Piano Virtuoso / 1.5&6 : Anger is still a feeling

For the next few days, Eden helped Yinsi perfect the symphony for the audition until Zhehan sent it. The fact that he doesn't have to spend hours on end with that fool anymore makes him incredibly happy. He gave his tape to Zhehan to send as well and, like in the original timeline, he didn't send it. But that's okay, that's why he decided to use Chen, and he knows he'll do what he asks. He still went every day to his house to play for an hour and since that first day, he didn't try to kiss him again, but Chen keeps eating tofu. That man abuses him in every single way, he'll take every opportunity to touch him. He never met someone so shameless before.

When he is done using him, he'll sleep with him and be done with him. That way they'll both be pleased, since he knows that to Chen he is just a challenge. When he entered Chen's living room, he was surprised to see him play the piano. He knows he can play but based on the info he received from Versem he knows that he stopped playing when his mother passed away since it was something they did together. He sat next to him and decided to accompany him. Chen smiled as he looked at their hands moving in sync. He felt like they played before because of how perfectly in tune they were.

Usually, it takes a while before two people can play so well together. When they finished, they looked at each other with a smile. Chen asked:

"How did you know that symphony?"

Eden never played it before, or he would've remembered it, it was his mother's favorite. Eden answered:

"My mother."

Chen looked at him surprised.

"I thought she passed away in childbirth."

Eden said, looking in the distance:

"She did. When my father dropped me at the orphanage, he left her music notebook with me. In it were her favorite symphonies and some she wrote."

Not only did Yinsi steal symphonies written by Eden, but also by his mother. That notebook meant the world to him because it was the only thing he had of her. Playing piano was not only a way to get adopted but a way to be close to her. Eden swallowed with difficulty, his eyes flashing with sadness.

Every time he takes the place of one of the Eden, he feels what was deeply embedded in their mind or heart. In this case, Eden's unconditional love for his mother and piano. No matter how long he's been transmigrating it never changed, so not only does he have his emotions, but he has the Eden's strongest ones. It's normal they are all him after all, so after so long he saw it as him merging with himself and becoming whole. They are him and he is them.

Chen felt his heart clench in pain, seeing him that way. He has never seen him show deep emotions before. Eden always has an amused smile on his face, like he is on the outside looking in. He pulled him in his arms, hugging him and Eden hugged him back. He pulled back, looking into Eden's eyes. Chen felt his heartbeat fasten, he leaned in, kissing him. Eden responded, his arms around his neck. He felt that the kiss was different from their first one. During their first one, they were just releasing their sexual attraction to each other, so the kiss was wild and heavy, but right now, he only felt tenderness and something else he couldn't describe. He pulled back, looking into Chen's eyes with his usual smile.

Chen reached out, caressing his head affectionately.

"I can come earlier tomorrow."

"How come?"

"Yinsi and I sent our audition tape for Shao Lyrical."

Chen asked with a frown:

"Why didn't you tell me you were applying?"

"What difference would it make?"

Chen sighed, a little annoyed. All this time he wanted Eden to come an hour earlier, so he can stay longer, but he kept saying he is busy without providing any details. Turns out he was working on his audition tape.

If he knew, he would've given him a place on the entrance exam already. He hates that about Eden, he never shares anything. Everything he knows about him, he got from the investigation when he wants to hear it from him. He'll just have to keep a closer eye on him since he is so tight-lipped.

"I'll add your name for the entrance exam. I already know how good you are, you didn't have to audition."

Eden smiled.

"Gege can I ask you a favor?"

Chen nodded with a bright smile.

"Can you make sure Yinsi and I end up in the same group?"

They are multiple groups during the competition and in each group, they'll be only one winner, so he needs to be with him. Chen smiled.

"Of course, anything for you."

Eden smiled and leaned in, kissing his cheek. He leaned his head on his shoulder and started to play, while Chen looked at him the whole time. He stood at the entrance looking at the car Eden had just boarded an hour later. No matter what he has to do to have Eden, he will. He is giving him time to come willingly, but if he doesn't, he'll take him, and he'll make sure he never leaves his side. He went back inside, but he turned when he heard the car abruptly stop. He looked at Eden coming out and running toward him. He jumped in his arms his legs around his waist kissing him and Chen held on to him tightly. He walked inside and got into the elevator for the third floor. He walked to his room, never breaking the connection.

