1. "But think about it, we've already done everything together."
1. "So how is this different from actually dating?"
1. "What did you say?"
1. "But we can't do it openly..."
1. "Do... It..."
1. "By "Do" I mean wholesome stuff! Like holding hands! Just holding hands!"
2. "So that's why you're feeling impatient?"
1. "Yeah."
2. "But I don't."
1. "Why not?"
1. "Because... You're right here - by my side."
1. "Alright then. I'll never let go of you."
1. "Wait. Are none of you going back to school tonight?"
1. "Yeah... You said we'd go out on the first day of break, so I already bought train tickets home for tonight."
1. "Our side has qiu-jie driving, so we can just head straight home in her car."
1. "Our family lives in the area, so..."
2. "Wait, doesn't that mean it's just me and..."
1. "Just me and... Xiao qingge left?"
1. Had originally planned to stay on campus during the break
2. Mind's been a mess all week, totally forgot about going home
3. "Well, you two can figure it out. We're gonna head off now."
1. "Off now, alright?"
2. "Okay... Bye-bye."
3. "Oh, and watch the time."
1. "Watch the time, alright?"
2. "Even if you try to call a ride now... It might already be too late."
1. "Ah... You're right."
2. "It's gotten really late... And there are so many people trying to get a ride... What do we do?"
1. "Then..."
2. "How about we stay out tonight?"
1. Thanks for Reading.
2. My summer job is taking most of my time nowadays, so expect sparse updates. Thanks for your patience, and I hope see you on the next chapter!