Opening his eyes to the light streaming from the open window, Fu Xi squinted in discomfort while turning his back to the sun. Lying flat on his stomach with both his arms propping up his head. Early morning air flew in with the smell of musky sweetness and the sound of chirping birds.
While blurry vision adjusted to the morning lighting, fatigue hands stretched for a pair of golden rim glasses. Squirming within the covers of the bed a slender arm extends in slow motion. Supple skin glows alongside the shine of the sun as stiff fingers stretch toward the stand near the bed. Just inches before the tip of those fingers brushes against the surface of the table. When a sudden sturdy hand wraps upon his with a firm grip.
"?!"
Scalding heat seeps from skin to skin whilst the hold on his hand tightens with each passing second. Slowly, the large hand straightens out to overlap with the one under its palm. Wiry digits clasp itself between Fu Xi's delicate fingers, then squeezing them in a predatory motion as though a python encasing its prey.
An unexpected danger signal jolted Fu Xi's mind while a shiver ran through his spine. Causing his tender body to tremble like a leaf shaking against the wind.
"Duanxian Yu!" Sitting up on the bed with a start, Fu Xi tried to crawl away when a force pulled him backwards instead. Colliding into a semi-embrace, he shot a look of anger at the man chuckling behind him. "Why are you here?!"
Upturned eyes blaze with the same radiance as gemstones shone under bright light.
The man narrowed his eyes in amusement as a low voice entered his ears like a soft hymn. "Come downstairs for breakfast." It is unknown whether intentional or not, but soft lips grazed the surface of Fu Xi's ears as they moved away.
Purple eyes swirl with a meaningful glint as thin lips form a mild smile. Without waiting for an answer, Duanxian Yu released his hold on the young man and stood to leave. Neglecting the incensed youth behind huffing in fury.
Following the sound of the door closing, Fu Xi's muddled mind began to clear. That's right, he recalled, this is actually Duanxian Yu's house…..
Biting on the bottom of his lips with a frown, Fu Xi eventually rose to clean himself. Cold water serves to lower the temperature of his heated cheeks as it runs down his slender body. Cleansing all the troubles inside his mind, tense muscles gradually relaxed along the rhythmic tapping of water. With defenses lowered at this time, thoughts aimlessly flash pass from ideas to scenes. Suddenly, the image from the night before arose without warning.
Embracing bodies, interchanging heat, and indistinct breathing resounding next to his ears. Those heavy memories suddenly painted Fu Xi's ears a dark red. The temperature of the water seemed to have risen unknowingly.
"I've gone crazy!" Fu Xi yelled under his breath, his right arm unconsciously brushing against his left shoulder. Upon contact with the rough patch of skin, his fluster expression instantly froze to a stiff look. Putting on a scornful smile, his low voice muttered in a tone only loud enough for him to hear. "Really crazy...."
A deep sigh laced highly of sarcasm and a tinge of anguish echo across the walls within the room. But was soon washed away along the sound of running water and hovering steam.
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Hearing delicate steps coming from the stairs, Duanxian Yu moved his gaze toward the staircase as a youth wearing simple black pants and white dress shirt entered his view. With his recent shower, the skin of the young man in front of him is tinted a pinkish hue. The first button of his shirt is left undone, showing signs of his exquisite collarbone. Long damp hair clung to the side of his face and neck as it contrasted with the milkiness of his skin. Fan-like eyelashes still clung to lingering moisture as misty eyes fluttered in an indolent fashion.
Staring dazed at the figure strolling down the steps, Duanxian Yu's gaze drifted from Fu Xi's neck down to the waist soaked with water dripping from his hair. Profound gaze remained on the half transparent shirt for a moment before pausing down at his bare feet. Cute pink toes squirm from the coldness of the floor with every step he took.
Without a second thought, Duanxian Yu quickly stood up towards Fu Xi. Face wrought with displeasure, he instantly picked Fu Xi up from the ground. Carrying him horizontal from his chest, he asked in exasperation. "Why did you come down without shoes?" Small traces of heartache can be detected from his voice.
