Villain Saving System (BL)-Chapter 652 - 10.47 Don’t Go...
Lu Yizhou was taken aback for a second before a tiny smile stretched on the corner of his lips. "You do?"
55 nodded jerkily. "Dream..."
"You dreamed of me?"
55 nodded again.
How could he be so adorable? Lu Yizhou bit down on his bottom lip, unable to contain the smile on his face.
He raked his fingers over 55’s damp hair and saw the teenager obediently closing his eyes, his head rocking back and forth with the movement of Lu Yizhou’s hand. He looked just like a dazed little kitten, so cute that it could squeeze someone’s heart to death.
If it was possible, Lu Yizhou really wished to speak a lot more with 55, to tell him a lot of things, especially how the disaster that would happen from now on was not his fault. However, their time was running out.
Lu Yizhou had told 666 to monitor the situation outside. Right now, the system was crying over how almost two thirds of the researchers were dead while the remaining were scrambling everywhere like headless ants. Time was extremely tight. He had to kill all the experimental subjects before they could escape from this place.
Lu Yizhou looked around and his brow slowly furrowed in dissatisfaction. Level Z5 was not suitable to live in. It only had a nutrient cabin and computers which were currently issuing ear-deafening sirens. It was not good for 55’s future growth to stay here for long. So, Lu Yizhou decisively lifted 55 into his arms, disregarding the sticky nutrient solution that was cascading down his body.
Shocked, 55 instinctively wrapped his arms around Lu Yizhou’s shoulders and stared at him with eyes wide in surprise. "Lu..."
"I am going to bring you somewhere else." Lu Yizhou thought for a while, then decided to bring 55 to his level, Z2.
Because he was the experimental subject with highest brain power, the protective measure in his place was also the most stringent. Previously, the cage was used to detain him, but now it could serve as 55’s protection. Lu Yizhou had read the hidden plot and knew that Z-level would not crumble so easily. Plus there were a lot of hidden weapons which could be used against the experimental subjects in case they found their way there. 666 would be personally taking over the command of those ammunition. And hence, Lu Yizhou was rest assured to leave his lover there.
He rode the elevator and quickly arrived at Z2. All the while, 55 kept turning here and there as his eyes took in everything with bright curiosity. Level Z2 was brightly lit just like how Lu Yizhou left them. However, 55 had never seen such radiant light before and the glare immediately stabbed into his sensitive retina. He squeezed his eyes shut in pain and buried his face deeply into the crook of Lu Yizhou’s neck, whimpering softly.
Lu Yizhou furrowed his brow. [666.]
[666: Aye, aye, Host!] In the next second, the light in the place dimmed considerably until 55 could blink his eyes open comfortably again.
Lu Yizhou stepped into the cage and put 55 down on the bed. He saw 55’s wet clothes and rummaged through his closet to look for clean clothes. He handed them over to 55. "Can you change by yourself?"
55 tilted his head and looked at him blankly.
Chuckling, Lu Yizhou crouched down and held the hem of 55’s shirt. "Lift your arms a bit... right, hold on a while like that." He also wiped 55’s body along the way, cleaning him of the excess liquid sticking to his body until he was dry and comfortable.
For some reason, this scene reminded him of the time when he was taking care of Ren Zexi in the first simulation. Back then, he had also changed the little boy’s clothes for him just like this. Smiling, Lu Yizhou slipped the clean shirt through 55’s head and then did the same with 55’s trousers. He was doing everything so meticulously, leaving not even one area unclean. It was not until 666’s cries turned shrill in his mind did he finally stop.
He stared at the ignorant and childlike 55 with a hint of reluctance. "I have to go."
55’s expression had hardly changed all this while. Because Lu Yizhou was not a person with many facial expressions to begin with, 55 also had not learned how to control the muscles on his face. However, when he heard Lu Yizhou say this, a hint of panic appeared in his golden eyes as he scrambled to hug Lu Yizhou like a sticky baby. He was not very eloquent yet. He had no idea how to persuade Lu Yizhou to stay with him and hence, he could only use the most honest body language to convey what he wanted to say.
"Sweetheart..." Lu Yizhou pursed his lips, distressed. He did not want to leave 55 too, not in this kind of situation. But... he really had no other choice. He wrapped his arms gently around 55’s slender body and pressed a kiss on his forehead, murmuring, "I’m very sorry. I will come back to you as soon as possible, okay?"
Liar! 55 had no idea how, but he instinctively knew that this person was just lying to coax him. Once he left, he would not come back anymore! Enraged, he opened his mouth and bit down on the side of Lu Yizhou’s neck. He did not know how to control his strength yet so that one bite immediately tore into the flesh and drew blood.
"Hss...!" Lu Yizhou sucked in a breath of pain. If he paid closer attention, then he would realize that the spot 55 bit him on was in the exact same place as the mark that had appeared on his neck after he met Pandora for the first time.
