CHAPTER 87: DATE

" What? Don't look at me like that. " Junshi said rolling his eyes

All the food on the table had already been finished

Jia finished the bottle of the hundred-year-old wine

Junshi faked a yawn

" I'm tired.I still have to take you on an adventure like I promised " Junshi said getting up

His movements were slurred but he sauntered into his room

Jia was tipsy and followed after him

She was sprawled across the bed without a care in the world. Junshi had also fallen into a deep sleep

THE NEXT DAY

Junshi was the first to wake up. His steps were wavering and he fell to the ground with a loud thud

The shockwaves generated by the fall awakened Jia from her deep sleep

" What did you spike your milk with " Jia questioned trying to get up. As she got up, she clutched her head in pain and was forced to lie down

" rum" Junshi replied trying to stand up

He summoned his maids and they helped him up

" Get us something for a hangover. Mine and Pumpkin's heads hurt a lot " Junshi said in a low voice

"They scampered out and returned with two glasses of mineral water and four pills

They used the pills and fell asleep again

Jia awakened feeling extremely drained. Junshi was soundly sleeping without a care in the world

" Cherry ~" Jia murmured with a yawn

" Cherry! " Jia said tapping him

" Pumpkin. " Junshi murmured getting up

" Get ready, we're going out. We need to prepare " Junshi said getting out

A maid returned with a navy blue fitted kimono. The pattern of a dragon was embroidered on it

The two maids tidied her up and dressed her up. They left shortly after

She left her curls to freely bounce around

She stared at herself in the mirror for a minute and donned the mask that came along with it

She wore the katanas on her back in an X format

Junshi entered wearing the same outfit. His hair was still styled in a bun. He wore a jade pin in his hair

His sword was tucked cleanly in its sheath. He also wore his weapon

" You look better with your hair down " Junshi complimented

" Whatever. Can we go now? " Jia asked impatiently

Junshi nodded and held her hand then they disappeared

They looked like ninjas on a spy mission

They reappeared in an equatorial forest region with thick trees and shrubs

The temperature was freezing but it didn't affect them

" What are we here for? " Jia asked admiring the sight

" Take you to look around, Do some things, " Junshi said with a light smile

Jia nodded and carefully took in the beautiful scenery

A white rhino appeared at a distance. It was drinking water from a pool. A white lion and a white tiger were necking affectionately

" See that? " Junshi whispered

" Yeah. It's beautiful " Jia whispered back

They walked towards a nearby pool with some brightly colored fish in it

" Care to swim? " Junshi asked stripping to his underwear and jumping inside

He had a look of pure bliss on his face

" No, I think I'll just watch, " Jia said staring at him

Junshi pulled her into the pool kimono and all

" Cherry, " Jia whined softly

She tried to carefully conceal the grin on her face

" Just want to hold you close " Junshi whispered hugging her waist

Jia rolled eyes

She tried to get out of the pool but Junshi pushed her back and held her head underwater for a few minutes

Jia slipped out of his hold breathing heavily

" Were you trying to kill me? " Jia questioned

" Nope. I know you can't die that easily " Junshi said swimming away

Jia pulled him back

" Stay," Jia said catching a fish with her bare hands

It slipped out of her hands almost immediately

Junshi turned to face her. He stared into her eyes for a couple of minutes

Then he kissed her unexpectedly

" Cherry, what was that for, " Jia asked finding herself wanting more

"I don't know how to say this but I like you " Junshi admitted with a deep sigh

" You can't like me. It's not possible. What about Xue? " Jia rambled

" Shh, you don't have to " Junshi coaxed kissing her again but much slowly. Jia was completely red in the face

" Do you also ~ Nevermind. Let's get out of here. It's freezing " Junshi said climbing out of the pool and donning his kimono

Jia soon climbed out dripping with water

She lit a fire and warmed herself up

" We're ready to go. " Junshi said advancing toward a huge rock

They weren't aware that they were being watched by two individuals that had completely concealed themselves

Junshi said some words and the rock opened

" You're a spell caster? " Jia asked in awe

" Not really but I know a few spells. Nothing much " Junshi said with a shrug

Junshi walked inside flanked by Jia

Their two stalkers followed closely behind them

Inside the rock was a different dimension entirely

The energy in the rock was powerful and dense

" How did you find this place," Jia asked running the technique

" That's a little secret. I can tell you if you want " Junshi said flirtatiously

Jia rolled her eyes and sighed dramatically

She nearly missed a flame thrown at her. An angry dragon fumed at her presence

" Easy, Easy.She's with me " Junshi whispered touching its head

The anger in its eyes drastically reduced but it was still there

Jia stared blankly at the dragon

It made a low noise and left

" Is that your pet? " Jia asked looking around

" Nope. But he's a friend " Junshi answered putting his hand on Jia's shoulder

" So, Do you feel the same way? " Junshi whispered into Jia's ear with a seductive voice

" I guess " Jia answered with a smile

" I love you,u, " Junshi said softly

" I think I do? " Jia said lightly

Jia hugged him tightly for a few seconds

Junshi was stunned