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Night has fallen. Nothing but the sound of wind can be heard outside as the trees rustled.
Everyone should be asleep by now. And because of that, there's nothing but silence. well, except the sound of soft snoring next to him.
Xingqiu.
He had almost forgotten that he was at his best friend’s—no—his boyfriend’s house. He agreed that he’ll stay overnight before he can depart hunting spirits in the morning.
Every exorcist must have a good night's rest. However, to his luck, he can't sleep.
Chongyun sighed and turned to his side. Sleep isn't gonna catch up to him any time soon. He tried closing his eyes and counting sheep. Nothing happened.
He mentally groaned. He knows he's gonna be tired in the morning if he can't sleep soon. Then he gave up. Guessing that he might have to stay awake until early morning.
The wind blew harder. And the rain started to fall.
Drip.
Drip.
Drip.
On the window.
Chongyun listened. The sound of rain dripped down from the skies, the sound of trickling is heard from the windows as the wind gently blew.
Rain. His first thought was Xingqiu.
Xingqiu loved the rain. He loved how the rain fell, hearing the sound platter on roofs. He loved to take his book out while hearing the rain pour from the sky.
He turned again, this time facing Xingqiu. He seemed so peaceful and so calm. His breathing is slow, his chest rising and falling at every breath he took.
Chongyun looked at him. And he never thought he'll be so pretty. Not like he wasn't before, but perhaps he didn't look at him up close.
Ah… suddenly, he felt himself turning red. He immediately covered his face, embarrassed by his thoughts.
He can't believe he just- God, did he just think about that?! Of course, Xingqiu is his boyfriend. But why does he have to get flustered every time something like this happens?
Taking a deep breath, he tried to calm down. The heat on his cheeks dissipated, replacing the same coolness. He sighed.
He's so messy. He always has been. His yang energy doesn't give him a break no matter what. Though... Even hours of training can't even be helped-
He heard a small yawn and blankets rustling.
“Mmm...” The navy haired groaned before stretching. “Yunyun...?”
Oh.
“Ah- Xingqiu, um...” He looked away from him, feeling guilty that he might’ve woken him up.
“Sorry... Did I wake you up? I didn't mean to-”
Xingqiu cut him off. “No. Don't worry” He yawned again as he rubbed his eyes. “Did... Something happened?”
Chongyun immediately shook his head. “No. Nothing happened, you should probably go back to sleep... Sorry for waking you up, ‘Qiu.”
Xingqiu, who is still in his sleepy daze, looked at him. Though, he can already tell that he's having a little bit of trouble. “Can’t sleep?”
The light-haired boy didn't answer. Xingqiu sighed and opened his arms. “Yunyun, come here.”
“H-huh?” Chongyun looked at Xingqiu, who is spreading his arms for him.
“Come here, yunyun...”
Chongyun hesitated then slowly obliged, moving forwards to his chest as he let Xingqiu wrap his arms around him.
Chongyun put his face on Xingqiu’s chest. His nose was immediately filled with silk flower scent. Somehow, it made him feel... warm. Not in a way where his energy goes crazy but more in a comforting way.
He turned his head, his ear now pressing against him.
Ba-thump
Ba-thump
Ba-thump
Xingqiu’s heartbeat pounded in rhythm. And it kept repeating the same pattern. Over and over again. And he listened.
He felt his hair being stroked and caressed. “Better?”
Chongyun didn't speak but only nodded.
Ba-thump
Ba-thump
Ba-thump
His heartbeat kept going. And its... Oddly addicting to hear his boyfriend's heartbeat.
He wants to keep listening to his heartbeat. It's now a reminder to him that Xingqiu is there with him. Here, right now. Alive and breathing.
He didn't notice Xingqiu started to let out his soft snores again. Meaning that he is now asleep.
He didn't notice that listening to his heartbeat alone can make him so sleepy.
Before he closed his eyes, he let out a whisper.
“Good night, Xingqiu.”
.
.
.
The birds chirped and the rain stopped. It was getting bright outside.
Only one had woken up and yawned, already feeling tired from just waking up. He turned, shaking his partner.
“Chongyun... Wake up.” He only received a groan from the exorcist. “Mmm... Five more minutes...”
Xingqiu giggled before placing a small kiss on his forehead. “That's your fault for staying up late...”
“‘Qiuuuu...” He whined.
“Hm? What is it, dearest?” Xingqiu questioned before he was pulled down. He was surprised by the sudden action.
“Stay with me one more time...” He sleepily said.
How can Xingqiu say no to his cute boyfriend? He chuckled before laying down properly next to him.
“Alright alright, I’ll stay. Since you asked nicely after all…”
Maybe sleeping once more cannot hurt.