To Pretend

Qian Meigui heard the dawn chorus of birds from outside Song Sheng's apartment as she began to wake. She turned to face Song Sheng who was sleeping peacefully next to her. He revealed his broad abdomen and pectoral muscles that glowed with the sunrise. It felt surreal. Although they couldn't finish last night, Qian Meigui did not doubt their passion for each other. It was gratifying, earth-shattering. She nudged into his embrace. And though he was fast asleep, he unconsciously enveloped her in his arms.