We need to have a serious talk!

Fu Yan had mustered all his courage to say those words out loud. Despite the fact that they had slept together, they hadn't gone on a proper date or done the usual things couples do. In his mind, Hirvan was his lover, his partner. But after that night, Hirvan had been treating him more like a friend than a boyfriend. He was at his rope end. He had searched online for what to do as a last resort. They suggested making it official, to let everyone know he was with Hirvan. Well, Hirvan's family had guessed somewhat, so he thought his family should do the trick.

So, Fu Yan said those words, his voice filled with hope. He watched Hirvan closely, hoping for a softening in his attitude, a sign that his words were having the desired effect.