34 'Yours'

*Song Meng POV

The pain on Qin Shan's face when I told her about the Court hurt me physically. She turned red, and then pale and tears eventually filled her eyes. I couldn't stand watching her like this. The fact that she still trusts me despite knowing my ugly past is like a knife being dug into my side. As we hug one another, I almost feel the knife twisting.

After this lovely revelation, we walk back towards the boys dorms. I direct her here because Wu He is suffering just like her friend. I need her to see that Wu He is more than a playboy, more than one that takes girls as toys. We hold hands and she grasps mine tightly and follows me closely.

When we arrive, Wu He is still in a desolate position on his bed. He glances up when we enter and Qin Shan goes and gives him a hug. I hiss but her next words startle both of us.

"I'm sorry Wu He, I misjudged you." Tears are literally starting to drop down her face. Her words are so genuine and I can tell they have great weight on Wu He and even me.

Wu He returns her hug:

"I'm so sorry to Huan that I couldn't accept her... I don't know what to do right now and I am lost." His voice is soft but we still hear it clearly. Qin Shan pulls away from him.

"I understand and I think that it's so bold of you to try to protect her. I can talk to her about you and tell her you still want to be friends...that would really help-"

"No. I have to explain everything to her by myself in person. Its only fair." Wu He's voice is firm. Qin Shan smiles and nods at him, before returning to my side. I take her hand again and squeeze it.

"Wu He, do you what you think is right." I say and then pull Qin Shan out of the room. We walk down the steps quietly before she suddenly wraps me in a hug from behind

"Thank you. Thank you so much for letting me see the truth about the situation." She is so sweet. I turn around so I can return her embrace.

"You really helped Wu He and I think that it will work out between those two." I comfort her and she looks up at me with a dazzling smile before pulling me tighter. I let her and we stay this way for a while.

When we finally break off, Qin Shan looks up at me;

"Do you want to go get coffee outside campus with me? Today was definitely a day that changed my mind about a lot about many things. But I want to be with you at the same time." She starts rambling a little bit but I laugh

"You could have just asked me out on a date." I tease and her cheeks turn scarlet pink. She hits me softly on the shoulder before just hiding herself in my sweater. I sigh

"Shall we get going then?" I feel her nod and grin to myself. I wrap my arm around her shoulders and pull her with me to the car. We get in and drive to the shop in silence. Qin Shan's eyes are a little bit teary still and I can't help but feel pity for her vulnerable, human, self.

When we arrive at the nearest coffee shop which is PC coffee, Qin Shan looks up at me and finally speaks

"What do you want? Since you chaffeured, I'm paying." Her voice allows no disagreements so I put my hands up. She has her tough facade on and it is so cute.

"Whatever your getting." Her face crumbles for a split second before she pulls me by the sleeve into the shop.

"What can I get for you?" The barista is male and he looks at Qin Shan with interest. I pull my lips over my teeth. She is mine.

"I'll have two cappuchinos please!" She shoots him a smile that momentarily dazes him before I he regains his compusture and takes her card. Seeing that she shows no interest in him, I can't help but laugh. Qin Shan is really somebody special.

Once the order is up, she goes and retrieves the two warm cups. Placing one across from me, she takes the seat and we sip the warm drinks in silence.

"Thank you for the coffee Ms. Girlfriend." I say this loud enough for the boys in the surrounding area to hear. She almost spits out her drink before laughing at herself.

"You are very welcome, Mr. Boyfriend." She has laughter in her eyes before flashing me a cute smile. I will never get used to how precious she is and never come to terms with how much I don't want to lose her.

"Can I ask another question?" She is hesitant and I nod, I don't want to keep secrets from her anymore."

"Exactly how old are you? I don't know if vampires age or not so..." She rambles a little bit and I can't help but laugh out loud.

"Of course vampires age, I was born one. But once we reach maturity, it slows our aging an enormous amount." She nods.

"I am 28 years old in human years. Of course, I still look like I am in my early twenties." I shrug it off and Qin Shan nods again. She is remarkably cool about this revelation.

"And Wu He...?" She looks a little bit mischievious. I sigh

"He is 24 years old in human years." Her eyes widen.

"Wow, so both of you are pretty young still." It is my turn to nod. Wu He and I were the last ones of our-- per say generation, to be born.

"Yeah." I answer and we sip the coffee in silence once again.

"Thank you for telling me." She says with a smile. Okay, she is taking this way too well. Her amount of reaction is surprising to me.

"What? Are you not afraid of me?" I am perplexed and she just laughs softly.

"I'm not afraid of you, nor will I ever be." Her voice is sweet and I relax.

We exit the cafe and I know in my mind and heart that I will always stay with her. No matter what funny business the Court tries to play, I will try to protect her.