Chapter 25 - Scaredy-cat (2/2)

”What movie are we watching?” Yan Mei muttered trying to ease the awkward atmosphere. Lei Zhao smirked. ”You will know soon.”

Yan Mei raised her brows and picked the popcorn on the table. She scooted a little closer and leaned her head on his shoulder. Lei Zhao stiffened when he felt her head on his shoulder. He didn't expect her to make the first move. It seems she was really giving him the chance. He smiled and wrapped his hands around her.

Ten minutes into the movie, Yan Mei was already sinking on the couch. 'This guy really chose a horror movie.' When the ghost appeared out of nowhere, Yan Mei screamed, and jumped, the popcorn spilling all over the place. Lei Zhao chuckled next to her.

”Wifey, don't tell me you're afraid of ghosts.” Yan Mei snorted.

”Who—is…afraid?” because of the scare, her words were incoherent. Lei Zhao chuckled as he turned to look at her.

”My wifey is so brave of course you can't be scared of a mere ghost.” Yan Mei could hear the grin in his voice.

She humped and ignored him. She watched the next part of the movie, averting her eyes as much as possible. The dramatic sounds of the creaking stairs and the hushed whispers across the room made her feel more disoriented

When she couldn't take it anymore, she simply covered her eyes with her hands, tucking her head into his shoulder.

”Wifey, you know it's not real, right?” Lei Zhao whispered.

”But they looked so scary.” She mumbled.

”How about I let you know when the scary parts are over? You can watch normal parts.”

Yan Mei nodded. A few minutes later she asked, ”Is it safe now?”

”Yes.” Yan Mei couldn't hear any horrific sound anymore so she looked up and saw the main character hiding in a closet. Suddenly, the closet opened and the ghost appeared in front of the screen.

This time Yan Mei screamed out loud. She took cover behind Lei Zhao's shoulder, she didn't even realize it until she felt his arms wrapped around her and pulled her into his solid chest. He covered her eyes with his palm. Yan Mei felt her heart pound in her ears.

”Wifey, Let's stop watching or you will even get a heart attack, scaredy-cat.” He whispered his voice sound amused.

”I'm not scared,” Yan Mei protested and hit him in the shoulder. Lei Zhao smirked and shrugged.

”Okay, I will pretend I believe you, scaredy-cat..”

”Don't call me scaredy-cat!” Yan Mei echoed.

Lei Zhao grinned, ”or what? scaredy-cat, scaredy-cat.” Lei Zhao taunted her.

”Just admit-”

Yan Mei pulled his head and captured his lips in a kiss silencing him. Lei Zhao widened his eyes in shock.