Episode 14
The next day.... Zhaoyan woke up and got ready for the day.....he was about to leave the room when he saw Qingyu standing in front of his door..... seeing him there he got a bit startled and said.....
Xue Zhaoyan
Oh.... you're here *said smiling*
Su Qingyu
Yes.... I'm here to tell you that breakfast is ready *said smiling back*
Xue Zhaoyan
You should've just sent someone else....why bother yourself *smile*
Su Qingyu
Oh! It's fine after all you're our guest....and also it's your first day of the trip....so I thought of paying you a visit early in the morning *said playfully*
Xue Zhaoyan
*chuckled and said* Is that so?....then let's go....
After breakfast both of them started roaming around a small garden inside the house.....they were talking about different things.....when Zhaoyan asked....
Xue Zhaoyan
So....what time will Mr.Su come back today?
Su Qingyu
Oh...about that.... I don't exactly know *said thinking*
Su Qingyu
Why....am I boring you Zhaoyan? *said laughing a bit*
Hearing his name from Qingyu's mouth Zhaoyan's eyes widened, and his heart started beating faster.....but ignoring all this he immediately answered him....
Xue Zhaoyan
N-no it's not like that.... I just asked because it's an important meeting....t-that's why *said nervously*
Su Qingyu
I know.... I'm just joking *said laughing lightly*
As Zhaoyan heard Qingyu's laugh.....he couldn't think of any other thing at that time....he felt as if he was lost in him.....and he kept looking at him with eyes full of love....
They almost spent the day together in that garden.....they talked, laughed and admired each other throughout the whole time as if nothing else matters....it was almost evening when they thought of returning to their room....
Both of them were standing in front of Qingyu's room.... Zhaoyan insisted on walking him to his room so that's why they were standing there....but instead of going in they kept looking at each other's eyes while smiling lovingly without saying anything....
They were busy admiring each other....when all of a sudden a servant came, and they both got out of their own world....the servant handed Qingyu a letter and went away.... Qingyu opened the letter and started reading it with a concerned face.....after some time his expression softened and he said....
Su Qingyu
Looks like you will again get bored by me tomorrow too *said teasingly*
Xue Zhaoyan
And why is that *said chuckling*
Su Qingyu
Well....my uncle won't be able to come back tonight.....his work is not done yet.....
Xue Zhaoyan
Then what can be more exciting than this....I guess I'll again be able to spend some time with you tomorrow too *said playfully*
Hearing this Qingyu blushed and said....
Su Qingyu
I-I think you sh-should go and freshen up....I'll call you when the dinner is ready *said avoiding his gaze*
They had their dinner....and went to their rooms....that night both of them again couldn't fall asleep because they kept thinking about each other....
The next morning.....after breakfast Zhaoyan thought of reading some books so he went to his room, took out a book which he brought with himself and started reading it....he was flipping through the pages when all of a sudden he heard someone's voice and got startled....
Su Qingyu
Seriously.....you're reading! *said being surprised*
Xue Zhaoyan
Oh.... it's you *said smiling*
Xue Zhaoyan
Yeah....just thought of reading....also I don't have any work here till your uncle returns so *said smiling*
Su Qingyu
I thought you wanted to spend some time with me....was that a lie then *said teasingly*
Xue Zhaoyan
What?.... N-no it wasn't.... I just thought you might be busy *said hesitantly*
Qingyu smiled at his words and said.....
Su Qingyu
No... I'm not busy *smile*
Su Qingyu thought about something and then said....
Su Qingyu
Let's go to the market *said grinning*
Xue Zhaoyan
But the last time I came here we already went there *said being confused*
Su Qingyu
So what let's go again....also there is another side of the market which you don't know about *said grinning*
Xue Zhaoyan
Okay.... let's go....
Zhaoyan kept the book aside and went away with Qingyu....after walking for some time they stopped in front of the market....where they came before.....
Xue Zhaoyan
So...where are we going now ?
