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It’s raining, A lot.
More than usual.
And yet, Xingqiu has been sitting at the bookhouse since 10 AM, and he doesn’t want to get out.
Usually, Xingqiu doesn’t care much for the rain, but this time he doesn’t want his books to get wet. Plus, it’s a pretty long walk back home.
It’s also pretty cold out there, so why would he go out anyways? He can read as long as he wants to.
But, his family might start to worry about him.
“ Where has that boy gone again? Should I go look for and fetch him up?”
He doesn’t want to see anyone come and pick him up. It’s quite embarrassing, according to Xingqiu.
He groans, as he places his book on his face.
“..Drat, what should I do? It’s been two hours, they’re probably gonna come and pick me up.”
He sighs, as he picks himself up and stares outside of his window. His window was quite foggy, and wet.
“Why did it have to rain today?” He thought.
He began to stare at his reflection for a while, and then took a look outside to see if there’s anything.
Oddly enough, you can barely see anything. The fog is horrible, and all he can see is trees.
“Trees, more trees, a blue tree..” He thought.
…
Wait a minute. A blue tree?
He wipes the window with his sleeve to see more clearly.
“..Is that.. Chongyun?”
Why is he out here in rainy weather? He rubs his eyes again in disbelief.
“Hm.. I wonder why.. But, I probably shouldn’t bother him.”
He sits back down, and continues to read his book.
But then again.. it would be quite nice to have some company..
He may even be able to walk home with him, or just hide away from his family.
After thinking about this for a moment, he finally decided.
“..Screw it. I’m gonna go talk to him.”
He leaps out of his chair, leaving his book stack.
The bookhouse had mostly wooden floorings, so obviously, it could creak.
As he walks down the stairs, all everyone can hear was,
“creak, creaaaak, creeeaaaaaaak”
..But most of them didn’t mind.
He dusts off his sleeves, walking towards the door. And slowly grabs the golden door handle.
He takes a deep breath, “Hopefully I won’t get too wet.”
He pulls open the door, and runs for his life.
Splish, Splash.
Chongyun looks over, and sees Xingqiu running toward him.
“Xingqiu? Wait what are you-“
Xingqiu gives him a big hug.
“-doing..?” He sighs, and lightly hugs him back.
Xingqiu looks up at him,
“Well, I wanted to ask you the same exact question, Yun.”
“Hm? I’m training. Today I thought, if it’s raining, I can freeze anything a lot easier. So I’m testing that out.”
“But the real question is..”
He grabs both of his shoulders, and looks him in the eye.
“What are you doing here?”
Xingqiu paused for a second. Technically, he just wanted to come and see him since he was bored. But that seemed.. Dumb.
“Well.. I.. got scared of a wasp and ran over to you.”
That sounded even more dumb.
Chongyun sighed,
“Tell me the truth, Xing. Why did you randomly hug me?”
Xingqiu hesitated.
“Fine.. Yun, I just wanted to come and see you. There’s nothing wrong, I promise. I just.. wanted your company.”
Chongyun lets go of his shoulders, and smiles slightly.
“That’s a relief. But don’t scare me like that again.”
Xingqiu smiles,
“Okay, I won’t.”
“..Oh! And, sorry if I’m interrupting your training, Yun.” He laughs, as he sits down onto a gray rock.
“It’s fine, Xing. I don’t mind, I was about to take a break earlier anyways.”
Xingqiu sighs,
“That’s good.”
He looks over at Chongyun.
There are so many things he wants to tell him. But.. he probably shouldn’t.
He pats the spot next to him, suggesting Yun to sit down next to him.
“You know, Yun.. I’ve been meaning to tell you something for a while.” He says, looking down at the wet grass beneath him.
“Hm? What is it?”
“I..”
“I really enjoy being around you. I don’t have to put on an act around you.. unlike what I have to do for others. Since everyone only sees me as the second son of the Feiyun Commerce Guild.”
“I can always rely on you, and I’m.. grateful for that.”
Chongyun smiles,
“Really? If that’s so.. then.. I’m grateful too.”
“Even if the Xingqiu that I know definitely has a mean side, I can make some exceptions.”
Xingqiu glared at him.
“Hey, what’s that supposed to mean? I’m not that bad..”
Chongyun laughs,
“I’m just kidding.”
…
“But you still have a mean side, Xingqiu. And I’m not kidding.”
Xingqiu chuckles,
“Okay, okay, I’m sorry Yun.”
He stares at Chongyun.
“..Aren’t you quite cold?” Xing asks.
“Hm? Yeah, it’s pretty cold. But this is better than being in the scorching hot weather.”
“..But.. aren’t you cold? You should probably go back inside, I don’t want you getting sick.”
“Huh? Oh Yun, don’t worry about me. I don’t mind getting sick.”
“And well, in this situation, you can get sick too.”
Chongyun looks down at his feet.
“..I guess you’re right.”
“—But I still want you to be in good health, Xingqiu!” He adds, looking him in the eye.
Xingqiu smiles.
It’s sweet, knowing that he cares about his health.
He slowly lays his head on Chongyun’s shoulder.
“..So are you saying that you care about me more than your popsicles?”
Yun smiles.
“Hm.. I think that’s a bit far.”
Xingqiu frowns,
“Why?”
Chongyun leans his head against Xingqiu’s.
“That’s like me asking you, ‘Do you care about me more than your books?’ ”
Xingqiu smiles,
“.. Fine, that’s reasonable. ”
“Besides, I think I’d put you in.. second place. After the popsicles.”
“ Hehe, Now you’re making me jealous of some popsicles. ” Xingqiu murmured.
Chongyun raised his eyebrows in slight shock.
“ Jealous? ”
Xingqiu dazes,
“ Ah! Nevermind that, Yun.. ” He whispers under his breath.
Chongyun smiles,
“ Hm, okay..”
“But really, your head may start to give me some shoulder pain. ”
Xingqiu laughs,
“ Hehe, sorry! ”
“It’s reallyy comfy!! I might begin to even sleep here!~ ” He teases.
Chongyun glares,
“ That’s fine with me, Xingqiu…”
“Oh! But before that, I want you to do one thing for me.” He adds, looking Xingqiu in the eye.
“Ah! Yes! What is it, Yun?”
…
“Can you show your forehead for me?”
alright, WHAT KIND OF QUESTION IS THAT???
“..You aren’t gonna make fun of my forehead, are you?” Xingqiu glared.
“Hehe, No Xing! I promise I won’t.” Chongyun smiled, vigorously.
“ Hm.. okay .” He lifted up his front hair to show his forehead, in confusion.
And..
All so suddenly,
Xingqiu was caught so off-guard.
Why?
Well.. Chongyun just kissed him on his forehead.
“…”
“ huh?..”
“HUH?? ” Xingqiu shouted, glaring at Chongyun.
“Why?” Was his biggest question.
I mean, why would Chongyun do that?
He prefers to stay as friends, right?..
That’s what Xingqiu thinks, at least.