Shen Yuan chuckled, his fingers idly tracing circles on her back. "Let her wait. This is our time, and I'm not letting anyone interrupt it."
Huo Rong sighed contentedly, a smile playing on her lips as she closed her eyes, savoring the warmth of his embrace. "Hehe, I quite like the sound of that, Yuan'er. I wouldn't have it any other way anyway."
They spent quite some time peacefully together until Huo Rong reluctantly pulled herself away, her arms lingering around Shen Yuan's shoulders for a moment longer, as if savoring the closeness.
Her crimson eyes softened as she looked at him, her lips curving into a playful smile.
"I suppose I can't shirk my responsibilities forever," she said, brushing a stray cherry blossom petal from his hair. "But don't think this means I'm done with you, Yuan'er. There's always tonight."
