A dog did it
When he saw it his heart sank a little. He knew she was pretty but he didn't think Rui Fei would have an interest in her.
He could feel the hostility lingering in the air but never did he think it had something to do with him. Without thinking much his hand shifted a little to the right and when he found Ji Yao's hand the backs of their hands brushed against each other startling Rui Fei.
Before the hand could slip away, Ji Yao firmly held Rui Fei's hand in comfort. He found the experience quite delightful and hoped they could do it more often. After a good minute or so of holding hands he finally let go but before he separated them Rui Fei gently squeezed his hand locking Ji Yao's hand in place.
"Ahem...Just for a lit-little while longer," he said in a low husky voice without turning his head to look at Ji Yao.