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So it's raining again in London. Lu Ling thought. Ben's hair and coat were covered with rain. She glanced at Benjamin and immediately turned her head to look out the window. Outside the window it was a winter evening. The winter rain won't be too big, but it's cold to the bone. She thought it was weird. Apparently he had finished bathing and changed his clothes and gone outside, probably preparing to go home, so why did he come back? And he didn't have the usual Hamiltonian smile on his face.

"What's the matter?" Lu Ling asked, looking down at the phone screen, then she locked the screen and looked at her player again.

Benjamin didn't move, his gaze fell first on her eyes, then on the roses, and finally on the darkness outside the glass window.

"Do you want to come in and say it?" Lu Ling asked as he opened his schedule in his notebook.

Benjamin shook his head and said softly, "I don't think so, thank you. He peeked into the hallway, the door to the teaching assistant's office was closed, and he was a little surprised that Mr. Louis had left work so early today.

"Tim is with Monica for her prenatal check-up today. ”

Benjamin listened to her. He lowered his head, and there was a slight smile on his lips.

"What the hell is going on, Ben?" Lu Ling turned her gaze away from the screen and looked at Benjamin, she frowned suddenly, "Or do you want to talk today?" He said on Christmas night that he wanted to talk to her. It's been more than a month, and he hasn't come to her until just now.

Benjamin was standing in the doorway, and he felt like a tall doll. He tried to make himself smile, but it was a little difficult. He looked at her side face and spoke slowly. "I had an hour of training today, and Mr. Bowman said this was the last one, and I think you probably know. The TV in the gym is on while you are training...... Mr. Bowman said that Pat had a plan, and so did I. Oh, he laughs. But I don't think all Harrington employees have the same attitude as Mr. Bowman. ”

Lu Ling turned his head and politely bent the corners of his mouth, "You work hard, and all of our coaches are satisfied." Also, thank you for telling me this. ”

"It should. Benjamin tapped his chin, his gaze resting on the bouquet of red roses on her desk. "Winter may really not be suitable for sending daffodils. He whispered, looked at her, and asked, "Do you have a date tonight?"

Lu Ling thought about it and gave the answer expressionlessly. "It's none of your business. Do you really want to talk about it today?"

"Would you cancel the date because of that?" asked the question, which made Benjamin feel a little stupid. Pat was just one street away from her house, and she had to go home. He laughed. "I want to tell you that both of my papers are made up. There are also some exams where the results are also good. ”

"Congratulations. ”

"Maybe I'll be able to graduate with a first-class degree. ”

When Lu Ling heard this, his brows moved twice. Ben used it too. Only two players in the history of the Premier League have graduated with a first-class degree. Maybe that's what he meant.

But Benjamin immediately added, "Just like you." ”

Lu Ling glared at him fiercely. He looked into her.

"Don't worry. A smile hung on Benjamin's face. "I'm not crazy. ”

"Ben ......" Lu Ling stood up suddenly, but she didn't go to his side, just looked at him levelly, "I wasn't interested in your little game from the beginning, you understand this." All your actions since then have made me have to doubt one thing...... Do you enjoy being rejected by me, or do you enjoy me hurting you?"

"So you always knew that. Benjamin's voice was very soft, very soft. Then, today, for the first time, he finally looked seriously into her eyes. She didn't dodge and stared at him. He wanted to take a few steps forward, but he didn't move. He smiled at those eyes, a real smile. "Relax, okay? If I'm really enjoying what you're saying, then I shouldn't talk to you, I should talk to a psychiatrist. ”

The corners of Lu Ling's mouth twitched. At least this phrase suggests that Benjamin Hamilton is normal.

"Not today. Benjamin said, "I have some things that I haven't figured out, and when I do, I'll come to you." I'm not a troublemaker, don't worry. ”

"Okay. Lu Ling sat down again. She stopped looking at him and hurriedly, "I'll see you then." ”

Benjamin didn't move.

A few seconds passed.

"Yesterday, for the third goal, I assisted him. Benjamin said abruptly.

Lu Ling lowered his eyelids and did not turn his head. "I think Pat should have thanked you. ”

"Yes, he does. Benjamin took two steps back, and finally said with some sadness, "I won't wish you a nice evening." See you tomorrow. "Pretty girl.

