Chapter 08: “Their First Talk”

At home, Shen Xiaofan helped around the house, as usual, had dinner, and talked to her family about her school. When she was finally alone in her room, she took a look at the bracelet. Emily Chen said this bracelet could help her communicate with the ghost around… communicating with Wei Xiu. Shen Xiaofan thinks she and Wei Xiu shouldn't communicate even further. Since they're both living in a different world now. Yet, she couldn't help but want to hear what Wei Xiu wanted to say. Emily Chen said she has protected her several times. Shen Xiaofan was reminded of what had happened at the camp. There was a time when she felt that the atmosphere was quite heavy and suffocating. However, it was relieved in an instant and the suffocating feeling was gone. Was it because of Wei Xiu? Are there other ghosts that wanted to harm her?

Shen Xiaofan was quite unsure, perhaps it was better to talk to Wei Xiu herself. Thus, she puts on her bracelet and closes her eyes. She wasn't ready lest she saw something else other than Wei Xiu.

"That won't happen.",

Suddenly a soothing voice echoed through Shen Xiaofan's ears. It was a voice that she has gotten familiar with. A voice belonged to a person whom she was concerned about. Shen Xiaofan opened her eyes and saw Wei Xiu wearing her red dress as usual. She stood in front of the door, unlike previously, her figure now can be seen-through. Only like this, Shen Xiaofan is convinced that Wei Xiu is indeed a ghost.

"I believe you want an explanation from me, right?", Wei Xiu smiled wryly, it's the first time she talks to Shen Xiaofan without hiding her identity. Somehow this feeling is pretty foreign to her.

"It depends… do you want to talk about it?", Shen Xiaofan asked instead.

Wei Xiu felt warm, her Xiaofan is always considerate about others. This act of hers is also the reason why Wei Xiu liked her. Seeing that Shen Xiaofan is always like this, a feeling to tease her arose.

"If I don't want to, what will you do?",

Shen Xiaofan blinked twice and said solemnly, "Then, I will wait until you feel like talking about it.",

"And if I don't want to talk about it forever?",

"Then, I will wait forever.",

Wei Xiu expected Shen Xiaofan to give up, however, she got an unexpected reply instead. Looking at Shen Xiaofan's determined eyes, it was difficult to tell whether it was a joke or not.

"Fine, I was just jesting. Just like your friend had said, I'm a lonely ghost and I decided to follow you around.",

"But why me?",

"Because you're special.",

Shen Xiaofan was confused, how come is she special? She was only a regular student and didn't even involve herself in some occult activities. How come she was a special one? If we're talking about Song Ehuang, Shen Xiaofan could still grasp it, however, it was her. Shen Xiaofan thinks the special one should be Emily Chen, not her.

"I think Emily Chen would be the perfect friend for you.",

"The first time we interacted she had me trapped using a talisman.",

"Okay, maybe Song Ehuang?",

"Xiaofan, Do you hate me?", hearing that Shen Xiaofan kept recommending others broke Wei Xiu's heart. It's true that other people might be more interesting than Shen Xiaofan. Yet, the one who had lifted her from her sadness and helplessness was Shen Xiaofan.

"No, I don't. But the reason why you chose me was that you thought I was special. I'm afraid you got the wrong person…",

"No, I don't. You're special Shen Xiaofan…", Wei Xiu continued with a low voice, "At least to me…",

"What did you say?",

"Nothing.",

Wei Xiu pouted, Shen Xiaofan is so dense…

"How did you become a ghost?",

"I don't quite remember, I was waiting for my boyfriend to arrive at our date location, then, my vision went dark and the next thing I know I was already like this.",

Shen Xiaofan looked at Wei Xiu from head to toes, "No wonder you appear very stunning.",

Wei Xiu, who is used to hearing compliments from others, now, felt bashful around Shen Xiaofan. Even she had never felt bashful around her ex-boyfriend.

"T-thank you.",

"What do you usually do when I am asleep?", Shen Xiaofan asked while motioning her hand on the bed. Wei Xiu comprehended it and sat next to Shen Xiaofan on the bed.

"I'm usually watching you until you wake up.",

"Don't you feel bored?",

"When I'm bored I just entered your dream, hehe…",

The two of them continued to talk until it was time for Shen Xiaofan to fall asleep. Shen Xiaofan laid down while Wei Xiu was still sitting and looking at her.

"Are you going to be lonely when I'm asleep?",

Wei Xiu smiled and shook her head, she patted Shen Xiaofan's head while looking at her attentively, "I won't be lonely, as long as you are here.",

Shen Xiaofan felt like stopped breathing for a few seconds. Wei Xiu's behavior is quite strange, yet it didn't make Shen Xiaofan uncomfortable.

"...Good night, Xiu.",

"Good night, Xiaofan.",

…

The next morning, Shen Xiaofan woke up as usual. She felt like last night was a dream, however, those thoughts immediately disappeared when she found Wei Xiu sleeping next to her. Shen Xiaofan got a good look on Wei Xiu's face, she had a pointy nose, clear skin, red lips, and long eyelashes. She was truly the embodiment of a beautiful girl. How old is she? What make-up did she use when she was alive? Shen Xiaofan didn't realize that she had been looking at Wei Xiu fondly. Wei Xiu could hear her thoughts and couldn't help but smiled.

"Good morning, Xiaofan.", she said as she opened her eyes.

Once again, Shen Xiaofan had almost forgotten to breathe. The view of a beautiful girl with white hair sleeping next to her had struck her to silence.

"Good morning… Xiu.",

Shen Xiaofan got up and headed to the bathroom to brush her teeth. Wei Xiu followed her and sat on the sink, making Shen Xiaofan facing directly at her stomach. Shen Xiaofan flushed and almost choked on her toothbrush.

"Xiu, it's not funny!",

"Why? This is how I usually watch you doing your business in the bathroom.",

Well, isn't that great? Now Shen Xiaofan knows what she doesn't want to know at all! For some reason, Shen Xiaofan felt like it'll be a rough day with Wei Xiu around.

"Xiaofan, shouldn't you have your breakfast now?", Wei Xiu kindly reminded.

"Yeah, thanks.", Shen Xiaofan immediately came back to her senses and immediately headed to the dinner table. Shen Xiaofan took off her bracelet, in case Wei Xiu had done something to tease her again. It would be a disaster if her parents were thinking their daughter went crazy by talking to herself. Shen Xiaofan knew that other people who had no supernatural visions couldn't see Wei Xiu. Hence, Shen Xiaofan appeared talking to herself in front of others. Wei Xiu knew what Shen Xiaofan was thinking, she could only smile and couldn't help but feel the eagerness for their relationship to grow.