"When Xiao Chiye looked up, his voice was hoarse. “Oh, how I love you.” Shen Zechuan was stunned. Staring into his eyes, Xiao Chiye enunciated each word as he repeated, “I love you.” Dumbstruck, Shen Zechuan took a moment to find his voice. “I—” But Xiao Chiye couldn’t wait any longer. He kissed Shen Zechuan hard, as if with that kiss, he could convey all the love in his heart he could never express with words alone."
"He stood for a moment and let out a soft sigh; he understood Xiao Chiye perfectly. To others, cows’ milk was the same everywhere. But to Xiao Chiye, what came from Libei was unique, and could never be replaced by anything else. He set aside his own portion, and despite knowing it wouldn’t keep, he still wanted to send it to Shen Zechuan. What if it was somehow delivered on time and still drinkable? They ought to eat and drink all delicious things together. That was what Xiao Chiye had been thinking; other people might not understand, but Shen Zechuan knew it very well."
"The moment he was shielded from view, Xiao Chiye read the letter again, and then again. Finally, he rubbed at his ear, picked up the stack of clothing, and collapsed heavily onto his cot. He held up the letter, letting his eyes linger on each word:
It’s been too many days since we parted. I know you must miss me, so I’ve sent a small token to offer you comfort. Touch it as if you touched me.
Xiao Chiye stared at that line of text and read it once more. Touch it as if you touched me.
His throat felt dry,but laughter bubbled up inexplicably,and his gaze grew fierce.Scrawled at the very bottom, in a light and hasty hand, were the words:
A cold pillow makes for difficult nights. When will you return to our bed? A good night’s sleep is only possible with me in your arms.
Xiao Chiye let the letter fall from his fingers and gazed up at the ceiling. A moment later, he rolled over and buried his face in the pillow. It was as if Shen Zechuan was lying beside him, nibbling at his ear and whispering languidly, A good night’s sleep is only possible with me in your arms…"
[disclaimer - the artworks are not mine, credit goes to their creators ]