Ying Xuan was very snug in her bed, under the blanket. She was lying on her stomach with her English course book open in front of her.
Xuan was engrossed in a story as her phone buzzed.
Wondering who it was, she picked up the phone. She was surprised to see the person who has texted her. Wei Jingyu? They had been together basically the whole day during rehearsals, what did he want now.
Ying Xuan opened the text, which read, 'Come out.'
Xuan replied with a, '?'
Jingyu immediately responded, 'What kind of a damn response is that? Can't you even understand two simple words?'
Ying Xuan sighed as she got out of bed. She had really been looking forward to finishing the chapter and going to sleep. The next two days were going to be hectic. She had to get her act together the next day for the play the day after that.
She opened the window and looked down. Sure enough, Wei Jingyu stood there leaning against a tree. At the sound of the window opening, he looked up.
"What the hell are you doing!?! Come down!!" He yelled as Xuan frowned and shut the window with a snap.
She pulled on a cardigan over her night suit and went out.
Outside, Wei Jingyu was standing, pulling back his hair into a messy ponytail.
Ying Xuan signed, 'What do you want in the middle of the night?'
Wei Jingyu rolled his eyes, "It's not even midnight yet. You're turning into an old lady."
Ying Xuan huffed and turned around to walk back in.
Jingyu caught her wrist and said, "Okay sorry. Sorry. I wanted to practice the play one more time."
Ying Xuan turned around with a defeated expression. 'Your acting is perfect. And I don't have a problem practicing when it's just the two of us. So I don't think this will do any good.' she signed.
Wei Jingyu ran his hand through his long hair. "I know. I just wanted to try something." he said as he walked forward.
He slowly walked closer to Ying Xuan, looking into her eyes. Xuan stood transfixed, wondering what he was up to, whole not being able to avert her eyes.
Wei Jingyu suddenly wrapped his arms around Xuan's waist and walked forward, so that very soon Ying Xuan had her back pressed against a tree and Wei Jingyu was just inches away from her.
Xuan's heartbeat quickened as Jingyu put both of his hands on the tree, completely trapping her. Ying Xuan wanted to ask what he was doing, but she seemed unable to command her hands to do anything, they just hung at her sides as Wei Jingyu leaned forward.
Xuan's breathing became uneven and her heart felt like it was in her throat as Jingyu touched his forehead to her's. This seemed to start a chain reaction as heat spread from Ying Xuan's forehead to her cheeks, ears and her whole face.
But Wei Jingyu paid no attention to it as he spoke, his breath enveloping Xuan's sense of smell and her eyes locked with his. "Don't let your mind wander when we act. Think of this moment." Jingyu said as he brought one hand and closed Xuan's eyes with it.
Ying Xuan almost blacked out anticipating what was next. But Wei Jingyu pecked her on the cheek, his lips lingering there a moment too long, and then stepped back.