The curtains were tightly drawn, leaving the room dim, but the two people sleeping in each other's arms on the bed were still clearly visible.
Mu Xu Ye rested one hand against the back of Qi Shu Yu's head, holding him close. He curled his body slightly so that Qi Shu Yu's head nestled against the hollow of his shoulder.
Qi Shu Yu was buried beneath the covers with only half his head showing, sleeping peacefully in Mu Xu Ye's arms.
After so many days apart, they both treasured this quiet moment. They shared a pillow that carried Qi Shu Yu's scent of ebony and agarwood.
It put Mu Xu Ye at ease, allowing the nerves that had been taut for so long to relax completely.
Qi Shu Yu woke after only two hours. Afraid of waking Mu Xu Ye, he moved just a little, only to discover that Mu Xu Ye was holding him rather tightly. With no other choice, he lay still and waited for Mu Xu Ye to wake.
But... he had slept in this position for too long, and his arm had gone numb beneath him. He wanted to shift.
Qi Shu Yu carefully moved his body, slowly turning onto his other side until he lay with his back against Mu Xu Ye's chest.
"You're awake?"
At the sound of his voice, Qi Shu Yu turned back. Having just woken, Mu Xu Ye sounded a little hoarse, and a trace of confusion lingered in his deep, dark eyes.
Qi Shu Yu especially liked Mu Xu Ye at moments like this. He was a little cuter than usual.
Qi Shu Yu nodded. "I only woke a little while ago. When did you wake up? Do you want to lie down a bit longer?"
"When you tried to