When the right time comes

2: First date

He has the dawn shift starting at 2 am. Since he had slept in the morning, it is not difficult to go for a date on 5 pm. But...

Tilting head, Xiao Zhan rubbed his neck, checking it in the mirror. It has been five days yet the fingerprints haven't gone. It's still hot outside. How can he wear a turtle neck on his date? He sighed. Maybe it's better if he choose to not attend it.

Just then he heard a knock. Xiao Zhan adjusted his bathrobe as he looked in the mirror to see Huang Jingyu entering with a tray in his hand.

"Hi ge! Here is your black coffee." He has a wide smile on his lips which shows that double tooth of him. But it was replaced by amusement as he saw Xiao Zhan haven't changed yet.

"Ge? Why haven't you changed? It's already 3. You are going to run out of time. Be quick." He placed the tray on the nearby table after shoving the coffee mug into Zhan's hands.

Jingyu rummaged in the cupboard, chose a pink button up shirt and a white inner shirt with a pair of jeans. He didn't took much time. It was like he knew everything well.

"I think Wang Yibo is a soft guy. He may like soft colours. You have to left a good impression on him, Zhan ge." He teased while searching for matching sneakers and watch.

Xiao Zhan was still standing there in front of the mirror, watching Jingyu choosing for him. He fidgets on the coffee mug, feeling nervousness seeing Jingyu behaving like this.

Jingyu turned around. "Why are you standing like a statue, ge?" He rolled eyes.

Xiao zhan eyed the coffee mug before putting it on the table to much of Jingyu's displeasure. He frowned.

"Why aren't you drinking it ge?" He narrowed eyes at him.

"Not in a mood."

"Or are you suspicious of me?" Jingyu's face become impassive.

Honestly, Xiao Zhan want to say no but it was like, his tongue is tied. A sad smile appearing on Jingyu's face.

"I know. It's my fault anyway. But I assure you, I haven't done anything with the coffee. See, I can drink it for you." Jingyu took the hot mug of coffee in a swift move to drink all the contents in one go.

Xiao Zhan's eyes widened in horror. By touching it a moment ago, he knew how hot it is. "Damn it! Yuer!? Are you gone nuts? It's hot!" Xiao Zhan reached Jingyu to check on him. But Jingyu has no changes at all. It was like he just drank a cup of cold water.

"Aish! It's going to burn!" Xiao Zhan panicked. Jingyu shook his head with a smile. "Not as much as it burn here." Jingyu said, looking straight into Zhan's eyes and pointing at his own heart. There was a tint of moisture in his eyes which made Xiao Zhan guilty for unknown reasons. Like he is the reason for Jingyu's sufferings. He looked down, fidgeting on his robe.

Just then Jingyu noticed the prints on Zhan's neck. His face become sorrowful. "Does it hurt, ge?" His voice was barely audible. He looked as if he regret it for real which made Zhan to think that maybe it was just a slip of hand. Jingyu's gaze softens as he caressed Zhan's neck. Tears falling freely from his eyes.

"I'm sorry, ge. Your Yuer is sorry. Don't hate me..." He clutched Zhan's robes as he hugged him. Zhan's chest pained. It's heartbreaking to see Jingyu in pain.

"It's okay, Yuer. You didn't meant it, right? Zhan ge can understand." He awkwardly patted Jingyu on the back. Softly as to not hurt him.

Jingyu withdrew from the hug to wipe tears. "Okay, what done is done. Let me not do the mistake again. Get ready fast, gege. I will wait you outside."  He smiled. Kissed Zhan's cheek softly and left after adding a matching scarf to the clothings.