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"Hey, Jing Yuan, look at the bird."
Jing Yuan could feel your small hand on his shoulder, gently shaking him out of his sleepy stupor. He stirred awake with a soft yawn, lazy eyes peeling open at the sound of your excited voice.
"Look, look" you urged, using your index finger to point at the bird that had caught your attention.
He spied many birds amongst the branches of the tree that you both were currently relaxing under, Jing Yuan’s head finding a comfortable spot to rest on your legs as the soft grass beneath him cushioned the rest of his body. He tilted his head curiously, long locks of his hair ruffled against your lap as his golden gaze followed the direction you pointed in. There was one bird in particular that you were transfixed on as it chirped loudly amongst its fellows, merrily hopping from branch to branch. Birdwatching was one of your favourite pastimes whenever Jing Yuan decided to shirk his duties and slink away with you to a secluded area to take a nice, peaceful nap. You’d be stuck with him for hours while he dozed off and you always found something to entertain yourself until Jing Yuan’s young retainer inevitably caught you. It didn’t perturb the General. He adored this time with you and it wasn’t a question of if he would do it again, it was when.
You giggled softly, drawing Jing Yuan's gaze back to your face as a bright smile lit up your features. You weaved your fingers through his thick mane of hair, locks as fine as silk curling around the digits as you rubbed your fingers along the back of his scalp.
"Look at how fat it is" you cooed. "It’s an absolute unit."
A small smile tugged at the edges of Jing Yuan’s lips as a warm chuckle blew past his lips. His eyes slipped close for a brief moment as he enjoyed the feeling of your fingers carding through his hair, a sound akin to a purr stirring deep in his chest.
"You certainly have a knack for finding the little, chubby ones" he mused.
A small giggle bubbled up your throat as Jing Yuan’s eyes fluttered opened once more, lashes brushing against his warm skin as he looked up at you.
"That’s because they are so round" you replied, eyes sparkling under the warm rays of light. "They are just so cute and chubby. How can you not love them?"
A soft hum tickled the back of Jing Yuan’s throat as the birds continued to sing their hymns amongst the trees, the branches dancing gently in the breeze. Jing Yuan gazed up at you with warmth swimming in the depths of his eyes as his lips twitched. His hand reached up, fingers brushing against your shoulder and causing you to cast your eyes down at him with raised eyebrows.
"I know something else that happens to be cute and chubby."
Before you could open your mouth and offer a retort to his obvious, flirtatious remark, his strong hand pushed against your shoulder and caused you to topple to the ground. You let out a loud squeak as your back hit the ground, the soft grass cushioning your fall. Jing Yuan lazily crawled up your body, slow and deliberate, his eyes now sharp and alert as you were pinned underneath him. You felt his hot breath graze against the shell of your ear as the General pressed forward and caught your plump cheek between his teeth. You chuckled softly, hands tangling loosely in his uniform as he pressed more of his weight into you.
"Ah, general" you called, a bout of giggles breezing past your lips as he continued to nip at your skin.
"So soft" he remarked, playfully biting the shell of your ear as you continued to squirm underneath him.
His large hands caressed your body, fingers pinching and squeezing at the plush skin that lay hidden underneath your clothes. He pulled more gasps from your parted lips as you struggled beneath him, trying to contain your terrible fits of laughter as he jammed his fingers against your ticklish spots.
"Jing Yuan, no fair! You know I’m ticklish! Stop squeezing my pudge!" you shouted.
You complained yet you enjoyed his attention, adoring his bouts of playfulness whenever he was in the mood. Unfortunately, it usually came at your own expense. Tears pricked the corners of your eyes as you failed to hold back your pathetic laughs. It was infuriating how intimately well Jing Yuan had come accustomed to all your weak spots and shamelessly using that knowledge to his advantage. Jing Yuan found himself chuckling heartily at the situation he found himself in, a smile playing at his lips as you huffed underneath him.
"Aren’t you just the sweetest thing?" Jing Yuan cooed, hands squeezing your waist. "Aren’t you, my angel?"
You huffed underneath him, a small pout tugging at your lips as your cheeks flushed with heat. It was hard to stay mad at him when he said such sweet things that made your heart flutter and caused your stomach to erupt with hundreds of butterflies. And that lazy smirk adorning his lips told you that he knew it too. You reached for his face with your hands, smooshing his cheeks between your hands as you pinched his skin until it was red.
"You’re a menace" you said as you leaned up and brushed your lips against his.
Jing Yuan hummed softly, his lips tasting like the sweetest fruit as he brushed his mouth back against yours. His nose touched yours as his eyes started to droop, wisps of his hair tickling your cheeks as he pecked your lips.
"I think I’ve earned myself another nap" Jing Yuan said, his breath hot against your lips as he spoke. "Take a break from your birdwatching and join me for a while."
You hummed softly, tucking a loose strand of hair behind his ear as he rested his chin on your chest. You basked in the warmth his body provided, his arms wrapping around your soft waist and tugging you impossibly close. You pressed your nose into his hair, his scent curling in your lungs with each deep breath you took. You always felt the safest, wrapped in Jing Yuan’s embrace.
"How can I refuse such an offer, General?"
A satisfied smile tugged at his lips as he purred your name sweetly, thumbs brushing against your sides as he lovingly squeezed your waist.