Ultimate Note: You Are Worthy

Confessions And Acceptance

HeiHua

By the time Hei Xiazi returned from his unexpected appointment with Zhang Rishan, and later inside the car on their way back to Xiao Hua's house, where Yaba Zhang had demanded that he also train Wu Xie once he left to enter the bronze gate, Xiazi was completely drained of energy.

He couldn't exactly refuse Yaba Zhang's request to train Wu Xie, because well... the young man really needed the training if he ever hoped to survive raiding tombs without Zhang Qiling and he owed Yaba Zhang for all the help he gave him, including his training in Zhang's style, back when they were working for Chen Pi Ah Si, when they first officially met.

When they entered the house, Xiu Xiu had already left, Wu Xie had returned to rest in his shared room with Xiaoge who wasted no time in joining him, Pangzi was eating some snacks in the dining room, and Xiao Hua was waiting for him in his impressive study room at home.

Apart from being large, it was exquisitely decorated in a mix of antique and modern style, with soft-toned pastel colors, with rows of dark brown shelves, containing not only a good collection of books and scrolls, but also pottery of almost every kind, a large mahogany desk with its comfortable large chair, Zen paintings, a stunningly beautiful screen panel on the wall of a colorful phoenix, a most comfortable sofa, and a soft, adjustable light coming from above, Xiazi knew that it was for him, so he would be more comfortable with it.

"You are already back? That was quicker than I expected." Xiao Hua said he let go of the book he was reading in his sofa and looked at him all too serious. Damn, he was mad...

"You know me... I always rush back to you and trust me, I tried my best to come back here as soon as possible," Xiazi said peacefully and to his surprise, Xiao Hua smiled almost pleased. Ah, at least he wasn't too mad.

"I'm guessing none of you get into trouble, right?" Xiao Hua inquired, not really worry about possible coming problems from who knows where. He knew Xiazi will no longer engage fights that could be avoided, although when forced he was never to back down for a friend or much less for a lover.

"Actually, Yaba Zhang settle Wu Xie's debt for good. Who could have imagine that he had it in him to end all Wu Xie'e worries with just a few relics from his ancestors. He truly went to Banai with a more down to earth purpose that we give him credit. He had planned  everything before leaving here in our last trip, because Zhang Rishan and him already had an agreement before going to Banai and now Yaba Zhang had pay it all." After hearing that Xiao Hua was visible relief and let go a soft sigh.

"That's certainly surprising, but more than welcome. I thought Wu Xie will be in debt for the rest of his life, then again, it was kind of odd that Zhang Rishan haven't come after Wu Xie to settle their score before." Xiao Hua said as he patted the spot at his side, for Xiazi to sit and so he eagerly did.

"Welcome home..." Xiao Hua whisper as Xiazi pull him closer to kiss him nice and slowly.

"Miss me?" Xiazi asked after their kiss.

"Sure did." Xiao Hua responded as Xiazi nuzzle his neck next.

"You sure? Because I smell woman perfume on you... are you cheating on me behind my back Hua'er? That's not fair, I am totally devoted to you now." Xiazi teased and Xiao Hua laughed.

"As if I dare to deceive you, when I am completely aware of your additional senses. You know what this scent means..." Xiao Hua now said more seriously and Xiazi carefully placed a hand on the shoulder that he knew Xiu Xiu had used to let out her pain.

"So... how did it go with Xiu Xiu? Did she accept her grandmother death? She couldn't really blame Wu Xie or the rest of us for that matter, right? I mean, even if she have survived, half the mountain collapse in itself. We mostly made it because we push ourselves to the limits to get out from that hell as fast as we could. At her age and slower pace, she would had die burry in rocks anyway." Xiazi pointed as he slide the hand down his chest, toward Xiao Hua's waist.