The Female Leads Truly Loves You - Chapter 312

Chapter 312: I just want to hug you
When his sister uttered those words, which could easily be misunderstood, Sam felt as if the shackles of guilt were clamped around his neck.

He had always known that the world was not normal, so obviously, in this abnormal world, who wouldn’t go mad?

But Ava was his sister!

Even though they weren’t related by blood, too many things made Sam feel a mix of madness and guilt at this moment.

In the dimly lit living room, he watched as a shy blush spread across her beautiful face.

Looking into her eyes, he saw a clear mix of shyness and anticipation, creating a different kind of gleam that struck Sam’s heart profoundly.

Sam even wanted to grab her arms and shake her vigorously, yelling at her, “Snap out of it! I’m your brother!”

But that seemed too exaggerated, unnecessary.

At that moment, Ava was looking into Sam’s eyes.

“Isn’t this normal? You’re supposed to take care of me.”

“Taking care doesn’t mean we should sleep in the same bed, does it?” Sam said matter-of-factly.

Then he saw Ava pause, her eyes widening before she started waving her hands and pounding on Sam’s shoulders.

“You misunderstood me! You’re just a pervert! A lecherous brother!!”

Ava’s actions looked exaggerated, but she wasn’t really putting any strength into it; the hits didn’t hurt Sam at all.

But her current state made Sam slightly puzzled.

“So… what did you mean by what you said just now?”

Ava, her cheeks flushed, replied irritably.

“You heard wrong, yes, you must have heard wrong! I just don’t feel secure sleeping in that strange room! I meant for you to make a bed on the floor in the room, just being in the same room would be enough. Who told you to sleep in the same bed! Pervert brother!!”

Her demeanor seemed very genuine.

It didn’t seem like she was lying, as if that was her true intention.

Sam couldn’t help but wonder, did he really hear wrong? Ava’s words just now weren’t like this, right?

Sam knew his sister well enough. Although she had expressed some affection for him before, she was ultimately just a ninth-grade girl, likely still shy and inexperienced. Even if she had feelings, she wouldn’t reveal them so directly…

Her denial of her earlier words was probably an attempt to salvage some dignity.

“Even so, isn’t it weird for us both to be in the same room?” Sam questioned.

Ava stopped her actions and glared at Sam.

“Why is it weird? You’re my brother, isn’t it okay to care about your sister’s feelings? Plus, I have a competition tomorrow. If I don’t sleep well and perform poorly, losing the chance to advance, then losing…”

“Alright, alright, stop. I’ll just make a bed on the floor, okay?”

Geez.

It was either emotional blackmail or a straight-up moral bind. Who could stand this?

If she performed poorly and lost her chance at a scholarship, and since her academic grades were mediocre, failing to get into a good high school would definitely lead Sam’s parents to blame him.

And Sam genuinely wanted this girl to succeed. As her brother, it seemed he couldn’t shirk the responsibility.

It was just making a bed on the floor in one room… A ninth-grade girl wouldn’t do something that only the daring Zoe next door would dare to do.

“Wouldn’t it have been better to start like this? Why make it so awkward for me, huh, mean brother.”

Ava, pouting and clutching her pillow, stood up.

Sam sighed helplessly. He just wanted a peaceful night’s sleep. What had he done wrong?

Resigned, Sam still had to enter the room and then took out a spare mattress to lay on the clean floor.

This wasn’t too difficult for him; even lying on the floor, he could still sleep quite well. He wasn’t fussy like Angel, who needed the best facilities and was particular about his sleeping arrangements.

Sam was a remarkably adaptable young man.

When he finally settled down comfortably in his makeshift bed, he turned his head only to see Ava, under the dim light, leaning over the side of her bed, looking at him.

But from this angle, it was quite eerie. If Ava’s hair were messier and her face paler, it would be straight out of a horror movie.

“Can you just go to sleep instead of staring at me like that?” Sam said, exasperated.

Ava blinked in surprise.

“What’s the matter, can’t I look at you?”

Sam retorted irritably, “Of course it’s weird. You’re hanging off the bed staring at me like some kind of ghost. Are you trying to scare me to death?”

Ava huffed.

“I think you’re only scared because you have a guilty conscience.”

“Why are you staring at me, then?”

“It’s just… I’ve never shared a room with you before. I’m just curious, that’s all.”

The way she said it, it almost sounded like Sam owed her something.

Unable to persuade her otherwise, Sam turned over.

Out of sight, out of mind.

But then…

“Why are you turning away? Don’t you want to look at me?” Ava’s voice had a teasing edge to it.

Sam sighed.

“Let’s just sleep, okay? Don’t you have a competition tomorrow? If you don’t sleep, you might get carried away by ghosts in the middle of the night.”

“Ahh!! Why would you bring up ghosts? That’s so scary!”

Suddenly, Ava pulled the covers over her face, leaving only her beautiful eyes visible.

“Do you have to be that scared?”

“Of course! You have to understand the feelings of a girl who has left her hometown to come to a big city alone, sleeping in a strange bed. Aren’t you supposed to be my brother?”

“What more do you want from me as a brother? What do you expect?”

