Sheng Fei let out a low chuckle, eyes glinting with mischief. “Oh really? Like what?”
Hua Ren hesitated for a moment, his flushed cheeks deepening in colour. Then, in a whisper, he admitted, “Your eyes. I like your eyes.” He always felt a little queasy and shy whenever Sheng Fei stared at him. Sometimes, his heart would skip a beat or start beating erratically. At first, he didn't understand why such a thing would happen but the more time they spent together, the clearer his feelings became.
Sheng Fei’s smirk widened. “Oh, my eyes?”
Hua Ren nodded, suddenly feeling like he had to say more. He moved closer to the edge, the water swishing gently with his movements. "They're always shining." He whispered, gazing deep into Sheng Fei’s golden eyes. "And when you look at me... the way you look at me... like tonight, when you saved me..." His heart began to beat faster as he recalled the way Sheng Fei tenderly wrapped him in his robes after the Emperor had torn them. "I...I..."