Dragon District: 2P!China x Reader

Chapter Thirteen: He Hides His Insecurity

                  

— Previously —

He raised an eyebrow, but didn't make a move to get off you.

Instead, he leaned down and pressed a passionate kiss to your lips.

You felt a burning sensation twist in your lower stomach. He's kissing me again. For real this time...

His lips were warm, sweet, and his kiss was skilled, inviting. It was a lingering kiss, but nothing more. After his lips parted from yours, he pulled away entirely and got off the bed. "...Sorry again."

You sat up, watching him stand by your bedside. "Don't be," You paused. "You already know that."

He averted his eyes and reached for his hat. Slipping it back on, he almost looked a bit shy. "I-I should go."

You got off the mattress and faced him. "You know... you don't have to leave..."

He managed a weak smile at you; it almost looked pained. "I... don't think you understand how much I'm aching for you right now."

Your eyes widened once you realized what he meant.

He fixed his ruffled clothes. "I like you. And you're too tempting, bǎobèi."

You smiled. He said it. But... "What happened to 'kitten'?"

He grinned back, "It's gone... along with our old type of relationship."

Chapter Thirteen: He Hides His Insecurity

The next morning, you woke to a quiet home. Your parents were probably still asleep after working late last night.

Rays of sunlight filtered through your window blinds and you yawned groggily before rolling over in bed to stare at the ceiling.

You couldn't stop thinking about Zao last night and it had affected your amount of sleep. He'd been the only person on your mind even after he'd left your house. Your memories of them were hazy, but you could have sworn he'd entered your dreams as well.

However, they felt more blissful than anything else.

He'd left shortly after he'd said your nickname of 'kitten' was long gone. "Along with our old type of relationship."

You'd pondered what he said for an hour before you discovered the symbolism in his words.

A kitten is seen as something small, cute, and fun to tease. He'd called you that since day one and it seemed like something he'd call any other girl; it wasn't especially for you.

"I like you. And you're too tempting, bǎobèi."

The new petname he'd used was foreign to you and you were all too curious about what it meant. After searching through a few sites on the Internet, you discovered bǎobèi was a Chinese term of endearment used mainly between lovers or other close types of relationships:

"Bǎobèi has multiple translations. The most commonly used one is 'precious'. It can also indicate jewels, treasures, or something that is not easy to obtain and you treasure or love. It can be a nickname for a loved one, such as a girlfriend. Other meanings are 'baby' and 'cute'."

It felt like it was his way of admitting he'd begun to see you differently. You were no longer just a girl he enjoyed toying with; you meant more to him, and it showed in more ways than one.