EP 17
Just before he goes to sleep, Jinyuan passes Zhenyu’s door.
He hesitates.
Then gently knocks.
Lin Jinyuan
You okay in there?
Zhenyu wipes his face fast.
Slides the bracelet back on.
Lin Zhenyu
Yeah. I’m good.
Lin Jinyuan
Goodnight, then. I’m right here
*soft smile*
Zhenyu whispers back after the footsteps fade
Lin Jinyuan
*making breakfast*
Lin Zhenyu
*enters the kitchen*
Lin Jinyuan
Morning
*smiles wide*
Yuxi enters, he sees Jinyuan smiling and Zhenyu smiling back
later in the school library
He opens his watch.
Reads the words inside.
Shuts it. Opens it again.
Lin Yuxi
“Pause. Breathe. I’m still with you.”
Lin Yuxi
but..for how long?
*he stares at the watch*
Zhenyu opening up.
Jinyuan giving more attention to him.
The space Yuxi once had all to himself… now shared.
Lin Yuxi
I freaking hate it
*mutters*
Lin Jinyuan
your hair is in mess, Ah-Yu
*jokes softly*
Lin Yuxi
At least he’s not failing anymore. That’s something to celebrate, right?
*cold*
Yuxi kept being unbothered
later Jinyuan went to confront Yuxi
Lin Jinyuan
what was that at dinner?
Lin Yuxi
*stares at his watch*
Lin Yuxi
I Just didn’t want to be forgotten again
Lin Jinyuan
*chest tightens*
Lin Jinyuan
*walks over and kneels*
Lin Jinyuan
You never were
Yuxi’s sitting on the edge of the bed, that pocket watch clenched so tight in his hand it’s shaking.
Lin Yuxi
Then why do I feel like I’m being replaced?
Lin Jinyuan
Yuxi, you both are my brothers and I love you two equally
Lin Jinyuan
You don’t have to fight for my attention.
You already have my heart.
*voice cracks*
Lin Yuxi
then..can u die for both of us?
He stares at Yuxi for a long, quiet second.
Then his voice comes out low. Steady. Shaking
Lin Jinyuan
If that’s what it takes… then yeah. I would.
Lin Jinyuan
Without thinking. Without hesitating. I’d f*cking do it.
Lin Jinyuan
But I am not going to
Lin Yuxi
*looks at Jinyuan*
Lin Jinyuan
Cause I can't leave you alone in this place all alone
Lin Jinyuan
I won’t die for you. I’ll live for you. Even if it kills me every day
Yuxi breaks down, teats falling from his eyes
Lin Yuxi
I don't deserve you at all, Ge
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