Stop Chasing Me, Li Xingxing!
Project Subtle Flirting (That’s Actually Not Subtle at All)
Li Xingxing
Okay, Xingxing *whispered to himself in the mirror, brushing imaginary lint off his pastel pink hoodie with tiny cartoon hearts*
Li Xingxing
Today, no glitter. No dumplings. No exploding love letters. Just subtle. Mature. Flirting.
cactus
*Wearing a mini hat labeled “Yiran,” continued to judge him in silence*
Li Xingxing
Subtle flirting *repeated like a spell* smile softly. Tilt head slightly. Whisper cool things like ‘Oh, I didn’t see you there.’ Then walk away dramatically.
He attempted the walk-away move, immediately bumped into his chair, tripped, and hit the floor.
Li Xingxing
… Okay. We’ll work on that.
cactus
*done with its dumb owner and his crazy behavior*
Meanwhile, in the Literature Building…
Zhou Yiran had learned to enter the building with ninja reflexes. If he saw a glimpse of pink, he ducked. If he heard “HONEY~” echoing across the hallway, he sprinted the other way.
Zhou Yiran
*Cautiously made it to his desk and sat down*
No glitter. No strange boxes. No candy attacks.
Zhou Yiran
...weird *murmured*
Li Xingxing
Hey *soft voice came from behind*
Their classmates are eagerly waiting for the new drama, they are curious, what crazy idea does xingxing have in his brain. They wanted to see more of the cold prince's new expressions, so they can create memes and upload them on social media (healthy way not bullying)
Zhou Yiran
*turned and saw Li Xingxing standing beside him, tilting his head exactly 17 degrees, and smiling like a shy anime boy*
Li Xingxing
Oh *said softly* I didn’t see you there.
Li Xingxing
*Attempted to walk away. Tripped over Zhou Yiran’s backpack*
Li Xingxing
*Fell face-first onto the floor* …Agh… Ow… I meant to do that.
Zhou Yiran
*Sighed* Are you okay?
Li Xingxing
Never better *mumbled into the floor tiles* “Love hurts sometimes.”
someone
*laughs* what happened bunny boys, did you fell again for our yiran's charm??
Others started laughing too
Li Xingxing
Shut up someone!!! yiran is mine, don't you dare mention "our" before my HONEY's name!!!
someone
Awww he is angry *laughs even harder*
Zhou Yiran
*sighs and goes back to study*
Xingxing took a seat one row behind Yiran, determined to keep things “lowkey.” He pulled out a tiny notebook and began his new plan: Eye contact + mysterious smiles + soft sighs + occasional hair flips.
Zhou Yiran, unaware of this strategy, continued taking notes while Xingxing dramatically tried to lock eyes with the back of his head.
Zhou Yiran
*still nothing*
Li Xingxing
*Picked up a folded note and tossed it onto Yiran’s desk. It bounced off and hit another student*
Zhou Yiran
*Sighed and picked it up anyway*
Do you believe in fate?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
I’m starting to because I see you in my dreams now [✓]
Zhou Yiran
*Crumpled it slowly and returned to his textbook*
Five seconds later, another note arrived.
•Do you like cats or dogs? I need to know so I can match your soul energy.
Zhou Yiran
*Slowly turned his head*
Li Xingxing
*Gave him a finger-gun wink and whispered* subtle flirting.
Zhou Yiran
*Closed his notebook* i’m going to sit outside.
Li Xingxing
*Followed yiran out* Wait, don’t run! That was just phase one of subtle seduction!
Zhou Yiran
*spun around* This is your subtle version?!
Li Xingxing
I didn’t set anything on fire today *argues*
Li Xingxing
.....Small win.
Zhou Yiran
*Pinched the bridge of his nose* Li Xingxing, I’m being serious now. Why are you doing all of this?
Li Xingxing
*Blinked* Because I like you.
Zhou Yiran
But why? I haven’t done anything to earn it
Li Xingxing
You exist *replied simply* You walk around all mysterious and cool and emotionless and grumpy… it’s adorable!
Zhou Yiran
*Blinked, caught off guard.*
Li Xingxing
I know I’m annoying *addded quickly* But I really, really like you. Even if you never like me back… I just wanna make you smile once.
Zhou Yiran
*Stared at him for a long moment* …You’re weird
Li Xingxing
*beamed* That’s basically a love confession!
Later in xingxing's note book
Li Xingxing
✔ Step 4: Subtle flirting
❌ Result: Bruised chin + mild humiliation + progress (?)
Li Xingxing
🔜 Step 5: Accidental Hand Touch in the Library (Very Romantic)
Li Xingxing
Be ready for my next move Honey~
Li Xingxing
*closed his books, tucked under his sheets excited and sleeps*
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