— Where are you? Are you in China?
Despite all the years that had passed, John's repertoire never changed. Ethan chuckled.
"I just came back. I'm not going to see you today, and I'm not going to drink."
— Huh…? Wh-What? Why not?!
'Let's meet up, let's grab a drink'. Ethan successfully predicted what John was going to say and answered him before he had the chance to ask. John's shocked voice flowed out of the receiver.
"I've just managed to step foot on the ground after four days. Do I have to go and see you?"
— If not me, you don't have anyone else to see…
"You should fix that habit of jumping to conclusions, you know."
— …Do you have someone?
Of course I do. Ethan swallowed the words that threatened to leave his throat.
One month had passed. One month had passed since he and Lily had shared their bodies at his place and started their shaky relationship as sex partners and lovers.