[Watching Xingchen move, Xue Yang tenses. Not because he fears an attack, but in case he stumbles and needs help. In case he reaches out and needs a steady arm. But even though his stance has changed, he doesn't move closer. He knows Xingchen isn't beckoning him. Would not.
He knows.
Still, once Xingchen's back is turned, he does step closer, if not as close as he'd like to be.]
no subject
He knows.
Still, once Xingchen's back is turned, he does step closer, if not as close as he'd like to be.]
I'm not clinging.
[First of all. But, second of all.]
Only you matter.