Awakening in Amber’s Arms

In a daze, Bai Muxue’s eyelids fluttered as if finally breaking free from the depths of drowning and surfacing to breathe in fresh air. Wait, did I actually drown?

At the time, she was swept away by the current, feeling powerless, and she thought she saw that silver-haired girl in a black dress appear before her eyes… But did she do something to her? Bai Muxue had no memory of it.

In any case, Bai Muxue felt incredibly weary, lacking even the strength to open her eyes.

In her hazy state, she vaguely sensed a girl with long black hair and a tall figure leaning over her, whispering something.

…Then, Bai Muxue felt a warmth on her lips, followed by a soft, slippery, and hot sensation spreading in her mouth. A subtle and familiar fragrance wafted into her nostrils, gradually dispelling the suffocating feeling in her lungs.

Dimly, she heard a voice… It was the girl’s voice, tinged with tears.

“Strange… she’s breathing now, so why hasn’t she woken up?”

“I… I must have done something wrong just now, right? It should have been in this order… Although I was a bit lost in it just now… Tsk! It’s all your fault!”

“You think you can just walk away after doing this to me! Wake up right now!”

Doing what…? Bai Muxue had no idea what the girl was talking about, but she felt the girl staring intently at her face.

It wasn’t just staring; the girl was leaning in very close.

Because of the girl’s warm breath constantly brushing against her cheek, Bai Muxue felt an inexplicable itch.

“You… wake up!”

“If you don’t wake up soon, I might keep taking advantage of you! You hear me!”

Feeling the girl’s fingertips gently caressing her cheek, Bai Muxue slowly opened her eyes and weakly murmured:

“Um… do you think it’s possible that…”

“I’m already awake?”

Their eyes met, and an awkward silence fell.

“Eh? Eh? Ah, don’t look—”

Accompanied by the girl’s slightly panicked scream, Bai Muxue felt a blinding golden light envelop her, and when her vision cleared, she saw the familiar cowboy-hatted blonde girl.

Amber, now radiant and vibrant as when they first met, had a hint of redness around her eyes, looking at Bai Muxue with a strange blush on her cheeks.

“Um… you’re awake?”

For some reason, Amber’s gaze was evasive, and she couldn’t meet Bai Muxue’s eyes.

“Yeah, I came back because heaven had no news to watch, so… cough cough!”

Bai Muxue gave Amber a forced smile and joked, but her words were cut short by a bout of violent coughing. She coughed up the remaining cold water in her stomach. After a while, she mumbled incoherently: “Why do I feel so cold? Am I still in heaven?”

“Come on, stop with the heaven talk. Someone like you with so many schemes wouldn’t be accepted into heaven, got it?”

Amber, despite her dismissive words, held Bai Muxue even tighter, trying to warm her with her own body heat.

“Really… you were in the water for so long, you’d be cold if you weren’t.”

She pouted, and her golden aura brightened. Though she couldn’t cast any flame magic, her magic could provide Bai Muxue with some warmth.

After a while, Bai Muxue slowly regained her senses, and her foggy mind began to clear. Only then did she realize she was tightly embraced by Amber. The strange fragrance enveloped her, and the softness of Amber’s chest pressed against her own, causing her cheeks to flush. Instinctively, she struggled a bit, trying to escape Amber’s embrace.

“Um, I don’t need you to do this…”

But having just recovered from near-drowning, her weakened body lacked the strength to struggle. Besides… after the previous intimate moments, this one somehow felt natural.

After struggling twice without success, Bai Muxue stopped resisting, not that anyone was watching anyway.

It’s just that her villainous lady persona had completely crumbled… Wait, she never really established that persona with Amber.

“Can’t you just stay still? You’ll warm up soon. Be good.”

Faced with Bai Muxue’s lack of cooperation, Amber pouted, speaking softly like she was soothing a child.

Looking at Bai Muxue’s pale but delicate features, inhaling her unique scent, and feeling the limp softness of the girl in her arms, Amber felt an unexpected calm.

After all, they had already done more intimate and private things, so this little bit of closeness seemed trivial by comparison.

“I…”

Bai Muxue’s small body trembled, and she couldn’t even form a sentence. Having just separated from Amber’s body, she felt a bone-chilling cold and quickly wrapped her arms tightly around the blonde girl.

She asked weakly, “Where are we now?”

Seeing the bluish tinge on Bai Muxue’s usually fair skin, a result of the cold water, Amber felt a pang of sympathy. She pulled Bai Muxue’s clothes tighter, pressing her closer to her ample chest: “It’s okay, we’re out now, and we’re safe.”

As she comforted her, a hint of hesitation crossed Amber’s face. After a moment’s thought, she asked softly: “Um, do you remember what happened just now? When I…”

“What?” Bai Muxue asked instinctively.

“No, nothing! Nothing at all!”

Amber seemed startled, shaking her head vigorously: “Just rest a bit more. I’m right here, so don’t worry.”

Bai Muxue nodded weakly and truly drifted off to sleep.

Seeing Bai Muxue fall asleep on her thigh, Amber covered her red lips with her small hand, looking around furtively like a thief. Her cheeks turned an embarrassing shade of red.