****

Patrick rang the doorbell. After a few seconds, he heard her short voice over the loudspeaker. "Right now. Patrick answered. Actually, he couldn't wait to see her, but he knew he had to be patient. He was a little nervous, in fact, he was nervous.

It didn't take long for the side door to open. She walked out. She wore red heels, an unbuttoned trench coat, and a skirt about the length of a black trench coat, a little above the knee. She was bare-legged and he was a little worried that she would be cold.

Lu Ling brushed her hair and looked up, she saw the man opposite with his hands in the pockets of his dark gray coat, he was wearing a light gray sweater, in addition to black jeans and black leather shoes. She realized that she had not made a mistake in her dress. He didn't tell her where the date was tonight, she asked on the phone if there was a dress code, and he said you can wear whatever you want. She wouldn't listen to him. At least for now, the two of them will not be out of place in their attire whether they go to a fancy restaurant or a fried chicken restaurant.

Somewhat awkwardly, he pulled his hand out of his pocket, and he held out his hand to her, his voice low, "My honor to have dinner with such a beautiful girl. ”

As soon as she took his hand, he pulled her into his arms. She smelled of him, a faint wood and citrus that she liked. She was a little dizzy, and she didn't know for a moment whether her heartbeat was speeding up at this moment or if it was the first time she saw him tonight. His stubble brushed the side of her face. She snorted, whispering his name in his ear, "Pat." ”

"Don't be like that, baby. Patrick hurriedly said, his body stiffened for half a second, and then he hugged her waist tightly, rubbing her earlobe, his voice hoarse and muffled, "I'll just carry you back." ”

It was so cold, the wind was so strong, and it was still drizzling, but Lu Ling felt that his exposed skin was all hot. She felt the body of the man holding her burn as well. His breath was still in her ears. He seemed hesitant, as if he really intended to do so. She hurriedly nudged him, "I'm hungry." ”

"Me too. Have a wolf in the stomach. Patrick's arms tightened again, his hands moving up and down her waist as if he wanted to go down, but as if he never will. He took two deep breaths and slowly let go of her. "A kiss?" he shook his head before she could speak, "probably a bad idea." ”

Lu Ling completely got out of the man's arms. She lowered her head and smiled. He's stupid. She thought. She looked up and saw Limo across the street. "You're not driving today?" she asked.

Patrick smiled slightly, "No. He frowned again, "Tina, maybe you'll have to sit away from me." ”

"Oh...... Patrick Amber's self-control is really poor. Lu Ling teased him. She said as she walked towards Limo.

He suddenly grabbed her arm behind her back, and she looked back in confusion, and he asked with a serious look, "Are you sure?" and she smiled and nodded. He was still staring at her, and after a long time, he finally smiled too. "It's going to be a fresh start. Believe me. He said. Then he put his arm around her and walked towards Limo together.

****

Lu Ling stared at the menu for a long time. She kept laughing. She raised her eyes, and the man across from her seemed to be reading the menu carefully. And she knew that almost everyone in this restaurant was watching them. She pursed her lips vigorously, but couldn't help but laugh. She could even feel the flash flickering in that moment. She thought again, she shouldn't be so rude.

Patrick looked up and smiled at her, "Bad idea?

Lu Ling shook his head. She just didn't expect this guy to bring her-

Nando's Grilled Chicken !!!

Patrick stared into the eyes across from him, as if no one was around. Then, he tried to explain in a low but audible voice, "I often think, if you're not a coach, I'm not a player, we're just two people who grew up together in East London, where are we going to go on our first date." I think about it, so many fine restaurants in the West End are not my first choice. Finally, I want to come here with you. I want to see you eat chicken wings and lick your fingers, I want to see you tortured by peri-peri hot sauce......" he said this, touching her cheek with his finger, "If you don't like it, we can leave now." Any restaurant in the West End, put my name or yours on it, and you can book a spot at any time. ”

Lu Ling also looked into Patrick's eyes. "Best first date. It's true. ”

Patrick kept smiling. After she finished, he asked, "Let's fly together in airplane mode?"

"Of course. ”

Together, they put their phones on airplane mode, even though they both already had a lot of messages and missed calls on their phones.

Then, Patrick raised an eyebrow at her menu, "Have you figured something up? I'll have to go to the line and pay." ”

"A hundred chicken wings. ”

"A hundred?"

