He childishly climbed over the petite table, sitting there in front of the Celestial Jade Courtesan as he gently lifted his chin to remove the strand.
Ren Ling wanted to laugh at how Su Hu could still get surprised by Ren Ling's sudden movements that had to be familiar by now -- the two shared evenings so short yet fulfilling. But his serious face didn't bend until he could get a taste of the rosy lips that were always shut tightly. He wanted to be the reason Su Hu would open his mouth.
Before he could even feel the ghost of the kiss, Su Hu's face moved by resting on Ren Ling's chest. Su Hu wasn't thinking about his treasured first kiss possibly getting stolen. Rather, he listened to the heart that would never beat for him because this was his fate. No one ever asked him what he wished for. "May I touch you?"
"Mn."