Showering Together

“Nothing,” Jiang Zhou replied expressionlessly, his hands still motionless.

Seeing the countdown start, Chen Ju hurriedly reached out and pressed Confirm. The machine beeped, and two movie tickets slid out.

“Jiang Zhou, the tickets are ready.” Chen Ju took out the two tickets and showed them to Jiang Zhou.

Jiang Zhou glanced at the ghost faces on the tickets, paused, then looked away and said coolly, “Mm.”

Chen Ju was excited the whole time. It was his first time seeing a 3D horror movie. He followed Jiang Zhou to queue for the ticket check, picked up their glasses, then walked into the spacious, high-ceilinged theater.

“The ceiling is so high.” Chen Ju held Jiang Zhou’s hand and spoke in a hushed, excited voice. “The seats are so soft and comfortable. The screen is huge—it’s as big as a whole wall! And there’s also... Mm.”

“Stop talking.” Jiang Zhou pressed the straw of the drink to Chen Ju’s lips. “Have a sip.”

Chen Ju pursed his lips around the straw and took a sip of soda. The bubbles shot up into his nose, making him squint.

“It’s good.” Chen Ju opened his eyes in delight and offered the other straw to Jiang Zhou. “You have a sip too, Jiang Zhou.”

Jiang Zhou stared intently at Chen Ju, then leaned down and slowly moved closer, taking the other straw between his lips. He took a sip and said softly, “Mm, not bad.”...