Unsaid Love Story

Chapter 56

Yibo lies back on the concrete, letting the cool chill race up and down his back. His back is killing him, but he doesn't care. All he cares about now is Zhan and his dreams! Thinking about them, he feels warmth bloom in his chest. But it isn't enough to force him to go to his hotel room. With the last concert only a week away, there must be a vast plan working behind their backs to ruin it. He hopes nothing wrong will happen to his bunny in that attempt!

Convincing himself, he enjoys the stars, the sound of lapping water, and the cicadas singing at night. If it is a little humid and uncomfortable, he doesn't mind because he enjoys the comforts of the hotel pool and the gentle breeze carrying the sweet scent of flowers. He sighs and releases a slow breath, trying not to dwell on what he doesn't have.

He lies on his back, one leg curled underneath him and the other dragging lazily through the water. The lights inside the pool make the water look sky blue, crystal clear, and clean, even though it really isn't and resembles dishwater in the daytime. The air feels a bit nippy, with his t-shirt hiked up a little in the back, bare skin pressed flush against the concrete edge.

He savors the moment, gazing at the stars and listening to cicadas while concentrating on his breath. The water cools around his leg as he begins to doze off. Abruptly, a delightful aroma of spice and lotus wafts through the air, prompting him to open his eyes and find Zhan seated by his head, combing his hair with gentle fingers.

Dazedly, Yibo runs his fingers across Zhan's cheek, a smile forming on his lips. Zhan shines like a moon among the stars in the night sky, bringing light to Yibo's world. The sight of Zhan fills him with a sense of peace and contentment, as if all the worries and troubles have melted away. He can't help but admire him until he notices the worry in his eyes that needs to be taken care of.

Pulling Zhan down, Yibo silences all his worries with a lingering kiss. Zhan inhales sharply and slides his hands into Yibo's hair, his nails scratching over the scalp, holding him in place while Yibo wraps his arm around Zhan's neck and pulls him closer. They tilt to better fit their lips together, deepening the kiss as their bodies press against each other.

Running his hand down Zhan's neck, tracing collarbones and shoulders, Yibo feels the electric sensation that leaves them both breathless when they finally separate. With his head now resting on Zhan's lap, Yibo wraps his arm around the omega's waist, content at the moment.

"So my bunny misses me again?" He asks, looking right into Zhan's eyes.

Zhan nods, running his fingers through Yibo's hair.

Yibo should feel over the moon at the confession, but he frowns when Zhan turns away with tears welling up in his eyes. He can't see him like this, so he rolls off and slips into the pool quietly before placing his hands around Zhan's ankles, his fingers working their way under the back of Zhan's knees, and pulling him down.

The shriek-squeal Zhan makes brings a smile to Yibo's lips and makes him proud. Zhan tries to sit up, but it provides Yibo with the momentum to drag him into the water. Sopping wet now, Zhan shoves Yibo into the chest. "What the hell is wrong with you?"

Yibo smirks, replying, "Nothing!" He maintains his grip on Zhan as he moves from his legs to his upper body. "Is there something wrong with wanting to play with my bunny?" He lets go of Zhan and pushes away, narrowly dodging a wave that would have splashed his face.

Zhan fumes, feeling the sting of the forceful water on his hand. "Fuck you!"

"I will if you don't care about limping on the stage," Yibo winks and gets another wave of water splashed on him.

"Okay. Don't be mad. Let's swim." Yibo waves his hand and lazily circles around the pool.

Zhan bites his lip as he glances up at the night sky and then back at Yibo with anxiety.

Yibo shakes his head and dips underwater, feeling a gaze follow the shimmery outline of his body as he swims in the opposite direction. Hesitantly, Zhan sinks under himself and starts to enjoy it until Yibo crosses over him, and he gets startled by a dark shadow in the water. Immediately, he breaks the surface and coughs a little when the oxygen rushes back to him. Yibo stops swimming and looks at him to know whether he's all right.

Zhan blinks the water droplets out of his eyes, not realizing how hard he's breathing. He floats on his back, waiting for his breathing to even out. The strange lump in his throat makes it difficult to relax. Staring up at the sky, he gazes at the stars with a mix of longing and happiness. He promises himself that both his longing and Yibo's will come to an end at their final concert.

Wanting to prove it, Yibo wraps his arms around Zhan's waist and hums a tuneless song in his ear while pulling them both toward the edge of the pool. "Everything will be okay," he murmurs, still holding him in his arms while his back presses flush against the alpha's chest.

They stay like this for a few minutes until Zhan reaches out and tugs away the collar of his t-shirt, tapping his finger against his collarbone. Understanding what he wants, Yibo mouths his scent gland and breathes hot air against his neck, almost seeming to drink it. Yibo then sinks his teeth in and marks him again.

A bolt of lightning shoots through Zhan's body, causing him to jerk and writhe in pain. Eventually, Yibo releases his bite, and they both climb out of the pool, lying on the concrete with Zhan resting on top of Yibo.

As soon as Zhan's head hits Yibo's chest, he drifts off to sleep. Yibo takes a sharp breath and goes to shut his eyes, but hesitates when a strong breeze picks up, often signaling rain. He glances up at the sky, hoping it won't rain because it would ruin the moment they are having.

Yibo is willing to stay out in the rain all night if necessary, but he doesn't believe Zhan can endure it. He gazes at the sky as the wind whips and the rain pours down. Disappointed, he nudges Zhan to move, but Zhan flutters his eyes and gives Yibo a butterfly kiss on the cheek before burying his face in the crook of the alpha's neck and closing his eyes again.

Without speaking, Yibo realizes that Zhan is willing to do anything to cherish this moment, just like him. Happily, he closes his eyes and drifts into a peaceful sleep while holding onto the man he loves.