His Fate

Jiang Yichen's head paused beside Mingyu's face, his warm breath sending a shiver down Mingyu's spine. Almost leaning against Mingyu's shoulder, Jiang Yichen whispered into his ear, "All my life, no one ever seemed to know how desperate I was. No one has ever risked their lives for me... like you did."

Ignoring the warm breath that was fanning against his skin Mingyu turned to face Jiang Yichen, intending to argue that he hadn't risked his life solely for Jiang Yichen's sake and to remind Jiang Yichen that he also had a goal which both of them were very much aware of. 

But when their eyes met, Mingyu saw genuine gratitude mixed with emotions Jiang Yichen had never shown him before. It was a look that made Mingyu's chest tighten, his words caught in his throat.