Morning Mischief

Morning light filtered through the sheer curtains of the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a gentle glow over the sleeping Xiaoxia. White Xia, slightly uncomfortable, tucked her small head deeper into the warmth of the blankets.

Mondays were always the most torturous, even for the usually diligent White Xia. After all, Mondays were the only day of the week when attendance was required by 7:30 AM, and with her chronic lack of sleep and the late-night disturbance the previous evening, only five or six hours of rest felt insufficient to replenish her energy.

After pulling the covers over her head, White Xia quickly drifted back into a shallow sleep, her long, snow-white hair still disheveled across the pillow. There was no way around it; she was just too exhausted. School could wait…

If she did end up being late, it would only be because someone had been overly demanding the night before. Mo Bai… you rascal…

Thus, the girl in the bed, half-awake and half-asleep, let her thoughts drift back into dreams, her long lashes fluttering gently with each even breath, her soft lips slightly parted to reveal a hint of a cute, tiny canine tooth.

Fortunately, it was still early, and there was no urgent need to get up just yet. This small luxury of extra sleep was a rare treat.

After all, Mo Bai would surely come in to wake her up.

“…”

For a girl with an erratic sleep schedule, oversleeping had become a common occurrence, as each day was more exhausting than the last.

However, for someone like Mo Bai, discipline was key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, a hallmark of a refined upbringing in a prestigious family.

Sitting in the living room, Mo Bai noticed that White Xia’s room remained quiet. He knew his little classmate was likely still fast asleep.

Approaching White Xia’s door, he gently pushed it open. The morning light, filtered through the sheer curtains, cast a soft glow over her peaceful sleeping face. White Xia was curled up like a kitten in the blankets, her long, white hair scattered across the pillow. She looked incredibly adorable.

But… today was Monday.

If it were a weekend, he might let her sleep in and even enjoy a morning cuddle. But today, they had to go to school.

“Little lazy cat, time to wake up,” Mo Bai murmured, sitting gently on the edge of the bed. He looked at White Xia, who had only half of her small head exposed from the covers. Unable to resist, he gently pulled back the blanket and pinched her soft, round cheeks.

White Xia frowned slightly in her sleep, pulling deeper into the covers like a disturbed kitten, leaving only a few strands of silver hair visible. This sight made Mo Bai chuckle. Even in sleep, his little classmate was adorable.

Old Chen had already parked the car downstairs, waiting for them to come down. The journey to school wouldn’t take long, and with his status, even if they were late, nothing would happen.

Thinking of this, Mo Bai, who was watching White Xia’s adorable sleeping face, felt a playful urge.

Hmm… staying in bed too long isn’t a good habit, it needs correcting!

A mischievous smile played at the corners of Mo Bai’s lips as he cautiously reached into the covers, following the outline of her body, and gently gripped her slender ankles.

The sudden touch caused White Xia to let out an unconscious moan, her feet slightly shivering, but her body, recognizing her master’s touch, didn’t wake up. Her petite frame merely shifted slightly in the blankets before settling again.

Was she sleeping that soundly?

Although surprised, Mo Bai knew this was his doing. After all, there were times when White Xia had begged for mercy, but he hadn’t relented, leaving his little blood maid in this state.

Looking at the still-unmoving white-haired girl, Mo Bai’s throat moved slightly, and his fingertips traced up her slender ankles.

As he moved, the blanket and the hem of her nightgown lifted slightly, revealing her delicate, fair legs. Her small, white socks were still neatly covering her dainty feet, though the cuffs were slightly loose, exposing a bit of her tender ankles.

Cute little feet, he thought, wanting to pull White Xia into his arms and tease her, watching her blush.

With this thought, Mo Bai’s fingertips gently ran over her ankle, causing White Xia to unconsciously curl her toes, letting out a soft whimper like a kitten. Her feet rubbed the bedding restlessly until Mo Bai’s fingertips lightly brushed the sole of her sock-covered foot—

“Ahh!—!!!”

The sleeping girl, her long hair disheveled, jolted from the bed like she had been electrocuted, her soft, sock-covered feet kicking out without warning, landing squarely on Mo Bai’s face, sending him tumbling to the floor.

His head hit the ground with a thud, snapping White Xia fully awake. Staring at Mo Bai, who had fallen to the floor, her ruby-red eyes widened in shock.

What on earth had just happened…

White Xia’s still-dazed mind struggled to process the scene before her. No matter how she thought about it, the situation seemed to point to one conclusion: Mo Bai had come in to wake her, only to be kicked by her in the process, given the sensation her feet had just experienced.

“Mo… Mo Bai!” White Xia scrambled out of the blankets, her long, white hair tumbling wildly.

She clumsily attempted to help Mo Bai, but in her haste, she tripped over the covers, tumbling directly into his arms.

“Ugh!”

Mo Bai, who had just risen, was hugged tightly by the girl, her soft body pressing firmly against him, her forehead bumping into his chin. They both lost balance.

As they began to fall, Mo Bai quickly pulled White Xia close, though they still ended up on the floor—only now, White Xia’s entire body was sprawled across him.

“Mmm…” White Xia let out a soft moan of pain, her ruby eyes glistening with tears, her face buried in Mo Bai’s chest.

As she regained her senses, White Xia realized the intimate position they were in. Her nightgown had ridden up to her thighs, her slender legs straddling Mo Bai’s waist, and his hands were still firmly around her soft waist.

“Mo… Mo Bai, I’m so sorry!” White Xia tried to rise, but her tense movements, combined with Mo Bai’s arms still around her, only caused her to fall back into his embrace, her face flushing a deep red, her ears tinged with a rosy hue, like a startled rabbit.

Mo Bai, however, was fine. His physical condition was excellent, and though he was momentarily stunned by White Xia’s sock-covered kick, he didn’t feel much pain.

“Are you okay…” Mo Bai loosened his hold on her waist, asking.

White Xia used the moment to slide off him, hurriedly adjusting her nightgown, looking apologetically at her classmate: “N-no, I’m okay, Mo Bai…”

“Let’s get up, wash up, and get ready for school.” Mo Bai suppressed a smile at White Xia’s clumsy antics but held it back.

However, White Xia’s legs were weak from the previous night’s activities, and as she leaned forward, she lost her balance, tumbling into Mo Bai’s lap, her face pressing into a soft, warm embrace.