The Female Leads Truly Loves You - Chapter 320

Chapter 320: I’d be the lotus blooming in the mud of your life
“When is your sister’s final competition?”

Angel asked, her voice drowsy after the bath. Despite feeling sleepy, returning to the bed seemed to rejuvenate her briefly.

The night deepened, and she lay in Sam’s arms, using him as a human pillow in a comfortable position, possibly aided by the blanket that seemed to wrap around her automatically.

Sam was somewhat surprised by her question. “If I remember correctly, tomorrow is the semifinals… The top four from each group will be divided into new groups, and the top two from each will enter the finals. How do you know she’ll definitely make it to the finals?”

Sam himself wasn’t sure.

Angel squinted slightly, the room dim except for the soft blue ambient light near the bedside, reminiscent of a bar’s soothing blues that made one feel gentle and secure. It’s said that blue is the most comforting color, though Sam couldn’t remember where he’d read that.

“You’ve seen my swimming skills. Don’t forget, I once hired a national champion as my swimming coach,” she said.

Indeed, the swimming level in this country was world-class, so a national champion that Angel could hire was definitely a top-tier talent.

Sam curiously thought, “Then why haven’t I seen you participate in any competitions? If you’ve hired such a coach…”

Angel rolled her eyes. “Swimming was just a hobby at the time, also a way to stay in shape. Why should I compete?”

Sam pondered for a moment. “Maybe because I think it’s a waste of talent?”

Angel pinched Sam’s chest lightly. His muscles weren’t exaggeratedly bulky, feeling quite nice to the touch. Is this why men always like to stare at women’s breasts?

“You’re still not used to it. You need to adjust your mindset. Our kind of talent is meant to be wasted. We have so much it overflows, get it?”

Sam nodded. “I get it. Every time we make love, it overflows from your vagina…”

“Is that what I was talking about?!” Angel interrupted.

Sam chuckled. “I actually think she’s very likely to make it to the finals, but I’ve never told her that.”

“Afraid of putting pressure on her?”

Sam nodded again.

Angel scoffed, as if mocking. “You act like an old father, always protecting her.”

“Isn’t that what men do? Especially with their sisters. She’s only in ninth grade.”

Angel responded irritably, “Do you know that by ninth grade, many girls already understand most things? Constantly protecting someone only makes them weaker, more fragile. You can protect her now, but can you do it forever, or all the time? There will always be times when she has to face difficulties on her own. What then, if you’re not there?”

Sam looked at Angel, surprised by her perspective.

“Do you think I have a point?”

Sam shook his head. “You always manage to make the unreasonable sound reasonable. I’m used to that. I’m just surprised you’re lecturing me about this, almost like a wise wife.”

“I’m giving you too much credit, huh?” Angel wanted to punch Sam, who seemed impervious to pain, making him the perfect punching bag.

But this time, Sam was quick to catch her fist and pulled her into an embrace. Suddenly, a blanket of tenderness enveloped them both, making them reluctant to change their position, as if only this moment allowed for complete enjoyment.

Sam held her and whispered, “I know my approach might not be the best for her, but I always worry more about her growing up on her own. That’s why I sometimes say things to you that aren’t very nice. I’m sorry.”

Angel’s face was buried in his neck as she murmured, “You apologize now, when you’re so rough with me during sex, why don’t you apologize for that? You really are despicable.”

“You knew that already, didn’t you?”

“Indeed, if you were too honest, it wouldn’t be fun.”

“Heh.”

“I’m not complimenting you. Believe it or not, I could bite through your artery.”

What kind of biting power is that? Sam certainly didn’t believe it, nor did he want to test it.

He thought for a moment. “How about we go watch Ava’s finals together?”

Angel had already closed her eyes, comfortable in his arms, ready to sleep until the end of the world.

Hearing this, she hummed softly, almost instinctively.

“Not worried about putting pressure on her now?”

“What can I say? If I miss such an important moment, am I even her brother?”

“Sounds very responsible… Are you planning not to miss her first time too?”

Typical Angel. Such taboo and ethical breaches came naturally to her, without hesitation.

“What are you saying? Am I that kind of person?”

“Don’t you have enough women around you?”

“…So, are you coming with me or not?”

Sam decided to steer away from this strange conversation, which seemed to urge him to do something bizarre to Ava.

Angel’s mood was too ambiguous, leaving Sam unsure of how to satisfy her.

“I should be free the day after tomorrow, but are you sure your sister would be happy to see me?”

Angel didn’t know why, but she enjoyed seeing Ava’s annoyed expression when she saw her. It was like teasing a pet; to make her happy, she’d give her irresistible little gifts. To upset her, Angel just needed to be a bit more affectionate with her brother.

“Are you really concerned about that?”

“Good point. Let’s go then. I haven’t watched a competition in a long time.”

“Let’s sleep on it, we’ll talk the day after tomorrow.”

“Okay, don’t disturb my sleep.”

“I’m not talking anymore.”

“Even breathing is too loud.”

“Should I just stop my heartbeat then?”

“That would work.”

“I can imagine now, when I’m old and lying on a hospital bed, you’d unhesitatingly pull the plug on my oxygen.”

Sam sighed.

