Just then, someone at the song console called out, "Who requested the next song, 'Can't Help Falling for You'?"
"Eww, who picked such a sappy song?" one of their teammates asked, sounding eager for a show.
Pei Zhengdu raised his hand without a trace of embarrassment. "Mine."
Everyone glanced over, saw Xie Zhou leaning against him, and began to hoot. "Ooh~"
Xie Zhou didn't think they were teasing because of him. After all, to everyone else, he and Pei Zhengdu were just ordinary friends.
Still, having everyone look at him like that was embarrassing.
Xie Zhou straightened up and moved away from Pei Zhengdu.
Someone handed Pei Zhengdu a microphone. He didn't particularly want to go up to sing anyway, so he stayed on the sofa.
Xie Zhou rarely heard Pei Zhengdu sing.
He had only heard Pei Zhengdu hum a few lines now and then. His voice was lovely, and he could carry a tune, so Xie Zhou found himself looking forward to it.
Pei Zhengdu brought a special warmth to the old song, his voice brimming with sincerity. His gaze settled on Xie Zhou, each word sounding like a confession meant for him:
"I'm just afraid I'll fall in love with you
So I don't dare let myself get too close."
Their eyes met, and a tingling sensation swept through Xie Zhou. His first instinct was to look away.
Pei Zhengdu sang about not daring to get close, yet his body kept inching toward him.
"I'm afraid I have nothing to give you
Loving you takes so much courage too
I'm just afraid I'll fall in love with you
Maybe one day I won't be able to hold back
Missing you only makes me suffer
I couldn't help falling in love with you..."
Xie Zhou felt his face