Shi Nian's first kiss after two lifetimes tasted like tears, tinged with astringent and bitter stings.
She didn't even realize what was happening in the first few seconds. Terrified out of her wits, she desperately sought shelter with the man who could offer her the best sense of security, it was akin to how a freezing and dying traveler would lunge into fire head on.
Thus, when the warm touch fell upon her lips, Shi Nian thought nothing but grasp onto it with all her might. She clung onto the sweater behind his back, fists crumpling. Jiang Jinyan similarly pressed closer, his palm supported the back of her head while the other arm circled around her waist.
They kissed frantically, absorbing each other's breath and fervor.
