Chapter 1336: THE PARTY (VI)
SHEN XIN ordered a glass of whiskey and downed half of it in one go. The burn of the liquor trailed down his throat, sharp and warm. His eyes stayed fixed on the side door where Shen Ji Yun had disappeared a few minutes ago. He just watched, jaw tight, the heat from the drink doing little to calm the irritation under his skin.
He didnât even know why he was staring at that side door like he was waiting for something to happen. So what if something did? He already knew the two of them were in a relationship. What more did he want to see?
Did he want to catch them in the act and take a picture? Then what? Show it to everyone to prove Shen Ji Yun was in a relationship with the second young master of the Luo family? Was that why he had said nothing yet? Because he was waiting for proof to back up his claim?
But even as that thought crossed his mind, he knew it wasnât the real reason.
Just then, Luo Yan walked back into the banquet hall. Smiling and exchanging pleasantries as he passed, Luo Yan spoke with people Shen Xin was certain the other had only just met that evening. Watching how effortlessly Luo Yan moved through the crowd, Shen Xin wondered how someone like Shen Ji Yun had ended up in a relationship with him.
Maybe Shen Ji Yun had just stood there with his usual blank face, staring at Luo Yan like a lost puppy, and somehow that had done the trick. Maybe Luo Yan had looked into those empty blue eyes and thought, yes, this emotionless man is the one for me. Shen Xin almost laughed at the thought. What a ridiculous pair. The social butterfly and the robot. It shouldnât make sense, and yet here they were.
His gaze followed Luo Yanâs back. He watched as the other reached the side door where Shen Ji Yun had gone earlier, opened it, and slipped inside. He did it so casually that no one around seemed to notice anything unusual.
Shen Xinâs eyes went wide, and he muttered a curse under his breath. So that was their plan? Meet there and do something they shouldnât be doing? Were they out of their minds? Did they forget they were in a public space? All it would take was one person opening that door, and theyâd be done for.
He set his glass down on the bar with a thud and started walking. And as he moved through the crowd, he finally understood why he had told no one about Shen Ji Yun and Luo Yanâs relationship.
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When Luo Yan pushed open the door to the balcony, he found Shen Ji Yun standing with his back to him, hands tucked in his pockets. He paused for a moment, just watching him, before stepping further out. Shen Ji Yun must have heard his footsteps, because he turned his head. The smile that spread across his face brightened his entire expression.
Ah, how handsome.
He stood beside Shen Ji Yun and grinned up at him. "Hey."
"Hey," Shen Ji Yun said in return. He moved his hand next to Luo Yanâs on the balcony railing, their fingers almost touching.
"You look very handsome tonight," Luo Yan said, a teasing lilt in his voice.
A red flush spread across Shen Ji Yunâs cheeks, but he played along. "Only for tonight?"
Luo Yan narrowed his eyes in a playful squint. "Are you fishing for compliments?"
"You know I donât know how to do that," Shen Ji Yun said. His voice had a light, teasing edge to it, but his face stayed mostly neutral, as if he wasnât sure how to fully pull off the playful tone he was going for. It was adorable in its own awkward way.
Luo Yan put on a look of exaggerated shock. "What are you saying? Have you forgotten all those times you were a total Casanova without even realizing it?" He grinned playfully. "Youâve always been better at flirting when youâre not trying."
Shen Ji Yunâs face flushed an even deeper shade of red. "Please donât tease."
Luo Yan chuckled. "Fine, Iâll let you off since youâre so cute."
They looked at each other for a moment, then both burst out laughing at the same time.
"So how are things going?" Shen Ji Yun asked after a moment.
Luo Yan knew what he was really asking. "Itâs as good as it can be for now," he said. "Everything really depends on how the talk goes tomorrow."
Shen Ji Yun understood. He took Luo Yanâs hand and gripped it. "Everything will be fine tomorrow. Iâll make sure of it. No matter what your father asks or says, Iâll answer him honestly. Weâll get through this together."
Luo Yan squeezed Shen Ji Yunâs hand, a warm feeling spreading through his chest. "Yes. Together." He looked up at him. "Ah, I really want to kiss you right now."
Shen Ji Yunâs face flushed with that same endearing blush and admitted quietly, "Me too."
Luo Yan thought for a moment, then turned Shen Ji Yunâs hand over and traced a small circle on his palm. He looked up at him. "This is me kissing you right now."
Shen Ji Yun looked startled for a second, then his blue eyes grew dark as they fixed on Luo Yan. He probably remembered the last time they had done this. Without a word, he laced their fingers together and gave a firm squeeze. "And this is me kissing you back."
"Passionately?" Luo Yan whispered.
"Very passionately," Shen Ji Yun replied, his voice rough.
The two of them stared at each other, and for a moment, nothing else existed. Not the party inside, not the cold air, not the city spread out below them. Just them. Shen Ji Yunâs eyes held a quiet warmth that he only ever showed to Luo Yan. And in Luo Yanâs eyes, Shen Ji Yun could see the same thing reflected back.
Love.
Their faces were so close that if one of them moved just an inch, they would be kissing. And both of them wanted to do just that.
That was when they heard voices just outside the door.
"What are you doing here..."
"Brother, waitâ"
Then the door to the balcony swung open.
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