Xiao didn't move and inch.
His gaze stayed locked on Chen's face, steady and unwavering, as if he was trying to read every flicker of emotion hidden beneath that calm exterior.
"Can't you consider me, Chen?" he repeated, his voice lower this time, more deliberate. "As your life partner… or we can start by dating."
Each word landed heavily.
Chen's mind spiraled into chaos.
What should I say, I don't how to answer this?
How do I respond to this come on literature give me any line to say?
This… this is too dangerous!!!
My mind is feeling dizzy.
He had faced confessions before—even just moments ago—but this one was entirely different. There was no easy way out, no clean rejection that wouldn't leave something broken behind.
His lips parted slightly.
"Senior—"
Before he could finish—
A hand covered his mouth.
Chen's eyes widened.
"No," Xiao said quickly, his voice almost unsteady for the first time. "Don't speak."
