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Cheng Xiaoshi enjoyed sneaking out, most of the time, he sneaked out only to see his beloved Lu Guang.
Whenever he had the chance, he'd sneak out, running off to wherever Lu Guang was. He admired the angel, he was beautiful, delicate, and yet, he was quite outstanding compared to his peers.
This time, Cheng Xiaoshi successfully escaped again, in the distance, he saw a slim looking figure with white hair, the figure turned around, revealing a stunning face only the best could have.
“Lu Guang!” He yelled, running after the angel.
Lu Guang didn't respond, he was quite fond of this devil, even if it was against his duty, he still enjoyed his presence.
“Cheng Xiaoshi, you've.. come again.” he whispered to one in particular.
Cheng Xiaoshi stood in front of him, grinning ear to ear. He closed the distance between them, Lu Guang could feel his breath, a shiver ran down his spine.
Cheng Xiaoshi pulled away, still smiling like an idiot. Lu Guang sighed, running a hand over his hair. “You should stop sneaking away like this, you're going to get punished.”
“Hm? Aren't you flattered? I'd get punished just to see you!” Well, Lu Guang was flattered, no one had really seen him that way.
Cheng Xiaoshi's gaze darted to Lu Guang's wings, they were quite large, a shade of pure white, though, this time, the tips of his wings were grayer.
“What happened to your wings?” Cheng Xiaoshi bent down, observing the gray feathers and gently touching them. Lu Guang flushed, he wasn't used to physical touch.
“Don't touch my wings, please.” Cheng Xiaoshi looked up, a sheepish smile on his face. “Okay!”
“Anyways, how did this happen?” Lu Guang sighed, the answer was obvious. If this keeped up, he would eventually fall into hell himself.
“Wings get grayer when an angel gets corrupted.” Cheng Xiaoshi blinked, and his face went from concerned, to pure horror. He never knew that!? He didn't even know that could happen!
“What!? Is there a way to undo the damage?” Lu Guang shook his head, he looked hesitant.
Cheng Xiaoshi put his hands behind his back, he looked like a child caught doing something wrong. “Lu Guang.. does this mean I can't hang out with you anymore?”
Lu Guang was taken aback, his expression was complex. “I.. I don't have a definitive answer, yet.” He paused, choosing his words carefully, “I don't want to lose you, or my place here.”
Cheng Xiaoshi looked just as guilty, “Lu Guang, you don't have to ruin yourself for me, you know? I can stop sneaking out.” Lu Guang didn't say anything, he was deep in thought.
Finally, “I treasure my place here, but if it means being with you, then I'll be willing to give it up, I'll go down there, not as a visitor, but as someone who belongs.”
Cheng Xiaoshi's eyes widened, he froze. “Lu Guang, you cannot be serious! You—you can't do that! I'd be willing to redeem myself to get here too—you can't go down there!”
Lu Guang dismissed the conversation, his expression neutral. “I'm sorry, Cheng Xiaoshi. But I can't speak with you any longer, I have duties to attend to. Please go back, for my sake.”
Cheng Xiaoshi watched Lu Guang walk away into the distance. A few feathers fell on the ground, he bent down, observing the grey feathers, he sighed. After carefully observing the feathers, he finally turned around, slowly walking back.