Though Lu Lingyue desperately wanted to bathe with her supernaturally beautiful "sister" Lu Xiaoxue, the last shred of reason in her mind screamed:
This was absolutely forbidden!
"You—you remember you're my sister, right? Brothers and sisters can't bathe together! I'm warning you, stay back..." The petite girl chattered rapidly, her protests dissolving into a squeak as Lu Xiaoxue advanced with a mischievous grin.
Effortlessly scooping up the flailing bundle of nerves, Lu Xiaoxue carried her prey toward the bathroom. Lu Lingyue's slender frame offered no resistance, her futile kicks barely disturbing the air. A traitorous tear slid down her cheek.
"Cry all you want," Lu Xiaoxue purred, delighting in the squirming package in her arms. "Your tears only make this more thrilling."
"What are you getting excited about?!" Lu Lingyue's indignant shout echoed through the hallway.
Azure eyes glinting with mischief, Xiaoxue tilted her head. "Oh? I was simply eager to teach my dear Lingyue about feminine anatomy. What did you think I meant?"
"You—!" Speechless with frustration, Lu Lingyue found herself deposited on a tiny bathroom stool. Steam began curling through the air as Lu Xiaoxue leaned in, silver hair cascading over one shoulder.
"Now then," the silver-haired siren drawled, "will my precious girl undress herself... or shall I do the honors?"
Lu Xiaoxue looked at Lu Lingyue, tilting her head and smiling as she asked.
"I-I'll do it myself!" Lu Lingyue's declaration rang with false bravado, her trembling fingers betraying her act.
"First time being a girl must be confusing," Lu Xiaoxue hummed, already tugging at the hem of Lu Lingyue's cotton nightdress. "Let big sister help with these complicated buttons—"
"I know how clothes work!" Crimson-cheeked, Lu Lingyue clutched her dress like armor. "Just because I used to be male doesn't mean I need instructions!"
"My mistake." Lu Xiaoxue's laughter tinkled like windchimes. "Our Lingyue is so accomplished—even mastered removing girls' clothing in her past life. Truly impressive."
The words that Lu Xiaoxue said always managed to make Lu Lingyue blush.
"Stop twisting my words!" Lu Lingyue's protest died as cool fingertips brushed her collarbone. Electric tingles raced across her skin, her traitorous heart drumming a frantic rhythm,"You... don't talk nonsense!"
At this moment, Lu Lingyue's face turned red, her heart was racing, and she felt like she was about to faint from embarrassment.
The battle ended with Lu Lingyue's nightdress pooled around her ankles. Clutching her last defense—a lace-trimmed scrap of fabric—she backed against the tiled wall. "T-this is off limits!"
But Lu Xiaoxue still ignored everything she said, and continue to explore.
"Really?" Lu Xiaoxue advanced like a stalking panther,"But doesn't our novice girl need proper orientation?" Her gaze dropped meaningfully. "Shall I introduce you to your new... facilities?"
Lu Lingyue desperately backed away, not giving Lu Xiaoxue any chance to get closer.
But at that moment, she had nowhere to retreat, as behind her was the cold, solid wall.
"Stay back!" Lu Lingyue's squeak lacked all authority.
Unfortunately, the warning delivered in such a childish voice lacked any sense of intimidation.
Lu Xiaoxue, however, seemed to have not heard it at all.
She continued walking gracefully, each step bringing her closer to the small figure of Lu Lingyue, who, in despair, closed her eyes tightly in the corner.
Cornered against cold ceramic, Lu Lingyue squeezed her eyes shut. This was it—her freshly minted femininity violated before her first proper shower!
Seconds ticked by. Instead of expected fabric-tearing sounds, she heard rustling cloth. Peeking through lashes, Lu Lingyue's breath hitched.
Through steam veils, Lu Xiaoxue's silhouette emerged—sliding off a rose-pink cardigan to reveal translucent camisole straps. The silver-haired beauty turned slightly, the damp fabric clinging to—
Snap.Lu Lingyue's mental circuits fried.
Morality screamed Look away! Biology commanded Analyze comparative anatomy!
"Caught you~" Lu Xiaoxue spun suddenly, cardigan halfway buttoned. Mischief danced in ocean-blue eyes. "Knew you'd peek."
Lu Lingyue gaped in disbelief, completely dazed by Lu Xiaoxue's series of actions.
Was she deliberately luring her into letting her guard down just now?!
Damn it!!!
"No I didn't!" Lu Lingyue's denial emerged three octaves too high, her face matching boiled lobsters.
"Liar." Lu Xiaoxue closed the distance, bathwater sloshing as she leaned in.
Lu Xiaoxue stepped in front of Lu Lingyue with a soft "swish."
"Oh? Is that so? But I saw you peeking just now, Lingyue!"
A mischievous grin spread across Lu Xiaoxue's smooth, fair face as she teased.
"I really didn't!"
Lu Lingyue bit her lower lip, covering herself with a look of helpless sorrow, her voice trembling as she protested.
"Alright, alright."Lu Xiaoxue tilted her head, speaking with a playful tone.
"But fair's fair..." Her gaze swept Lingyue's trembling form. "...Now I'm watching you."
"P-pervert!" Lu Lingyue wished the tiles would swallow her. If not for her matchstick limbs, she'd bolt through walls.
"Come now." Deft fingers guided her into the tub. "Time for your first lesson."
Lu Xiaoxue cheerfully took Lu Lingyue's small hand and led her to the edge of the bathtub.
Meanwhile, the poor thing was left abandoned and lonely on the side.
"Do you want me to carry you in, or would you prefer to get in yourself?"
Lu Lingyue took a deep breath.
To avoid any further unwanted physical contact with Lu Xiaoxue, she quickly sat down into the bathtub.
Throughout the entire exchange, Lu Xiaoxue watched her with a smile, her gaze almost as if she were observing a little pet.
Though she was surrounded by the warm water of the bath, Lu Lingyue couldn't help but shiver.
This woman is terrifying!
Why didn't I notice this before?!
Just as Lu Lingyue was constantly on guard, expecting Lu Xiaoxue to do something strange again, she suddenly heard Lu Xiaoxue speak in a surprisingly serious tone.
"Let's start here.Do you know what these are?"
Lu Xiaoxue's fair and slender fingers pointed in the direction of Lu Lingyue's chest, where two small white rabbits were nestled.
Lu Lingyue lowered her head and looked at the flat ground in front of her, immediately becoming alert. She quickly covered her chest with both hands.
"What... What are you going to do again!"
Lu Xiaoxue didn't answer. Instead, she slightly lowered her finger.
"So, Lingyue, do you know where this place is?"
"Stop!" Lu Lingyue splashed backward. "I might be new to this body, but basic biology—"
Before Lu Lingyue could defend herself, she suddenly saw Lu Xiaoxue lunge at her. In the next moment, Lu Xiaoxue did something that made Lu Lingyue spray a nosebleed.