Drunken Kisses

Drunken Kisses: Reunion VS Realization

We were stuck in traffic, his music was the only noise inside the car.

"You're a bit different today." I finally told him. His actions were confusing the hell out of me.

"Speak for yourself. You were always on a daze ever since our photoshoot this morning. What do you mean by different, anyway?" He responded. Eyes still on the road.

"I was just thinking about something. Anyway, forget I said it." I brushed it off and turned to check my phone.

I caught him glanced sideways at me but went back to look at the road.

"Now you're making me curious. What's different Jiaqi? Are you okay?"

"Nothing Xize. I'm alright. You know what, just forget it." I said. Not liking where are conversation might lead to. I decided to change the topic.

"This car reminds me of our MG filming days." I said touching the dashboard..

He sighed but then answered. I finally relaxed, knowing he won't push me about it.

"Yeah. I know how you feel. I'm just glad I get to keep this car as a memento with it." He said smiling fondly.

"You're lucky you got a remembrance. Well you deserve it anyway. You did a great job protraying the role of Ximen." I said, proud about his work.

He glanced back to me briefly. And smiled happily.

"Thanks Jiaqi. That means a lot. You also did a great job you know. Considering the circumstance of our filming locations, being so cold. You held your own." He said back to me.

I smiled at that. It was difficult because we were usually filming at dawn where the temperature really gets cold. But it was fun at the same time.

"Well we both pushed through with it. I actually felt proud the moment we finished filming the rooftop scene. It was hard but I also kinda missed it." I added.

"Me too. I missed it so much." He remarked but it was as if his words had an underlying meaning to it.

When we arrived at the bar it was 30 minutes pass 8. From the outside you can already see that it's one of those high class bar around in Beijing.

We went straight inside, Xize greeting the staffs casually. It was obvious he has been here a few times. This was more like a club, on the ground floor was a dance floor. EDM was blasting from the invisible speakers, controlled in the hands of a female DJ. We went to the stairs leading to the VIP room.

The VIP section was a bit subdued compared to the ground floor. There were music blasting but not as loud as downstairs. A bar was placed on the far right side,and leather couches filled the area. There was also an area where you can play billiards. Yue, Dylan and a third guy who must be Li Xize were already there when we got inside.

"What's up?!" Xize said. He did the bro handshake with all of them.

I went and hug Yue. "Yue! I'm so glad you made it!" She chuckled.

"Told you I wouldn't miss it." She said.

I turned to Dylan and did the handshake he taught me.

"Hey Dy! Long time no see. How are you?"

"Hi Jiaqi. I'm good. It's good to see you again. Anyway meet one of my best friends, this is Li Xize, Xize this is Jiaqi." He gestured towards the guy beside him.

I shook his hands. "Hello. Do I call you Xize as well?" I asked him. He laughed.

"Call me lil Xize." He clarified. I laughed and nodded.