As soon as he saw the obvious pain on Lu Yizhou’s twisted brows, 55 immediately jerked back like a child who was caught doing bad things. Tears brimmed in his golden eyes and he stared at Lu Yizhou with so much panic and fear that it tugged on Lu Yizhou’s heartstrings.
"Sssh..." he gathered the entire person into his embrace and rocked him gently like how he always did when he wanted to calm his lover’s agitated state. He explained patiently to 55, "It’s okay. It isn’t your fault. I have to go and do something very, very important. It can’t be delayed any longer. You will be safe in this place. So don’t run out and stay here until I come back to get you, okay? I promise, I will return as quickly as I can."
Lu Yizhou’s voice, Lu Yizhou’s warmth, Lu Yizhou’s heartbeat, Lu Yizhou’s hand that was caressing his head, everything felt so comfortable that 55’s heart was soothed as if someone had poured spring water over the barren land. His eyelids fluttered shut and two droplets of fat tears fell from his eyes to land on Lu Yizhou’s shoulders.
Lu Yizhou, Lu Yizhou, Lu Yizhou. Ever since he woke up, his world had been filled with this person.
But this person said he wanted to leave him...
A sharp pain struck 55’s heart whenever he thought about that and he started crying in response. It was the loud wail babies let out when they threw tantrums, the kind that would turn their face beet red and make them breathless.
"Waaa... don’t...!" 55 hiccuped uncontrollably. He was gripping onto Lu Yizhou’s clothes so tight that his knuckles turned white. He was a crying mess now with his cheeks flushed, uncontrollable tears running down his face. "Don’t go... Don’t go...!" he repeated those words again and again with so much anguish, and fucking hell... it hurt so damn much that Lu Yizhou’s eyes started to sting as well.
[666: Host, as much as 666 doesn’t want to disturb you, you can’t afford to delay any longer.]
666’s tone was very solemn, proving that the situation had indeed turned dire. If Lu Yizhou did not hurry, the experimental subjects would be released into the outside world. By then, he would not be able to estimate the damage that would happen. Worst, he would need to go through another time loop, but it meant that he had to let 55 experience those soul-shattering torments all over again. No! He could not let that happen! He had to kill them while they were still trapped in this place!
Gritting his teeth, Lu Yizhou steeled himself and forcibly tore 55 away from him. "Listen to me...!" His breathing ragged and his tone was harsh when he said so.
55 was so shocked by Lu Yizhou’s forceful act that he stopped crying for a second. Then, as soon as he registered the anger in Lu Yizhou’s face, his expression crumbled and tears continued streaming down his beautiful cheeks. This time, he did it soundlessly, not even uttering a cry, yet each droplet of tears was akin to a million knives twisting into the most tender part of Lu Yizhou’s heart, again and again.
55’s golden eyes dimmed and he slowly let go of Lu Yizhou, his entire person sapped of energy.
The thing Lu Yizhou hated the most was to see his lover’s tears, especially when it was caused by none other than himself. Seeing such a despondent state on 55, as if his inner world was crumbling bit by bit, was so fucking unbearable that Lu Yizhou almost tasted blood on his throat. Goddamnit it!
With a harsh exhale, he suddenly reached out to cup 55’s face, lifted his head and crashed their lips together in a bruising kiss.
55’s eyes flew wide and his entire person froze in shock. Subconsciously, he gripped Lu Yizhou’s arms tightly and tilted his head toward the kiss like how a sunflower would chase after the sun. His mouth was filled with the salty and bitter taste of tears, metallic tang of blood, as well as Lu Yizhou’s powerful breath.
This would be 55’s first and last kiss. It was very wonderful and poignant at the same time.
Lu Yizhou closed his eyes and did not give himself any chance to look at 55 anymore. He knew that if he were to see this person’s tears once again, if he were to hear his quiet plea whispered in such anguish, he would not be able to let go. This was temporary, he told himself. He was going to return as soon as possible.
He licked away the tears on the corner of 55’s lips and drew back with a jerk. Without waiting for 55 to snap out of his daze, he turned around decisively and walked away with large strides.
[666: ...]
[666: Host, don’t worry. 666 will be watching over him.]
[En...] The elevator door closed behind him and only then did Lu Yizhou let out a shaky exhale. His throat constricted sharply. He could not even feel the pain of his nails embedding into the flesh of his palms. [Then, I will be relying on you. Please take good care of him.]
The pain in his heart was tearing him apart, and he channeled it into the fuel to go forward. His silver eyes gleamed in determination. This time, he was going to end everything. He was going to break this goddamn curse and returned to his lover’s side. This time, Lu Yizhou swore that he would not leave anymore...
[Let’s go. To the nearest experimental subject.]
