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"Hello, Senior," I greeted softly, my heart racing even more.
"Mm." Duan Jiayu responded lightly, his gaze falling on the cup of water in her hand. "Are you here to get water too?"
"Um..." I nodded nervously, not daring to look at him.
"Then go ahead and fill your cup first." Duan Jiayu turned slightly to give her space.
"Thank you, Senior." I lowered my head and said quietly before picking up the cup to fill it with water.
Duan Jiayu leaned against the nearby table, quietly watching her with a hint of playful amusement at the corner of his mouth.
" junior Sister, what year are you in this year?" he suddenly asked.
"I'm a freshman," I replied, still not daring to lift my gaze.
"A freshman..." Duan Jiayu repeated, his tone carrying a subtle sense of nostalgia. "Time flies; I'm about to graduate."
"Yeah..." I echoed, but inside, it felt as if something had struck me hard, leaving a sour taste in my heart.
Duan Jiayu's words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing all the passion and fantasies I had harbored. Yes, I was just a freshman, while he was already a senior about to graduate. There was an insurmountable gap between us in terms of age and status.
I suddenly realized that all my efforts and feelings during this time might only be seen by Duan Jiayu as mere admiration from a junior Sister for her senior—nothing more.
My fingers tightened around the cup, knuckles turning white. I took a deep breath, trying to suppress the bitterness within me, and turned to leave the office.
I hurried back to my seat, where the messy documents on my desk seemed to mock my one-sided feelings. I took a deep breath, forcing myself not to think about Duan Jiayu's words, but my slender fingers unconsciously traced the patterns on the cup as if they were Duan Jiayu's profile. Outside the window, night fell deeper; the streetlights on campus cast a dim yellow glow that elongated the shadows of the trees.
"Hey, do you want to go grab some late-night snacks together?" a girl approached my desk and invited enthusiastically.
I looked up and saw several boys behind the girl, among them was Duan Jiayu. He was leaning down, talking to Sang Yan beside him, a faint smile on his handsome face, completely unaware of her gaze.
"No, I'm not feeling well today. I want to go home and rest early," I forced a smile and declined the girl's invitation.
"Alright then, take care of yourself," the girl said without thinking much and called the others to leave the office together.
I was left alone in the office, staring at the empty doorway, a wave of inexplicable disappointment washing over me.
"What's wrong? Heartbroken?"
A teasing voice came from behind me, startling me. I turned around quickly to see Sang Yan leaning against the doorframe, looking at me with a half-smile.
"Brother, why haven't you left yet?" I asked somewhat flustered.
"If I leave, who will comfort our little princess who's heartbroken?" Sang Yan walked over, ruffling my hair with a teasing tone.
"Brother, what are you talking about!" I swatted his hand away, my face feeling a bit hot.
Sang Yan looked at my feigned calmness and chuckled, not continuing the topic. He walked over to Duan Jiayu's desk and picked up his jacket. "Let's go home."
Duan Jiayu nodded and got up to follow Sang Yan. As he passed by me, he paused slightly and said lightly, "Go home and rest early."
"Okay," I replied softly, looking down.
After Duan Jiayu and Sang Yan left, I packed my things and exited the office alone.
On the weekend, the student council organized an outing for a picnic in the countryside. I initially didn't want to participate, but thinking about being with Duan Jiayu made me sign up anyway.
The air in the countryside was fresh and the sun was bright; my mood lifted significantly. I prepared ingredients with a few girls while occasionally glancing over at Duan Jiayu, who was starting a fire not far away.
He was wearing a simple white T-shirt and jeans today, with the sleeves casually rolled up to his elbows, revealing his well-defined forearms. The sunlight cast a gentle glow on him, making him appear even more dazzling.
"What are you looking at?" a girl asked with a smile, following her gaze.
"Nothing," I replied, pulling my gaze away, my cheeks slightly flushed.
"Look at Senior Duan, he's amazing! He got the fire going in no time," the girl said with admiration.
"Yeah," I responded lightly, but felt a twinge of discomfort inside.
Duan Jiayu was indeed outstanding; whether in academics or life, he was the center of attention. And I was just an ordinary girl, seemingly unremarkable except for my secret crush on him.
"Ah!"
Suddenly, a sharp scream broke the tranquility of the mountains. I turned to see a girl sitting on the hillside, her ankle swollen and red—she must have twisted it.
"What happened?" Duan Jiayu rushed over upon hearing the sound, his brow slightly furrowed as he saw the injured girl.
"I... I accidentally twisted my ankle," she said with a quivering voice.
"I'll carry you down," Duan Jiayu said without hesitation, squatting down and gesturing for her to get on his back.
The girl felt a bit embarrassed but climbed onto Duan Jiayu's back. He carried her steadily down the mountain.
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