After putting him down, he was about to rip his shirt apart, but Eden held on to his wrist. He threatened with narrowed eyes:

"Don't you dare."

Chen smiled while unbuttoning his shirt. When he was naked, he took off his tie, but Eden push his hand doing it for him. He smiled looking at him. When his tie was off Eden ripped his shirt apart, buttons flying everywhere. He looked at Chen with a malicious smile, and Chen couldn't stop himself from chuckling. Eden quickly undressed him and Chen put him on the bed.

He got on top of him, kissing Eden wildly. He quickly got down to business, he's been waiting for this for so long. He licked his lips stroking Eden's cock, he felt him shudder when he wrapped his mouth around it. He kept stroking it as he sucked harder. Eden moaned in pleasure, his arms firmly gripping the bedding underneath him. Hearing the sound coming out of him, he swallowed him deeper and Eden's mind blurred as he came.

Chen kept sucking and swallowing until nothing was left. Without giving Eden time to get over those feelings he immediately turned him, putting him on all fours. He spread his cheeks, pushing his tongue deep inside. Eden whimpered:

"Gege..."

Chen grabbed the lube and after coating his fingers, he pushed one inside. He kept going in and out.

"Do you want me to stop?"

"No, I want more."

"I want more, who?"

Eden whimpered, pushing his ass back:

"I want more Gege."

Chen smiled, adding a finger. Eden moaned in pleasure, but he still felt incomplete. As if reading his thought, Chen added another one, fucking his ass deeper. When Chen saw Eden moving his ass more urgently he moved deeper and with his other hand, he applied lube to his cock. He pulled out his finger and pushed his throbbing cock inside a couple of inches. Eden moaned as Chen moved his hips in and out.

Only patient for so long, Chen slid in the rest of the way, groaning in satisfaction. He lost all control, trusting deep inside of him. He searched for a spot and knew he found it when he heard Eden moaning loudly. He smiled, trusting faster, his waist wildly hitting Eden's ass. He came hard when he felt Eden's ass clench around his cock. He groaned in ecstasy. He pulled out, looking at the come coming out of his ass, his eyes flashing. He turned him around and got on top of him, kissing him.

Eden wrapped his arms around his neck. Chen pushed his cock inside of him, and he wrapped his legs around his waist to feel more of him. Chen pulled back, holding on to both his wrist at the side of his head, so he can fuck him harder. Between moans, Eden asked:

"Does it feel good inside of me?"

Chen looked into his eyes, they were so heated and lustful that he felt even more intoxicated than he did before. He trusted fiercer as if to prove, as he said:

"It does baby, you feel so good."

Eden smiled, his eyes shining. Chen buried his face in his neck, fucking him harder. When they both came together, they stayed in that position, panting. After a while, Chen stood up, looking between them. Not caring about the come between them, he pulled Eden onto his lap, kissing him. Eden straddled Chen, his arms around his neck, and he walked to the bathroom holding him. He put him down, helping him wash up. Eden let him, he was looking at him with complicated eyes. Chen seemed to feel his gaze since he looked up, but when he did, Eden was looking away.

He stood up, turning his head. When Eden met his eyes, he kissed him tenderly. He pulled back with a smile and went back to cleaning him. Eden felt his heartbeat quickening, and he swallowed with difficulty. When he was clean, he walked out and Chen stood in the shower cleaning himself, lost in thought. When he walked out, Eden was already gone.

He looked at the closed door angrily. He knows that it won't be easy to make Eden his, but it's harder than he thought it would be. To be fair, he never fell in love with someone before him, and he fell in love with someone who takes nothing seriously. Eden is like a spectator in the theater, the minute he'll leaves that room what he saw on stage will no longer have any impact on him. It doesn't matter how long it takes, he's going to make him fall for him as well. He still felt bitter, though.

When Eden arrived home, Zhehan called him, and he walked to the living room. When he entered, Qing asked:

"Eden, did you finish the symphony for Yinsi's final?"

