Feelings

Back in the Purple Old Manor, the scary atmosphere that is filled with black suddenly changed and turned subtle, filled with pink bubbles in the air as Su Yu and Duan Yuan subconsciously did not look at each other, but they still got each other's back in case something happens. Fortunately, the online audience (except the budding CP fans) did not notice this subtle atmosphere between Su Yu and Duan Yuan. Or else, some of them might suddenly feel disgusted.

Even if homosexual marriage has already been legalized by the country, there are still some people who don't like it. Thus, Su Yu wanted to avoid it. Not for his sake, but for Duan Yuan. After all, he only dragged the other here and he doesn't want Duan Yuan to be implicated. Su Yu does not care about rumors and gossip, and he can still find other jobs if he really loses his job as a horror livestream anchor.

But he is worried for Duan Yuan. Duan Yuan would be stigmatized, and the mockery towards him would increase as he would be labeled as gay, even if this hasn't happened yet. Even if, like Su Yu, Duan Yuan might not care as his personality is indifferent, and he also can't see their gazes filled with contempt, just thinking about it made Su Yu feel heartache.

"Ah!" Su Yu exclaimed when his selfie stick suddenly pushed something and it was about to fall. He didn't notice it since he was absent-minded. He immediately caught it before it could fall, and then he saw that it was actually a teddy bear.

Su Yu recalled the toy train earlier that he found, and what happened after. But, before he could react, his vision darkened and he lost consciousness once again. When he came to, he is still in the same room. But, like the first time this happened to him which was earlier, Su Yu saw that the room is bright.

He is inside another memory again.

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"Senior! Senior!" Duan Yuan called multiple times, but he didn't hear any answer from Su Yu. He was stunned when he heard a loud thud earlier. He was about to turn and ask Su Yu, but then heard Su Yu's grunt. He then realized that Su Yu fell.

But, when he called out to Su Yu, he didn't hear Su Yu answer. He froze, and fear enveloped his heart. He realized that something happened to Su Yu! But, what is strange is that he didn't feel any evil being around since the ring didn't heat up. So, Su Yu must have fallen on his own, although there is still something strange about this.

Yet, the person who could answer him about what happened is unconscious. The only consolation in Duan Yuan's heart is that Su Yu is still breathing, indicating that the other is still alive! Though, Duan Yuan still feels extremely worried. He wanted to ask the online audience about what happened to Su Yu, but even if they would answer him, he won't be able to see their answer. Because he is blind!

Damn it! Duan Yuan cursed inwardly and clenched his fists as he pulled Su Yu closer to him to protect the other's body. He lowered his head while feeling his eyes heating up. In fact, he already realized his feelings. This overconcern towards Su Yu… he knows that this was just a product of the suspension bridge effect. But, even if so, Duan Yuan wants to cherish this feeling. Because he has a good impression of Su Yu and also likes Su Yu's personality.

Su Yu is a good person, and he also has high morals. He is very kind and also magnanimous. He is also bubbly. Thus, Duan Yuan wanted to protect him. Duan Yuan knows that his protection of Su Yu is genuine and not a product of the suspension bridge effect. Duan Yuan, though, originally want to protect Su Yu as a fellow. But now, it changed. He wanted to protect Su Yu… as his own person.

Lover? Duan Yuan doesn't know, since he doesn't feel any urge to do 'that' with Su Yu. Thus, it should be less than a lover. But a friend? Duan Yuan feels slightly possessive now of Su Yu, so it should be more than that. Then best friend? That's strange, though, considering that they don't even know much about each other yet.

Then… what does Duan Yuan really feel toward Su Yu? Duan Yuan, unfortunately, can't give an answer to this yet. And he can't spare any time for this right now, though, since Su Yu is still unconscious! What should he do?

Duan Yuan's forehead is filled with beads of sweat as he frantically recalled any spells to know what happened to Su Yu and what is his condition right now. Su Yu can't die!

"Senior… senior…" Duan Yuan called as he held Su Yu's hand tightly. His face is pale in fear and nervousness.

He has never felt this way before, even when he almost died in the past after his relatives plotted against him for his grandfather's inheritance, claiming that since he has already had his parents' inheritance, then he shouldn't be greedy and give to them his grandfather's inheritance. They even told him that he is blind, so what could he do?

But, grandfather just only announced the will and hasn't even died yet, so what are his relatives saying?

At that time, Duan Yuan was still young and didn't know much about the world. It was only after the accident that he overheard his grandfather cursing at their relatives did he know that even if you share the same blood, it might not be as strong as your bond with your friends with who you don't share the same blood. So, Duan Yuan alienated his cousins whether they have ill intentions or not, and became closer to Cen Hoaorong and Bai Xueyan instead.

But right now, Duan Yuan has found another person whom he wants to get close to… even closer than he is to Cen Haorong and Bai Xueyan.