. She is very afraid of the total darkness around her.

Yang Zi hugged her knees and closed her eyes, trying to calm down. The sound of the thunder outside the house added to her nervousness at the moment.

Suddenly, a pair of cold hands held her arms, causing her to shriek in horror.

"Ahhhhhh!!!" She screamed.

"Xiao Zi, it's me. Shh, don't be afraid. I'm here." Li Jin pulled her into her embrace and noticed that is shaking uncontrollably.

Recognizing the familiar presence, she immediately clutched into his embrace. "P-please d-don't leave me."

Yang Zi said between her breaths.

"I won't. I won't leave you. Don't worry." Li Jin comforted her.

The two remained to hug each other and a few moments later, the whole house lit up. The electricity was restored.

Yang Zi finally calmed down and took a deep breath. It was at this moment that she was hugging Li Jin tightly. She immediately retrieved her hands from Li Jin's body and awkwardly said, "I-I'm sorry. I was just-"

"Shh, don't worry about it. It's okay." Li Jin reassured her while looking at her pale face. Nothing is more important than Yang Zi's well-being. He finally discovered that his wife is afraid of the darkness.

"I should be the one apologizing to you. The power suddenly went off because of the thunder earlier. Fortunately, it came back. I'm sorry that I was not around immediately." Li Jin said sincerely.

Yang Zi smiled lightly and replied, "It's not your fault. No one expected that to happen."

"Don't worry, it won't happen again. Go ahead and rest now. You must be tired." Li Jin said.

Yang Zi nodded and slowly laid down. Li Jin tucked her in and said, "I'll be going now. Just call me if you need anything, okay?"

"Hmmm, wait." Yang Zi said softly.

Li Jin looked at her and asked, "Yes, is there something wrong?"

Yang Zi looked away and her face was blushing, "Can, can y-you stay here for a while until I fell asleep?"

Li Jin looked at her without answering. It seems like he was not able to process quickly what Yang Zi has said.

"What?" Li Jin asked again.

"Well, I-I'm still afraid. Can you accompany me here for the night?" Yang Zi said slowly.

"Are you sure?" Li Jin asked her seriously.

Yang Zi gave him a nod as a confirmation. Li Jin contemplated for a while and finally said, "Okay, I'll get another blanket and pillow. I'll sleep on the floor."

"Don't." Yang Zi stopped him.

Li Jin stopped in his tracks and looked at her.

"The bed can fit two people since it's big. The floor is cold, too. Just sleep on the bed." Yang Zi said shyly.

Li Jin's hands clenched. His wife's invitation is really testing his limits but he must endure it. He must!

'You can do it.' Li Jin silently chanted to himself. He slowly went to the other side of the bed and laid down beside Yang Zi.

Yang Zi's face is now red as a tomato. She clenched the sheets tightly and looked away without moving.

Li Jin laughed lightly at her behavior. "Don't think too much. I am just here to accompany you. I won't do anything unless you will permit me to do so."

Finally, Yang Zi calmed down and slowly closed her eyes.

"Goodnight, wifey." Li Jin said softly as he kissed her forehead.

Amidst the cold and heavy downpour in the middle of the night, the atmosphere inside the room is very warm as the two figures on the bed are sleeping peacefully while hugging each other tightly.