Eden ignored her, looking at his cell phone. Qing looked at him, her eyes full of hatred. Since that day, Eden won't even acknowledge her presence while he is in her home.

Zhehan called:

"Eden?"

Eden looked up with a smile.

"Yes, father?"

Qing was literally shaking in rage, she bit her lip to stop herself from yelling.

"Have you finished writing Yinsi's symphony?"

"Not yet, I'll be done in a few days."

Zhehan nodded with a smile.

"How was it at Chen's house?"

Eden answered, almost bored.

"The same."

He remembered:

"Right, I was thinking of a way to help Yinsi, so I got the name of one of the judges for the competition. You can invite him to dinner so Yinsi can make a good impression on him. That way he'll know a teacher once school starts."

Zhehan and Yinsi both looked at Eden excitedly. They never thought he would go as far as stealing confidential information for him. The judges are kept secret to avoid bribes, but if they invite the judge before the competition it wouldn't be since it hasn't started yet. In the original timeline, Zhehan paid Chen's assistant Hanyu for the information.

Zhehan grabbed a pen, his hand shaking in excitement.

"What's his name?

"It's Wu Yuheng."

Zhehan wrote it down, thinking that the name sounds familiar. He looked up.

"Thank you, Eden."

"Yes, thank you for helping me."

"Of course, we are brothers."

Yinsi smiled and Eden smiled back before leaving.

Once Eden's back was to them, his eyes were full of cruelty. Once I get my hands on Yuheng he is going to wish he was never born. He's never going to let him go.

Once they were sure Eden was out of earshot, Qing yelled:

"That bastard who does he think he is?"

"Mother, do not ruin this for me again."

"He is right once we have the symphony he'll be gone, meanwhile don't speak to him."

Qing looked at her son and husband in anger before stomping out.

Yinsi ignored her and asked his father:

"Did he agree to all your terms?"

"He did. Not only is he going to marry Eden for two million, but he'll accept him coming over to help you with your work at school. He doesn't care as long as he is there to warm his bed every night."

This is perfect for them. Since Eden's outburst, they realized that they'll still need him once Yinsi starts school, so if he marries the old man down the street he'll be close, and he'll be able to do Yinsi's work. That way, everyone wins.

Yinsi ran happily in his father's arms. He knew he could count on him. He's been so stressed since that day Eden said the program, but now he knows that everything will be okay now.

Eden slept in today and decided to eat out. He has an appointment he can't miss, they are things he can't do online. After taking care of a few things, he decided to go to Chen's estate after making sure he was there. The butler recognizing him, let him in, and he walked up the stairs to his office. He opened the door and walked in on Chen seated behind his office and Hanyu his assistant leaning in close showing him papers. He narrowed his eyes but when Chen looked at him, Eden had his typical casual smile on.

Chen smiled enthusiastically, asking:

"Did you come to see me?"

Eden looked into his hopeful shiny eyes, annoyed, and walked in. He took a seat in front of him and said expressionlessly:

"I won't be able to come the next few days."

Chen's smile disappeared, and he asked coldly:

"Why?"

Eden felt pleased with that mood shift for some reason.

He answered vaguely:

"I have things to take care of."

Chen's eyes flashed with anger, and he threatened:

"If you're not at my house in three days at 6 pm, I'll come to get you myself."

Eden raised an eyebrow, asking:

"Are you threatening me? You should know that they don't work on me. I'll let you get back to whatever you were doing."

As he said, that, Eden looked at Hanyu with disdain and stood up.

Chen stood up as well, pulling Hanyu's wrist and ordered:

"Leave until tomorrow."

Once he was gone, he closed the door facing Eden. Eden raised an eyebrow again. Chen walked to him as Eden bypassed him to leave, but he held on to his wrist. Eden immediately pulled his hand back wiping his wrist with disgust, his vicious eyes directed at Chen. He turned around to leave, but before he could open the door entirely it was closed again.

He looked at the hand above him, then turned around. He ordered out of patience:

"Get out of my way."

Chen's eyes flashed, and he pushed him again the door, holding on to both his wrists. Eden ordered, his eyes narrowing dangerously:

"Let me go."

Chen took a step, closing the distance between them.

