A Good Addiction - Volume 1

Chapter 7 - Late Night Confessions

"Jingyu, do I stress you out?" The question was muttered into the darkness, both boys laid in bed, neither able to sleep.

After a long moment of silence, "Why do you ask? Do you think you stress me out?"

"I just worry that you feel like you have to carry most of the water of responsibility between us. And I don't want you to feel that, and that you can reach out to me and let me know when you need help."

Jingyu turned his head towards Weizhou, even though he couldn't see him in the dark. "One of the many reasons I fell in love with you was your carefree nature. Besides, it's not carrying anything, or even a chore or work. I do what I do for you because I love you, and want to do those things."

Weizhou swallowed. "I just want to make sure that you are getting from this relationship as much as I am."

Jingyu smiled. "What makes you think I'm not? In fact, I think I'm getting the unfair portion, because all I need from you is your smile."

An arm flew out and landed on Jingyu's gut, but he'd anticipated that. "Aw baby, you hit a rock hard spot. Is your arm ok?"

Weizhou laughed and threw himself on top of Jingyu. He then grew serious, "Promise me you'll be open with me. At all times."

Jingyu swallowed, "I promise. I know I can come off as aloof at times, but please know that it's in my nature. With my background, I've learned to not be very open. Have I done or said something to worry you?"

"No, it's just my overactive brain worrying that I don't worry about you as much as I should."

"Then how about stop thinking and just be yourself? And when I need something from you, I promise to be open?"

"Okay."

"And leave the deep, brooding thinking to me. I've got that role down solid." Jingyu grabbed a handful of Zhou Zhou's butt and squeezed, laughing.

"Hahaha don't worry, I'll also leave you the big fool role, too. Totally type-casted for that one!" Weizhou goosed Jingyu's side and rolled off him to get away.

"Good, I'm glad I've excelled in that role! I should get another award!" Jingyu's leg swung out to capture his kitten in a jujitsu move, only to find it wrapped around a pillow. His head popped up to see where Zhou ran off to.

Perfect timing for the pillow that was swung down from the opposite direction, straight across Jingyu's face. "I'm over here!"

Ah! So you've learned and adapted to my attacks! thought Jingyu. His arm shot out to grab Zhou Zhou, only to find nothing but air. Jingyu then immediately back-rolled towards the headboard of the bed, ending with standing up with his back to the wall, trying to survey the room in the dark. Damn those blackout blinds!

He saw his cat pounce on the bed, who was momentarily surprised at discovering he wasn't there. Jingyu descended upon Weizhou from above, easily flipping him over and putting the signature submission move of his knees on Zhou's upper arms, and his feet over Zhou's crotch, forcing his legs to stay separated.

"Your attacks are still lacking." Jingyu said as he lightly thumped Weizhou's forehead.

Weizhou flexed and attempted to break free, but couldn't budge. "I almost had you!"

Jingyu lowered his face close to Weizhou and whispered, "Someone's feeling better, no? Lots of energy. Perhaps we need to have a workout so you can sleep?"

Jingyu then felt something swell under his foot, and he smiled. He leaned over to turn the side table lamp on low, and returned to the resting position on top of Weizhou.