Scumbag

The first "I do" was his answer to Gu Ze's earlier confession. The second was his confession to Gu Ze.

Gu Ze had already told him how he felt, so Ye Qing thought the next step should be his to take.

That day, everyone by the river witnessed Ye Qing's confession. They didn't know who was confessing to whom, but they all hoped it would go well.

Gu Ze stared at the two lines in the sky, unable to come back to himself even after the words had vanished.

"Sorry. Because of who we are, I couldn't put your name up there."

Gu Ze turned to Ye Qing and pulled him into his arms. "It's okay. I love it."

He had imagined Ye Qing accepting him someday, but never like this.

"I love it. I really do," Gu Ze said again.

Smiling from ear to ear, Ye Qing produced a bouquet of roses from somewhere and looked at him. "Then, Mr. Gu, will you accept Mr. Ye as your boyfriend?"

Gu Ze took the roses. "Of course!"

They were the most meaningful flowers he had ever received.

They smiled at each other. Then Ye Qing suddenly kissed Gu Ze on the lips.

He had wanted to know what it felt like for ages. Gu Ze's lips were soft and cool, and curiosity made Ye Qing slip out his tongue.

Gu Ze's eyes flew wide. The moment he realized what Ye Qing intended, he took the lead.

Because of who they were, they had deliberately chosen a spot away from the crowd. There was no one else nearby.

It was their first real kiss, and the first time Ye Qing learned what kissing felt like.

Their lips met, then parted. Who knew how long it lasted? Gu Ze only let him