He buried his face in his neck greedily, taking in his scent. No matter how long he inhaled, he felt that it wasn't enough. He leaned back meeting Eden's eyes, but they weren't furious anymore, they were like usual which further angered him. Eden asked:

"Now that you've eaten your tofu for the day, can I leave?

"I'm not done."

Before Eden could say anything, he kissed him. The kiss wasn't tender like the day before, it was harsh and domineering. Eden could feel his anger, he kissed back just as roughly. There was no love or feeling, just pure unadulterated hostility. Chen pulled back, looking into Eden's eyes.

Eden asked, his eyes reflecting dullness:

"Done?"

"Don't forget my threat."

Chen let go of his wrist, his eyes fiery, and took a step back. Eden turned around and left without looking back. Chen looked at him until he was out of sight. He needs to tame that devil, he never met someone as infuriating as him. To be fair, he never met someone who could make him feel before Eden. Still, he wishes he wouldn't be so stoic and unfeeling, at least toward him. When his eyes shine with amusement, it makes him feel like he is just a joke to Eden. Chen sighed and went back to work.

Eden got into the car and it left. He looked at his wrist, wiping it with disgust again. He wiped it for so long that it was red. He doesn't like to be touched in the first place, he only does it for getting revenge. He never minded Chen though, but when he touched Hanyu first, he felt repulsed, and he is still angry. He looked out of the window, furious.

Eden woke up feeling infuriated like he's been feeling the past two days. He is just happy that by tomorrow he'll be out of this house. He went down for breakfast after his shower. He took a seat at the table, ignoring everyone. They all could feel Eden's anger these past two days, so they didn't ask anything of him, but they are running out of patience. Zhehan coughed and called to test the waters:

"Eden?"

Eden looked up.

"Are you okay? You seemed upset those past two days."

Eden smiled.

"I'm better father, thank you."

He smiled, asking casually:

"Where are you with Yinsi's symphony?"

"I'll be done tomorrow."

Yinsi asked excitedly:

"Really?"

Every time they would ask Eden he would just say in a few days without being specific, so the fact that he is now makes them feel hopeful.

"I just have to make a few arrangements, so it's pretty quick."

The family smiled, feeling that everything was coming together. Zhehan wished that Eden would've been out of the house by the time Yuheng would come for dinner, but at least he knows now that he'll be able to sell him tomorrow.

Eden stood up and left when he was done eating. He got ready and left. After checking in to a hotel, buying clothes, and meeting with someone he went back home late. When he entered the dining hall, his eyes first landed on a man seated at the head of the table. Chen. In front of him was seated Zhehan, Qing, and Yinsi were seated next to each other and in front of Qing was a man.

He had short dark hair and an oval face. His eyes were round, and he had a slightly turned-up nose with thin lips. Eden took a seat next to him and smiled at him.

"Hello, I'm Eden."

The man smiled, charmed.

"Hello, Eden, I'm Yuheng."

Eden's eyes flashed and he smiled friendly.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Yuheng."

"You too Eden."

When food was served, they all ate. Zhehan looked up when Chen asked:

"Zhehan how did you meet Yuheng?"

"His father and I play golf together, and I invited them both to dinner, but he couldn't come."

He thought when he heard Yuheng's last name it sounded familiar, turns out he is the son of one of his friends. He had no idea he was so close to one of the judges of Shao Lyrical. It makes things even better. He pretended to ask:

"How do you know Yuheng?"

Before Chen could answer his question Yuheng did.

"I work for President Shao at Shao Lyrical."

Chen's hand under the table tightened into fists when he saw how excited Eden seemed at that. Yuheng looked back into Eden's eyes and asked:

"Do you play an instrument?"

"I play the piano."

Yuheng smiled.

"How long have you been playing?"

"Since I was four."

Yuheng looked at him impressed while Chen was pissed. He knows Eden has been playing since he was four, but he had to find out after investigating him while he told Yuheng.

Yinsi listened for the whole dinner as Eden and Yuheng kept bonding over their love for piano and historical music. He tried to interject, but he kept being sidetracked.

Zhehan, on the other hand, was pleased. Initially, he was disappointed because Yinsi was supposed to make a good impression, but it became clear early on that Yuheng likes Eden. It would more interesting if he sold Eden to him, since he works at the school.