Angel’s hand reached out, gently touching Sam’s face, her voice sleepy and muffled, “Don’t worry, I wouldn’t want you to suffer the pain of dying.”

Truly touching…

But back to the point.

She really had changed a lot, at least under his influence. Her cuteness had increased, and her fearsomeness had decreased.

How could that not be considered an achievement?

By morning, everything seemed normal. Sam took Ava to the sports hall for training and competition using Angel’s car, then the two went to school.

It looked like a rare peaceful day.

It gave Sam a bit of hope for the future. If the days ahead were as serene as this, it would be a perfect world.

In the afternoon club classroom.

Angel didn’t come, saying that since Sam was now living at her place, going to the club classroom was meaningless.

Thus, the Ultimate Human Department seemed like a place where dreams began.

The familiar golden triangle.

Sophie was reading a book in the afternoon sunlight, while Isabella was occasionally laughing at something on her phone.

Until someone nudged Sam’s elbow.

Sam thought it was an illusion from staring at his phone too long, but when he turned, he saw Sophie’s covert glance, obviously avoiding Isabella’s gaze.

Sam was stunned, then heard her whisper.

“Where were you yesterday?”

Sam then remembered that because of Angel’s sudden appearance, he hadn’t been able to go to Sophie’s house to cook, and not just yesterday, but probably for the next few days as well. So Sam glanced at her and then texted her the reason.

Sophie looked at the message.

Her expression changed visibly.

“Then don’t come anymore.”

Although Sam had honestly explained the entire reason, the annoyance was real, especially because it involved Angel, doubling Sophie’s irritation.

Sam said with a wry smile, “It’s just postponed for a week, are you in such a hurry?”

“I’m in a hurry? If you say I’m in a hurry, then I’m in a hurry.”

Sophie turned back to her book, clearly disdainful.

Sam chuckled. “Since when did you start talking like that?”

“I learned from you, I’ve been influenced by you.”

“I think that’s a correct statement.”

“Don’t make everyone like you. Rest assured, I’ll clean up all the bad habits you bring, and I won’t let my life be stained by you.”

That sounded quite serious, but Sam just laughed happily.

“What if I’m the stain in your life?”

“What are you thinking? I’d be the lotus blooming in the mud of your life.”

“Ah~ I’ve discovered Sophie is getting cuter~”

Sam leaned on the table, making Sophie’s skin crawl with his words.

“Stop disgusting me, jerk!!”

Just then, Isabella put down her phone and looked over.

“Ah, as the club president, am I being ostracized by the members?”

Sam smiled and said, “No, we were just joking.”

“Nice, flirting… Can I join? Three’s not too crowded, right?”

Isabella blinked.

Sophie’s cheeks flushed quickly: “Who’s flirting with this jerk, don’t insult me.”

Isabella laughed: “Sophie, that’s classic tsundere. Every harem anime has a tsundere heroine…”

“I’ve already said, it’s not flirting!!”

Sam sat up straight and explained.

“Yes, we were just talking about my sister.”

“Sam’s sister?”

“Yeah, she’s here in Kuhang for a swimming competition. Sophie met her the day before yesterday.”

“Eh… that’s not fair, Sam. You’re biased. Sophie gets to meet your sister, and your senior doesn’t?”

Isabella looked innocently at Sam.

Sam was stunned.

“I didn’t mean that… She’s just here for the competition…”

“How’s the competition going?”

“It’s going well. If today goes smoothly, she’ll be in the finals tomorrow.”

Sam said.

Isabella thought for a moment, then looked at Sophie, then back at Sam.

“Can we go watch your sister’s finals tomorrow?”

“Ah? Why?”

“Of course, it’s a club activity.”

“That’s not a club activity! Senior, please don’t turn everything you want to do into a club activity.”

Sam said helplessly.

Especially since he had already made plans with Angel, adding these two, plus his sister, would be an extreme scene, something Sam didn’t even want to imagine.

But Isabella just laughed.

“Think about it. If your sister does well in the finals, we can all help her celebrate, and it would be like supporting her. Besides, I’ve never met your sister. Wouldn’t it be a pity if I didn’t? Ah… I’m leaving school next spring, I just want to leave some beautiful memories…”

Sam couldn’t stand this.

“Just say what you want directly, don’t beat around the bush.”

“So you’re agreeing?”

“When did I agree? And you should consider Sophie’s opinion, right? She…”

“I can go.”

Sophie unexpectedly said something that surprised them both.

“Ah?”

Sam looked at Sophie in surprise.

Isn’t she the one who likes to avoid crowds the most?

Sophie looked at Sam as if it were obvious.

“I’m now friends with Ava, isn’t it normal to go watch? But senior… probably doesn’t have a legitimate reason.”

Isabella blinked.

“Once you know someone, they’re a friend. Now it’s two votes to one, Sam, any objections?”

Sam could only say, “No other objections, but I have to tell you, Angel will also be there.”

He thought this news would deter them, considering what had happened at Angel’s house last time. Isabella seemed to have passed out then, but Sam thought she was feigning ignorance, though he didn’t know why.

But Isabella just looked at Sam.

“What does that matter? Let’s all go together.”

Sophie couldn’t help but snicker.

“Is that so? That’s perfect.”

Fuck!

Had they gone mad?

What kind of reaction was that, as if they were going for revenge!