Saying that Qingyu held Zhaoyan's hand and started dragging him.... Zhaoyan also started following him without saying anything.....even though he held his hands but Qingyu kept looking around as if he was afraid that people would see them, so he tried to hide the fact that they were holding hands.....
But while walking Zhaoyan's attention was on the hands which were holding him, so he didn't think much about the discomfort or fear in Qingyu's eyes.....at that time all he could think about was those hands which were holding him.....at the slightest touch of those hands his insides were swept away by the wave of an unknown emotion....an emotion which was beyond explanation....
After walking through the market....Qingyu looked here and there to see if someone was looking at them or not....after confirming that everything was clear he took Zhaoyan inside a small alley....after passing it they entered another market.....which was also bustling with the crowd, but it was a little less crowded than the main market....
(imagine the place is like this)
Zhaoyan looked around for some time and then said.....
Xue Zhaoyan
What is this place? *asked in surprise*
Su Qingyu
Well....this is a market within a market...not many people know about it....this place is a hidden gem *said grinning*
Xue Zhaoyan
And what's so different about this?
Su Qingyu
Hmm....that's a good question....you can say this is a place where people can be free to express themselves.....
Xue Zhaoyan
How's that? *asked being confused*
Su Qingyu
You'll know....now let's go *smile*
Saying this Qingyu again started dragging Zhaoyan with him..... Zhaoyan kept on looking around to find out what was so special about this place....but after roaming around for some time he finally understood what was so special about it....
He saw two boys who were walking through the market while holding hands....it looked as if they were, so much in love....he also saw two girls just like those boys....in fact most of the people there were like that....that place was full of couples of the same gender....he also noticed that this time Qingyu didn't hide the fact that they were holding hands like he did in the main market....this place was made only for these couples so they can be themselves here.... without fearing about what other people will think.....
Xue Zhaoyan
*looking at him with surprise*
While walking Qingyu felt Zhaoyan's gaze at him.... he stopped walking and turned towards him and said....
Su Qingyu
Are you uncomfortable that I made you come here with me? *asked hesitantly*
Zhaoyan kept looking at him with widened eyes without saying anything....the silence was unbearable for Qingyu, so he let go of his hands and said
Su Qingyu
I'm sorry I made you uncomfortable *said guiltily*
With that Qingyu started walking towards the alley which was the entrance and exit of this hidden market..... Zhaoyan realized what he was doing so he went after him and stopped him holding his hands and said.....
Xue Zhaoyan
W-wait Qingyu....wh-where are you going *said hesitantly while huffing*
Qingyu stopped walking but he didn't turn around..... without facing Zhaoyan he said....
Su Qingyu
I-I think we should g-go from here....y-you look uncomfortable....I-I shouldn't have brought you h-here without d-discussing it with you *said with a broken voice*
Hearing this Zhaoyan took a deep breath and made Qingyu face him....even after facing him Qingyu kept on looking at the ground....so Zhaoyan held his chin and lifted his face.....after lifting his face Zhaoyan got surprised by the wet eyes of his....even though Qingyu controlled himself but still the tears were beaming in his eyes.... threatening to roll out any moment.....
Xue Zhaoyan
A-are you crying *said panicking a bit*
Su Qingyu
N-no I-I'm not....*said looking away*
Xue Zhaoyan
Are you crying because you thought I'll be disgusted by you? *said frowning*
Su Qingyu
*looked at him without saying anything*
Xue Zhaoyan
Did I tell you that I'm uncomfortable here? *said calmly*
Su Qingyu
N-no but still.... T-The way you were looking at me said e-everything.....
Xue Zhaoyan
I wasn't looking at you like that because I was disgusted....it was more like I was surprised by all of this *said worriedly*
Xue Zhaoyan
I was just a bit surprised that you took me here....but I didn't mind anything.....in fact n-now I-i'm happy t-that you thought of bringing m-me with y-you here *said the last part stuttering*
Su Qingyu
huh!! *said being surprised*
Before he could ask anything further Zhaoyan held his hand and said....