"Okay, ten. Medium-spicy. ”

"Good choice. Staple food?"

"Don't. As for drinking...... Just ask me for a glass of wine. I really don't like the red wine here. I also want dessert afterwards. ”

"Okay. I'd like a glass of red wine too, okay?" he asked.

Lu Ling thought for a while, a glass of red wine should be fine. So she nodded.

"Thank you to the most beautiful owner in the world. Patrick smiled and prepared to get to his feet.

Lu Ling suddenly said, "I'll go to the queue with you." She blinked again, "We'll pay for each other." ”

Patrick knew she was joking, but he bent down and whispered, "It's good to line up together." But I'm old-fashioned (I'm old school), and I have to pay for the first date, even if it's at Nando's. I don't want to talk to our kids about our second first date in the future......"

"I don't want to be a mother. ”

"Forever?"

"Disappointed?"

Patrick shook his head softly. "You know I only care about you, I don't care if I have children or not. ”

"Probably not forever. But not in the near future. ”

"I see. He held out his hand to her, "Let's go to the queue?"

She grabbed the hand, and as she stood up, she heard him smirkfully whisper in her ear, "Oh Tina, Tina, we're talking to me about having children in the future before we kiss......"

Lu Ling swore that if it weren't for here, she would have kicked him. It's just that she can't see everyone in her eyes, and she knows that he is too. They smiled at all kinds of stares, and asked for autographs and group photos. Although none of them wanted any of this, they all knew that-

You have to give something for what you want to get.

****

Coming out of Nando's, both of them let out a long sigh of relief.

Patrick's shop is near Oxford Street, and parking is very hard to find. Lu Ling knew the reason why he didn't drive tonight, of course, the main reason was probably that he wanted to have a drink.

They quickly got into the car, before attracting more people's attention. When they came before, the two of them did sit far away, but fortunately nothing happened. But when he went back, almost as soon as he got into the car, Patrick hugged Lu Ling to his lap. "Don't move. ”

Lu Ling didn't move. It's just that this position makes her a little uncomfortable, and ......

"I promise I'm not going to do anything. I promise. Patrick said as he kissed her warm cheek.

Lu Ling smiled, adjusted his posture on his lap, and then leaned comfortably into his arms.

"Do you like to date me?" Patrick kissed her hair.

"Like. ”

"Me too. …… Worried?"

"A little. ”

"Me too. ”

……

"Next time you go to the movies or a play?" asked Patrick again. He hugged it tighter, but he didn't dare to hug it too tightly.

"The Lion King?" Lu Ling thought for a moment.

"Good. ”

"It could be until the end of the season. ”

"Good. ”

"Anything else?"

"You know what I'm thinking. Patrick's voice was tormented, "...... But I don't want to be here. ”

"Phil, Zixiang, poison dart frog......"

"What?"

"Just think about their faces and you don't feel so bad. She couldn't help but laugh.

Patrick closes his lips tightly, he wants to pinch her ass, but it's the first date.

First date.

After a while, he kissed her on the cheek, and his voice was a little helpless, "You've always been a naughty girl. ”

Limo finally stopped not far from their house.

It's still raining. They walked down the Surrey neighborhood with their fingers clasped together. The whole street looks like a ghost street. Except for the rumors.

"Is it cold?" asked Patrick.

She smiled and shook her head.

After that, no one spoke.

At some point, Patrick suddenly squeezed her hand. It was at that moment that he took her into his arms. The rain was dense, little by little. Patrick felt foggy, drunk with a glass of red wine, and felt like he was in a dream. She stared at him like that, her black eyes full of seduction. He leaned over and took her lips in his mouth. It is the taste of the last dessert. She wrapped her arms around his neck. The tip of his tongue was sweet and a little astringent. This kiss turned a thousand times, deep and shallow, and seemed to evoke all the ** and seemed to be just a first kiss in the winter rain. She had just left, and he pulled her back. Touching it again makes everything more intense. This time, she felt his hand around her waist dip tentatively down. She had to end the kiss. It's on the streets. She thought and pushed him away again.

"To your house, or to mine?" Patrick asked in a whisper over her lips instead of kissing her again.

Lu Ling bit his lower lip and suddenly revealed a sly smile. “i’m old school.” She said as she rubbed the tip of her nose against the tip of his, and the tip of her tongue moved, "This is the first date." 166 Reading Network