"..."
Placing him on the chair, Duanxian Yu immediately took off his pair of shoes and offered them to Fu Xi. "They are a size bigger." He explained at the same time slim fingers reach for the youth's ankles, startling the silent youth. "Wha-"
Bending one of his knees, Duanxian Yu placed both of Fu Xi's feet on top of his knees away from the chilliness of the floor. Warm hands covered Fu Xi's foot as he patiently transferred heat into their cold surface before slipping the shoes on him one by one.
Not for a second did his face show signs of disdain nor annoyance. Each movement of his body is careful and gentle with an unrivaled amount of devotion. It is as though what he is doing now is not merely the act of putting on shoes, but the offering of all his being.
Stunned by this abrupt thought, Fu Xi couldn't help but shiver at his scary imagination. Pulling away in haste he evaded Duanxian Yu's touch by asking, "didn't you say there is breakfast?"
Feeling a momentary loss on his empty hand, Duanxian Yu's expression blanked for a moment as if a child who lost his favorite toy. Before immediately returning normal, his minuscule change in expression transpired so briskly that the occupied Fu Xi was unable to notice.
Putting on a smile, a light chuckle emitted from his throat, "hold on a moment."
His broad back disappeared from sight and came back shortly with a bowl of rice porridge and small dishes of pickled vegetables. "Eat carefully." Placing them in front of Fu Xi, Duanxian Yu sat across from him, watching in silence with a contentment.
Afraid to lift his head from the bowl, Fu Xi ate in silence as he ignored the burning gaze boring into him from the opposite chair. Each bite of porridge became harder to swallow with each passing second. Finishing the last bite in a hurry, Fu Xi stood up in a scramble to leave, "thanks for the meal."
Turning away from the table, his urgent figure flew through the door without looking back. Leaving Duanxian Yu's trailing sight far behind.
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"Ahhh!" Shrilling screams vibrate violently in the halls of an abandoned hospital building. Trails of blood and gore accompany the sound of running footsteps as Fu Xi ran breathlessly away from his enemies.
Few hours ago, Fu Xi received a request to cleanse the halls of an abandoned hospital building. A construction company has purchased this piece of land for a large scale development project. But because of continuous unexplainable accidents and disturbances, the company contacted Hong Wen for help. Thus allowing Fu Xi to arrive with preparation, thinking that the amount of foes can be taken care of easily by himself.
But who would've thought, even with sufficient preparation, the amount of enemies before him would cause him to escape in such a poor state. Tens of spirits appeared as if waiting for his arrival. They surrounded him in an organized formation, with each attack timed with perfect calibration and strength. The amount of the energy given in each attack is enough to hurt, but not enough to kill.
As if a cat playing with a scurrying mouse, Fu Xi dodged and rolled around the dusty floor as he avoided another round of attack while running across the hallway. His cheek scratched against a blade lying around the floor, causing him to wince in pain.
Yellow talismans traverse the corridor and fly toward approaching ghosts, lighting up a flame that burned those spirits to ashes. Screams of anger reverberated throughout the dark lobby as more and more ghosts rushed towards Fu Xi with the intent to kill.
Out of the blue, because of the dim hallway littered with trash and broken objects, Fu Xi accidentally tripped on an object in front of him. His whole body crashed onto the ground with a loud thud. Pain instantly courses non-stop throughout his aching body together with the scent of blood.
No.
Fu Xi struggled to move his paralyzed body.
I'll die.
He managed to flip his body to face the impending ghosts. Trembling fingers reach into his pocket for a way to defend himself when the first of his opponent has arrived.
I won't make it!
Closing his eyes, the expected torment of claws did not take place. Instead, a warm hand carried him into a familiar embrace. Upturned eyes open to collide with dark purple pupils swirling with anger.
"Duanxian Yu…."
Fu Xi mumbled with an unintelligible voice.