Caught off guard, Yun Chuan suddenly had someone in his lap. His breath caught, and even his heart skipped a beat.
Yu Xiuyuan sat sideways across his thighs, one hand resting on his shoulder. He leaned a little closer, studying his eyes with an amused gaze.
"Don't tell me... you're jealous?"
Yun Chuan held his gaze on Yu Xiuyuan's face. After two seconds of silence, he spoke in a low, measured voice.
"Yes. Very."
The corners of Yu Xiuyuan's mouth lifted. He was quite pleased with his honesty.
He lowered his head and shifted a little, pressing closer to Yun Chuan.
The next instant, he heard Yun Chuan's breathing quicken.
Yu Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow, amusement in his voice.
"What about now? Still jealous?"
Feeling the weight on his thighs and the warmth he could clearly sense even through their clothes, Yun Chuan swallowed hard.
He didn't answer. He simply wrapped his arms tightly around Yu Xiuyuan and lifted his head to kiss him.
Then the doorbell rang.
The ding-dong sounded especially clear in the quiet living room.
Yu Xiuyuan tipped his head back to dodge the kiss, retreating a fraction as he held back a laugh.
"That should be the crab roe noodles I ordered this time. I'll get them."
He really hadn't done it on purpose. It was purely a coincidence.
But Yun Chuan's arms still held him tight, with no intention of letting go.
It took Yu Xiuyuan some effort to pry the arms from his waist before he got up and jogged over to open the door.
He left Yun Chuan frozen on the sofa, his gaze following Yu Xiuyuan's retreating figure.
He listened as Yu Xiuyuan opened the door and thanked the delivery driver.
Then he let out a long, restrained breath, lowered his head,