THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA

When Xuan Tianyi woke up, he found himself nestled against Hua Zhendan's chest. Hua Zhendan's breath and heartbeat were in perfect sync, creating a rhythm that made his heart dance.

All Xuan Tianyi knew was that at that moment, he felt complete. In a way that words couldn't dare express. As he didn't want that moment to end, he closed his eyes and slowly drifted back to sleep.

***

The second time Xuan Tianyi woke up, he was no longer nestled in Hua Zhendan's arms, but the former was still asleep.

Xuan Tianyi cocked his head and stared at Hua Zhendan with a small smile plastered on his face. He had always loved it when Hua Zhendan slept peacefully. His heart ached when he realized how much he had really missed his lover.

His eyes drifted to the clock on the wall which rudely reminded him it was morning and he had to get up. With a sigh of resignation to duty, he brushed Hua Zhendan's hair from his forehead, leaned down and kissed him lightly.