Drink this and I'll kiss you

"You know, I almost thought you wouldn't drink the beer and vodka." A wistful look crossed her face as her eyes observed the brightly-lit buildings they passed. Fei Huangjin never drank anything other than red wine, champagne, or whiskey. But tonight, he broke that self-imposed rule.

He didn't answer, only drifting off deeper into unconsciousness, getting heavier on her with each passing minute.

For years, she'd gone to Taji to eat by herself, celebrating all her bad days and little achievements in that isolated table at the corner. She'd be the odd one out in the restaurant, being the only one who ate there without friends to go with. And she didn't mind that at all.

But tonight, she felt like the food there had gotten even more delicious on her taste buds. Perhaps it was because she hadn't been there for some time, but perhaps, it was also because of the good company she was with. It was a common saying that food tasted better when it's shared, and she finally understood what that meant.

***

"Do you need help, young madame?" Mr. Yang asked out of concern. Rarely did the young master drink, and he was afraid that Secretary Ying wouldn't be able to carry him up to the house.

"I'll be fine, Mr. Yang. You can go on ahead. It's already late at night." She dismissed him with a smile and picked up Fei Huangjin's arm, looping it around her. He was already half-awake, but still more than a bit drunk, which meant that he wouldn't be able to keep himself walking on a straight line. "Huangjin, try to keep upright."

"Mmm."

The two of them slowly got through the door, stopping by the foyer to change into their slippers before wobbling together up the stairs and into the master bedroom.

Fei Huangjin landed with a plop on the bed.

Ying Yue returned a while later in her nightdress, with a full glass of water in one hand. She helped him sit up. "Huangjin, drink this before you sleep."

The initially half-awake man was already back to being groggy, and the sound of Ying Yue's voice did nothing to wake him up. Instead, it seemed to soothe him, making his mind blank.

"Huangjin!" She shoved him a bit forcefully, jerking him awake for the time being. His eyes blinked several times before his dark pupils focused on hers. What a beautiful sight. It was a wonderful thing to wake up and see the woman you want staring back at you with those bright and clear eyes of hers.

"Wifey," he murmured with a bit of a slur. "Kiss me."

His hands reached out to take hold of her face. However, Ying Yue was quicker than him, and she swatted them away with one hand while handing him the glass of water with the other. "Drink this and I'll kiss you."

He didn't even hesitate. The glass of water was soon empty, and she took it out from his hands to place it on the bedside table. When she turned back to him, his shoulders were slumped and his head was already bobbing with his eyes closed. He seemed really sleepy. It seemed like that kiss would have to wait.

With a little prodding and tugging, she was able to take off his suit and his shirt underneath. "Sleep now," she urged.

She pressed him gently and he fell backwards on to the bed, arms stretched out on either side him and his lips slightly parted. His awkward position made his bare torso more visible, and Ying Yue's eyes were automatically drawn to the taut lines of his abdomen and the sexy V that dipped down beneath the crotch of his pants. Her cheeks started getting warm and she licked her lips unconsciously.

"Stop it with the naughty thoughts, Ying Yue," she said to herself. With a sigh, she laid down beside him and closed her eyes.

A few minutes later, she opened them again.

She couldn't sleep with the image of Fei Huangjin burning into her mind, engraving itself there. She angled her head slightly to the side, watching Fei Huangjin with eager eyes.

His chest was full of muscle. His jaw was sharp and his neck and cheeks were slightly flushed -- probably an effect of the alcohol. His lips, in particular, were a bit moist and red, like they were trying to call out her name and were begging to be kissed.