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jing yuan - playing tricks

A/N: written by ayano


(not proofread, word count : 520)


was it really possible to completely trick someone, to accurately build their running thoughts again, or was it just wishful thinking? you thought it would be an engaging charge to participate in.

however, you were well aware that it would be extremely difficult to work with someone who was as intensely attentive and thorough about their surroundings as jing yuan; but who were you to give up so quickly?

the moment your lover opened the door to your shared house, your heart began to beat softer and faster, hinting at your anxiety. usually, you would greet him with a comforting embrace, ask him about his day, and all that. but you decided to try and test him a little bit.

"i'm home, my love."

you discreetly rose from your seat to stroll towards jing yuan, who had made it his personal job to part his arms the moment he sees you walk towards him. the only thing you can hear is the soft snores of snowmoon and jing yuan's sigh as he unties his ponytail, letting his hair fall.

"hello, love." you gave him a soft smile (the same one you always gave), spoke in a gentle tone, and for the little time of your practical joke, you succeeded in tricking him. he approached you.

"not today!" you said, deftly sidestepping his effort to encircle you, backing away and smiling, but under the mask you were secretly kinda stressing out.

"excuse.. excuse me?" that's a little less certain than jing yuan would often express himself; to emphasize his annoyance, he raises an eyebrow in shock.

however, he is cautious, so dont get your hopes up. jing yuan would always be observing people, no matter who. he had an eye for particularly plotting people, as the general, after all.

"hmm?"

you hummed in fake confusion, looking at him. you wanted to bust out laughing on the dumbfounded look on your partner's face, but it was too good so you kept it in.

"ah, i understand." he smiles, but his approach to you seems almost strategic. his look belies a bristling confidence that, sure, it was simpler to figure you out than he had anticipated. on the surface, it appears humble and upright.

"that's okay." jing yuan turns to face you again as he slowly strolls by, his footsteps resonating and evaporating in your ears. his hand also carelessly taps your shoulder twice.

"i can find someone else to hug." he says, then stopping slightly behind you and wraps his arms around your waist anyway. "but too bad, because i want yours."

your expression turned sulky as you realized the game was over.

"you knew from the beginning didn't you?" you mumbled, and he just chuckles. his fluffy hair just drapes over your shoulders like a curtain.

"of course i did." his confident (now slightly lazy cat-like) smile never once left his face. the warmth of his embrace and the sound of his soft laughter and words fill you with a mix of frustration but also affection, making it hard to stay upset for too long.