“ i did no such thing. you started it with the puppy dog look. “ && he’d ruffle his hair again, too.

“ probably not. “ because then it would be even harder not to act on a particular impulse.

" . . . why are you squinting at me ? " no, kylin. he's trying to glare at you, not squint at you.

ah. now that's a cute expression. there's a smile tugging at the corner of kylin's lips.

wonderful. kylin will close the distance this time && bring the goofball into a hug. initiating contact on his own ? shocker.

well, he would certainly hope that wu xie hugged back or this whole situation would be a little awkward. good, though. he's not letting him go just yet.

good. then kylin has the perfect excuse NOT to let go anytime soon. instead, he'll simply bring him closer && rest his cheek against the top of his head.

might as well. kylin has not been this close to anyone in a very long time. physical contact like this he has not known since he was a child && that was. . . far too long ago. he has to admit, it's nice && he doesn't quite want it to end.

were it anyone else, this close contact would have been unacceptable && extremely discomforting. however, it wouldn't have even happened in the first place WERE it someone else. the last bit of space between them is gone && kylin almost seems to relax.

wu xie is always lucky. one of kylin's hands slides along the younger man's back, fingertips brushing down his spine && back up to his neck only to repeat the path.

kylin is. . . stealing himself for a very bold move. hm.

unfortunately for wu xie, at the exact moment he's thanking his lucky stars that kylin can't see his face, the elder man has freed a hand to gently place a fingertip beneath his chin. kylin carefully tips his head up away from his shoulder. remember that smile ? it's returned.

does wu xie. want to go on a possibly dangerous little, ah, excursion of sorts ?

( pointed stare. )

. . . ( this man is utterly ridiculous but kylin, of course, is there to catch him anyway. )

( he is, indeed, but kylin doesn’t seem to mind. this being evident in the fact that he’s yet to pull his arms away from the younger man. rather than respond like anyone else, this selective mute gives him a little nod in greeting. )

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