The words were spoken so softly that they almost sounded like a plea.
"Never."
Guiying felt his heart squeeze painfully.
For the first time since their reunion, he fully understood how frightened Liuxian had been. The month had been difficult for him, but Liuxian had spent that same month living with uncertainty and fear.
"It's alright," Guiying said softly as he returned the embrace. "Don't worry, I won't give you an ultimatum like that again. If you offend me next time, I'll just break your head instead."
Liuxian froze.
Then he laughed.
The heavy atmosphere instantly cracked apart.
Guiying poked him in the chest and looked entirely serious despite the ridiculous threat.
"Because of you, I've already made plans for my future."
Liuxian raised an eyebrow.
"Oh?"
"I'm going to start Jutsu classes. Then I'm going to improve my English, learn foreign languages and beat you at everything."
Liuxian looked at him for several seconds before another laugh escaped him.