When they finished eating, Eden and Yinsi went to their room while the others went to the living room. Zhehan was happy that Chen was still here, he felt that since Yinsi got accepted at Shao Lyrical he respects him more. He received his acceptance letter for the audition with the date and information this morning. He looked at Yuheng when he asked:

"Do you intend to sign Eden to a school for piano?"

Qing answered:

"No, we don't want him to tire himself, we want to find him a husband, so he can live a good life and play the piano when he wants."

Yuheng became excited, asking:

"Did you find him a match or do you have any leads?"

Zhehan answered:

"Not yet. We want him to be with someone who loves music as much as he does, and it's harder than we thought."

"If I'm not overstepping my bounds, I think that Eden and I would be the perfect match."

Qing pretended to be surprised.

"You think?"

"Yes, he and I both love music and I work at Shao Lyrical. I even have a music room in my house that he would love. I've been looking for a wife and I think Eden would be perfect."

Zhehan pretended to think and said:

"He did like you, he's usually closed off when he meets new people, but he wasn't with you. I haven't seen him this happy in a long time."

Qing added:

"That's true, especially those past few days, he was always in bad mood."

Chen frowned at that. Yuheng said:

"I would truly like for us to marry if you agree."

Zhehan and Qing looked at each other than at Yuheng.

"Well I do know your father and I trust him. We will give you Eden's hand."

Yuheng smiled brightly, his eyes shining.

"Thank you so much, uncle. I would like to marry quickly."

Zhehan smiled.

"It won't be a problem. Let's celebrate."

He called a maid for champagne. Chen stood up and left after saying:

"I'll use the restroom."

Zhehan nodded and when he was sure he was gone he said to Yuheng:

"My son Yinsi was just accepted to Shao Lyrical, and I was hoping that would take care of him now that he'll be your brother-in-law. We also want Eden to keep teaching him."

Yuheng smiled.

"Don't worry uncle, I'll take care of him and I don't mind Eden teaching him."

He and Zhehan clinked their glasses with a smile.

Chen walked up the stairs to Eden's room. He walked in and closed the door behind him. He walked to Eden who was seated in front of the bed and knelt in front of him, his arms wrapped around his waist. Eden looked into his eyes and immediately asked:

"Are you okay?"

Seeing the worry in his eyes Chen felt a little better. He leaned in, pressing his forehead against Eden's. Eden closed his eyes, and they stayed that way for a few seconds, not saying anything. Chen leaned back with a slight smile. Eden's eyes unconsciously softened. Chen felt his heartbeat quicken at that.

He pulled him for a hug. Eden wrapped his arms around his neck, caressing his nape. He can feel that he is upset, he just doesn't know why. He didn't use Versem when they were downstairs talking, although he does have a guess, marriage. He doubted that after the last time they saw each other, he would be in his arms and that he would be calming him. That day was weird, there was this palpable tension between them and not the usual sexual tension. It was like the air was full of anger and resentment. It made him feel uncomfortable, so he just left without looking back.

Chen leaned back and Eden caressed his cheek, asking:

"What's wrong?"

Chen looked into Eden's green eyes intently. If it were before he probably wouldn't have said anything, but he can see that he is worried about him. Eden rarely shows emotion, it's like he is an outsider in this world.

"Zhehan accepted Yuheng's marriage proposal for you."

"So?"

"Aren't you angry? Don't you want to choose the person you'll marry?"

Eden laughed like he had heard the funniest joke letting go of him. He then said seriously:

"No one cares what I think or want. All people do is squeeze me for all that I'm worth, then throw me away. You're the same."

Chen looked at him hurt. Is that what he's been thinking since they met? Did he think he would just sleep with him and then throw him away? He would never do that, he loves him.

"Is that what you've been thinking all along? Eden, I would never do that, I care about you."

Eden looked away in silence. Chen held on to his face, turning his head.

"How can you not see how much I love you? Baby, I'm never going to let you go, and I'll never accept anyone trying to take you away from me. If I have to kill him, then so be it, you're mine."

Eden said, his eyes flashing:

"Prove it."

Chen kissed his forehead devotedly and said before leaving, his eyes flashing with determination:

"I will."