Forever Mine[BL]

Chapter 42: What's So Good About Grass?/Arc 6.1

The clouded sky permitted small beams of light to peek through as ice crystals sauntered down onto the earth. All trees shed their usual wear, adorning themselves in white as per the trend. Animals were scarcely seen in the forests as they hid in their warm abodes.

In L City, a towering mansion, isolated and serene, resided on the snowy hills. A slick black car drove through the forest towards their destination.

Driving through the second iron gate, the car came to a halt outside the entrance of the mansion. Three figures exited once a butler opened the door, the shortest one quickly entering the double doors of his home.

A fourteen year old boy ran up two flights of stairs and down the hallway, pausing before a door at the end. Opening it, he walked in and locked the door behind him.

Raising his head to reveal his phoenix eyes, the cold purple warmed as he stared at the figure a few feet away. In the dark room, the only source of light was the occasional blue sparks from the figure's fingertips.

Lazily sprawled across his bed, pale fingers played with magic as the silver eyes stared into a daze. His thin hand moved slowly, drawing in the air with the bright blue trail.

The phoenix eyes narrowed feeling the warm hand run through his silver hair. The cloudiness in his eyes cleared as he looked at the boy. His friend's long black hair draped over his shoulders, slightly tickling him.

"I'm back, A Tao."

"A Jian."

Wang Tao smiled at Zhou Jian and rolled over. He was too lazy to get up so just gestured for the other to lie down. Zhou Jian chuckled, knowing the reason well, before lying down and asking,

"Bored?"

"Mm, you took so long."

"That's why you should have come with us!"

"But the bed felt so nice~"

The older boy poked his friend's cheek and smiled. Blushing slightly, Wang Tao turned his attention back to his magic. It had been a few years since they entered this modern world.

The two were sons of the three incredibly rich and influential families in C Country. When Wang Tao's parents died upon his entrance into this world, Zhou Jian's parents, who used to be good friends of the Wang family, took him in.

Zhou Jian's mother and father were absent parents though, mostly out and about with work. Because of this, the couple didn't have much interaction with them.

The Zion chose these type of parents on purpose. Even if it is a nice experience to make relations with people, it wasn't a good idea to make too much. This was especially the case for powerful beings whose life spans go far beyond other races.

It wouldn't be healthy to constantly form bonds with people who would die in a few years. Decades may seem long but to races like Celestials and Zions it was short.

Although Zhou Jian had encouraged his friend to become close to the Old Wang and Madame Wei, it was mainly because Wang Tao never experienced familial bonds and deserved a chance to feel that warmth. The Zion had been concerned about his friend's mental state and had hoped it would help.

The older boy soon snapped out of his thoughts. The purple eyes darkened slightly as he stared at the Celestial's face. A minute of silence passed before he tore his gaze away. As his friend played with the blue sparks, Zhou Jian got an idea.

"He he…"

"What are you planning?"

"Nothing, nothing."

Wang Tao scrutinized the Zion closely but he just looked at him innocently. The Celestial scooted away a bit and stifled a laugh at Zhou Jian's hurt expression.

Moments passed, and just as the younger boy forgot his friend's suspicious behavior, Zhou Jian grabbed his hand and dragged him out of bed.

Pouting, Wang Tao just let him lead him wherever. Struggling would take energy, besides he knew that if Zhou Jian wanted to mess with him he'd be unable to stop the other anyway. Thinking this, the Celestial stayed quiet as Zhou Jian attentively dressed him up in winter clothes.

The older boy sat Wang Tao down before bending to help the other put on his shoes. The Celestial was startled, and retracted his foot quickly.

"W-what are you doing?"

"What do you mean? Isn't it obvious? I'm putting on your shoes."

"But that isn't…you shouldn't…isn't that too much?"

"It's fine, I don't mind."

Wang Tao was hesitant but nodded after a moment. The younger boy flinched slightly when the other touched him and his ears turned red.

[ Why am I so sensitive? ]

Finished, Zhou Jian got dressed in his coat and led his friend outside. Arriving at the backyard, the older boy finally let go of the pale hand and turned to grin at him, causing Wang Tao to raise an eyebrow.

"So what did you bring me here for?"

"To play of course."

"To…play?"

"Mm, remember when I taught you how to build sandcastles?"

"Yeah?"

"Well I'm gonna teach you something else."

"Really…"

Zhou Jian ignored the skeptical gaze and started his explanation.

"We're gonna make a snowman. You know what that is right?"

"Of course…not."

"Pff! It'll be easier to show you."

And so the Zion led his little cat step by step, his purple eyes twinkling in amusement. Wang Tao slowly followed the instructions, rolling up a big ball of snow across the ground. After repeating two more times, Wang Tao looked at it for a long moment and remarked,

"It looks…plain."

"That's because we're not finished yet."

"There's more?"

Zhou Jian nodded and told the other what was left to do. He stifled a laugh at the other's comical expression when he heard they needed pebbles and a carrot.

Shaking his head, Wang Tao began his search. Soon he returned with the materials to see the Zion holding a hat and scarf.

Suppressing his growing confusion, he watched curiously as the older boy placed the pebbles to create a face. Once he was done, Zhou Jian took the Celestial's hand and gave him the carrot.

"Stick it in the middle, it's the nose."

"Oh, now it makes sense."

Afterwards, the two did the finishing touches, the hat and scarf. Stepping back, Wang Tao appreciated their work.

"It's very nice."

"Mm-hm, wanna build another one?"

"Why?"

"Because that one was you. Now I want to make one that's me."

"How could that be me? It looks nothing like me."

Zhou Jian looked between his friend and the snowman before nodding.

"...You're right…"

Wang Tao watched curiously as the Zion piled up some snow and began working on their snowman. After a bit, Zhou Jian grinned in satisfaction before looking at the Celestial for approval.

The younger boy tilted his head as he gazed at the snowman. His friend had added ears and a tail for some reason. Noticing the bemused expression, Zhou Jian smirked and drew near before whispering into the other's ear.

"Cause you're my little cat."

Wang Tao flushed red upon hearing that. Before he could question the other on this unusual nickname, he noticed that the Zion had disappeared. A smile bloomed on his face as he watched the snowman.

[ …Life with A Jian is really splendid isn't it? Such things like playing in the snow never crossed my mind before... ]

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