The omega looked up, a hint of confusion in his eyes. "Who were you scoffing at in your head?"
"No one. I'm done replying. Put your tablet away and get some rest."
"Fine, let me see who messaged me."
Su Yu closed his tablet and set it on the nightstand, then reached for his phone to check his messages. But Gu Lin had put it on the nightstand on his own side and switched off the light while he was at it.
"Nothing important. Go to sleep."
"Then who were you scoffing at in your head?"
It was too far away for Su Yu to reach. Gu Lin caught his hand and pressed him back under the covers, wrapping him up until even his head disappeared beneath them.
"Go to sleep early. You have to get up for breakfast tomorrow."
Staying at Grandmother's house, he didn't have the freedom to sleep until nine or ten. He was usually called out of bed at seven or eight.
Su Yu poked his head out from under the covers and saw that Gu Lin's lashes had lowered. His eyes were already closed, his face relaxed and peaceful.
The omega watched him and couldn't help saying, "Your eyelashes are so long."
"Not as long as yours."
"Your nose has such a nice bridge."
"Mm."
"Actually, I've never seen anyone more handsome than you."
"I know."
He opened his eyes, their gaze as deep as ever, and Su Yu added, "Your eyes are pretty, too."
"So are yours."
They were a luminous green, like gemstones, utterly pure.
The alpha couldn't help brushing his fingertips over his cheek and the delicate tip of his nose. Su Yu found it ticklish, though, and caught his hand. He lowered his head to compare it with his own, thinking