Sam just lay back, staring at the ceiling.

Ava blinked and peeked over the edge of the bed.

“What exactly is your relationship with that Sophie today?”

Sam knew Ava would bring this up; she couldn’t hold back any longer.

Sam looked at her.

“Didn’t she tell you? You two seemed to get along well earlier.”

Ava blinked again.

“Some things sound different coming from a guy than a girl. I want to hear your side of the story.”

Oh boy.

Was this some kind of prisoner’s dilemma?

“Is this really what interests you?”

“What’s wrong with that? I’m just concerned about my brother. After all, you’re a guy with a girlfriend. How can you like several girls at the same time?”

Sam thought for a moment before responding.

“Sophie and I are just friends, what else did you think?”

Ava snorted lightly.

“It’s definitely more than that. Even if it’s just a friendship for now.”

“How did you come to that conclusion?”

“You know, women’s intuition. I just feel that a girl like Sophie, who isn’t easily approachable by most, can show all kinds of emotions around you without any reservations. That’s the best proof. It’s enough to show that you’re special to her, different from others. And for a girl, being special to someone implies a lot, doesn’t it?”

Sam knew he was indeed special to Sophie.

But he was surprised that his sister could deduce so much in such a short time.

It seemed she was indeed a bit smarter than Sam had thought, only it was a pity that her smarts were applied in the wrong place.

Why waste such intelligence on such trivial matters? Wouldn’t it be better to focus on her studies?

“You sure have a wild imagination. You know I have a girlfriend, so what kind of change could there possibly be between me and her?”

Ava shifted her position, lying on the bed and looking at Sam with her head tilted, her long legs gently swaying. She seemed to be getting more animated.

Sam watched her legs swing back and forth, a real temptation. Especially since his libido was much higher than that of most young men.

“That’s not necessarily true. Sometimes emotions don’t follow logic. Don’t you think you’re dancing on the edge of a cliff?”

Sam couldn’t help but laugh.

“You talk as if you know me so well. What if I told you Angel knows about these things too?”

“…How could she!”

Ava’s eyes widened.

What a complicated relationship! Given Angel’s personality, if she knew about this, wouldn’t she have killed her brother? Although Ava hoped for a rift between Angel and Sam, she didn’t want Sam to get hurt.

Sam chuckled.

“Some things aren’t as simple as you think, and I’m not as good as you imagine. As you said, matters of the heart often defy logic, and unfortunately, your brother is just the type who can’t resist temptations—a flawed man. But don’t worry, I’ll try to handle these things properly.”

He used this opportunity to make Ava understand that he was a womanizer.

She shouldn’t waste her time on someone like him.

Nor should she harbor inappropriate thoughts, so at least she wouldn’t fall into complex emotional situations like those female leads.

Just surviving was already a full-time effort for Sam.

He really didn’t want his sister to become another female lead, adding moral burdens to his conscience.

“…How can you be like this?”

Predictably, Ava looked at Sam, somewhat bewildered.

She probably never imagined that her brother, who had always seemed so gentle and kind, would one day admit to being a womanizer right in front of her.

By doing so, Sam shattered the idealized image Ava had of him; her brother no longer seemed so noble.

Sam gave a bitter smile, seeing the disbelief in Ava’s eyes, which made him feel uncomfortable too.

But there was no choice, after all, she was his sister. Though not related by blood, they had shared many years of familial affection. Some challenges come not from the outside, but from within one’s own heart.

So he lowered his voice, speaking softly.

“Ava, I’ll try my best to be a good brother to you, but I can’t promise anything about other matters. These are my own issues, and you shouldn’t worry too much. Just know that my life here is much more complicated than you think, and I’d rather you not get involved.”

Ava, seemingly clinging to her last hope, gripped the blanket tightly and said through clenched teeth.

“Is it… because you can’t help it?”

Sam really wanted to say that it was indeed beyond his control, that if it weren’t for such reasons, things wouldn’t have started or developed this way.

But…

“No, it was all my own choice.”

“Damn you, bad brother…”

“Sorry, go to sleep, you need to rest early, you have a competition tomorrow.”

After saying this, Sam turned his back.

There were no more sounds from behind.

Perhaps Ava didn’t want to talk to such a brother anymore? Although it might affect their sibling relationship, compared to letting Ava gradually become another female lead in this world, this was probably the best choice.

At least, this was a unique way for a brother to protect his sister, or so Sam thought at the moment.

Let it be.

Sam sighed softly.

Then he closed his eyes.

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…

…

Suddenly, the young man opened his eyes.

It was unclear how much time had passed, he was in a drowsy, half-asleep state.

Because he felt… a pair of hands wrapping around his waist from behind.

In this room, there was only one person who could do that.

Sam’s eyes widened, unable to turn around.

“Ava?”

The hands tightened a bit more, so much so that Sam could even feel the contours of the young girl’s body against his back.

Her developing breasts, though not very large, were firm.

Ava pressed close to Sam’s back, carrying a youthful scent.

She seemed immersed, her emotions a bit low.

“Brother… I’m so sad, I just want to hug you.”