Jian Ci smirked. "Is this the first time you realized that?"
For the second time that night, the two of them fell into a friendly tussle, limbs tangling, laughter muffled by the covers. This time, Yu Xi managed to come out on top, barely escaping Jian Ci's grip. He sat on the floor, brushing himself off. "If you break my bed, I will ban you from my room."
Jian Ci chuckled, unbothered. "Then you can come sleep in mine."
Yu Xi snorted, rising from the floor and walking away.
"Where are you going?" Jian Ci called after him.
"None of your business," Yu Xi retorted.
Jian Ci grabbed a pillow and hurled it across the room. Yu Xi caught it effortlessly.
"Hurry up and come back," Jian Ci said, his voice softer now. "I can't sleep without you."
Yu Xi tossed the pillow back at him, expression unreadable, before disappearing into the bathroom, leaving Jian Ci staring after him.
He smiled happily as he tucked the pillow under his head, his expression one of pure contentment.
