"Mmm... so scary, so scary, so scary..." I trembled uncontrollably, hiding in Xialin's embrace. My petite frame lay on her pale thighs, exposed below her skirt hem. The familiar feeling brought me a trace of comfort.
"Wu? What's wrong?" Xialin asked urgently above my head, startled by my sudden action.
"N-nothing... nothing at all..." My soft, trembling reply revealed my distress. I didn't want to act this way toward such a girl on our first meeting, but I just couldn't help it...
This feeling was too terrifying. Sob... sob...
"Just let me lie here a moment... just a moment..." My voice came from Xialin's thighs, choked with sobs.
"...Okay." Xialin hesitated, then placed her right hand on my head. She stroked my hair slowly, rhythmically. Her warm, comforting touch eased me slightly under the high-pressure magical atmosphere.
Xialin looked down at me on her thighs. She frowned subtly, unseen. Her left hand lifted quietly. Something coalesced in the air ahead. Seconds later, an invisible barrier formed before me. The encroaching magic dispersed instantly. My trembling lessened sharply.
Seeing it worked, Xialin stroked my head with her right hand. Her left gently patted my back. Softly, she murmured, "It's okay... it's okay..."
Feeling the pressure vanish, I clung tighter to Xialin. "Mmm... Xialin is the best..."
Xialin smiled but stayed silent. Her gaze sharpened, locking onto the "Senior Sister" onstage introducing school facilities. She seemed to send a silent message.
"...Dorms: girls share two to a room, boys four. First-year girls room with second-year seniors all year. This helps you quickly join our warm, big family..." The speaker paused briefly, catching Xialin's stare, then continued.
"...That concludes it. On behalf of the entire Student Council, I welcome all juniors. May our Heavenly Stand Academy shine brighter!" She flashed a flawless smile, left the podium to applause, ignoring Xialin's actions.
"Our Student Council President remains so kind. Next, the first-year head will announce important notices..."
Backstage, Rest Area
"You've worked hard, Senior Sister." Two beautiful seniors stood behind the Student Council President. Yet their looks differed like stars to sun and moon—an uncrossable chasm.
"Check the details of the two girls alone in the left corner." The president nodded, casually ordering them.
"...Yes." The seniors froze momentarily. Their bodies turned mechanically. Unable to resist, they walked out to find their targets: me and Xialin.
It was as if they were controlled.
"Little one... how did you end up here..."
......
Unaware of any of this, I still lay on Xialin's thighs. The suffocating pressure had vanished, but the cozy warmth conquered my lazy self. I chose to stay put. (づ′▽`)づ
"Time to rise, little lazy cat." Fingers gently tapped my head. Curious, I let out a soft "Mmm?" and lifted my head. It was Xialin.
She gestured around. I realized the freshman orientation had ended.
"Huh? It's over?" I asked drowsily, nuzzling her embrace twice before pulling away.
"Yes, almost noon. Let's eat at the cafeteria first, then head to the dorm." She took my hand. We left the auditorium, heavy with bad memories.
Cafeteria No. 1
"Wow, so many food options!" I exclaimed, rushing to the front window. I peered through the glass at the display samples.
"I want this, and this~" I tugged Xialin's sleeve. She smiled warmly, like a mother with her daughter. I didn't mind this feeling at all.
I always feel Xialin is such a good person OVO
I pulled Xialin's arm, strolling past food counters on the first floor. We carried trays to a quiet corner, ready to eat.
"Wu."
"Huh? ∑(O_O；)" Xialin's soft call interrupted my battle with a fried chicken cutlet. "What is it?"
She didn't answer immediately. Instead, she watched with interest as I tackled my meal.
After a pause, just as I lowered my head to finish, she spoke again.
"Wu... you look really cute when you eat."
