"...I can't die..."
Even as his words faltered, Zhuo Yi Chen's growing awareness of the severity of the situation was evident. He knew there was no more time to delay.
"I can't die yet... I still have to take care of the clumsy demon of the forest."
Though his last words trailed off, his gaze remained fixed on Zhao Yuan Zhou. His light blue eyes, dulled from countless sleepless nights, still held an unwavering sharpness that pierced through the room.
"Xiao Zhuo..."
Zhao Yuan Zhou reached out, gently cupping Zhuo Yi Chen's cheek with a tenderness that seemed almost out of place.
"You'll need to help too, Li Lun," he added, his voice steady but heavy with meaning, as his eyes flickered briefly toward the other man.
I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS
"li lun i see you only as my best friend i can't love you the way you want me to" zhu yan said "oh then I'll make you love me like a maniac, listen YOU'RE ONLY MINE!"