The deep night couldn’t hide Amber’s rosy, translucent skin.

Although it was a relief that Bai Muxue had woken up… she never expected to lose her first kiss in such a place!

Damn it! That was my first kiss!

The almost intimate scene played back in her mind, and Amber couldn’t help but look at Bai Muxue’s soft lips. Her heartbeat grew louder and clearer.

She unconsciously licked her moist lips… The girl’s cold touch gradually warmed and softened, carrying her unique sweetness and tranquility, lingering in Amber’s lips and teeth even now.

“Really, if you had resisted even a little, I wouldn’t have… It’s all your fault!”

But soon, Amber’s lips curved into a small smile.

Although it initially felt strange, now it didn’t seem so bad?

Hmph, my first kiss was with a girl as beautiful as Bai Muxue, so it’s not like I lost out.

****

Bai Muxue slowly opened her eyes, her vision blurry. “Where are we?”

“Ssh, don’t move. You need to rest.”

Amber’s voice was gentle but firm. “You were almost drowned, and you’re still weak. Let me hold you for a while longer.”

Bai Muxue felt a warmth spread through her, and the initial shock began to fade. “But, Amber, I don’t understand what happened. Did you do something to me?”

Amber hesitated, her cheeks flushing again. “Um, it’s a bit complicated. I’ll explain later, okay? Just rest now.”

Bai Muxue nodded, feeling a mix of confusion and relief. She closed her eyes, letting Amber’s warmth envelop her.

As she drifted off to sleep, Bai Muxue couldn’t help but think about the strange turn of events. What had happened between them? And why did Amber seem so flustered?

But for now, she was content to rest in Amber’s embrace, feeling safe and protected.

****

When Bai Muxue woke up again, the sun was just beginning to peek over the horizon. She stirred in Amber’s arms, feeling surprisingly refreshed despite the ordeal.

“Amber, are you awake?”

“Mm-hmm. I’ve been watching you sleep.”

Amber’s voice was soft, and there was a gentle smile on her face. “How do you feel?”

“Better, I think. But I’m still a bit confused about what happened.”

Amber sighed, running a hand through her golden hair. “I know. I should explain. But first, let’s get you somewhere warm and dry.”

Bai Muxue nodded, and together they made their way to a nearby shelter, leaving the mysteries of the night behind them for the moment.

****

As they settled into the shelter, Amber began to explain the events of the previous night. “You were swept away by the current, and I had to perform a spell to revive you. It was a bit… intimate.”

Bai Muxue’s eyes widened. “Intimate? What do you mean?”

“Well, the spell requires mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and I might have gotten a bit carried away.”

Amber’s cheeks turned a deep shade of red, and she looked away. “I’m sorry if I overstepped.”

Bai Muxue was silent for a moment, processing the information. “So, you gave me mouth-to-mouth?”

“Yes, and I might have… kissed you a few times more than necessary.”

Amber’s voice was barely a whisper, and she fidgeted nervously.

Bai Muxue felt a surge of emotion—embarrassment, confusion, and something else she couldn’t quite identify. “I see. Thank you, I guess.”

Amber looked at her, her eyes searching. “Are you… upset?”

“No, I’m not upset. Just surprised. And a bit confused.”

Amber let out a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding. “I’m glad. I didn’t want to make you uncomfortable.”

Bai Muxue offered a small, tentative smile. “It’s okay. I’m just trying to understand everything that happened.”

Amber reached out and took Bai Muxue’s hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. “We’ll figure it out together, okay?”

Bai Muxue nodded, feeling a sense of comfort and security in Amber’s presence. “Okay. Together.”

****

As the days passed, Bai Muxue and Amber worked to rebuild their strength and understanding. They explored the nearby area, finding resources and learning to rely on each other in new ways.

One evening, as they sat by the fire, Amber turned to Bai Muxue with a serious expression. “I need to talk to you about something.”

Bai Muxue looked at her, curious. “What is it?”

“I think it’s time we face the truth about what happened that night. And about how I feel.”

Bai Muxue’s heart raced. “What do you mean?”

Amber took a deep breath. “I think I’m falling for you, Bai Muxue. And I don’t know what to do about it.”

Bai Muxue was taken aback, her mind racing. “Amber, I… I don’t know what to say.”

Amber smiled sadly. “You don’t have to say anything. I just wanted to be honest with you.”

Bai Muxue reached out and took Amber’s hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. “Thank you for being honest. I care about you too, Amber. Let’s take this one step at a time.”

Amber’s eyes shone with unshed tears, and she nodded. “Okay. One step at a time.”

****

In the following weeks, Bai Muxue and Amber navigated their newfound feelings, leaning on each other for support and understanding. They faced challenges together, growing closer with each passing day.

One day, as they sat under a tree, watching the sunset, Bai Muxue turned to Amber with a soft smile. “You know, I never thought I’d find someone like you.”

Amber smiled back, her eyes reflecting the golden hues of the setting sun. “Neither did I. But here we are.”

Bai Muxue leaned in, her heart fluttering. “Here we are.”

And with a gentle kiss, they sealed their promise to face whatever came next, together.

****

The end.