When she opened the door, she jumped back startled...
Xue stood there with an apologetic smile. He shouldn't have stood right in front of the door. Nevertheless, "I'm sorry to have made you cry but I'm not going anywhere."
It was his quiet declaration.
She stared at him, silent until a person behind her tugged her sleeve. It was a small girl with spectacles, she gave Chan Lee a look.
"Ah, Mei, this is my friend, Xue." Chan Lee explained and motioned to him with a sheepish smile. "Xue, this is Mei, also a friend of mine."
"O-Oh, pleased to be of your acquaintance, Young Miss Mei." He smiled and stretched out a hand.
"Nice to meet you too!" Mei tossed Chan Lee another look, something he couldn't understand. "I think I better get going? I'm going to the library...it was really nice meeting you, Xue." She bowed politely at him and scurried off.
