In the morning, Yuan Shun opened his eyes. He found Shi Yen curled against him, hugging his body with an arm and leg wrapped around him tightly. She breathed deeply; her expression opened wide, vulnerable, and trust for him.
Yuan Shun flushed, not expecting her to be the cuddling type.
He reached out to rake a hand through the threads of her dark hair, feeling the texture of her beautiful mane. She was in his arms as if it was the most natural thing in the world.
He felt Shi Yen shift awake, rubbing her eyes, lifting her head to face him.
Yuan Shun grinned at her sheepishly. She blushed, burying her face in his chest. She hid her expression, and Yuan Shun chuckled, squeezing her tight. "You're very adorable," he said to her with the deep tone of the morning.
Shi Yen then reached out to kiss him, fast and deep. She invaded his mouth, plunging her tongue through until he growled deep in his throat. "What was that for?" he panted slightly.
