Shao sat down beside Jai, wiping the sweat from his face and neck. He was beyond exhausted after searching for Hana for so long, his entire body feeling heavy from the strain. But the moment he sat beside Jai, some of that exhaustion seemed to melt away. Just being close to him gave Shao a strange, refreshing energy that made him feel as though he could keep going a little longer.
Without thinking much about it, he leaned his head against Jai's shoulder and quietly breathed in his sweet scent. The familiar aroma immediately soothed him, and before he even realized what he was doing, his arm had slipped around Jai's waist. He gently pulled him closer, content to simply sit there and rest against the person he loved.
Unfortunately, their peaceful moment didn't last long.
A hand suddenly grabbed Shao's wrist and yanked his arm away from Jai's waist.
Shao immediately lifted his head and glared at the intruder.