Xue Zhaoyan
Now....let's explore the place together.....shall we? *asked smiling*
hearing the words from Zhaoyan he became a bit confident....he looked at the hand which was being held by Zhaoyan then he looked at him and smiled without saying anything....
Su Qingyu
*Smiling while looking at him*
Both of them started walking through the market....while enjoying each other's company....they didn't feel like they needed to confess to each other....that brief moment from earlier was enough for them to know about each other feelings.....
It was almost nighttime when they finally returned home....they were standing in front of the main gate of the house....they looked at each other for some time and started smiling....
Su Qingyu
Umm...it was nice to spend some time with you.... I hope you enjoyed it too *said blushing*
Xue Zhaoyan
Yes... I did...I enjoyed it very much *said smiling*
there was silence between them for some time when Qingyu broke it by saying....
Su Qingyu
Then....good night *said hurriedly*
Saying that Qingyu was about to turn around to go inside the house when Zhaoyan stopped him by holding his hand and said....
Xue Zhaoyan
Looks like you're eager to go away from me *said teasingly*
Su Qingyu
N-no i-its nothing l-like that *said stuttering*
Xue Zhaoyan
Oh, is that so *said smirking playfully*
Saying that Zhaoyan started leaning forward....it was obvious to both of them what was going to happen.....so Qingyu closed his eyes and leaned forward too....
They were about to kiss when they heard some noise from outside the house....they immediately let go of each other when they saw someone coming inside the house....they looked at the person when Qingyu realized it was his uncle and some of his people who work for him.... leaving Zhaoyan alone he went towards his uncle and said...
Su Qingyu
Uncle....you came back *said excitedly*
Su Weisheng
Yes....how have you been son? *asked smiling*
Su Qingyu
I'm good *said grinning*
While talking with his Nephew Su Weisheng noticed Zhaoyan standing a bit far from them....he went towards him and said....
Su Weisheng
Xue Zhaoyan..... I'm so sorry to keep you waiting.... I just had to go because something urgent came up....I hope my nephew took good care of you *said smiling*
Xue Zhaoyan
It's fine Mr.Su you don't have to apologize *said smiling*
Xue Zhaoyan
And yes Qingyu took good care of me *said looking at Qingyu intensely*
Su Qingyu
*looked away blushing to avoid his gaze*
Su Weisheng
Well... that's good to hear.... let's start the meeting tomorrow then....we have so many things to discuss....have a very good night Xue Zhaoyan *said smiling*
Xue Zhaoyan
You too Mr.Su *smile*
Su Weisheng started walking inside and the rest of them followed him....after walking Mr.Su to his room Qingyu started walking towards his room and Zhaoyan kept following him....Qingyu halted his steps and turned around to face him and said....
Su Qingyu
Why are you following me?
Xue Zhaoyan
Well... I'm not following you.... I'm just going towards my room *said trying to suppress his smile*
Qingyu didn't know what to say after this...so he turned around and again started walking towards his room....he was almost in front of his room when all of a sudden turned around.... Zhaoyan also halted his steps and looked at him and asked....
Xue Zhaoyan
What happened? *asked being confused*
Without saying anything Qingyu took a few steps forward and stood in front of Zhaoyan....he tip-toed and pressed his lips against Zhaoyan's cheeks....by this sudden kiss Zhaoyan was fully surprised....his whole body became stiff...he was processing all this when Qingyu let go of the kiss and immediately went inside his room while saying.....
Su Qingyu
Good night *said hurriedly and left*
Even after Qingyu left Zhaoyan stood there for some time being completely blank....after some time he came back to his senses and said to himself....
Xue Zhaoyan
What was that!! *said while touching his cheeks*
Zhaoyan went to his room while blankly thinking about what just happened a few moments ago....he just couldn't believe that Qingyu just gave him a good night kiss....that night he was in cloud nine....he couldn't think about anything except that kiss....
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Guys I won't be home for a week.....so I don't think I will be able to update.....but I'll try my best to update....if I get some time I'll surely update....I hope you guys will understand☺️
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