"Ah Yue," Wang Li whispered lying beside him. He turned so he was facing his friend, "I will be leaving."
"You're going home now? I thought you were sleeping over?"
"I meant leaving my home. I am old enough. I do not wish to be bound to another I do not care for."
"But… can't you just tell you mother?"
"She will not listen. We argued before I came to you. She thinks I am useless."
"You are not!"
"Ah Yue…"
"Where, where will you go?"
Ying Yue pressed his face against his friend's chest and held him tightly.
"Will we be able to stay in communication?"
"I don't know. My mother is cutting off my allowance and trust. I have no money, Ah Yue."
Ying Yue could not believe Wang Li's mother would do that. To cut off financial stability of her own child… that made him sad for his friend. Pulling his head back, he searched his friend's face and held it in between his hands.
"Live with me."
"I couldn't."
