As they arrived at Mix's house, Mix gently assisted Earth to his bed, helping him lie down comfortably. Earth shifted his head onto the pillow, trying to find a comfortable position.
Observing Earth's face, Mix noticed the signs of his tipsy state. He went to the washroom, dampened a towel, and returned to gently clean Earth's face. As Mix wiped Earth's face, Earth stirred from his inebriated state and slowly opened his eyes.
Despite his intoxicated condition, Earth could still recognize Mix. He watched as Mix cleaned his face, feeling a stir of emotion welling up inside him. With a sudden surge of boldness, Earth reached out and grabbed Mix's hand.
Mix paused in surprise, looking up to meet Earth's gaze. Without hesitation, Earth lifted his head from the pillow and pressed his lips against Mix's, surprising him with the sudden kiss.
Earth suddenly broke the kiss, his eyelids heavy with drowsiness, and he fell back onto the pillow, drifting back into sleep. Mix, taken aback by the unexpected kiss, blinked in surprise, his cheeks flushing with a mixture of confusion and excitement.
Earth's breathing steadied into the rhythm of sleep, Mix couldn't help but replay the moment in his mind. His heart raced with a flurry of emotions as he gazed down at Earth's peaceful expression, feeling a sense of warmth and longing stirring within him.
With a soft sigh, Mix gently tucked the blanket around Earth, ensuring he was comfortable before quietly slipping out of the room. As he made his way to his own room, his mind buzzed with questions and uncertainties about the kiss and what it might mean for their relationship.
The next morning, as Earth stirred awake, he reached for his phone on the bedside table and was met with an urgent message from his subordinates. A new case had come up, requiring his immediate attention back at the office. With a sense of urgency, Earth quickly dressed and prepared to leave, not wanting to keep his team waiting.
As he made his way downstairs, he found Mix's mother already in the kitchen, bustling about with the morning chores. Earth greeted her warmly, his expression apologetic as he explained the situation.
"Good morning, Auntie," Earth said, his voice filled with regret. "I'm sorry to disturb you so early, but I have to get back to the office. There's an urgent case that requires my attention."
Mix's mother turned to him with a kind smile, understanding evident in her eyes. "It's alright, Earth. These things happen," she reassured him, her tone comforting. "Don't worry about informing everyone. I'll make sure they know."
Earth nodded gratefully, relieved by her understanding. "Thank you, Auntie. I really appreciate it," he said sincerely, feeling a weight lift off his shoulders knowing that Mix's family was so supportive.
With a quick goodbye, Earth left the house and drove back into the city, his mind already focused on the task at hand. As he navigated through the familiar streets, he couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment at having to leave so abruptly, knowing that he would miss spending more time with Mix and his family.
But duty called, and Earth was determined to fulfill his responsibilities with the same dedication and passion that had earned him the respect of his colleagues and clients alike.
