Clumsy Beast, Keep Your Paws Off novel Chapter 182

Chapter 182: Chapter 182: The Daytime Embrace

Hu Yan’s heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was shaking his whole chest. He had been staring at the cave wall with all the willpower he had... until that soft voice finally came from behind him.

"Hu Yan... I’m done. You can look. You can take the wooden tub out."

A shiver went straight down his spine.

He didn’t even breathe as he turned.

"Yes...yes," he blurted automatically.

And then he froze.

Su Qinglan stood there wrapped in the simple, thin, strange hide she always used after bathing. The fabric clung to her damp skin, outlining every soft curve. Her hair, dripping wet, slid down her bare shoulder. Water glistened there, trailing slowly down her collarbone and disappearing into the towel wrapped around her.

Hu Yan swallowed hard. His entire face flushed red in an instant.

He couldn’t stop staring.

Su Qinglan noticed. Her cheeks flamed. She gave him a quick, flustered glance over her shoulder.

"What are you looking at?" she whispered, voice trembling just a little.

But she didn’t hide. She only gathered the towel tighter around herself and walked deeper into the cave to pick up her clothes.

Stop looking... stop looking... Okay, maybe one more look... NO! Hu Yan! Behave!

He peeked anyway.

Aah! Why is it hugging her like that? Evil towel. Shameless towel! It should be him, hugging her like that.

He felt heat shoot straight up to his ears.

She’s just... walking. Why does that make my whole body vibrate?

Hu Yan almost forgot how to move until he snapped back to himself.

"Yes! I’ll take it out... I’ll take it out now!" he said in a rush.

He grabbed the tub, ran out to throw the water, and practically sprinted back inside.

When he came in, she was still wrapped in that same towel, sitting on a stone bed and drying her hair. Droplets slid down her arms and onto her thighs. The towel rode up just a bit as she lifted her arms.

Hu Yan’s breath caught.

He moved before he even thought about it.

He stepped behind her. "Lan Lan~..Let me help you," he said softly.

Su Qinglan didn’t refuse. "Okay."

It wasn’t the first time he’d dried her hair. She trusted him.

He took the cloth from her hands and began gently rubbing her hair, careful, slow movements. She leaned forward slightly, choosing between two pieces of clothing laid out in front of her.

Warm and fragrant.

He could smell the faint sweetness of her skin. Water dripped down her back, and the towel slipped just a little.

His hands slowed.

She shifted to pick up another clothes, and the towel slipped even lower.

Hu Yan’s breath hitched. He froze completely.

Su Qinglan straightened, the towel barely holding on, and he felt all the blood in his body rush to a certain part of his body.

He didn’t mean to.

He couldn’t help it.

His palm nearly melted.

Okay, stay calm...never mind, can’t stay calm. I’m dying. I’m literally dying.

He gulped.

If she tells me to stop, I will cry. Big tears. Embarrassing tears. I’ve waited so long; please don’t stop me... Lan Lan, don’t stop me.

But when he only heard a contained sigh, he grew even bolder.

"Lan Lan, I want you," he whispered, his grip firm but tender. "Don’t you miss me?"

He didn’t wait for an answer. He lowered his head and immediately kissed her neck, right below her ear. He left a hot, stinging trail that made her breath catch.

"Huh!" Su Qinglan moaned as she found his hot lips on her bare skin and felt a sudden rush of guilt.

Hu Yan had waited so long, and then they got so busy they had no time alone. His pitiful tone and longing eyes melted her heart.

But she looked around quickly. It was broad daylight! She can be bold in many things, but she knew when it came to this, she was still very shy.

"Hu Yan, wait! It’s day..." she started to protest weakly. What if someone suddenly barged in their cave? After all, the tribe is full of people.

But Hu Yan ignored her completely. He nibbled gently on her bare shoulder, then bit down just hard enough to leave a glaring red mark where his lips had been. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Day? What day? I only know Lan Lan. The sun can wait.

His arms wrapped around her tighter.

Nobody’s coming in here. I will roll a giant rock to block the entrance if I must!

He pouted internally.

Why is she thinking about the sun when I am right here?