The City of Love and Pain

Beijing

Qian Xi woke you up when the plane reached the Beijing airport. You were blushing because you realized that you were leaning on his shoulder.

"Sorry for that. "you said as you blushed.

"It's okay. You looked cute sleeping. "said Qian Xi blushing as well.

When you were walking down the stairs at the airport, you tripped again and Qian Xi caught you in his arms once again. He made you blush but his hug just felt different from Xiao Kai's. Xiao Kai made you feel warmth and protected while Qian Xi made you blush but he was much more of a friend than someone you love. He let go and you apologized again.

"Stop."you heard him say that.

"Huh?"you asked, unsure of what he meant.

"Stop apologizing. You don't have to apologize for anything. It is my duty as a friend to catch you if you fall or actually it is my duty to catch you as someone who loves you."Qian Xi said as he took one step closer to you.

"S-sorry, but-"you wanted to apologise once again because the person you love was Xiao Kai and you knew that. It was so obvious to you that it was like as if you were told that all your life.

"I told you not to say sorry. You don't need to. It is my fault for falling in love with you even though you are already dating someone else. You don't need to take me seriously. You can just be my best friend because that is good enough for me."Qian Xi said as he placed a finger on your lips. You blushed and immediately turned around.

"Let's go. Lead the way because I don't know where your house is."you said walking straight. Qian Xi just smiled and pulled your hand towards the other direction.

In about 20 minutes, you reached Qian Xi's house and when he opened a door, a little kid appeared and gave Qian Xi a big hug.

"Brother."said the little kid with a huge smile. The little kid realized you standing behind Qian Xi ans smiled at you. A woman appeared from another room and smiled.

"Welcome home, my Qian Qian."said his mom, "Who is she? "she asked looking at you.

"She is my friend from school. She will be staying with us for a while."said Qian Xi carrying his little brother.

"Oh. Come on in. You'll catch a cold outside."said his mom as she pulled you in and closed the door behind her.

"You can use the room across Qian Xi's. Come down for dinner later, I'm making his favourite dish."said Qian Xi's mom as she put on an apron.

"I'll help you auntie."You said as you walked further into the house.

"Let her help. She's really good in cooking. The reason I'm so healthy the past few months was because of the delicious food she makes."said Qian Xi while looking at her mom and playing with his little brother.

"Fine but the two of you should go shower and unpack first."said Qian Xi's mom and the two of you obeyed.

You took a quick shower and unpacked you stuff before helping Qian Xi's mom will the cooking. When the two of you were just about done, she asked you to go played with Qian Xi'slittle brother instead. You sat down next to the two of them and his little brother stared at you for a while before sticking his tongue out at you.

"I don't think he likes me very much."you said to Qian Xi and he just laughed at you and you pouted.

The next morning, you woke up and took a long and relaxing shower before waking Qian Xi up.

"Qian Xi! Wake up! "you exclaimed but he just turned the other way and covered his face with his blanket. You pouted and thought of a way to wake him up.

"Fine, have it your way."you said before tickling him. He immediately busted into laughter.

"Let's go. Give me a tour around Beijing. It's my first time in Beijing. "you pleaded him to wake up and he finally got up after you shook him countless of times. You got downstairs and had breakfast with his family before heading out for a walk. He brought you to a lot of different places and you thought of buying the three of them that didn't come to Beijing a souvenir. You entered the supermarket with Qian Xi to buy Wang Yuan's present first since it was easy to guess what he would want. Snacks. He loves snacks. You were quite surprised how Wang Yuan eats so much snacks and he still doesn't grow fat. You nought some snacks that could only be found in Beijing and a T-shirt for Aria.

You were still wondering around the mall with Qian Xi and thought about what Xiao Kai would want and that was when you walked past an anime shop. You went in and bought a figurine of Luffy from One Piece for him since you knew he already had Shanks, you bought Luffy's for him. You took all the souvenirs you bought and headed back to Qian Xi's house. It was already quite late when the two of you got home and dinner was already prepared by his mom. The two of you were playing with his little brother until Qian Xi went outside for some fresh air. You looked at his little brother and took this as an opportunity to ask his little brother something.

"Why don't you like me?"you asked his little brother as you moved closer to him.

"Because you want him from me. "said his little brother sticking his tongue out at you. You thought about what he said and you realized that what he meant was that he thought that you would steal Qian Xi away from him. You laughed at his words and pinched his cheeks a little.

"Awww. You're so cute but don't worry. I won't steal him away from you."you said to his little brother with a smile.

"Reawy."said his little brother using his baby accent.

"Yes really."you said as you laughed at him.

"What were you guys talking about huh? "Qian Xi suddenly asked as he leaned against the door.

"Oh nothing. We were just making up when you were gone. "you replied as you turned to him. "If you don't mind. I'll go to bed now. "you said before hearing familiar voices.

"(y/n)!"